These five examples should spark some new ideas for spreading the love to your community in 2016.  

A nomination for the Distinguished Service Award may be made by any member of ICMA, but self-nominations will not be accepted.

Throughout her career, Alma Janabajab, management analyst, Santa Barbara County, California, has enjoyed making connections and bringing people together. Alma spoke with ICMA about her professional background, starting out in local government, and what she hopes to accomplish as president of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC).

Several important steps could help the federal government collaborate with state and local governments.

Here are several articles on leadership topics pulled from various local government resources to start off your work week.