Analysis of ICMA survey data over time has the potential to reveal trends, help define benchmarks, identify leading practices, and see anomalies. The more people who participate in ICMA research, the more confidence one can have in the findings.

Citizen-friendly displays of local government performance information.

We are where the rubber meets the road in local government. Citizens need to hear our stories to understand that government can be a good thing.

Venice, Florida, manages special events with special detail.

Four tools being used to improve government performance.

Celebrate the value of public service! If you look around your community, you’ll find people using their talents each day to improve our quality of life. Some are in very public roles—like police officers or teachers. Others keep the roads maintained, collect recycling, and beautify our parks and public spaces. In honor of public service,…