The Fractional Leader

Helping local government leaders cut through the noise on AI & emerging technologies.

Each issue delivers practical insights, case studies, and policy updates to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Articles

Nov 18, 2025

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Heat, Innovation, and a “Smart Regionˮ Vision

Mayor Kate Gallego leads Phoenix with a blend of climate urgency and data-driven optimism

TJ Kennedy

Nov 13, 2025

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5 min read

Fighting Mosquitoes with Data, Drones, and Digital Precision

East Side Mosquito Abatement District (ESMAD) is modernizing vector control with drones, GIS mapping, and real-time analytics.

TJ Kennedy

Nov 11, 2025

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6 min read

Digital Assets and Blockchain for Inclusive Innovation

Mayor Eric Adams brings to his newly launched Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, the first municipal agency of its kind in the U.S., for cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial innovation.

TJ Kennedy

Nov 6, 2025

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5 min read

Strategic Resource Allocation for Resilient Communities

State and local governments across the U.S. are learning that sustainability is inseparable from how they plan and allocate resources.

TJ Kennedy

Nov 4, 2025

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6 min read

Innovation Rooted in Community and Collaboration

Under Mayor Gina Leichtyʼs leadership, Goshen earned the inaugural Stephen Goldsmith Prize for Innovation in Local Government, a national recognition of the cityʼs practical, resident-first approach to engagement and housing quality.

TJ Kennedy

Oct 30, 2025

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6 min read

Arizona Greenlights Nearly Three Dozen New Fast EV Chargers

Arizona is accelerating its highway charging buildout with a second phase that expands beyond the interstates to key US and state routes.

TJ Kennedy

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