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Mayor’s Guide to Smart City Technology: First Steps

Smart city technology dashboard showing real-time municipal data and analytics for mayors

As a mayor or city administrator, you’re likely facing the challenge of modernizing your municipality while managing tight budgets and rising citizen expectations. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, smart city technology is no longer just for large metropolitan areas—cities of all sizes are leveraging innovative solutions to improve services, enhance efficiency, and better serve […]

Legacy Government Systems Cost: Making the Case for Upgrade

As an IT director or city administrator, you’re likely facing the challenge of maintaining aging technology infrastructure while trying to meet the growing demands of modern government operations. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, legacy government systems are consuming an alarming 80% of IT budgets just for maintenance, leaving little room for innovation or improvement. […]

What is Monetary Bail?

Representation Based on the Topic of Bail Reform in Illinois. The Image Illustrates the Transition From Monetary Bail to Non-Monetary Pretrial Release.

Monetary bail, also known as cash bail, is a system where individuals charged with a crime pay a specified amount to secure their release while awaiting trial. The purpose of this practice is to ensure defendants return to court. Bail amounts are typically refunded, minus any fees, if the individual appears for all required hearings. […]