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Giving Back: ICMA Members Reflect on Volunteering Internationally

Rebecca DeSantis
April 18, 2019

ICMA offers members a number of opportunities to volunteer internationally. A couple of members share their experiences in honor of Volunteering Month.

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Giving Back: ICMA Members Reflect on Volunteering Internationally

Rebecca DeSantis
April 18, 2019

ICMA offers members a number of opportunities to volunteer internationally. A couple of members share their experiences in honor of Volunteering Month.

Why Orientation Is Needed for All Members in Local Government

Samantha Wagner
April 17, 2019

An orientation is needed for all members, not simply those who are the most recently elected.

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Why Orientation Is Needed for All Members in Local Government

Samantha Wagner
April 17, 2019

An orientation is needed for all members, not simply those who are the most recently elected.

Civic Matchmaking: Connecting Retirees with Volunteer Opportunities in the Community

April 16, 2019

Communities that recruit and retain retirees will have a competitive advantage compared to communities that ignore this wave of talent and resources.

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Civic Matchmaking: Connecting Retirees with Volunteer Opportunities in the Community

April 16, 2019

Communities that recruit and retain retirees will have a competitive advantage compared to communities that ignore this wave of talent and resources.

Achieving Smart Growth Through Land Use Codes

Sheryl Bower
April 15, 2019

What's inside: A sampling of smart-growth-based codes from the Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee.

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Achieving Smart Growth Through Land Use Codes

Sheryl Bower
April 15, 2019

What's inside: A sampling of smart-growth-based codes from the Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee.

Award-winning Tips on Community Diversity and Inclusion

Rebecca DeSantis
April 11, 2019

In honor of Celebrating Diversity Month, here are some tips from Flossmoor, Illinois, a 2018 Local Government Excellence Award winner.

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Award-winning Tips on Community Diversity and Inclusion

Rebecca DeSantis
April 11, 2019

In honor of Celebrating Diversity Month, here are some tips from Flossmoor, Illinois, a 2018 Local Government Excellence Award winner.

Empowering Cities to Create Thriving Communities Through Data

Maria Ibarra Rodriguez
April 10, 2019

To help cities build healthier, more equitable communities, the City Health Dashboard was created to support health-related decision making in cities.

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Empowering Cities to Create Thriving Communities Through Data

Maria Ibarra Rodriguez
April 10, 2019

To help cities build healthier, more equitable communities, the City Health Dashboard was created to support health-related decision making in cities.

Harnessing the Power of Utilities

Martha Bazurto
April 08, 2019

Sustainability is not a choice, it is a way life.

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Harnessing the Power of Utilities

Martha Bazurto
April 08, 2019

Sustainability is not a choice, it is a way life.

Five Skills for Public Administrators

Anisha Boucher
April 05, 2019

In this month's "Around the World with ICMA" blog, we discuss skills of city managers with ICMA Affiliate AAPRO.

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Five Skills for Public Administrators

Anisha Boucher
April 05, 2019

In this month's "Around the World with ICMA" blog, we discuss skills of city managers with ICMA Affiliate AAPRO.

Three Keys to Effective Volunteer Engagement

Ellen Foreman
April 04, 2019

Local government leaders can inspire residents to solve entrenched problems.

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citizens collaborating on local government project

Three Keys to Effective Volunteer Engagement

Ellen Foreman
April 04, 2019

Local government leaders can inspire residents to solve entrenched problems.

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