Self-advocacy, boundary-setting, confidence, and a support network are key elements for success, especially for women in local government.

If your goal is to strengthen your community through transformative tools like AI, starting with basics like citywide data strategies can help you go a long way.

A small town’s street replacement plan is focused on strategic funding and proactive maintenance to extend road life and minimize future financial burdens.

The city has developed a pragmatic, nonpartisan sustainability plan through integrating sustainability into core city operations.

Examining the 3 “C’s” of understanding the challenges, assessing community capacity, and making the commitment.

The county is building promising career pathways for residents by focusing on inclusivity, emerging industries, and removing barriers to employment.

Part three of our series on practical decision-making strategies for city/county managers

The local government management profession is on the front lines of protecting the values of democracy every day, and for over 100 years, ICMA’s members have answered this call.