Most Fellows continue in local government, and are thriving because of their Fellowship experience. Fellows have said that their experience helps them put practice into policy, and that local government the ideal place for this to happen. The program is a great opportunity to gain diverse experience in multiple departments, work at the top levels of local government alongside some of the leading professionals in the field, and demonstrate to citizens that government can be responsive, provide them exceptional service, and that they really have a voice in the community. The mentorship, experience, challenges, and opportunities are simply extraordinary.
Read what a few have to say about the LGMF:
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The Fellowship has been a great opportunity to build on my past work experiences and further develop my project management skills. My position allows me to work on projects with department heads throughout our city, observe different management styles and techniques, and understand cross-cutting issues within our community.
Paul Fagin
2011 Fellow, River Falls, WI
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I have discovered that I made the right decision to enter into this profession. I have discovered that serving the public in this capacity is my career calling. I consider myself fortunate to be a Fellow, and I consider myself fortunate to have been given the opportunity to cross paths with people I will be comrades with for the rest of my life.
Phyllis Russell, Budget & Policy Analyst, City of Norfolk, VA
2009-10 Fellow, Dubuque, IA & Lancaster, WI
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My Fellowship experience has allowed me to have an excellent preview into the world of City Management, and currently as the City Manager of a small rural Minnesota community it has been very helpful despite the obvious difference of size and location from Madison, MN to Sarasota County, Florida.
Jonathan Radermacher, City Manager, Madison, MN
2008 Fellow, Sarasota County, FL
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I can’t say enough about the Fellowship program. The local government management profession is a bit intimidating to enter, and the Fellowship didn’t just get my foot in the door, it opened it. By the end of the Fellowship, I was serving as an interim director of public works, and two years later I am now a city administrator. This program not only helps identify future management issues; it also helps develop future managers.
Nathan Thiel, City Administrator, Mauston, Wisconsin
2007 Fellow, Riverside, IL
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Shaping the future of a dynamic city like Davenport is an immensely humbling and worthwhile experience. Each day affords a new opportunity to move the community forward and I can't imagine a better way to start my day.
Tanisha Briley, Assistant City Manager, Davenport, IA
2006 Fellow, Davenport, IA
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The Fellowship allowed me to match classroom theories with effective practice. It was the logical next step for me in my career and absolutely laid a great foundation for my future success. I truly appreciate the invaluable opportunities afforded to me during my Fellowship and highly recommend the program to other aspiring next generation managers.
Joe McRae, Deputy City Manager, Evanston, IL
2005-6 Fellow, Catawba County, NC
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Every day is so different in my job—I’m challenged and invigorated by the variety. I have been put into positions that stretch my competencies and force me to grow as a professional, and I recognize the value of that. My participation in the Fellowship laid a solid foundation of experience for me, and I have been building on it ever since.
Mary Furtado, Assistant County Manager, Catawba County, NC
2004 Fellow, Sarasota County, FL
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For me, local government is the heart of day-to-day democracy, the place where every person’s voice can inspire positive community change. The Fellowship accelerated my professional development, connected me with leading-edge government professionals, and enabled me to combine my passion for leadership and diversity into a strategic change management initiative.
Kelly Spivey, Senior Analyst/Diversity Manager, City of San Jose, CA
2004 Fellow, San Jose, CA
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If you are interested in becoming a Fellow, or hosting a Fellow, please contact ICMA at lgmfprogram@icma.org or use the embedded links.