It may seem like a personal situation beyond the purview of government, but its growing prevalence is an important challenge to society.
A year ago, Funkhouser & Associates teamed up with the Drucker Institute’s Lawrence Greenspun to test a new idea in South Bend, Indiana.
Why Governments Shouldn’t Fear a New Era of Financial Accountability By Mark Funkhouser Even before Congress provided unprecedented financial aid to help offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it…
Dispatch From the Mayor’s Office By Mark Funkhouser In my January newsletter, I described five reasons I’m feeling optimistic about local government. This month, I’d like to introduce you to…
5 reasons I’m feeling optimistic about local government By Mark Funkhouser As a longtime auditor and then a big-city mayor, I’ve been called a lot of things, but being…
The North Star of Public Safety: Communities and Cops Working Together By Mark Funkhouser A resurgence of violent crime during the pandemic has magnified the intense focus on law enforcement…
Nutrition Insecurity: Local Governments Setting the Table to Feed Their Residents By Mark Funkhouser For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is all about food and family. But for a…
How local governments can cultivate authentic relationships in their community By Mark Funkhouser Nearly 50 participants are seated in assigned groups and gathered in a community meeting room in South…
Budgeting, politics and the soul of the city By Mark Funkhouser The congressional impasse that for a time this month held up House legislation providing funding for localities to hire…
Why climate advocates should focus on affordable housing By Mark Funkhouser If you’re a climate advocate, getting the attention of local officials these days has probably been challenging despite the…