“I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in government,” said Gaura. “I just didn’t know at what level until graduate school. I feel serving at the local level is a wonderful way to make a difference in the daily lives of our citizens.”

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An ICMA member for more than ten years, Seth participates in the Knowledge Network Members Group and serves on the 2012 ICMA Conference Planning Committee. He was the first registrant for the 98th ICMA Annual Conference in Phoenix/Maricopa County, Arizona, October 7-10, 2012.

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According to Wright, a senior management analyst with the city of San Antonio, Texas, "I became an ICMA member in graduate school as an MPA student because I could see what a valuable asset it was to managers in the field."

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