Beyond the Comments: What It Really Takes To Communicate For Topeka | Dan Garrett
Dan Garrett explains how the City of Topeka manages crisis communication, pothole updates, and public trust in a digital age.

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Dan Garrett explains how the City of Topeka manages crisis communication, pothole updates, and public trust in a digital age.
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