The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will host two panel discussions at the 2025 League of California Cities City Manager Conference in Rancho Mirage. The first session, “Transitioning Well; When [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? I was accepted into the Kennedy School State and Local Government Program in 2013 bringing a professional background in city planning. My classmates [...]
The annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) is one of the key initiatives through which the CCMF supports the next generation of city managers. This multi-day workshop provides [...]
The Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University, sponsored each year by several professional organizations including CCMF, is accepting applications for its week-long, on-campus residential program for senior managers [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I was a third generation city manager and had lifelong exposure to the city [...]
As we prepare for the Annual Member Appreciation Dinner in February 2025, we’re excited to celebrate exceptional leadership in city management—and we need your help! Join us in honoring a [...]
CCMF’s 2025 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. at the Desert Island Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Each year, the California [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? The opportunity to make a significant impact on the community, while being able to aid in the development of staff. The ability to [...]
Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2024 cohort! The NFCM Seminar is one of CCMF’s flagship events that we look forward to every year. It provides new [...]
On June 10, 2024, Karissa Vasquez and Helen Harlan, two ambitious high school seniors, started their internships with the city of Willows’ Community Development & Services Department. Their positions were [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? About halfway through my term on the Vallejo City Council (December 2009 to January 2014), I realized that I was very curious and [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? In the many roles with different organizations I’ve worked for over the years, I’ve had the honor to work and become friends with [...]
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) has announced an update to our mailing address. CCMF members may refer to the following address moving forward: CCMF 27702 Crown Valley Parkway, D4 [...]