ICMA - International City/County Management Association

A strategic plan doesn't end with adoption. That's when implementation begins. Jan Perkins, Nick Zoller, APR and Joe Ambrosini share practical strategies for turning a strategic plan into an operational roadmap, from building staff buy-in to sustaining momentum and accountability over time. Discover actionable insights to help transform your strategic plan into lasting results. https://bit.ly/4weGmCC

In local government, wearing many hats is part of the job. Strong coordination helps teams stay aligned and move communities forward. Max Fisher shares strategies to improve communication, clarify responsibilities, reduce bottlenecks, and help lean teams deliver better outcomes. Learn how your organization can work smarter and better serve residents. https://bit.ly/4fUjQJ0

Your professional network can be one of your greatest career assets. So how do you grow it? And how can the ICMA Annual Conference help? Join us LIVE this Friday, August 14, at 2 p.m. ET with Leann Watts-Williams, MPA,CPM, Manager of Neighborhood Affairs for the City of Tallahassee, Florida, and National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Tallahassee Chapter President. You'll hear about Leann's lived experience as a first-time attendee at last year's ICMA Annual Conference. Plus, we'll discuss practical advice on making meaningful professional connections. See you on Friday!

Congratulations to Alexander Mansfield city administrator of City Of Amery, recipient of the 2026 Local Government Excellence Awards Early Career Leadership Award (established in memory of William H. Hansell Jr.)! At just 30 years old, Alex became Amery’s youngest city administrator and has already strengthened the community through fiscal stewardship, improved transparency, and innovative approaches to modernizing local government operations. Congratulations, Alex, on this well-deserved recognition. Your dedication to professional excellence and public service is helping shape the future of local government.#ICMAAwards

What can a battlefield teach today’s local government leaders? The Gettysburg Leadership Institute explores timeless lessons in strategy, communication, resilience, and decision-making, connecting the challenges faced by leaders in 1863 to the challenges organizations face today. Gain new perspectives to lead with purpose, apply by August 21! https://bit.ly/4sxy1sC

Why do some community programs thrive while others struggle to sustain momentum? Drawing lessons from the Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Neighborhoods, Zuri Tau, LMSW, PhD atlanta shares three practical recommendations for designing programs that adapt to changing community needs, strengthen partnerships, and create lasting impact. Explore Dr. Tau’s insights and identify strategies to build stronger, more resilient community programs. https://bit.ly/4fVFmNF

History has a way of revealing what leadership requires in every era. Ahead of his #ICMA2026 keynote, Jon Meacham reflects on the leaders who navigated moments of division, uncertainty, and change, offering lessons for today’s local government professionals working to build trust and serve their communities. Discover the ideas behind his “Hope Through History” keynote and join us in Long Beach this October for the ICMA Annual Conference! https://bit.ly/3TGJgT1

ICMA - International City/County Management Association is Celebrating ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders best holiday #CityHallSelfie Day! ICMA HQ where all the City (and County) Halls come together!!

Celebrating #ICMAAward Recipients in Community Partnership These communities are demonstrating how collaboration can deliver innovative solutions to complex local challenges: • City of Pittston, Pennsylvania – Created the Mod-Home Initiative, bringing together public agencies to expand affordable homeownership through modular construction, neighborhood revitalization, and a creative rent-to-own model. • City of Southlake, Texas – Developed its Community Services Agreement Partnership Network, building strategic, accountable relationships with nonprofit organizations to deliver essential services and improve quality of life for residents. • City of Vista – Collaborated with regional partners to establish the Buena Creek Navigation Center, creating a coordinated approach to homelessness that combines shelter, supportive services, and long-term housing solutions. Congratulations to these award-winning communities for showing how strategic partnerships can strengthen neighborhoods, improve public services, and create meaningful outcomes!