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- 3 ways to establish your leadership cred
If you want to be seen as a leader in your organization no matter your title or position, make sure you have a thorough knowledge of the business, support colleagues' success and focus on contributing to the bottom line, Erika Andersen writes. "In my experience, most bosses want to reward employees who are making the boss' life easier," she writes. Forbes
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- N.J. township will offer housing assistance
Livingston, N.J., plans to provide affordability assistance for low-income residents and to attract additional residents. The township will use development fees set aside for affordable housing to pay the first month's rent for residents who qualify and who are moving to a deed-restricted affordable unit. Livingston considered paying residents' security deposit but decided to pay the first month's rent so residents would be motivated to maintain their unit and get their security deposit back when they move. Patch.com/Livingston, N.J.
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| Budgeting and Finance
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- Wis. city council OKs budget, but mayor could veto
The Madison, Wis., City Council approved a $267.1 million operating budget that would provide $1.75 million to an arts center. The allocation could prompt a mayoral veto. The budget would maintain city services and bus fares and would not require layoffs. However, it would raise taxes by 3.6% and increase ambulance fees. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison)
(11/15)
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- Ore. city council approves changes to police department
The Portland, Ore., City Council unanimously approved a settlement with federal justice officials concerning police reform that stems from use of excessive force on residents with mental illness. The plan, estimated to cost the city between $3.5 million and $5.4 million per year, includes 32 additional positions, changes to the department's use-of-force policy, oversight and training. However, while council members agreed that changes are necessary, some expressed concern about whether the city can afford them. The Oregonian (Portland)
(11/14)
| Economic Development, Restoration and Sustainability
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| Ethics
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- Md. city council, mayor disagree on oversight of ethics director
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said she wants the City Council to review the ethics director's performance, after he was criticized for conducting legal work on the side for developers. However, council President Bernard Young said that according to the city charter, the Board of Legislative Reference oversees the ethics director. City officials said the seven-member board has not met in at least six years, and the dean of the University of Baltimore's law school, who is a member of the board, according to the charter, said he was unaware of its existence. The Baltimore Sun
(11/14)
| Legislation, Policy and Grants
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- Landlords face additional ordinance in Pa. city
An ordinance to make landlords responsible for disruptive tenants received unanimous approval from the Harrisburg, Pa., City Council. The city will revoke the landlord's property license if tenants cause two or more disruptive incidents in a year. "Some of these tenants are so disrespectful to the neighborhood," said Councilwoman Patty Kim, a landlord who agreed that landlords should be more cautious about potential tenants. WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, Pa.)
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| Public Works and Infrastructure
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- Los Angeles trash haulers could face city regulation
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to approve a proposal to alter the trash-collection system. The plan would divide the city into 11 areas and put one private trash company in charge of each. "Our leverage ensures not only that we'll have worker conditions that are fair, not only will we have a better environment, but we can protect businesses from the costs as well," Councilman Eric Garcetti said. KPCC-FM (Los Angeles)
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| Recognitions and Transitions
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- Calif. city manager will retire after 13 years
Don Bradley, city manager of Cathedral City, Calif., will retire Dec. 28 after 13 years in the position, the longest term for a city manager in the Coachella Valley. Bradley helped develop a 2012-13 budget that eliminated an $8 million shortfall but also required 33 positions to be cut, a move that provoked controversy. The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.) (tiered subscription model)
(11/14)
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