Musings of a Washington State senior advisor on what’s most important in one’s local government career.

To bring about positive change—in yourself, your staff, and your community—restoring hope is a necessary first step.

What the mental health discourse is often missing.

A data-driven guide for local governments.

Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Congratulations to these recently retired ICMA members who have been granted Life membership.

By winnowing a project with great care in its earliest stages, before sales representatives appear, immense cost and trauma can be avoided.

Corporate members can cast their vote for regional vice presidents to serve on the ICMA Executive Board, as well as proposed amendments to Tenets 8 and 10 of the Code of Ethics.