Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham draws on America’s past to show how local government leaders can build trust and give their communities hope.

At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference, Brady Wilson challenged attendees to look at the unmet human needs that drive bad behavior.

Help local government leaders tackle key challenges. Submit a session proposal for the 2027 ICMA Annual Conference by Friday, November 13.

At ICMA’s Local Government Reimagined Conference in Philadelphia, Alexandra O. Hudson challenged attendees of her keynote presentation to see civility in a new light.

Local Government Reimagined Conference keynote speaker Alexandra Hudson shares civility-driven strategies to rebuild public trust where it matters most.

Local Government Reimagined Conference: Democracy and the Public Trust provides strategies and practical tools for strengthening civic engagement and guiding community dialogue.

In uncertain and crazy times, how do leaders tell the ugly truth to others, yet also share hope to lead their teams to a better place?

Experts responded with practical tools and policy recommendations aimed at helping local governments navigate these challenges.

From Julia D. Novak’s “My Mount Rushmore” keynote panel at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference come timeless insights that are essential for today’s local government leaders.