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As the largest city in central Illinois, with a population of approximately 117,000 people, Springfield is best known for being the home of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln and the place where President Barack Obama spent his early career in politics. Springfield is truly rich with history while maintaining a progressive and strong business environment. Our city departments manage various focus areas including City Water, Light & Power (our own utility); the Office of Budget and Management; Communications; Community Relations; the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau; Corporation Counsel; the Fire Department; Human Resources; Lincoln Library; Planning & Economic Development; the Police Department; and Public Works. The City of Springfield is a Strong Mayor-Aldermanic form of government with the Mayor leading the day-to-day operations. His focus is implementing the best practices for our residents and businesses through innovative leadership while providing services for a safe, efficient and thriving community.
The WPCOG is a regional planning, economic development and service organization which serves 28 local governments in a four-county area of western North Carolina. Members include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties and the 24 cities and towns within those counties. Since 1968, WPCOG has provided planning services, project administration and technical assistance to its member governments and the region as a whole. Its professional staff of 50 persons is headquartered in Long View, North Carolina.
Falls Church is an independent city 6 miles from the nation`s capital. This proximity has been a major influence on its development, especially over the last century. Falls Church City is small in area (2.2 square miles) and population (12,300), but its heritage dates back to the late 1600`s when it was an early colonial settlement. Falls Church was incorporated as a town in 1875 and as an independent City in 1948, led by parents determined to improve the quality of local schools. Today the city operates under the Council-Manager form of government expressed within the provisions of the City Charter adopted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1950.
Millville Emergency Management is a Millville, MA-based company in the Government sector.
Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska. The Nebraska State Capitol has a domed tower with observation decks. Built in 1930, the Sunken Gardens features themed gardens, sculptures and lily ponds. Up-close animal encounters and a zoo train are among the draws of the Lincoln Children`s Zoo. Sheldon Museum of Art, on the University of Nebraska campus, has a notable collection of American art and a sculpture garden.