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Looking for your next local government role? The ICMA Job Center offers executive listings and career tools to help public service leaders thrive. Find your match today! bit.ly/4lqbM5c

How can Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs strengthen public safety while building community trust? @SkydioHQ explores why transparency, accountability, and responsible implementation are key to the future of public safety. Explore what's next for DFR. bit.ly/4fkw7pL

Emergency communications isn't just another department. It's the backbone of public safety. Learn why resilient 911 systems depend on long-term planning, workforce investment, and executive leadership, not just backup power. bit.ly/4w6HgBW

Managing a tense conversation and communicating during a crisis require the same foundation: trust, clarity, and good judgment. Discover how ICMA’s Civic Learning Lab training equips leaders with practical tools to meet both challenges. bit.ly/4bpVghE

Congratulations to Charles “Chuck” Potucek on receiving the Local Government Excellence Award for Career Excellence (established in memory of Mark E. Keane)! His 40 years of service to @SierraVistaAZ, advanced sustainable growth, strengthened the local government workforce, and championed regional water stewardship. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #ICMAAwards

You landed the dream job. Now it’s time to make an impact. For assistants and deputies stepping into a new role, success starts with curiosity, trust-building, and intentional leadership. Explore key lessons for starting strong and setting yourself up for success in your first year. bit.ly/4eZxNGl

What does it take to build public trust before a crisis strikes? The latest issue of #PMMagazine explores leadership, public safety, resilience, emergency communications, drones as first responders, and more. Read the latest insights for local government leaders! bit.ly/4w0a13e

Every year, ICMA recognizes members whose careers have made a lasting impact in local government. If you’ve served in local government management, councils of governments, special districts, or related organizations, you may qualify for an ICMA Local Government Service Award. To ensure we can identify eligible recipients, please review and update your ICMA member profile and employment information. Recognition begins at 10 years of service and continues in five-year increments after 20 years. Honorees are celebrated at the ICMA Annual Conference each fall. Your service deserves recognition.

The benefits of parks extend far beyond green spaces. This #ParksAndRecMonth, learn how parks and recreation are helping women leaders, supporting working families, and building healthier local government workplaces. bit.ly/4yyDN0C

Democracy isn't just shaped in Washington. It's built every day in city halls, council meetings, budgets, and the services residents rely on. As America marks 250 years, let's strengthen transparency, trust, and professional local government. Discover #LocalGov250 and be part of the movement! bit.ly/4fevbU5

When employees are on the move, local governments need travel solutions that keep pace. Explore how Enterprise is rethinking traditional mileage reimbursement can help local governments improve flexibility, strengthen oversight, and better support the teams serving their communities. bit.ly/4p540zg

Congratulations to the 2026 ICMA Local Government Excellence Award recipients! 🏆 From career excellence to good governance, these leaders are raising the bar for professional local government management and building better communities every day. See the full list of honorees! bit.ly/44q1nia #ICMAAwards

What does it mean to bring democracy to the doorstep? Local Gov 250 Champion, Tanisha Briley shares how local leaders build trust, strengthen communities, and shape the future of public service. Discover the people and purpose behind the work that keeps democracy thriving. youtube.com/watch?v=jMLcv-…

Get a first look at #ICMA2026! The preliminary program is here with everything you need to plan your experience, from education tracks and keynotes to registration, hotels, and more. Download it today!bit.ly/4fiLKiG

A new chapter in ICMA leadership begins! 🎉 Stephanie Mason has been selected as ICMA’s 2026–2027 president-elect, bringing decades of service, leadership, and dedication to the profession. Join us in celebrating Stephanie and the newly elected regional vice presidents! bit.ly/4vQcLjk

Trust isn't demanded. It's built through leadership. @simonsinek, Kelly McAdoo, and Chris Hsiung share how The Curve is helping public sector leaders create cultures rooted in trust, purpose, and psychological safety. Explore their insights, then hear more from Simon Sinek during his opening keynote, Leading with Purpose, at the #ICMA2026. bit.ly/44fa3rz

Strong leadership isn't about avoiding disagreement. It's about responding with clarity, reinforcing trust, and protecting the institution when pressure rises. Explore practical strategies for leading through difficult moments in the latest PM Magazine. bit.ly/4azG6WR

This Independence Day, we celebrate 250 years of American democracy and the local government leaders who have helped strengthen it from the very beginning. Through #LocalGov250, we honor the enduring impact of public service and leadership in communities across the nation. Happy Fourth of July!

Resilient communities are built through leadership, trust, and preparation. Explore the July issue of #PMMagazine, featuring Simon Sinek and practical strategies to help local government leaders strengthen their organizations before the next crisis. Read more! bit.ly/3SSFgyf

250 years of American democracy, built from the ground up by local government. To mark the occasion, we are proud to introduce A Compass for Public Service, a special edition publication featuring the founding documents that shaped our nation and our profession, from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to ICMA's own Code of Ethics and Declaration of Ideals. Free for members (shipping applies) and $9.99 for non-members. Limited to 10 copies per order. Grab yours today. bit.ly/4oXekte

Jim Malloy started donating in 2011 because he believed managers owe a debt to those who built the profession before them. Now retired, he still gives monthly, staying connected to a career he never stopped caring about. What's your reason? bit.ly/4uM6qox