AFI's Innovator's Journey

Tanya Ange, County Administrator of Washington County, OR discusses local government's role in equity

"We have now determined that’s there’s health in equity. As a local government, we then have a responsibility to not only acknowledge that, but then determine steps on how are we going to act on that data."

City Manager Jim Twombly Discusses the New Municipal Work Environment

During Covid, re-structuring the work environment has become one factor, but how do we ensure our team is in a good place to carry on and succeed?

How to Celebrate Diversity While Supporting Local Artists and Businesses

Bridge GR is a collaborative event series that brought together the many diverse groups of Grand Rapids through the promotion of local artists and businesses. The City's Special Event Supervisor and Assistant City Manager put together this series in a matter of months in reaction to the cancellation of annual events due to COVID.

Former Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole Talks About Stepping Aside

Rick Cole shares his insight on stepping aside when processes get out of hand and how to gain the trust of your municipal organization.

Moving Beyond Resilience with Robert Bell of The Intelligent Community Forum

Municipal Broadband, engaging with community partners, and building a workforce are key factors in creating a more sustainable, local economy.