Developing a new or redesigned website poses numerous risks for government agencies. One of those risks is low adoption by residents. With that in mind, the first important step is to collectively think about the purpose your agency's website should serve. What information does your agency want your residents to easily find, understand, and implement? For most agencies, that means shifting the focus from how the agency operates to how audience...

Our Custom Email template feature allows you to create custom email templates that can either be sent manually or sent using action-based triggers that automatically send your emails when the corresponding trigger actions are completed. The triggers decrease the number of steps it takes for you to notify constituents, board members, or internal staff of vacancies, term start and end dates, changes in application and appointment statuses, and more.

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Questions about short-term rental regulations, safety, or enforcement? From drafting an ordinance to adopting an enforcement strategy, local governments face many difficult decisions when it comes to short-term rentals. Join us for an interactive discussion with a cross-disciplinary panel of experts to get the answers! Jeffrey Goodman, Urban Planner and Consultant; Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement at 4LEAF; and Justin Ford, Director of...

As short-term rental properties (STR) continue to grow in popularity, it’s clear that the impact on the tourism industry will be long-lasting and likely permanent. But despite the increased awareness of STRs in their communities, many city governments are ignoring or not taking full advantage of the tax revenue-generating opportunity STRs offer. Leveraging currently existing STRs and creating an effective tax compliance program that ensu...

Spending too much time and too many resources browsing sites like Airbnb and VRBO to identify short-term rentals in your community? With modern short-term rental identification tools, your team can save time by avoiding the tedious process of manually searching out these properties. Join Code Enforcement Director at 4 Leaf Inc. Pete Roque for 3 tips in 15 minutes: 3 Essentials for Effective STR Enforcement to learn about his work on the City o...

Are short-term rentals, often found on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, required to meet the same safety standards as traditional lodging options in your community? While there may be some exceptions, the answer is likely no. With record numbers of new hosts, new visitors and short-term rental related accidents, now is the time to prioritize life safety in your community. Join our webinar with international vacation rental safety expert, Justin For...

As governments grapple with the ongoing need to manage public meetings in a partially or completely remote environment, clerks require online tools to manage the full pre, during, and post meeting processes from anywhere. With the availability of CARES funding, now is the best time to implement virtual meeting solutions. Join meeting management and funding experts who will cover the key components of the most effective council and board manage...

During a crisis, effective communications can be the difference between confidence or doubt, security or discord, and ultimately, success or failure.With the continued focus on COVID-19, demonstrations, and the upcoming severe weather season, government teams need a repeatable playbook that can account for multiple crises at one time.Join Granicus to gain a better understanding of:Managing a multi-crisis mindset through a step-by-step communic...