Chapters & Initiatives
To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...
Helping women succeed in public service.
Empowering Women to Lead Local Government
An overview of women members of ICMA.
Driving Gender Balance
Four ways to incorporate intersectionality and positively impact women in local government
If we want to keep women in our profession and we want women to keep advancing, we have to
And making sure they can stay in the workforce.
A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in
Those in the assistant chief administrative officer role—or aspiring to be—can benefit
THE LATEST FROM PM MAGAZINE
A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today
A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting
A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women Influencing Local Government," in honor of
How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together
ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
LOCAL GOV LIFE PODCASTS
See What You Can Become
Professional Growth at Every Career Stage
Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward
Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
SheLeadsGov Spotlights
Blog Posts
If your organization is facing a political threat, you do not fight it with silence—you fight it with strategy.
The effects are real and they’re dangerous—to employee well-being, to public trust, and to the long-term health of our communities.
Hear from Gettysburg Leadership Institute alumni and sign up for the September 2025 cohort!
ICMA releases two new case studies on impactful solar developments for local governments.
The comprehensive second edition resource with brand new local government case studies for effective governance.
Learn about the valuable leadership lessons gained through attending the Gettysburg Leadership Institute.
News
Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.
Congratulations to these recently retired ICMA members who have been granted Life membership.
The ground may shift, but we stay focused.
With the erosion of trust in local government — and the nasty side effects that brings with it — it’s incumbent upon us to be intentional with our efforts in reversing the trend.
Lessons learned from the state of Illinois
Protecting your time and attention
