Available Tools for Intergovernmental Cooperation by Denny Puko

Denny Puko, planning program manager for the Governor's Center for Local Government Services, called for municipal officials to see intergovernmental cooperation as an opportunity for strength through collaboration instead of a concession of individual control. Denny noted that we have the tools available to target DRSIs to specific locations supported by zoning. Tools like revenue-sharing and tax-sharing reward collaboration, enhance communities, and increase the competitiveness of regions. Denny reminded participants that the tools and funding for intergovernmental cooperation are out there, but it is up to municipal and elected officials to pursue them.

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