There are times when transportation and other infrastructure work just as they should. Smart cities look for ways to make that happen all the time.

The San Jose Mercury News published a response by ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill to an article that questioned the value of a professional local government manager.

Seattle's unconventional approach to measuring the effectiveness of its street sweeping program.

New rules mean that local governments will have to record the cost of health insurance and other benefits on their financial statements.