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Vaccines: How cities can support (and fix) rollout efforts

WEBOver the past 10 months, Burlington, Vt., Mayor Miro Weinberger has repeated a motto that’s guided his city hall throughout the COVID-19 crisis: “In a global …

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How flu-shot campaigns can be a dry run for a COVID vaccine

WEBIn Albuquerque, N.M., Mayor Tim Keller is talking about his city’s expanded push around flu vaccinations this year as a “dry run for when and if there is a coronavirus vaccination.”. …

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How one city is prioritizing the wellbeing of its first responders

WEBTheir job is to build relationships with the city’s first responders that will translate to gains in mental health and physical fitness — demonstrating the city’s commitment to the people …

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Can cities protect protestors

WEBSharfstein: Mayors can both express support of the protests while also supporting the health and safety of the people who are protesting. In addition to emphasizing basic …

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How city budgets can help equity as well as fiscal health

WEBOver the past 14 months, the program brought together finance expertise and data-driven solutions to support cities in implementing new and equity-centered …

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What documentation will cities need to provide to show that city

WEBWhat documentation will cities need to provide to show that city expenses are in response to the “public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 or its negative consequences”?

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Public-health advice for mayors as cities return to work, school

WEBPublic-health advice for mayors as cities return to work, school. Early September marks a moment of transition in many cities, a time when summer ends and …

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COVID-19 VACCINE TOOLKIT FOR MAYORS

WEBCOVID-19 VACCINE TOOLKIT FOR MAYORS Context The COVID-19 vaccine, developed in record time, is the path forward for ending the current pandemic and reopening cities …

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How can my municipality efficiently utilize the funding provided …

WEBHow can my municipality efficiently utilize the funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health in the new …

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Boosting services for the homeless Bloomberg Cities

WEBName: Tenee Joyner Title: Program Coordinator, Department of Health & Human Services City: Paterson, N.J.. Like many communities across the nation, Paterson, N.J., faced a …

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How will the “use of funds” category authorizing spending of ARP …

WEBHow will the “use of funds” category authorizing spending of ARP funds “to respond to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 or its negative economic impacts, …

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Boosting mental health during a pandemic: 4 things mayors can do

WEBNevertheless, Leary said there are four things mayors are uniquely positioned to do as leaders in their communities to address these growing mental health concerns. 1. Use …

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When determining what constitutes the “negative economic …

WEBWhen determining what constitutes the “negative economic impacts” of COVID-19, should municipalities look to FY2020 or prior fiscal years for comparison?

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What guidelines can a municipality apply to determine which …

WEBWhat guidelines can a municipality apply to determine which populations, households, or geographic areas have been disproportionately impacted for the funding …

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What procurement processes govern use of ARP funds

WEBThe non-Federal entity’s documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327. Procurement and …

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How should a municipality assess and improve equity in its COVID …

WEBHow should a municipality assess and improve equity in its COVID-19 response and recovery? The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (“Treasury”) Final Rule …

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How behavioral ‘nudges’ can reduce burnout among 911 dispatchers

WEBNow there’s new research based on behavioral “nudging” that may help cities improve morale, and perhaps even reduce turnover, in their 911 centers. The Behavioral Insights …

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How can municipalities determine income eligibility in order to …

WEBHow can municipalities determine income eligibility in order to best leverage federal funding for vulnerable populations? The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s …

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Can a municipality use ARP funds on operational costs and capital

WEBCan a municipality use ARP funds on operational costs and capital improvements to facilities impacted by lost revenue from pandemic which, prior to COVID-19, generated …

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