Professional local government managers are vital partners for elected officials. They allow mayors and council members to focus on what they were elected to do—set policy and craft a vision for the community.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest shares some ideas on how we can become more astute and effective in the messy political world of elected officials.

A new video released by the Life, Well Run campaign about Lake County and the villages of Glenview and Woodridge, Illinois.

The “I Value” campaign inspired a broad cross-section of residents to share their visions for the city of Hampton, Virginia.

This new video from the Life, Well Run Campaign highlights the value professional local government managers bring to their communities.

New video highlights the value professional local government managers bring to three Illinois communities.

A new video from the Life, Well Campaign details how local government works in Seguin, Texas.

The Life, Well Run campaign is kicking into high gear. Learn about the most recent campaign activities.