Elected officials and professional managers, along with their working relationship, are critical to the essence of local government.

Most local governments don't fly third-party flags, but the government speech doctrine is very important to local governments.

The ICMA Voices in Local Government podcast welcomes guests to discuss a critical two-part resource on how to address a mass shooting incident. This discussion bypasses partisan gun control arguments to focus on the near-impossible responsibility local government officials face after a mass-casualty event.

How to prioritize your time.

Looking back at the year's most popular articles

UnitedOnGuns offers the Mass Shooting Protocol & Playbook, a free resource to support local governments.

To drive your city’s equitable redevelopment goals forward, consider a variety of revenue sources and regional, cross-sector partnerships.

Mayor and city council in Wilmington, North Carolina, adopted a clean energy policy, including a goal of using 100% clean energy by 2050.

The expansion of hybrid and remote work offers a unique opportunity for local leaders to be innovative.