On April 15, 2019, the town of Norwood, MA, held a “Bring Home the Bacon for Civics” event to raise funds for civics education. Read how the town rallied around this important cause. Read More…
DetailsMissouri City, Texas, uses visual story telling to explain the complexities of local government service delivery and the role a city, town, or county manager plays to kids. Read More…
DetailsJanuary 21 is MLK Day, the federal holiday that honors the legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Your community may already have planned events in conjunction with this day of service, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year! If you’re looking for ideas, here’s a quick look… Read More…
Advocating adoption and retention of the council-manager form and establishment of professional management positions are mission priorities for ICMA. #Giving Tuesday, November 27, is the perfect time to renew your commitment to advocating professionalism in local government management by making a donation to ICMA’s Future of Professional Management Fund. Mounting grassroots campaigns to educate residents about… Read More…
The city of Las Vegas uses a unique juvenile justice system program, the preservation of a historic educational site, and school district collaboration to address inequities. Read More…
DetailsThe City of Decatur, with only 22,000 residents, has a history of civic engagement, having involved more than 1,500 people in its 2010 strategic planning process. Read More…
DetailsCharlotte has undertaken several racial equity processes designed to improve community service delivery, including the ongoing use of a racial equity lens for city programs. Read More…
DetailsThe City of San Antonio continues to use and update its visioning plan, SA2020. The city is making progress on school graduation rates, per capita income, health care access, and teen birth rates. Read More…
DetailsWomen and people of color are among the municipal leaders throughout Kershaw County. In all plans, projects and services, Kershaw County strives to accurately reflect residents and businesses. Read More…
DetailsStockton’s efforts to build a culture of engagement have resulted in community-based programs and systems that are healing decades of trauma for individuals and communities, empowering students who have been historically marginalized and providing new pathways to higher education. Read More…
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