Benoy Jacob helps predict some of the opportunities of the coming year.

The predictions from these experts can offer you a new perspective on important issues in local government.

Report of a resident survey on topics relating to livability.

Report of a survey of San Francisco residents.

Examples of how elected officials play a role in performance management.

This is a good time to consider how you'll be incorporating performance data into your public reporting and decision making.

Jurisdictions that require performance management by ordinance or resolution.

On any given night, up to 400 people in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota (pop. 422,330), are homeless, according to CBS affiliate WCCO. Among those, roughly 50 individuals had been living in a “tent city” encampment at the intersection of Franklin and Hiawatha Avenues. To address this growing problem and benefit a severely underserved population,…

A report showing how Decatur, Georgia, compares with similar jurisdictions on selected performance metrics.