November 2015 ballots in several local governments included questions pertaining to potential changes in form of government or adoption/retention of professional management.
"Sacramento's election showed the Fund's key role in educating the public on professional local government management," said Ron Gould, ICMA West Coast VP.
On 11/4, Sacramento residents will vote on a proposal to abandon council-manager government in favor of the mayor-council form. ICMA issued a response to the proposal, submitted on behalf of 4 Calif. members.