ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott shares his perspective on racial crises amid the COVID-19 pandemic recovery.

Local governments find innovative ways to reopen restaurants for socially distanced dining.

Three engagement-related approaches that can help you during normal times or times of crisis.

Whether your local government is facing budget shortfalls this year or your local economy is taking a hit, every organization is feeling the effects of the pandemic.

Don’t just “cut the budget;” rethink and redesign city services.

Virtual public meetings have increased public participation and access.

Resilience is what helps us maintain progress and productivity in the face of challenges.

Two cities in the state of Oregon—Ashland and Beaverton—recently voted to adopt the council-manager form of government.

To redesign services, local government leaders need to cross boundaries and engage stakeholders inside and outside the organization.