Chapters & Initiatives

To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...

Helping women succeed in public service.

Empowering Women to Lead Local Government

An overview of women members of ICMA.
Driving Gender Balance

Four ways to incorporate intersectionality and positively impact women in local government

If we want to keep women in our profession and we want women to keep advancing, we have to

And making sure they can stay in the workforce.

A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in

Those in the assistant chief administrative officer role—or aspiring to be—can benefit
THE LATEST FROM PM MAGAZINE

A PM Special Supplement exploring what it means to be a woman in local government today

A city administrator with a burning desire to experience the world of firefighting

A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women Influencing Local Government," in honor of

How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together

ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey
LOCAL GOV LIFE PODCASTS

See What You Can Become
Professional Growth at Every Career Stage

Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward

Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
SheLeadsGov Spotlights
Blog Posts
More local governments are developing comprehensive plans for community service.
Learn about an ICMA global award recipient's time in Belgium and the Netherlands where she learned about arts and culture programming, climate initiatives, and housing subsidies.
ICMA and APA present a webinar series on how local government policies and actions affect large-scale solar development outcomes.
By being mindful of the risks and implementing safeguards, organizations can benefit from AI while protecting sensitive information.
Make an impact today by hosting a young professional from Southeast Asia with a background in sustainability and the environment.
Broaden your local government management perspective and share best practices with colleagues from around the world.
News
As Northern Virginia advances clean energy goals, global exchanges bring new ideas for workforce development.
A former local government manager and consultant, she sees building bridges and supporting members as her top priorities.
Leading with love may be more crucial now than ever before.
How to refine your TIF practices, align them with community goals, and navigate today’s fiscal and social landscape.
ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship to two current fellows.
In commemoration of a ground-breaking event, a look at the status of women in local government leadership half a century ago, as things are now, and what we envision for the future