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Research Methods for Public Administration: Practical Uses for Better Decision-Making is an updated edition of the very popular ICMA publication, Statistics for Public Administration. It remains a book primarily focused on research design and basic applied statistics. This third edition expands on prior editions with new material on gathering and analyzing qualitative data, such as interviews and focus groups.

2026 ICMA Annual Conference Registration and Housing are Open | More Hotel Rooms Have Been Added!!! | Best Value Rates End August 26!

How do public leaders foster hope, maintain stability, and restore trust when civic discourse feels more fragmented than ever? In a special 60-second video message for ICMA, Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham shares why he is stepping onto the main stage at ICMA 2026 in Long Beach this October—and why the role of local management has never been more critical. ▶️ [ CLICK TO WATCH: Jon Meacham's 1-Minute Invite ] (Link to video/landing page) 1.

In a new video, Corning, NY, City Manager Mark Ryckman describes how council-manager government has helped that community improve its operations and finances since the city council advocated for its adoption in a 1995 public vote. The Corning City Council had been concerned about the rise in property taxes and a decline in the quality of services. “The city council felt it was important to bring in a city manager with the experience of running daily operations,” he explains.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As communities across the country navigate workforce shortages, housing challenges, aging infrastructure, and economic uncertainty, local government leaders are developing innovative strategies to create pathways to prosperity and build long-term resilience.

ETHICS MATTER!™ A Closer Look at Endorsements and Testimonials Every member has the ethical obligation to “just say no” to leveraging a public position for personal gain.

DATE & TIME Eastern Time (North America) PRICE ICMA Member 0.00 Non-Member 249.00 Learn how to more effectively communicate complex or confusing information to your residents. Complex data doesn't have to feel complicated. This webinar will help you transform dense information into clear, compelling visuals that help residents understand key issues, see what matters most, and take informed action.

Take a few minutes to review the names on the 2026 Final Service Awards list and join us in congratulating your colleagues on their well-deserved professional milestones. If you believe your name is missing or any information is inaccurate, email membership@icma.org by August 31, 2026. We’re searching for interesting and insightful stories that can help others learn a memorable takeaway to serve their communities better.

NACo & ICMA's partnership with Savi helps government employers strengthen recruitment and retention through student debt support. Student loan forgiveness isn't just a policy detail, it's a benefit your employees have already earned. Cities and counties have federal dollars allocated for this through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, yet fewer than 6% of eligible public service workers have claimed relief. That's a recruitment and retention advantage sitting on the table.

Founded nine years ago by five municipal leaders, Massachusetts Women Leading Government (WLG) began as an idea to unite female local government professionals. It has since evolved into a formal standing committee of the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association. The committee experienced exponential growth from small gatherings at Town Hall conference rooms to sold-out events with over 200 attendees.