An incredible opportunity to make a difference

The impact of residency and residency requirements on the recruitment and retention of the city manager

A retired city manager uses poetry, humor, and heart to reflect on the joys, pains, and quiet triumphs of city management.

Lessons from ICMA’s Student Chapter Symposium

Musings from a career well spent in local government

Public sector staffing challenges are substantial, but so are the opportunities to overcome them.

Leadership in local government has shifted from being authoritative and hierarchical to a more inclusive, empathetic, and authentic approach.

Join me in congratulating the recipients of ICMA’s 2025 Local Government Excellence Awards!