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 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....

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...