Art Fettig's Monday Morning MemoNovember 9, 2009 In This Issueo A Whole New Looko Say Something Goodo Visit Our Websiteo Points To Pondero A Little Humoro Quote of the Week A Whole New LookDid you ever go to describe something to somebody and as you did so you got a whole new look at what you were describing? That happened to me the other day when I had breakfast with … [Read more...] about A Whole New Look
Survey: Local Governments Facing Permanent Changes After Recession
A survey by Washington, DC-based International City/County Management Association (ICMA) indicates an overwhelming majority of the nation’s cities and counties are reporting that the recession is having moderate (44 percent) to significant (30 percent) impact on operations, and experts are predicting the changes in the way local governments do business will be … [Read more...] about Survey: Local Governments Facing Permanent Changes After Recession
McCain’s Phoenix Condo
A high-rise condo in Phoenix, Arizona: The two-unit, 6,586-square-foot, 5-1/3 bath condo that serves as the McCain's primary Phoenix residence and features a rooftop pool, personal spa services, concierge services, and valet parking was purchased new in 2006 for $4.7 million. References: Halbfinger, David. The McCain Properties. New York Times. August 23, … [Read more...] about McCain’s Phoenix Condo
Using Parking Lots for Windmill Farms
Municipal leaders in many of the nation’s windswept cities have turned to an innovative way of allowing wind turbines to be erected without incurring the wrath of homeowners who complain they make too much noise. These officials are allowing the giant windmills to be installed on commercial parking lots in areas separated from residential neighborhoods by zoning … [Read more...] about Using Parking Lots for Windmill Farms
Report Says National Emergency Communication Plan Remains Unknown
Perhaps they need a basic course in how to communicate. The Department of Homeland Security National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), published in 2008, is not known to many public safety communication professionals around the country, according to a study by CDW Government based in Herndon, Virginia. The NECP recommends a multi-faceted approach to strengthening … [Read more...] about Report Says National Emergency Communication Plan Remains Unknown