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Zach Patton

Executive Editor

Zach Patton -- Executive Editor. Zach joined GOVERNING as a staff writer in 2004. He received the 2011 Jesse H. Neal Award for Outstanding Journalism for his GOVERNING story on economic cutbacks in Colorado Springs. He has served as an editor since 2010, and as Executive Editor since 2012.

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As L.A. Tackles Procurement Reform, the Watchword is "With"
As a member of the City Accelerator program, the city of Los Angeles has made great strides in reaching out to its diverse local business community and helping those firms do more business with the city.
October 17, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Governing Podcasts
Homeless Donations Are Missing Something: Tampons
A nonprofit helped Athens, Ga., address this often-ignored need and wants to expand its services.
October 10, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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How Charlotte, N.C., is Expanding Opportunities for Minority Businesses
With a new training program and improved digital tools, the city is working to support its community of minority-owned enterprises.
October 04, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Watch: 4 Cities Talk About How They Innovated to Improve Equity
As participants in the City Accelerator initiative, these four cities have created smart, successful programs to better serve their residents.
September 26, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Cultivating the Ecosystem for Homegrown Businesses
Announcing the newest round of cities that will engage in the ongoing City Accelerator project.
July 25, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Creating Systems Change in Your City: 4 Lessons From the Front Lines
After helping a dozen cities implement policy innovations through the City Accelerator initiative, these experts offer some best practices.
July 13, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Voter Turnout Is Up, Especially Among Democrats. What Does That Mean for November?
More people are casting primary ballots than four years ago. But that year, turnout was the lowest since World War II.
July 10, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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6 Ways Cities Can Create Economic Opportunity for All
We don't need more policy initiatives. We need to rethink our processes.
July 10, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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Through Procurement Reform, Chicago Is Bringing New Opportunities to Small and Minority-Owned Businesses
The city is strengthening local businesses by making its contracting process more inclusive and transparent.
July 05, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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New York City Will End Marijuana Arrests for Most People
The New York Police Department will spare many people who smoke marijuana in public from getting arrested and will give them a ticket instead.
June 19, 2018
 · Zach Patton
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