
March/April 2009
Volume 21, Number 2

Building Capacity
Defining the role of local government
in the 21st Century
A Break in the Levy
Property tax revenue has kept
localities solvent in many a recession
but it won’t happen this time
Tough Job
Constables face a variety of
circumstances when evicting
delinquents from their homes
The Price of Online Convenience
Elected officials should decide best
investments when it comes to online
transparency
Strip Search Under Seizure
Class-action lawsuits challenge
blanket safety policies in jails
Taking an Active Role in
Employee Health
Participation incentives are key to a
new county wellness initiative

Staff Report
Texas History
Clipboard
TAC Associates
Calendar
Implications
County Information Project
One Last Look