Are short-term rentals sparking debate in your community? It can be difficult for local governments to prioritize needs when it comes to short-term rentals. Vacation rentals can lead to noise, trash, and parking issues while putting pressure on local housing markets. However, hosts may depend on short-term rental income to pay their mortgages while local business stand to gain economic benefits from increased tourist traffic. How can leaders e...

Join the hundreds of mayors, council members, managers, finance officers, IT, public works, recreation directors, and police chiefs representing over 130 Maryland municipalities. City and Town officials are eager to connect with industry leaders.

Discover the latest innovations from government leaders and industry experts. GE3 is an in-person seminar for government professionals focused on Experience, Engagement, and Enrollment: The leaders responsible for engaging stakeholders and audiences, building subscribers, driving adoption, and enrolling customers in benefits programs.  The summit features some of the premier personalities and experts behind the gold standards of custome...

The Center for Digital Government, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), presents its 22nd Digital Counties Survey Awards! The survey provides annual recognition of county performance and innovation in using technology to align with county goals, save tax dollars through newfound efficiencies, boost transparency and cybersecurity, encourage citizen engagement and proactively address citizen expectations. The presenta...

Join us on July 23rd, 2024, for an enlightening webinar where we unveil how LexisNexis® Payment Solutions can transform the payment collection process for government agencies. Learn how to offer convenience and flexibility to your citizens, ensuring prompt payments through a variety of channels — whether it’s online, over the phone, at the counter, or via mobile devices. Key Highlights:Effortless Integration: Seamlessly accept paym...

Join us for this virtual learning event focused on advancing racial equity in local government. ICMA's virtual Equity Summit, Keeping it Moving: The Power of Us, is a gathering of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers (and those doing the work without the title) as well as other local government professionals interested in ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions, and create solutions....

The Service to the Citizen Program recognizes those public servants and their industry partners who demonstrate excellence in delivering services that impact the publics' lives and rebuild trust in government. These champions of change will be honored at the Mayflower in Washington, DC on September 13, 2024. Citizens depend on the government for services in their everyday lives and during emergencies. They deserve a 21st century experience and...

Data-driven decision making doesn't have to be rocket science. Learn how local governments can take the next steps with data - and it's easier than you might think! Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So ho...

The Vision Federal Market Forecast is the ONLY non-profit federal market forecast that addresses the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. In its 59th year, the Vision Conference is where industry and government convene to present and discuss the results of the Vision Federal Market Forecast. The Forecast delivers insights from hundreds of government executives, think tank experts, congressional staff and Wall Street analysts who take par...