The League of Municipalities Educational Foundation publishes papers in the "Friends of Local Government" series.    These policy oriented papers will offer the perspectives of experts from outside municipal government, applying their expertise to issues confronted by local leaders.

	This is the twelfth paper in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series.  This paper, written by Mark J. Magyar, is titled, “Redistricting Reform in New Jersey.”     This paper provides a brief history of the State and Federal Redistricting process in the Garden State, with a particular focus on the recent redistricting.   Mr. Magyar offers his comments on these processes and offers his commentary for reform going forward.
	Communicating with Constituents when State Policy and Local Jurisdictions Collide. Patrick Murray Director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute This is the eleventh paper in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series.
	2011: Economic Growth, but Slowdowns Persist James W. Hughes Joseph J Seneca, PhD. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Dr. Hughes and Dr. Seneca authored the very first paper in this series, titled, From Wall Street to Main Street. 2009: Unprecedented Economic Challenges. They also authored the June 2010 paper, 2010: A Stabilizing Economy but Uncertainties Remain.
	Policing in Difficult Economic Times This is the first paper of the third volume in NJLM Foundation's "Friends of Local Government" Policy Paper series. A thoughtful discussion of economic-driven challenges and opportunities facing local law enforcement in a new era of austerity. A provocative series of proven methods for improving productivity and lowering the cost of policing. Joseph Cordero The Corderu Group www.thecorderogrp.com
NJLM Educational Foundation White Paper The Importance of Leadership in Challenging Economic Times December 2010 Triad Associates	The Importance of Leadership in Challenging Economic Times An NJLM Educational Foundation White Paper December 2010 Triad Associates
	This is the seventh paper in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series. Moving Up in a Downturn: Management Challenges and Strategies for Municipalities  This paper, authored by Angie McGuire and Dorothy Olshfski the Center for Executive Leadership (CELG) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, explores the solutions sought by local elected officials and Administrators in response to the devastating economic downturn.
	Volume 2, number 2 of the "Friends of Local Government Series" is titled, "2010: A Stabilizing Economy but Uncertainties" Remain."   This paper, written by Dr. Jim Hughes and Dr. Joseph Seneca of Rutgers , explore how the global economic recession impacts local governments and is a follw up to their 2009 paper in this series, Volume 1, Number 1.
	This is the first paper of the second volume in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series. These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations focused on helping local governments addresses the fundamental challenges that lie ahead. This paper is titled "Shared Services and Municipal Consolidation: Pursuing Careful Assumptions and Grounded Studies" by Mark Holzer and John Fry.
	This is the fourth paper in NJLM Foundation's "Friends of Local Government" Policy Paper series.  These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations that are often heard on West State Street, but not necessarily on Main Street. This paper provides a brief overview of how local officials can utilize the new media and social networking.  The Board of the NJLM Educational Foundation thanks the author, and believes you will find this paper informative.
	Volume 1, number 3 of the Friends of Local Government" is the third paper in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series.  These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations that are often heard on West State Street, but not necessarily on Main Street. This paper offers a macro review of State government finances nationally, focusing on the implication on the Garden State’s local governments.
	Volume 1, number 2 of the "Friends of Local Government" is entitled, A Local Reality Check: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In this paper Stephen L. Kehs and Tammy Wetzel offer a review of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, focusing on the impact on local governments.
	Volume 1, number 1 of the "Friends of Local Government" is entitled, From Wall Street to Main Street. 2009: Unprecedented Economic Challenges. In this paper, Dr. Jim Hughes and Dr. Joseph Seneca of Rutgers explore how the global economic recession impacts local governments and, by extension, our taxpayers.