I feel this job can help serve the community by taking away the worries...

Several important steps could help the federal government collaborate with state and local governments.

Throughout her career, Alma Janabajab, management analyst, Santa Barbara County, California, has enjoyed making connections and bringing people together. Alma spoke with ICMA about her professional background, starting out in local government, and what she hopes to accomplish as president of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC).

A "wish list" from users of service delivery data.

A review of ICMA's participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Choice Neighborhoods progam.

A nomination for the Distinguished Service Award may be made by any member of ICMA, but self-nominations will not be accepted.