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Building New Housing Pathways: Global Insights from the City of Chicago and Shellharbour City Council
Jeanette Gass, senior program manager, strategic relationships, member support and advancement, ICMA

Representatives from Chicago (USA) and Shellharbour City Council (Australia) provided information on new social housing strategies.

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Cold weather waste management
Waste Management in Cold Cities as a Local Governance Stress Test
Joe Supervielle

Why climate, seasonality, and capacity matter.

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The Countdown to Compliance
Lynne Scott

Meeting the new DOJ ADA standards.

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TIF
Understanding Tax Increment Financing
Joe Supervielle, ICMA content manager

ICMA’s Tax Increment Financing: A Practical Guide for Analyzing TIF Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes

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Inside ICMA's LGMF Mentorship Program
Dr. Kevin Catlin, county administrator and controller, Kalamazoo, MI

The mentor-mentee relationship is key to individual professional growth and organizational effectiveness.

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I saw that on instagram
“I Saw That on Instagram!” How Building a Robust Social Media Presence Builds Community Trust and Engagement
Jessi Finley, marketing manager, Outreach, ICMA

Discover how local governments can build trust, humanize services, and boost engagement through authentic social media storytelling—no fancy equipment required.

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A Smart Approach to Pool Safety: Selwyn District Council’s AI-Driven Drowning Prevention System
Jeanette Gass, senior program manager, strategic relationships, member support and advancement, ICMA

Selwyn District Council in New Zealand has a new approach to keeping community members safe in its city recreation facilities.

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Sustainability
Local Action, Lasting Impact: Four Corners Climate Coalition Leads Carbon Removal Innovation
Mark E. Hoppen, , Ed.D., M.P.A., ICMA-CM (Life)

Insights on pragmatic and scalable municipal climate action and innovation.

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Fallen Soldiers Remembered in Ukraine
A Belgian Partnership in Times of War: Reflections on a Journey to Kopychyntsi, Ukraine
Colin Beheydt, city manager, Bruges, Belgium

ICMA member Colin Beheydt shares the experience of his trip to Kopychyntsi, Ukraine, in August 2025