Chapters & Initiatives
To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...
Helping women succeed in public service.
Empowering Women to Lead Local Government
An overview of women members of ICMA.
Driving Gender Balance
Four ways to incorporate intersectionality and positively impact women in local government
If we want to keep women in our profession and we want women to keep advancing, we have to
And making sure they can stay in the workforce.
A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in
Those in the assistant chief administrative officer role—or aspiring to be—can benefit
THE LATEST FROM PM MAGAZINE
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ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
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Blog Posts
Ready to charge up your local energy program? SolSmart and Charging Smart are here to plug your community into the future of energy.
When thinking big, project teams need to stay grounded.
A lively round table discussion at the 2025 Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA) Conference engaged students, academics, and local government professionals.
How mental health in the local government workplace shapes culture, performance, job satisfaction, and retaining workforce talent
Highlights from MissionSquare Research Institute's survey of 2,000 state and local government employees.
Local governments weigh pros and cons of an independent fire official.
News
Genuine stakeholder engagement fosters a shared responsibility for sustainable development, resulting in empowered communities and improved governance.
In a deeply polarized country, it’s up to local government to help us shift from a mindset of cynicism and division to one of collaboration and openness.
A first-time city manager’s struggle with a governing body member’s bad behavior that isn’t covered by the code of conduct.
After receiving support from senior advisors throughout my career, I knew I wanted to give back to others in the same way when I retired.
Sustainability is becoming a priority in local government, with ACAOs often serving as chief implementation officers, transforming climate policy aspirations into impactful change.
In Fresno, California, brownfield redevelopment and local partnerships have generated significant community and climate benefits.
