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The goal of the ICMA Blog is to provide users with new resources and insights on what’s happening in local government. This blog is the home of posts from ICMA staff and invited thought leaders in local government.

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Fostering Public Engagement Through Empathy
Caroline Kendall, town administrator, Rollinsford, New Hampshire
Aug 11, 2021

How local government can break the stereotype of the bureaucratic "no" and connect with its community.

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California Cities Look to Incorporate Digital Public Engagement Beyond the Pandemic
Joe Supervielle
Aug 09, 2021

Increased participation will lead to informed decisions that advance the public good.

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ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott: What Role Should Government Play in Encouraging Vaccinations?
Marc Ott, ICMA Executive Director/CEO
Aug 02, 2021

The focus must be on serving as a trusted source of information to help inform public action.

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Public Administration Masters
How to Become a More Effective Government Leader
Joe Supervielle
Jul 29, 2021
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Professional Development Plan Mid-Year Check-in
David Street, project manager, Loudoun County, Virginia
Jul 28, 2021

Time to check in on your 2021 plan and look toward the second half of the year.

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Diverse Leadership
Racial Equity and the Future of Public Affairs Leadership
Joe Supervielle
Jun 29, 2021
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Leading from the Middle and Front in Local Government
Cheryl A. Hilvert, ICMA midwest regional director
Jun 23, 2021

It’s time for managers to empower and expect leadership from everyone!

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Avoiding the Crab Mentality: How Local Government Leaders Can Lend a Helping Hand
Rob Clark, The Resilient Worker
Apr 23, 2021

As a local government leader, you should focus on your own journey to success and happiness. When you get there, reach back down and lend a helping hand.

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Leading in the Middle: Managing Up and Down in Local Government
Benjamin Effinger, MPA, operations chief, public service division Los Angeles County
Mar 22, 2021

Four skills for mid-career managers to master their current role and prepare for future executive leadership

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