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Some arguments are better read. Others are better heard.
This page gathers written work, with selected pieces also available in audio.


Why Institutions Matter in a Democracy That Feels on the Brink
Democracy isn’t a machine that runs on autopilot. It’s a fragile, living system that depends on institutions—those formal and informal...
Feb 9, 2025


The Power of Local Government: Innovating and Funding for a Resilient Future
In times of federal uncertainty, local governments bear an even greater responsibility to lead, innovate, and serve their citizens...
Jan 30, 2025


Investing in Resilience
Resilience. It’s a word that’s been buzzing around our civic discourse a lot lately, and for good reason. In a world where the ground...
Jan 28, 2025


Regionalizing Fire and EMS Services is a No-Brainer
America has a problem with fragmentation. We see it in our health care system, in our schools, in our infrastructure planning—and,...
Jan 26, 2025


A recommitment to democracy
January 6, 2022 - One year ago, America and the world watched as a violent mob, whipped up by a desperate and defeated man, attacked the...
Jan 6, 2022


Statement at Mt Lebanon, PA Reorganization Meeting
Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania - January 4, 2022. Andrew Flynn, the incoming Commission President of Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania made remarks...
Jan 5, 2022


GETTING A HANDLE ON AIR QUALITY
Mt. Lebanon residents can now access real-time air quality data from air monitors in several locations all across town. The municipality...
Dec 17, 2021


Commissioner’s Column: Community
2020 was a year that bruised and battered every one of us. Whether it came from the health crisis that has overwhelmed our nation, from...
Dec 17, 2021


Planning For A Sustainable Future
Something’s gotta give. Globally, we’ve had eight of the top 10 warmest years on record since 1998, resulting in melted glaciers, causing...
Dec 17, 2021
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