Invest ARPA Funding in Effective and Affordable Resident Communication

Saturday, May 28, 2022

ARPA funding is currently one of the most frequently discussed topics of local governments across the country. Local governments are in the midst of deciding where to invest their ARPA funding in order to get the best return for their communities.

Considering a mass notification system for your community? Stop and read this first.

Considering a mass notification system for your community? Stop and read this first.

Mass notification systems are known by many names including emergency notification systems and mass alert systems. Whatever the name, its important to consider the benefits for local governments to use them for day-to-day information to residents.
Law Update Requires Municipalities to Uphold Greater Transparency With Public Meetings

Law Update Requires Municipalities to Uphold Greater Transparency With Public Meetings

There are various federal and state legislation that seeks to increase transparency in government affairs. One such law regarding transparency is Pennsylvania’s "Sunshine Act" which was updated to include greater transparency with public meetings.
What the Pandemic Taught Municipalities about Resident Communication

What the Pandemic Taught Municipalities about Resident Communication

Local governments were not immune to the impact of the pandemic. Drastic adjustments to their day-to-day business practices were a necessity. Municipalities quickly recognized the need for better, and faster, resident communication.
Does My Municipality Have Enough Content to Communicate via a Notification System?

Does My Municipality Have Enough Content to Communicate via a Notification System?

Let’s talk about the “what” of resident communication. What are the types of information that residents want to be notified or informed about from their local government? There is a surprisingly large amount of topics to share with residents.
Why Should Municipalities Make Resident Communication a Priority?

Why Should Municipalities Make Resident Communication a Priority?

Now, more than ever, municipalities are choosing to make resident communication a priority in their governing strategy. Let’s take a closer look at transparency, engagement, and being proactive with resident communication.
Dangers and Pitfalls of Social Media for Municipal Communication

Dangers and Pitfalls of Social Media for Municipal Communication

Social media seems like a good way to communicate with anyone – it’s fast and free. However, municipalities need to recognize the potential for significant risks and pitfalls of using social media to communicate with residents about local government.
Emergency vs. Comprehensive Notification Systems - Which is Best for Your Municipality?

Emergency vs. Comprehensive Notification Systems - Which is Best for Your Municipality?

Notification systems are a great way for municipalities to push out important information directly to residents. Understanding the difference between emergency notification systems and comprehensive notification systems is important.
Push vs. Pull Strategies for Municipal Communication

Push vs. Pull Strategies for Municipal Communication

Most municipalities want to improve their communication strategy with residents. Before you look to implement a new way of communicating with residents, it’s important to understand the two main strategies for resident communication: Push vs. Pull.

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