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12 out of 850

Roughly this many city employees’ positions may be eligible for Redding, Calif.’s, pilot hybrid remote work program.

Learn how municipalities are exploring remote work on page 18.

1:1

Through the North Carolina Rural Water Association’s apprenticeship program, an apprentice receives their own individual mentor with a strict 1:1 ratio to provide the best training in such a rigorous program

Read about this program on page 22.

$5,000

The Elyria, Ohio, City Council Utilities, Safety and Environmental Committee voted unanimously to create a program that would provide interestfree, five-year loans (up to $5,000) to qualified homeowners so that they can make necessary sidewalk repairs.

Learn how cities are stepping up to help residents with sidewalk repairs on page 30.

88%

According to a November Park Pulse Poll conducted by the National Recreation and Parks Association, 88% of U.S. adults want their local parks to provide adaptive and inclusive recreation programming so persons of all abilities can participate.

Source: https://ezine.nrpa.org/nrpa/ParksRecreationMagazine/december-2022/index. php#/p/18.

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$120 million

Amount of federal funds earmarked to rebuild and fortify Grand Isle, La. The coastal city has suffered extensive destruction from hurricanes and windstorms, but for years the awaited federal funds have failed to materialize.

Source: https://www.lma.org/LMA/LMA_Marketplace/Louisiana_Municipal_Review/ LMA/LMA_Marketplace/Louisiana_Municipal_Review.aspx?hkey=d21d6427-ac5c-428a8677-21fcd7c8782b.

40

A homeless village in Georgetown, Del., opened in November. The 64-square-foot rapid-shelter units were built through a partnership between the town and two nonprofit organizations and will go a long way toward mitigating the city and state’s growing homelessness problem

Source: https://www.capegazette.com/article/ georgetown-homeless-village-becomes-reality/247837.

87%

In a report published last year, the vast majority of local municipal officials said they had noticed changes in the levels of harassment, threats and violence experienced by their office during their tenures.

Source: https://www.nlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/On-the-Frontlines-ofTodays-Cities-1.pdf.