Visual Story Telling Educates City Kids
Missouri 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…
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How Communities Celebrate the MLK Day of Service
January 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…
#GivingTuesday 2018: The Perfect Time to Remember ICMA’s Fund
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…
Las Vegas Keeps Resident Engagement, Equity Top of Mind
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…
DetailsDecatur: A Small City That Engages Residents in a Big Way
The 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: Using Racial Equity Processes to Improve Community Services
Charlotte 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…
DetailsSan Antonio: Using a City-Wide Visioning Plan to Promote Community Equity
The 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…
DetailsKershaw County: Balancing Rapid Growth, a Rural Past, and a Suburban Future
Women 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: Building a Culture of Engagement
Stockton’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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What I Learned as a Grad Student
Two years ago, when I was a senior at East Carolina University, I found myself, like many of my peers, scrambling to figure out what I should do after graduation. I eventually planted myself in one of my professors’ offices and explained to him that I wanted a career that would enable me to serve… Read More…