Economic development and affordable housing opportunities present the highest stakes imaginable for elected officials because they forge the future of the community and identify what it will look like in the decades to come. However, future impacts cannot be known or guaranteed, which has the cruel tendency to magnify avoidable mistakes. Because time travel is…
Back to the Future: Taking Control of Your Township’s Destiny When Making Decisions Feels Like Time Travel
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Some Tips Before Entering Into a Construction Contract
Negotiating and drafting municipal construction contracts can be a stressful process for Board or Council members, even when ignoring the legal hurdles and risks that lie in wait. That anxiousness increases when elected officials aim for a level of transparency that allows the public to easily understand the municipality’s project and goals. In the midst…
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My Township Got Sued? Now What?
Litigation is almost always stressful, costly, and time-consuming. Most townships seek to avoid litigation where possible, but in some instances it is unavoidable. If your township is served with a lawsuit, it is important to have a plan and to take the appropriate steps in response, as failing to do so can have serious ramifications…
