Profiles in Management: David Gassaway
What inspired you to enter city management? I always had an interest in government. I studied political science at San Diego State University and, after graduating, worked in the private [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? I always had an interest in government. I studied political science at San Diego State University and, after graduating, worked in the private [...]
Each year, CCMF equips members with opportunities to broaden their knowledge at various seminars and educational programs. We are especially grateful to Corporate Benefactor Sponsor HdL Companies for donating $7,000 to CCMF’s scholarship fund so that a qualifying member may attend the Local Governance Summer Institute (LSGI) seminar at Stanford University this summer. This donation, along with our Executive Education Grant program, enables us to support three CCMF members who are interested in attending an educational program this year.
For over 35 years, CCMF’s mission has been to promote and encourage excellence in city management in all of California’s 480+ incorporated cities and towns. We are proud of the resources and services we provide for our valued members. Part of CCMF’s mission is also focused on keeping up with the times, and maintaining the reputation of a forward-looking, trusted organization. To that end, CCMF is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new logo.
The California City Management Foundation hosted the 2023 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner at the Westin in Carlsbad. This year’s event was on February 9, and over 260 members and sponsors were in attendance.
What inspired you to enter city management? After being laid off from the bank where I had worked for several years, I entered college with the goal of returning to [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? How did you become a city manager? My trajectory was atypical and non-traditional. While my education and subsequent training was focused on public [...]
Four of the 2022 NFCM participants shared their takeaways with us in this article. The 2022 NFCM Seminar took place in Pasadena from November 4-6. A cohort of 23 local government professionals attended the workshop.
One of the many benefits of being a member of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is having a community of professionals at your side. When new proposed regulations negatively impact your ability to serve your community, you can rely on CCMF to advocate on your behalf.
Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) 2022 cohort! The NFCM Seminar is one of CCMF’s flagship events that we look forward to every year. It is an opportunity for new city managers (and those on track to become city managers in the future) to receive direct mentoring from longtime city managers on the ins and outs of the profession.
Learn more about Encinitas City Manager Pamela Antil's journey to the city management profession.
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the City of Oceanside and the City of Selma have been selected as the recipients of the second annual Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants.
Congratulations to our 2021 Wes McClure Scholarship winners! CCMF is proud to support the next generation of city leaders.