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
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Blog Posts
Learn about the valuable leadership lessons gained through attending the Gettysburg Leadership Institute.
Learn about this ICMA-facilitated global exchange that underscored the vital role of learning from peer communities around the world to improve emergency preparedness.
When thinking big, project teams need to stay grounded.
Ready to charge up your local energy program? SolSmart and Charging Smart are here to plug your community into the future of energy.
A lively round table discussion at the 2025 Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA) Conference engaged students, academics, and local government professionals.
How mental health in the local government workplace shapes culture, performance, job satisfaction, and retaining workforce talent
News
Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.
Whether you're new to the conference or returning after a break, we're ready to welcome you to Tampa.
Congratulations to these recently retired ICMA members who have been granted Life membership.
More than a conference. The best investment you will make this year.
After receiving support from senior advisors throughout my career, I knew I wanted to give back to others in the same way when I retired.
Sustainability is becoming a priority in local government, with ACAOs often serving as chief implementation officers, transforming climate policy aspirations into impactful change.
