Articles, books, and research on AI adoption, cybersecurity, open-source civic technology, and grant funding for local government.
Articles
How the federal AI conversation is leaving small municipalities behind — and what they can do about it.
Small towns lack dedicated IT staff and cybersecurity budgets, making them disproportionately vulnerable to ransomware attacks.
How open-source tools can democratize access to modern government technology for communities of every size.
Books
Ready or Not
A practical handbook on AI use in municipal government. Written for city managers and administrators who need actionable guidance, not academic theory.
The Knowledge Barrier
An academic analysis of AI adoption patterns across 635 local governments, based on ICMA 2024 survey data. The central finding: knowledge, not politics, is the primary barrier.
The Digital Innovation Gap
How small communities can leverage open-source software to modernize operations without breaking the budget. Practical tool recommendations and implementation strategies.
Grant Ready
The city administrator’s guide to winning grants. Strategies for identifying, applying for, and managing federal and state funding programs like USDA, digital equity, and BEAD.