Since January, cities across the nation have been working to interpret a new, uncertain, and often overwhelming federal policy landscape. At the Summer 2025 Meeting, city leaders came together to discuss how they’re protecting the …
A Movement, Not Just a Moment: Welcoming Week Builds Bridges Across America
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project Welcoming Week is more than a celebration—it’s a movement. It’s a call to action to build a nation of neighbors where all residents can embrace diversity, foster belonging, …
Alternative response models improve safety for all by sending the right response at the right time
By Katya Spear, Managing Director, Mayors Innovation Project The panel The Right Response at the Right Time at the MIP Summer Meeting in Albuquerque, NM, brought together mayors, department heads, and national policy experts to …
Hotter Days, Smarter Ways: Innovative Strategies for Heat Resilience
By Quincy Midthun • Mayors Innovation Project Across the country, cities are heating up. Extreme heat not only creates extreme discomfort, it strains the grid and endangers the health and safety of residents, particularly in …
Member City Spotlight: Beaverton, OR
Nonprofits are critical partners for local government. They often serve as the first line of support for individuals and families in need, and they help local governments fill gaps and build trust with its most …
Now is the time to redefine public safety: Building a comprehensive ecosystem to identify, engage, and support those most at risk
Building a comprehensive ecosystem to identify, engage, and support those most at risk
Mayors Combatting Summer Hunger
As a mother, former school board member, and Vice-Chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, it is critical to ensure that no child in our country experiences hunger while school is out. As …
Woodmere’s Juneteenth Celebration Expands with Art, Reflection, and Tribute to Outgoing Mayor Ben Holbert
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Woodmere, Ohio, will be special for several reasons. The event is expanding to four days, beginning on Thursday, June 19, and will include …
Getting things done: Mayoral Leadership and Culture Creation in Local Government
By Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project It’s a well worn adage that culture eats policy for lunch. No matter how long you’ve served in office, how you, your council, and staff work together will drive …
Government urgency: key for supporting small businesses
By Michael Roth, Next Street I was asked to give a presentation to the leadership of one of our Fortune 500 clients recently on a simple topic: What is the current state of small business …