Chapters & Initiatives
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The League of Women in Government serves as the umbrella organization to support local and...
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To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...
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Helping women succeed in public service.
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Empowering Women to Lead Local Government
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An overview of women members of ICMA.
Driving Gender Balance
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Four ways to incorporate intersectionality and positively impact women in local government
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If we want to keep women in our profession and we want women to keep advancing, we have to
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And making sure they can stay in the workforce.
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A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in
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Those in the assistant chief administrative officer role—or aspiring to be—can benefit
THE LATEST FROM PM MAGAZINE
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A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today
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A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting
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A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women Influencing Local Government," in honor of
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How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together
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ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
LOCAL GOV LIFE PODCASTS
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See What You Can Become
Professional Growth at Every Career Stage
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Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward
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Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
SheLeadsGov Spotlights
Blog Posts
Apply for the special application cycle of the Tranter-Leong Fellowship for projects in Asia
By investing in the development and empowerment of their most valuable assets—employees—local governments can seek to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals create remarkable achievements for your organization and community.
Using new methods of community involvement in your budget preparation.
Local governments must play a key role in safeguarding communities and fostering emergency readiness and resilience.
Four easy places to start to foster connections, enhance quality of life, and set your community apart in the municipal arena.
News
Celebrate over a century of ICMA gathering local government professionals to exchange innovative ideas and learn from leading experts on how to improve processes.
Why cities should prioritize diversification of local industries to ensure economic stability and prosperity
In partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, ICMA has released a new guide to brownfield redevelopment for resilient and equitable communities.
“Sustainable” houses of worship are missing their best chance to save the planet while serving as a community asset.
A game changer for evolving your solid waste management for greater sustainability and a thriving community
How performance grants can revolutionize retail center revamps