COVID-19 has been a fiscal disaster for cities, and the full impact on city budgets continues to unfold daily. When a city will feel the brunt of the impacts depends on a number of factors, …
Opening Streets to People during COVID-19; and more
From Our Live City Response Feed As cities close playgrounds, courts and fields to prevent public gatherings, several mayors have opted to create more space by opening selected streets to pedestrians. Burlington, VT created Shared Streets …
CARES Act, Resources from our Partners: What Mayors Need to Know about COVID-19
Management in Times of Crisis As a leader, learning to successfully manage a crisis happens while on the job, in real time. A crisis will prove to be one of the most challenging yet defining …
Management in Times of Crisis
As a leader, learning to successfully manage a crisis happens while on the job, in real time. A crisis will prove to be one of the most challenging yet defining moments of any mayor’s career. …
Water, Essential Services, Internet and More: What Mayors Need to Know about COVID-19
Mayors and cities are on the frontlines of this pandemic – navigating impacts to local economies, public health, and safety. Click here to access our list of the best resources on COVID-19. Live City Response Feed Our …
Co-Managing Director Katya Spear on 2020 Census on WUWM/Lake Effect
Tuesday on Lake Effect: We look at how census taking has been impacted by COVID-19 and what it could mean for the accuracy of the 2020 Census.
COVID-19: What Mayors Need to Know Now
COVID-19 is impacting cities across the country. We’ve collected what mayors need to know.
COVID-19 Resources for Mayors
MIP has created a list of resources available to mayors and cities for addressing COVID-19 in their communities. We also want to hear from mayors on how you are tackling the crisis.
GIFC: Cradle to Pre-K
Cradle to pre-k is the most impactful age for human development, and we know that access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education and care is key to successful outcomes later in life. But what can …
Member City Spotlight: Mayor Woodards, Tacoma, WA
We interviewed Mayor Victoria Woodards for our February Member City Spotlight. Her city of Tacoma, WA will host the Summer 2020 Annual Meeting.