Category: COVID-19

COVID and the City Budget

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, such as tax structure, the composition of vulnerable local industries, and the strength of your region’s and state’s intergovernmental partnerships. …

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 for Social Distancing, rolling out the program in stages, beginning with the most dense neighborhoods. Oakland Slow Streets allows for 74 miles …

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 moments of any mayor’s career. Now more than ever, newly-elected mayors need support–so the kickoff for our 2020 New Mayors …

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 live city response feed provides you with a curated list from around the country, making it quick and easy to …

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.