Practical, innovative tools to help local government leaders strengthen communities and advance the profession.

A practical guide to the Question-Metric-Goal framework for local government leaders.

Why local governments measure the wrong things—and why good leaders let it happen.

How mentorship accelerates leadership development, strengthens organizations, and helps prepare the next generation of local government leaders.

Sample workplan structure for VLGMF host communities to provide fellows with firsthand experience in local government.

Guidance to host local governments to structure and manage fellowship projects

An overview of ICMA’s training opportunities.

Take a peek at the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference, October 17-21, in Long Beach/Los Angeles County, California!