From property taxes and land use to form of government, voters weighed in on fundamental questions about how their communities are financed, developed, and governed.

Chris Morrill, executive director/CEO of the Government Finance Officers Association, notes that the C-M form of government brings the best of both worlds to communities.

Long Beach, California, Mayor Rex Richardson describes how council-manager government brings elected officials and professional staff together to deliver for residents.

Dr. Zeemering discusses council-manager government with a focus on accountability, financial skills, and long-range planning in ICMA’s new video series, “Why it Works.”

“As a retiree, donating to the Fund keeps me connected to a profession and career that I valued deeply and remain committed to supporting.”

Anticipating what’s ahead and overcoming challenges along the way

“Becoming a contributor is an act of institutional stewardship—an authentic way of paying it forward.”

Written nearly four decades ago, John Nalbandian’s article reminds us that American democracy lives in the everyday work of local government.

“This form of government has been good to me, and it’s important to me to give back in time, talent, and resources.”