All the elements that make Kansas City, Mo., a well-run city — from its new streetcar system to its engaged residents — come together in the new Life, Well Run video produced by the communications staff and submitted by Assistant City Manager/Director of Aviation Pat Klein. City Manager, Troy Schulte, explains in the video that,…

Tanya Ange starting as an intern In 2005, and after more than 10 years of watching city government work she’s not hesitant about what she wants her final title to be.

In case you missed it, ICMA is reprising last year’s student video contest. The Villanova student chapter of ICMA took the grand prize last year with their send up of Lorde’s “Royals.” Since the grand prize is a trip to the ICMA Annual Conference in Seattle in September, we’re hoping to see some original ideas…

November 2015 ballots in several local governments included questions pertaining to potential changes in form of government or adoption/retention of professional management.

“County administrator” is a function with various titles and fulfilled by different county positions around the country.

Summary of results from 2014 County Form of Government Survey. Covers form, structure, referenda, commission composition, and more.