U.S. Post Office in Lockport, New York, which was completed in 1908.

One hundred years ago, ICMA, an organization that would change the face of local government management and guide the way for local government leaders, was founded.

The first gathering of the City Manager’s Association (as ICMA was then called)

On November 19, 2013, former ICMA President Sylvester “Sy” Murray was interviewed by staff in Washington, D.C.

In commemoration of ICMA’s 100th anniversary, we asked local government colleagues to describe memorable moments.

Managing local government is complex and challenging.