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 [...]
Applications Open for 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund
The application period for the 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund is officially open! Please submit your applications by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. [...]
Retired & Inspired: Troy Brown
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? “People” is the thing that drew me into local government. I had always [...]
Profiles in Management: Brian Saeki
What inspired you to enter city management? Honestly, city management wasn’t something I felt called to in the beginning like it is for some people. My journey really started back [...]
CCMF Recognizes Aaron Adams with 2026 City Manager of the Year Award
On February 12, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) honored Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams as the recipient of the 2026 City Manager of the Year Award. The City Manager [...]
CCMF Announces 2026 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year
Each year, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) presents two awards during the League of California Cities City Managers Conference: The “City Manager of the Year” Award highlights city managers [...]
CCMF February 2026 Panel Recaps: League of California Cities Annual Conference
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) hosted three panel discussions at the 2026 League of California Cities City Managers Conference in Napa. These panels brought together experienced leaders to share [...]
