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Disinformation in the City: Response Playbook Ika Trijsburg Helen Sullivan Elise Park Matteo Bonotti Paul Costello Zim Nwokora Daniel Pejic Mario Peucker William Ridge "This playbook has been developed with cities and sector experts to guide disinformation response in the unique city context. ... While disinformation often spreads online, its outcomes are frequently seen on city streets through graffiti, protest, and, in extreme cases, in various forms of social discord, unrest and even violence. ... Understanding how disinformation spreads, and how to respond effectively, is critical for city governments tasked with leading and implementing public policy decisions." https://lnkd.in/erG9yvCK

A successful municipal partnership can mean an informed and engaged public, successful bond initiatives, and a trustworthy, dedicated PIO you can count on when the inevitable happens. Learn how our efforts have led other Oklahoma cities to success: https://lnkd.in/gxwq_BDc #citymanagement #citygovernment #localgov #government #publicinformation #publicsector #publicerelations #economicdevelopment

Ratio Talks continues to explore the optimal balance between a big civil society and a small state with Géraud de Ville de Goyet, CEO of Barking and Dagenham Giving. Géraud talks about investing in place, being guided by local people, keeping the needs of each community in mind, and using the results to make better systems. What lies beyond participatory grant making? This, and more, in the latest episode of Ratio Talks. https://lnkd.in/etvmT-df

What we must remember is that city governments are composed of people — individuals who live and breathe within our communities, share the same hopes, fears and aspirations as the residents they serve. Full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g5P5F7Wx

The recent presidential debate was a reminder of the deep divisions within our political landscape. Unfortunately, on the local level, we are too familiar with what transpired on Thursday, given all that happened in the last couple weeks with our own city officials. While it showcased the candidates’ policy differences, it often devolved into distractions and personal attacks, overshadowing substantive discussion. For voters seeking clear policy outlines and respectful discourse, the debate might have been disappointing. Like many who wish we had better options, I say your better options lie with your local officials. Your local officials have more impact on your day-to-day lives than the U.S. president. This is because your local officials live in your neighborhood, and their actions have a direct impact on you in a way that a president’s actions might not. So, come Nov. 5th, your local officials should be your utmost concern. Therefore, to have a better chance of reviving our beloved city, look no further! It’s time to bring a positive aura to The Town! #letsreviveoaklandtogether #letsgettowork #westoakland #oaklandcitycouncilmember #thebottom

Super interesting! "The Complementarity Between Cities and State Capacity" by Edward L. Glaeser "Public capacity complements urban density because externalities abound in cities and urban scale makes it possible to share infrastructure that needs to be managed. Yet, urban governments face limitations that are not experienced by private sector entities. A city cannot just stop policing if it decides it is bad at policing. Typically, public compensation and personnel policies are highly regulated either by law or by union contracts. City governments do, however, have one great advantage over private entities: a greater ability to learn from their peers." https://lnkd.in/geyEdDFG

This is what Regional Councils of Governments do best: Help local governments serve our residents better. Invisible to most, the 16 regional councils of government of North Carolina address regional issues through high levels of collaboration. #localgovernmentmatters #regionalcollaboration

Our head of policy and external affairs, Rachael Williamson CIHM, was on Radio 4's 'You and Yours' today discussing what the new government's plans for new homes mean in practice and some of the challenges we need to overcome 🏘 📻 You can listen back here ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_dxw6zF #ukhousing #socialhousing #PlanforHousing