Town and City

 

Get wise about the state of education today

VML’s If I Were Mayor Essay Contest Statewide Winner is Preston Lieu

Inside:

• Read the  winning essays
• Thoughts from Virginia’s teachers
• Minor league baseball comes to Fredericksburg
• …and more!

About the cover: Hey, isn’t that VML’s 2020 “If I Were Mayor” essay winner, 7th grader Preston Lieu? It sure is! You can read Preston’s essay, as well as all those from the regional winners, inside.

Download VTC May 2020

Take the extra step for Virginia’s environment

Also inside:

• 2020 VML Local Champion Awards details
• Maintaining and operating parks and recreation during COVID-19
• 2020 VML Legislative Summary

About the cover: Hey Virginia, it’s spring! And now more than ever it’s important to step outside and enjoy this magnificent season in our magnificent state. And while you’re out there, consider what localities and the state are doing to preserve the great outdoors. We give you some (green) food for thought.

Download VTC April 2020

 

Get connected: Technology solutions that localities can use

Inside:

• Smarter solutions for a connected government  
• Defining success through technology  
• Take back the innovation narrative one story at a time   
• Reaping the benefits of converting to VoIP  

About the cover: This month we look at some technology-driven services and products that are helping local governments work better, faster and smarter. Rather than presenting pie-in-the-sky ideas, however, we’ve tried to keep it real with affordable (if not free) solutions that any local government – big or small – can use.

Download VTC March 2020

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