ICMA and the Alliance for Innovation are putting the finishing touches on new Web sites and a new Knowledge Network for local governments.

Created through a partnership between ICMA and the Alliance for Innovation, this new tool will become one of your most valuable resources for online information about a wide range of local government topics. Through the network, you’ll be empowered to form or join discussion groups with your colleagues, create a blog, and post and share valuable information.

ICMA and Alliance members will be testing the new site in early November, and the site is expected to be online for all members later in the month. If you’re an ICMA member or Web site power user, you may be invited to participate in a beta test of the network in early November, with the official public launch taking place later in the month.

We’re excited about this terrific new tool and look forward to hearing your feedback.