Local Gov Insights
With 75+ combined years of experience in the local government space, our team has gleaned a few insights! And we promise, that if your community is experiencing certain challenges, you’re not the first ones. We are happy to share our wisdom, tips, advice, and hot takes on all things local government. Check out the articles below or just reach out to one of our team members.
Your Residents Don't Trust You
Over a third of people still lack trust in their local government. With misinformation on social media and fiery public meetings on the rise, that skepticism is hard to shake. Even more worrying? Local government employees say this environment is making it harder to communicate clearly with residents. When trust breaks down, even the best messages can fall flat.
COMMUNICATING THROUGH 5 PHASES OF A CRISIS
What’s more difficult than communicating a crisis? Communicating a crisis that evolves every day. After making it through our initial response, I (it’s Kim, by the way) have taken a moment to reflect on our response and prepare for future steps to come.