Two longtime supporters of ICMA and the Florida City/County Management Association offer tips and tricks for implementing a successful form-of-government campaign.
Residents in three New England communities voted on adopting, retaining, or rejecting various forms of manager government.
A number of form-of-government initiatives were included on ballots in May and November 2017. Some are still being decided.
Professional management and the council-manager form of government make a difference in the communities in which they are used.
November 2015 ballots in several local governments included questions pertaining to potential changes in form of government or adoption/retention of professional management.