Coaching Is a Natural Part of Everyday Leadership
The most effective local government managers don’t just direct staff; they actively develop staff talent.

Lessons from the Trenches: Hard-Won Leadership Insights from City & County Managers

Key actions and discussion themes from the ICMA Executive Board’s July 31 and September 4, 2026, virtual meetings and October 16–17, 2026, meeting in Long Beach, California.

Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.

It is with sadness that we report the loss of these ICMA members.

Fine-tuning your request for information (RFI) process can improve supplier engagement and cut administrative burden.

Without active followers, there are no great leaders. However, to promote better employee engagement and accountability, leaders must become better followers.

From property taxes and land use to form of government, voters weighed in on fundamental questions about how their communities are financed, developed, and governed.

How local governments are balancing data center growth, infrastructure needs and community benefits.