How Mayors Can Reclaim Government Efficiency

In Washington, “efficiency” has become a cynical buzzword — a pretext for cutting, sidelining, and demoralizing public servants. But in America’s cities, a different vision is taking shape. Cara Eckholm argues that mayors have a chance to reclaim the term, using it to inspire smarter, more human governance. By empowering city employees, partnering with universities, and enlisting civic-minded experts, local leaders can show that efficiency isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing better, together, and proving government can still work. Read Ms. Eckholm’s full commentary at Bloomberg.

Cara Eckholm

Bloomberg

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