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Ensure Your Municipality Thrives by Using Technology to Engage Citizens

March 20, 2019

Nurturing a relationship with the community your municipality serves is truly a win-win, and the best way to connect a local government to its citizens is with technology.

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Ensure Your Municipality Thrives by Using Technology to Engage Citizens

March 20, 2019

Nurturing a relationship with the community your municipality serves is truly a win-win, and the best way to connect a local government to its citizens is with technology.

Promoting Ethical Behavior in Mexico

Octavio Chavez
March 19, 2019

ICMA-ML has developed a training model that helps educate public servants about ethical standards.

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Promoting Ethical Behavior in Mexico

Octavio Chavez
March 19, 2019

ICMA-ML has developed a training model that helps educate public servants about ethical standards.

Eight Cities Receive Financial and Tech Assistance Support to Meet Resiliency Goals

March 15, 2019

The National League of Cities (NLC) has announced that eight new cities that will participate in its annual Leadership in Community Resilience program. Each city will receive $10,000 in direct financial support and at least 12 months of technical assistance, staff support, and professional development opportunities for community leaders to help them meet specific resiliency…

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Eight Cities Receive Financial and Tech Assistance Support to Meet Resiliency Goals

March 15, 2019

Ethics on the International Stage: ICMA Is Not Alone

Martha Perego
March 14, 2019

Ethical conduct is upheld by local government professionals worldwide; ICMA is not alone.

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Ethics on the International Stage: ICMA Is Not Alone

Martha Perego
March 14, 2019

Ethical conduct is upheld by local government professionals worldwide; ICMA is not alone.

How State and Local Governments Can Assume a Greater Role in Disaster Recovery

March 12, 2019

FEMA’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan envisions disaster recovery efforts to be “federally supported, state managed, and locally executed.”

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How State and Local Governments Can Assume a Greater Role in Disaster Recovery

March 12, 2019

FEMA’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan envisions disaster recovery efforts to be “federally supported, state managed, and locally executed.”

Leveraging the Strengths of Regional Organizations to Advance Solar Markets

Maria Ibarra Rodriguez
March 11, 2019

Going solar at the local level can be a challenge, but regional organizations can help make this a reality.

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Leveraging the Strengths of Regional Organizations to Advance Solar Markets

Maria Ibarra Rodriguez
March 11, 2019

Going solar at the local level can be a challenge, but regional organizations can help make this a reality.

3 Tips for Increasing Diversity in Retention and Succession Planning

Rebecca DeSantis
March 07, 2019

Ensuring an inclusive workforce in local government involves planning for the future with the proper systems in place.

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3 Tips for Increasing Diversity in Retention and Succession Planning

Rebecca DeSantis
March 07, 2019

Ensuring an inclusive workforce in local government involves planning for the future with the proper systems in place.

Why Creating a Culture of Trust Is Key for Local Government Boards

Samantha Wagner
March 06, 2019

Great ideas and improvements often come from citizen feedback, so it’s important to keep the lines of communication active and open.

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Why Creating a Culture of Trust Is Key for Local Government Boards

Samantha Wagner
March 06, 2019

Great ideas and improvements often come from citizen feedback, so it’s important to keep the lines of communication active and open.

An Innovative Idea in Opelika Strengthens Resident Trust in Local Government

Samantha Bullinger
March 05, 2019

A new project undertaken by the city of Opelika, Alabama, exemplifies the critical role innovation plays in solving local problems.

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An Innovative Idea in Opelika Strengthens Resident Trust in Local Government

Samantha Bullinger
March 05, 2019

A new project undertaken by the city of Opelika, Alabama, exemplifies the critical role innovation plays in solving local problems.

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