ICMA has created a series of podcasts with insights from local government leaders on how to create a Life, Well Run. Host Rob Carty, ICMA’s director of career services and next generation initiatives provides a narrative for Local Gov Life that guides listeners through each episode and can give aspiring local government leaders a great idea of how…

We are so excited about the success of the first Life, Well Run photo contest that we decided to share some of the contestant entries here. Take a look at the future of local government and feel the energy and passion they have for the profession. Some contestants even submitted more than one photo/project. We…

The value of professional management in local government has once again been borne out in hard numbers, indicating a strong correlation between non-political, executive-style management and the financial health and stability of these communities. These numbers also serve to elevate and validate the profession of city/county manager and its role in creating a Life, Well…

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,…

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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.

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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.