Staff Reports – Can we go from “Ugh” to “Aha”?

Missouri City, Texas, uses visual story telling to explain the complexities of local government service delivery and the role a city, town, or county manager plays to kids.

Becoming a Tree City USA is a way to make your community stand out.

The predictions from these experts can offer you a new perspective on important issues in local government.

On any given night, up to 400 people in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota (pop. 422,330), are homeless, according to CBS affiliate WCCO. Among those, roughly 50 individuals had been living in a “tent city” encampment at the intersection of Franklin and Hiawatha Avenues. To address this growing problem and benefit a severely underserved population,…

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How Silverton, Ohio, Reversed Course

With the proper planning and mindset, local governments small and large can leverage technology to transform their organizations and the experience of their residents.

Advocating adoption and retention of the council-manager form and establishment of professional management positions are mission priorities for ICMA. #Giving Tuesday, November 27, is the perfect time to renew your commitment to advocating professionalism in local government management by making a donation to ICMA’s Future of Professional Management Fund. Mounting grassroots campaigns to educate residents about…