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I saw that on instagram
“I Saw That on Instagram!” How Building a Robust Social Media Presence Builds Community Trust and Engagement
Jessi Finley, marketing manager, Outreach, ICMA

Discover how local governments can build trust, humanize services, and boost engagement through authentic social media storytelling—no fancy equipment required.

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Selwyn Aquatic Centre Exterior
A Smart Approach to Pool Safety: Selwyn District Council’s AI-Driven Drowning Prevention System
Jeanette Gass, senior program manager, strategic relationships, member support and advancement, ICMA

Selwyn District Council in New Zealand has a new approach to keeping community members safe in its city recreation facilities.

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Sustainability
Local Action, Lasting Impact: Four Corners Climate Coalition Leads Carbon Removal Innovation
Mark E. Hoppen, , Ed.D., M.P.A., ICMA-CM (Life)

Insights on pragmatic and scalable municipal climate action and innovation.

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Fallen Soldiers Remembered in Ukraine
A Belgian Partnership in Times of War: Reflections on a Journey to Kopychyntsi, Ukraine
Colin Beheydt, city manager, Bruges, Belgium

ICMA member Colin Beheydt shares the experience of his trip to Kopychyntsi, Ukraine, in August 2025

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Leading Modern Procurement
When Strategy Meets Reality: Turning Contingency Plans into Resilient Supply Chains
Joe Supervielle

Insights that turn contingency plans from static documents into active tools.

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Debri in road during typhoon
Hazards Are Local; Our Responses Should Be, Too
Micah Eradiri, ICMA local government management fellow, State College, Pennsylvania

How local governments can build community-centered emergency preparedness to protect all residents.

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2026 Global Exchange Lead Image
Registration Is Open for ICMA Members to Attend the 2026 Global Exchange
Jeanette Gass, senior program manager, strategic relationships, member support and advancement, ICMA

Broaden your local government management perspective, share best practices, and make memories in Ireland, March 22-27, 2026. Register now through January 15, 2026.

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Lviv Delegation with Hillsborough County Staff
Local Governments Find Commonalities 5,000 Miles Apart
Jeanette Gass, senior program manager, strategic relationships, member support and advancement, ICMA

Hillsborough County and city of Tampa staff participated in best practice exchange with Lviv City Council in Ukraine.

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Protecting Institutional Knowledge
Protecting Institutional Knowledge: How AI Is Transforming Local Government Onboarding, Efficiency, and Retirement
Jessi Finley, marketing manager, Outreach, ICMA

Local governments are using AI to preserve institutional knowledge, speed onboarding, boost staff efficiency, and capture expertise before retirement reshapes the workforce.