ICMA - International City/County Management Association

09/20/2026

A housing crisis is easier to prevent than to recover from.

What if communities stepped in earlier, before a missed payment became an eviction or a dispute became a crisis? Early intervention and mediation can help keep people housed, reduce costs, and build more stable communities.

Explore how prevention can become part of the solution. https://bit.ly/3USZuZU

Why upstream eviction prevention may be one of local government's most powerful housing tools.

09/19/2026

Strong mayor-manager relationships can make a meaningful difference in how local government works. Explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening communication, navigating council relations, and working together to better serve the community.

A practical guide for city managers on how to collaborate with their mayor for better governance, clearer communication, and stronger communities.

09/18/2026

Join us in congratulating Distinguished Service Award recipient A.C. Gonzalez!

A.C. Gonzalez began his career as one of the nation’s youngest city managers and went on to serve as city manager of Dallas, Texas, leading a 13,000-person workforce and $3.1 billion budget. Across his 41-year career, he has championed leadership development, mentorship, and professional excellence.

From guiding Dallas through major crises to strengthening leadership pipelines and mentoring emerging managers, Gonzalez has made a lasting impact on the local government profession. Today, he continues to serve as an ICMA Senior Advisor.

We’re honored to recognize his exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to the next generation of local government professionals.

09/17/2026

Could your community host ? Partner with your city’s convention and visitors bureau to showcase your community to ICMA members and their families.

📅 Submit your proposal by November 6, 2026.

Take the first step toward bringing ICMA’s Annual Conference to your community. View the full RFP and submit your proposal. https://bit.ly/4AjVEcj

ICMA is accepting proposals for host cities for the 2032 ICMA Annual Conference.

09/17/2026

What can Oregon’s salmon recovery efforts teach us about collaboration? 🌊

A new study found that Oregon’s collaborative approach to watershed management improved water quality by about 5%, with measurable gains within six months of the 1997 Oregon Plan.

The lesson extends beyond environmental issues: effective collaboration requires clear structures, resources, accountability, and strong local leadership.

Discover what Oregon’s experience can teach local governments about turning collaboration into results. https://bit.ly/4cIo1H7

How local governments, nonprofits, state agencies, and citizen groups worked together to improve water quality and restore salmon habitats.

09/16/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the Local Government Hispanic Network - LGHN 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.

Local government leadership capacity-building through the growth of LGHN chapters

09/16/2026

Starting something new can feel intimidating, especially when you’re joining a professional community for the first time.

ICMA’s Welcome Ambassadors Committee helps new members make connections, find answers, and feel at home in the profession. At in Long Beach, first-time attendees can meet ambassadors, ask questions, and start building their ICMA network.

Get tips for making the most of your first Annual Conference! https://bit.ly/3TqkIxK

For 15 years, they have helped new members and first-time conference attendees build connections, confidence, and community.

09/15/2026

What does it take to lead with both candor and care?

At , Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor, will share practical strategies for building stronger teams, encouraging honest feedback, and creating a culture where people feel supported and challenged to grow.

Join us for this powerful general session and bring actionable leadership insights back to your team.

👉 Register for ! https://bit.ly/4lFqqnr

09/15/2026

Housing affordability is one of the toughest challenges local governments face right now, and the latest issue of shows it's not out of reach. Inside, you'll find real strategies from communities already making progress: zoning innovation and public-private partnerships, early dispute resolution tools that prevent evictions before they start, and workforce housing built through smart partnerships in rural communities.

If you work in local government or just care about how your community is tackling housing, this issue is worth your time. Read it here! https://bit.ly/4xIJAzG

09/14/2026

Tax increment financing (TIF) can drive growth, but how do you know when a proposal makes financial sense? Learn how to evaluate TIF projects, forecast revenue, assess risk, and determine the right level of assistance in ICMA’s 3-part webinar series. Build your TIF toolkit. Register today! https://bit.ly/4xL5fqY

Learn the fundamentals about how to assess tax increment financing (TIF) projects and proposals.