The International City/County Management Association advances professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics. #ICMAProud

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Looking for your next local government role? The ICMA Job Center offers executive listings and career tools to help public service leaders thrive. Find your match today! bit.ly/4lqbM5c
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Congratulations to the seven ICMA members named to the @napawash's 2026 Class of Fellows! Their leadership and contributions to public administration strengthen our profession. Learn more about this year’s honorees. bit.ly/3VlN0tZ
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Development works best when cities and developers understand the different pressures shaping each project. The goal isn’t to eliminate the tension, but to work through it. Explore how clearer expectations and early conversations can help bridge the gap. bit.ly/46D841C
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What if innovation is your greatest tool for navigating disruption? Join Leigh-Ann Buchanan at #ICMA2026 to rethink innovation, unlock new possibilities, and lead change. Register today! bit.ly/3TT3n0J
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What happens when employee ideas become organizational action? Englewood turned staff input into a Blueprint for Organizational Success, launching programs that strengthen culture, engagement, and the employee experience. Discover what it takes to turn employee ideas into lasting change. bit.ly/3V5qc1C
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Democracy isn’t sustained only by elections. It’s built in the everyday details of local government: how institutions earn trust, steward resources, support employees, and deliver for residents. What happens behind the scenes matters, read the story behind the details! bit.ly/4robPBg
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Ethics are foundational to the local government profession. ICMA’s updated 2026 Rules of Procedure strengthen the ethics review process while protecting members from inappropriate complaints. See what changed and learn about confidential ethics guidance for members. bit.ly/4jiev1p
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Strong local government leadership starts with strong connections. Learn how Leann Watts-Williams turned her first #ICMA2026 into lasting professional relationships. Join us in Long Beach, Oct. 17–21, and expand your network. bit.ly/46DP6YD
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Four ICMA members are taking their expertise across borders to exchange ideas on resilience, infrastructure, utilities, and leadership, then bring those lessons home. See where their journeys take them and discover global opportunities. bit.ly/46EMR7i
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.@LongBeachCity's government structure is built around collaboration. Shared responsibility between the mayor, city council, and city manager creates accountability, strengthens decision-making, and keeps the city moving forward. Watch the full interview to hear how this approach works in practice. bit.ly/47b8qMV
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What happens when the people who keep a community running can no longer afford to live there. @LowerMerionTwp is tackling the housing affordability gap with zoning innovation, preservation, targeted funding, and collaboration. Explore what local governments can do to expand housing opportunity. bit.ly/4dKugdQ
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Sometimes the best conference takeaway isn’t in a session, it’s in the conversation next to you. Tom Joyce shares how a chance conversation in the headshot line led to a leadership practice he still uses today. Watch the full Member Spotlight here! bit.ly/4zSW8Ga
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Housing is economic growth. See how two Nebraska communities are aligning land, infrastructure, financing, and partnerships to build for the future. Explore their approach! bit.ly/4xPJZjU
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What if stronger relationships were the key to a more resilient workforce? Liz Bohannon will show local government leaders how connection, collaboration, and community can break down silos and help teams go further, together. Build stronger teams at #ICMA2026. Register now! bit.ly/4xoGmQR
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What if we could prevent housing crises before they reach the courtroom? Early intervention and mediation can help prevent evictions, reduce costs, and keep communities stable. Discover the case for upstream solutions. bit.ly/4r9xxZH
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Strong mayor-manager relationships are key to effective local government. Learn how trust, communication, and clear roles can strengthen council relations and help communities thrive. bit.ly/4j5qzTy
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Join us in congratulating #ICMAAwards Distinguished Service Award recipient A.C. Gonzalez! From one of the nation’s youngest city managers to leading Dallas, his 41-year career reflects exceptional leadership, mentorship, and service to the local government profession. A lasting legacy of service and leadership!
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Could your community host #ICMA2032? Partner with your city’s convention and visitors bureau and submit a proposal by November 6, 2026. bit.ly/4Ai9nAx
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Feeling new to ICMA can be intimidating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Welcome Ambassadors Committee helps new members find connections, guidance, and community. Discover how to make the most of #ICMA2026 in Long Beach! bit.ly/4dbdLr0
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the Local Government Hispanic Network and the leaders it's building nationwide. Explore LGHN's chapters and see how you can grow, connect, and lead alongside a community that shares your purpose. bit.ly/465qtDl
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Housing affordability isn't a federal problem waiting on a fix. It's a local one. The new issue of #PMMagazine digs into zoning innovation, early dispute resolution, and rural workforce housing strategies that are already working on the ground. Read it now! bit.ly/4A4L0Gj
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