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06/14/2023

Comcate is teaming up with the always incredible Marcus Kellum of Metric ONE Training & Consulting to bring you a new webinar on how to manage code enforcement initiatives!

Launching an initiative is a great way to tackle larger issues – from vacant properties to nuisance abatement to illegal short-term rentals – but executing them requires a more thoughtful and managed strategy. In this no-cost webinar, we'll show you step-by-step how to manage a successful code enforcement initiative.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Start time: 1pm ET / 10amPT End time: 2pm ET / 11am PT Code enforcement initiatives are targeted efforts to address issues outside the scope of daily code enforcement activities. These are often large-scale, pervasive problems that require increased resources, collaboration,...

04/26/2023

Employee retention can be a challenge for local government leaders, who don't always have the option to raise salaries or increase benefits. Here is a look at three different strategies for employee retention.

Employee retention can be a challenge for local government leaders, who don't always have the option to raise salaries or increase benefits. Here is a look at three different strategies for retaining employees in local government.

03/03/2023

Vacant properties can lead to a host of problems for cities, from declining property values to increased crime. Prevent blight before it happens with a vacant property registry ordinance (VPRO).

01/12/2023

Faced with the challenges of fewer fiscal resources to meet ongoing needs for their communities, many municipalities across the nation are turning to data-driven decision making (DDDM) and performance measurement programs to achieve greater operational efficiency.

Performance measurement programs can help fuel data-driven decision making for local government agencies. Here's a look at technology such as GIS and CRM / 311 systems that can help gather that data.

12/20/2022

Is your city looking into new software next year? Kick-start your vendor search with these three steps.

Software solutions can be a game changer for local municipalities. If you're in the market for local government software but don't know where to start, kick-off your search with these steps.

11/21/2022

While short-term vacation rentals can provide a big boost to the local economy, they are often a headache for code enforcement officers. Here’s a look at the good and bad of STRs, and how they can be managed more efficiently.

Short-term vacation rentals can be a headache for code enforcement officers. Here's a look at how a software solution can help CEOs manage STRs more efficiently.

11/09/2022

Limited resources combined with hard decisions make it easy for conflict to arise between city managers and city council members. Here’s how you can smooth out a rocky relationship and get back to what matters most – improving your community!

It's easy for conflict to arise in the the council-manager form of government. Turn around a rocky working relationship with these five tips.

10/27/2022

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the CACEO Code Conference this week! We enjoyed seeing a few familiar faces and meeting some new ones, too!

07/12/2021

Join Benjamin Effinger on this webinar as he shares how LA County makes its customers happy. Even when they're paying their taxes.

An introduction to Customer Journey Mapping for local governments

03/12/2021

It’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind when you work in small city Code Enforcement. Especially, when you have to proactively enforce new programs with outdated tools. See how Urbana, OH put a huge dent in its abandoned property stock with Comcate.

The City of Urbana, OH is a small Midwest city with main street charm, a rich aviation history, and a robust manufacturing economy. A Comcate customer since 2020, the City relies on technology to make the most of limited staff. I sat down with Cat Jones, formerly with the Code Enforcement department...

02/17/2021

Learn how the City of Sedalia, MO is humanizing Code Enforcement with technology http://www.comcate.com/humanizing-code-enforcement-in-sedalia-mo-with-modern-software/

02/17/2021

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