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.

You can learn from local governments everywhere. My work has spanned the globe and every place I visit provides new opportunities for learning.

Learn lessons from the leaders of the Civil War from this blog post.

Earlier this month, CountryLiving magazine announced the best small towns to visit this summer and a majority of the towns on this list are managed by ICMA members.