New prize named for former Indy mayor challenges local leaders to innovate

New Goldsmith Prize looks to support innovation in local government

Indianapolis think tank the Sagamore Institute recently announced the Goldsmith Prize for Innovation in Local Government, a program aiming to support Indiana cities in making sustainable positive changes while emphasizing technology, creativity, collaboration and support for public employees.

New prize named for former Indy mayor challenges local leaders to innovate

Former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith is challenging Indiana mayors to do more with less. He’s the namesake of The Sagamore Institute’s new Goldsmith Prize for Innovation in Local Government, which honors the Republican’s work during his two terms as mayor. Sagamore Institute President Teresa Lubbers announced the prize’s creation on Wednesday at AIM Indiana’s Mayor’s Conference at the Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis. The award will reco…

Councils stand ready to partner on national priorities – Australian Local Government Association

Ensuring the financial sustainability of Australia’s 537 councils – and their communities – must be a key priority for the next Australian Government. ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett said over the past three years, the Albanese Government had listened to local government concerns, and partnered with councils to deliver new and increased funding. “We thank the Government for responding to the poor state of our local roads by permanently doublin…