At the beginning of this new year, local government leaders may well face significant challenges in delivering ethical, transparent democracy.

ICMA President-elect Bonnie Svrcek established a Task Force on Women in the Profession to evaluate the barriers facing women in local government

One in five adults will be age 65 or older by 2030. Answer five easy questions to gauge whether your community is ready, and then read about free resources to help you adapt.

We asked our Members to share how they were achieving social and cultural vitality in their communities.

During the Monday morning keynote, diversity advocate, consultant, and author Vernā Myers urged ICMA Annual Conference attendees to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

ICMA shares and supports WLG’s mission: “To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop leadership skills and by networking professional women in government.”

This article, originally published by Governing magazine in September 2015, spotlights ICMA President-elect Pat Martel.

Learn how the city brought together representatives from its increasingly diverse population to give new resident groups a voice and strengthen community.

As our population grows more diverse, communities should find ways to embrace and celebrate our diversity throughout the year.