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Summer 2026 Innovation Showcase
Posted on August 18, 2026 By Mary Carr Lee and Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project At this year’s Summer Meeting in Madison, mayors from across the country demonstrated what modern local leadership…
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Summer Youth Employment as a Violence Prevention Strategy
Posted on June 3, 2026 By Leslie Vasquez, Mayors Innovation Project While violent crime has declined recently in many cities, summer months can still bring seasonal spikes in violence that disproportionately affect…
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Member City Spotlight: Takoma Park, MD
Posted on June 19, 2026 As communities commemorate Juneteenth, local governments have an opportunity to reflect on how they are advancing equity beyond a single day of recognition. In Takoma Park, MD,…
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Cities Are Rethinking Flock Cameras—But Not All in the Same Direction
Posted on July 1, 2026 By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project Across the country, cities are reassessing their relationship with Flock Safety, the fast-growing provider of automated license plate reader (ALPR)…
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Strengthening voting access and trust in elections
Posted on July 31, 2026 By Leslie Vasquez, Mayors Innovation Project Recently, federal leaders have repeatedly questioned the integrity of U.S. elections while pursuing a more aggressive role in election administration through…
