I began my career in the late 1970s and was energized about becoming a city manager.

Anticipating the future is the job that public employees signed up for. Learning to manage like a futurist can help local government managers do that.

There is no question that everyone benefits from safe communities, and we all, legislatures, city councils and pet owners

Financing, leadership, women in the profession, & strengthening inclusiveness

This report presents Michigan local government leaders’ assessments of privatizing—or contracting out—public services or government operations in their jurisdictions.