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From the Ballot Box November 2025 and New Form of Government Video
November 7, 2025

Election results show a need for greater public education and awareness about accountable government.

Blog Post
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Could You Do for U.K. Local Government What Ted Lasso Did for U.K. Soccer?
Alanna Coombes, PhD, UNC Chapel Hill

A comparison of U.S. and U.K. local governments.

Podcast
Why Council-Manager Government Matters Now More Than Ever
October 1, 2025

How a team effort led to success advocating for council-manager government in Illinois and ICMA's ongoing support for the profession and form of government.

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Recognition Application Process
ICMA Form of Government Recognition Process

This document details process and timeline for obtaining ICMA Recognition for a local government chief appointed position.

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Recognition Application
ICMA Recognition Application

Instructions and form used to submit application for a community to obtain ICMA recognition.

PM Magazine
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Behind the Scenes: Portland’s City Government Transformation
July 29, 2025

Voters in Portland, Oregon, approved major changes to their city government, establishing geographic districts, ranked-choice voting, and a centralized organizational structure.

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What Aristotle Can Teach Us About Municipal Governments
July 29, 2025

Insights from ancient political philosophy for modern local governments

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Making Big Strides in Advocating for Council-Manager Government
July 29, 2025

Lessons learned from the state of Illinois

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ICMA Fund for Professional Management
Special Thanks to Our 2024 Supporters of the ICMA Future of Professional Management Fund
May 28, 2025

Because of your generosity, ICMA was able to continue its mission of advocating for professional local government management through the council-manager form of government.