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Christopher Swope

Christopher Swope

Former Editor

Christopher Swope, a former Governing editor, writes about city innovation and leadership.

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Muni WiFi: Not Dead Yet
Two bits of news have some media outlets putting municipal WiFi on life support.
April 08, 2010
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Heads Up: 10.10.07
Can a California Raisin wannabe teach transit civility to a 17 year old? Our tipster in Sacramento thinks not. Bee Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles is everywhere. ...
April 08, 2010
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Heads Up: 10.11.07
Deer Park, that's an interesting tax! Chicago Trib Where the subprime loans are. (Hint: everywhere). WSJ (paid subsc) Outgoing head of AEI tells all about ...
April 08, 2010
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Heads Up: 10.12.07
The rich really do get richer. WSJ (paid subsc) Why do MN docs see fewer pharma sales reps?  NYT  Detroit already has one ...
April 08, 2010
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NYC Transportation Commissioner on Shutting Down Broadway
Photo by Christopher Swope Janette Sadik-Khan is the transportation commissioner of New York City, and a leading proponent of idea that streets serve many uses...
March 24, 2010
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Envisioning the New Great White Way
The biggest production on Broadway this summer won't be in a theater. Rather, the show will be out in the street, starring the road itself....
March 24, 2010
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The Great White Right of Way
The biggest production on Broadway this summer won't be in a theater. Rather, the show will be out in the street, starring the road itself....
March 24, 2010
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Dana Levenson
Dana Levenson is the chief financial officer of Chicago. A former banker, Levenson came to city government in 2004 as Chicago was wrapping up its $1.83 billion...
March 24, 2010
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Edwin Harrison
Edwin Harrison is director of financial services for Harris County, Texas. Last year, Harris County looked into selling or leasing its 83 miles worth of toll...
March 24, 2010
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Bradley Abelow
Bradley Abelow is the treasurer of New Jersey. In September, he asked the investment bank UBS to scour state government for assets to consider selling...
March 24, 2010
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