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AI is one of the biggest topics in government today, but most explanations make it sound far more complicated than it needs to be.

Our newest article, The 2026 Plain-Language Guide to AI in City Hall (No Computer Science Degree Required), explains AI in simple terms for city and county leaders.

Learn how AI can help governments:

• Better understand resident feedback
• Improve communications
• Save staff time
• Support strategic planning
• Make more informed decisions

Most importantly, the article explores what AI can do, what it cannot do, and how local governments can use it responsibly.

Read the full guide here: https://hubs.li/Q04jyxp00

How is your organization approaching AI today?

The 2026 Plain-Language Guide to AI in City Hall Discover how AI can enhance local government operations, improve resident engagement, and streamline processes, all while preserving human oversight and accountability.

What makes a strategic plan actually last?

Not politics.
Not guesswork.
Not whoever speaks the loudest in the room.

The best plans are built around measurable community needs.

In our newest blog, we explore the 10 livability domains local governments should track before starting their next strategic plan, from safety and mobility to housing, wellness, and economic resilience.

When leaders use real resident feedback and community data, planning becomes clearer, smarter, and easier to defend over time.

Read the full article and see how data-driven communities are planning for the future with confidence.
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The 10 Community Domains You Should Be Tracking Before Your Next Strategic Plan Discover the 10 essential community domains for strategic planning that enhance livability and foster resilience in local governments.

Digital distrust is real, but local governments can rebuild confidence one clear, transparent engagement process at a time.

See how verified surveys help communities collect resident feedback, share results, and close the feedback loop.

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Digital Distrust Is Real. How Local Governments Are Rebuilding It One Survey at a Time Local governments are tackling digital distrust by enhancing transparency and accountability in resident engagement, rebuilding trust one survey at a time.