As a governance guy, am always on the lookout for the good, the bad, and the ugly.

For 100 years, ICMA has supported and advocated for professional management of local governments throughout the world.

I believe the world is a better place today than it was 25 or 50 or 100 years ago, and I know there is convincing empirical evidence to support my opinion.

I take the position that this profession be viewed as important in securing well-functioning democracies worldwide.

Bad news is no fun to deliver.

The Smart Cities Council released a new book in April 2014 to help local governments understand the financing options available for technology projects.

Most often, when managers accept a position, we enter with the intention of staying in that position long term.