You know, it’s strange. I’ve been working in the community development field for almost ten years and yet, I’m not actuallysure when I first became aware of local government. I remember calling the Mayor’s office in fourth grade to advocate for a snow day (ironically, I was told that the city did not determine such…
Notes from the airport: Recap of a roundtable discussion at the ICMA Annual Conference
ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott offers support to communities dealing with crises.
A checklist to help ensure that your police recruitment practices are aligned with your community's needs in the 21st Century.
Tips for recruiting police chiefs and officers to meet today's and tomorrow's needs.
The 2017 Life, Well Run Student Photo Contest ended two weeks ago, and our judges have been pouring over submissions to decide the winner of our four very special prizes. Opened to students and next generation local government professionals, the Student Photo Contest allowed us to take a peek into the everyday lives of the students who…
The National Civic League is taking applications for its All-America City designation.
Values should guide our decisions and actions, especially in times of uncertainty and change.
Invest in What Works When Redevelopment Balloons