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

A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today

A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting

A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women Influencing Local Government," in honor of

How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together

ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
LOCAL GOV LIFE PODCASTS

See What You Can Become
Professional Growth at Every Career Stage

Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward

Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
SheLeadsGov Spotlights
Blog Posts
The comprehensive second edition resource with brand new local government case studies for effective governance.
Learn about the valuable leadership lessons gained through attending the Gettysburg Leadership Institute.
Learn about this ICMA-facilitated global exchange that underscored the vital role of learning from peer communities around the world to improve emergency preparedness.
When thinking big, project teams need to stay grounded.
Ready to charge up your local energy program? SolSmart and Charging Smart are here to plug your community into the future of energy.
A lively roundtable discussion at the 2025 Florida City/County Management Association Conference engaged students, academics, and local government professionals.
News
The ICMA Executive Board held its most recent virtual, monthly meeting on July 11, 2025.
Partnering with government agencies to provide students with real-world experience and hosting guest speakers are two strategies that work.
Building partnerships to address a community need through classroom-based community-engaged learning opportunities.
Are you eligible for a service award this year?
Whether you're new to the conference or returning after a break, we're ready to welcome you to Tampa.
Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.