Mark Ryckman, city manager of Corning, New York describes how council-manager government has helped that community improve its operations and finances.

New Publication: What every local government practitioner and educator should know to harness research-driven insights for effective community leadership.

Are you eligible for a service award this year?

Celebrating the growth of the Massachusetts Women Leading Government Chapter from a shared vision to a dedicated and inclusive community.

Three recommendations for launching and sustaining impactful programs for your residents.

Surrounding issues, challenges, and scalable approaches for small municipalities.

How small and rural communities can begin to adopt targeted AI tools without major costs, complex systems, or a large IT team.

In small and rural governments, coordination allows limited staff to execute council direction, deliver services, and manage risk when everyone takes on multiple roles.

How to move from climate planning to implementation, and why those communities that act now are already pulling ahead.