You decided to put your passion into action by running for office. Your message resonated with local voters and propelled you to victory. Congratulations! Now what? Here’s some advice from elected officials, as well as Strong Towns members and staff.
Read MoreErin Joyce, the mayor of Braintree, Massachusetts, joins host Tiffany Owens Reed today to discuss what it’s like to build strong towns as an elected official.
Read MoreIt’s election season, and whom your community chooses for local office goes a long way to determining what path it takes in regards to development. Here are the questions you should be asking your candidates.
Read MoreServing in local government is the most direct and important way you can shape the policies that affect your community—and here are 10 core concepts that will help you do so in a way that meets your place’s needs.
Read MoreCities should rethink how they do public engagement if it doesn’t come with a strong educational component.
Read MoreMayor Erin Stewart is helping create a brighter future for New Britain, CT.
Read MoreLocal leaders must challenge the status quo around how we build our cities. Here’s how to bring colleagues and civic officials around to your position.
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