The pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice protests highlight the larger public health disparities in our minority communities. Speakers will address these issues: The historic framework and why race still matters The importance of analysis in developing short- and long-term strategies How a resilience helps sharpen the focus on health disparities Current public health priorities related to the pandemic: targeted testing, catching up on...

Parks, recreation centers and sports complexes are usually a hub of activity in a community, but due to the COVID-19 ‘shelter in place’ and social distancing recommendations, these facilities have been temporarily closed. Many believe sports and recreation will be key to leading the recovery effort in communities across the country. Join this session to learn more about key considerations and factors for re-opening and utilizing th...

A three-part webinar series that takes a forward-looking, strategic approach to budgeting. Learn the budgeting fundamentals that every local government professional should know. Back by popular demand, this three-part webinar series takes a forward-looking, strategic approach to budgeting while showing you how to improve the process and promote economic vitality in your community. Based on ICMA’s A Budgeting Guide for Local Government, F...

The ICMA Annual Conference is the largest annual event in the world for local government managers and staff. The tools, tips, information, and resources you'll pick up at the conference — and the professional and personal renewal and networking you'll have an opportunity to do — are more important than ever. In addition to daily keynote sessions, educational and Solutions Track sessions, roundtable discussions, ICMA University work...