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

Discover how professional connections can shape your career, plus how you can build your network at the ICMA Annual Conference.

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.

Examining the long-term trends and shifts found in MissionSquare Research Institute’s annual workforce survey

City manager Nina Vetter reflects on her Tranter-Leong Fellowship exchange with the Urban Management Centre in Ahmedabad, India.

Diagnosing and treating toxic leadership traits

A spotlight on three areas of ICMA in which we support members and their local governments through our programs and partnerships, professional development, and personal connection.

We’re not exactly Batman and Robin, but the best manager–assistant duos share the same essentials: trust, timing, and the ability to handle chaos without needing to say a word.