Retired & Inspired: Gary Milliman
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I actually began my career in journalism. After college, I worked as a reporter [...]
CCMF to Lead Two Panel Discussions at 2026 League of California Cities and MMANC Annual Conferences
The California City Management Foundation is proud to host two engaging panel discussions this fall. This fall, CCMF will present at the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference in [...]
Profiles in Management: Kelly Reenders
What inspired you to enter city management? My dream was never to become a city manager. My passion has always been economic development, working with businesses, facilitating transformative projects, generating jobs, strengthening communities [...]
Retired & Inspired: Donald Penman
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I was a political science major in college, but by my junior year, I [...]
CCMF Opens Application Period for 2026 New & Future City Managers Seminar
The California City Management Foundation is excited to announce that its annual New & Future City Managers Seminar will take place Nov. 4-6, 2026, at the Westin Pasadena. Applications are [...]
Active CCMF Members Invited to Apply for 2026-27 Executive Education Grants
City managers and local government professionals looking to expand their leadership skills through an executive education program are encouraged to apply for the California City Management Foundation’s Executive Education Grant. [...]
Profiles in Management: Christina Turner
What inspired you to enter city management? I was drawn to the idea of using my finance skills to make a meaningful difference in my community and to see the [...]
Retired & Inspired: John Nachbar
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? Before I ever set foot in a city hall, I worked construction, including a [...]
CCMF Announces 2026 Judy. L Kelsey Recipients
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Vista and city of Rolling Hills have been selected as the recipients of the sixth annual [...]
2026 Wes McClure Scholarship Recipients
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship: Jamey Sinardi - California Lutheran University Melanie Franceschini - University of Southern [...]
Lessons Learned from the 2026 Mid-Late Career Workshop
The CCMF Mid-Late Career Workshop is one of several ways the California City Management Foundation supports local government professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. This multi-day workshop offers [...]
Explore CCMF’s Newsletter Archive
Looking for a past announcement, article or member update? Our newsletter archive is now available as an easy way to revisit recent news and catch up on content you may [...]
Retired & Inspired: Fred Meurer
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I spent most of my Army career in combat engineering or operational testing. I [...]
