The Manifestation of New Public Service Principles in Small-town Government: A Case Study of Grand Island, New York

Author:

Rivera Jason D.1ORCID,Uttaro Andrew1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Political Science & Public Administration, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY, USA

Abstract

Although New Public Service (NPS) principles are well known, their practice in local government settings has only been limitedly explored. As a means of better understanding governance practices that adhere to NPS principles in local contexts, this study engaged in a case study of Grand Island, New York. Through the analysis of interviews with elected officials and civic servant department heads, it is observed that public servants practice various public engagement strategies for gauging public sentiment and interests in public policy. However, these same public servants point out the challenges of public hearings and social media to understanding their citizens. Information on public servants’ notions of accountability is observed, which relates to how they view the public’s involvement in policy processes. Recommendations for future research are provided as a means of enhancing our understanding and development of more inclusive governance practices.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Political Science and International Relations,Public Administration

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