Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # California City Management Foundation We promote and encourage excellence in city management. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [CCMF to Lead Two Panel Discussions at 2026 League of California Cities and MMANC Annual Conferences](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 Anaheim, followed by the MMANC Annual Conference near Yosemite National Park. At the LOCC Annual Conference, taking place Sept. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center, - [Profiles in Management: Kelly Reenders](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 and improving quality of life. How did you become a city manager? Throughout my career, I became known as someone who was willing to take - [Profiles in Management: Christina Turner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 tangible results of my work. One of my favorite examples was helping oversee a voter-approved general obligation bond to construct a new library. I worked - [Retired & Inspired: Donald Penman](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 realized I did not really know where the degree would take me. I enjoyed working with people and was drawn to public service. A history - [CCMF Opens Application Period for 2026 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 now open, and the deadline to apply is Aug. 14. “The New & Future City Managers Seminar offers emerging leaders a rare opportunity to learn - [Active CCMF Members Invited to Apply for 2026-27 Executive Education Grants](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/active-ccmf-members-invited-to-apply-for-2026-27-executive-education-grant/) - 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. Each year, CCMF offers up to two $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members pursuing educational programs that support leadership development and professional growth. Scholarship funding - [Retired & Inspired: John Nachbar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 stretch on a residential basement crew, hauling aluminum forming panels by hand. I still keep a steel concrete-form pin on my desk. It reminds me - [CCMF Announces 2026 Judy. L Kelsey Recipients](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund offers two $5,000 grants to local governments to fund summer internships. Half - [2026 Wes McClure Scholarship Recipients](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 California Mirka Vargas - University of Southern California Wes McClure, the namesake of our annual scholarship, served as city manager of San Leandro for 28 - [Retired & Inspired: Troy Brown](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 enjoyed being around people and especially being in a position where I could positively impact other people and make the world a better place. When - [Lessons Learned from the 2026 Mid-Late Career Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 an opportunity for mid-career professionals to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities, reflect on their career growth and connect with peers navigating similar opportunities and - [Explore CCMF’s Newsletter Archive](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/explore-ccmfs-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 have missed. The archive serves as a central place to browse past newsletters, revisit key announcements and access updates shared with our members throughout the - [Retired & Inspired: Fred Meurer](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 was appointed as the public works and housing director at Fort Ord, California in the fall of 1981. Soon thereafter, I was working closely with - [Applications Open for 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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. PST. Through the Wes McClure Scholarship program, CCMF awards three $2,500 scholarships to graduate students enrolled at any California college or university who are pursuing - [Profiles in Management: Brian Saeki](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 in high school. A friend of mine worked for the city of Torrance parks in the recreation department and he often needed help hauling a - [Profiles in Management: Jason Holley](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-jason-holley/) - What inspired you to enter city management? I wouldn’t say I was inspired—it happened unexpectedly. If I wrote a memoir, it would be titled The Accidental Manager. Two decades ago I didn’t even know this profession existed; what drew me in was a desire to improve outcomes. Early in my career, I believed decisions could - [Profiles in Management: Courtney Padgett](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-courtney-padgett/) - What inspired you to enter city management? My path to city management — and public service more broadly — evolved organically. In college, I explored a few different majors before ultimately earning my undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. Throughout that process and especially during the early years of my career, I realized I - [Profiles in Management: Maria Ojeda](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-maria-ojeda/) - What inspired you to enter city management? My path into city management is deeply rooted in a desire to serve others and contribute meaningfully to public service. Growing up, I was inspired by my grandfather, who served as mayor of my parents’ hometown in Mexico. During extended stays between our home in the U.S. and - [Profiles in Management: Chris Mann](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-chris-mann/) - What inspired you to enter city management? I got my start in local government early in life. At 23, I was elected to the city council in Westlake Village and served as mayor at 26. During that time, I took a great deal of inspiration from longtime Westlake city manager Ray Taylor, who ultimately served - [Profiles in Management: Savita Chaudhary](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-savita-chaudhary/) - What inspired you to enter city management? I have always been drawn to public service and the belief that government can make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives. While I was initially motivated by leadership and problem-solving, I found the work most fulfilling when it was clearly connected to community impact. Local government is - [CCMF Recognizes Aaron Adams with 2026 City Manager of the Year Award](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 of the Year Award recognizes a city manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to serving their community. CCMF selected Mr. Adams as this - [CCMF Announces 2026 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 who have gone above and beyond to guide and support their community. The “Corporate Sponsor of the Year” Award goes to a partner that has - [Profiles in Management: Pj Gagajena](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-pj-gagajena/) - What inspired you to enter city management? The challenges my family and I experienced as first-generation immigrants from the Philippines inspired my commitment to helping others and ultimately led me to a career in public service. Through volunteering with nonprofits during college and later working in the political arena, I realized that local government offers - [CCMF February 2026 Panel Recaps: League of California Cities Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 their expertise on critical aspects of city management, such as crisis management, approachability and statewide city manager trends. Crisis Communications: Being Prepared When Every Second - [Retired & Inspired: Gary Halbert](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/gary-halbert-retired-inspired/) - I’ll begin with a little background: I began as a student engineer with the city of San Diego in June 1979 and retired as city manager of Chula Vista in June 2020 after a career of more than forty years in local government. I can roughly describe my career in thirds. The first third was - [CCMF Opens Application Period for 2026 Mid-Career Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-opens-application-period-for-2026-mid-career-workshop/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its first-ever Mid-Career Workshop, held April 22–24, at The Ranch in Laguna Beach. The application deadline is Friday, January 20 at 5 p.m. “The Mid-Career Workshop marks an exciting new chapter for CCMF,” said Executive Director Ken Pulskamp. “As our - [CCMF to Host Panels at the 2026 League of California Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-host-panels-at-the-2026-league-of-california-cities-city-managers-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will be hosting three panel discussions at the 2026 League of California Cities City Managers Conference in Napa. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., CCMF will present “Crisis Communications: Being Prepared When Every Second Counts.” This session will blend practical preparedness strategies with real-world insights to - [Join us for the 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/join-us-for-the-2026-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - CCMF is pleased to invite members and sponsors to the 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, February 12 from 6–9 p.m. at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. Held annually in conjunction with the League of California Cities City Managers Conference, the Annual Member Appreciation Dinner brings together city management professionals - [Lessons Learned from the 2025 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-the-2025-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) is one of the core initiatives through which the CCMF supports the next generation of city managers. This immersive, multi-day seminar offers new and aspiring city managers practical, hands-on mentorship from seasoned and retired professionals. Attendees are encouraged to openly discuss their goals, challenges and questions - [CCMF Executive Education Grant Program Complete for 2025-26 Program Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-executive-education-grant-program-complete-for-2025-26-program-year/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that all Executive Education Grants for the 2025-26 program year have been awarded. Each year, CCMF offers up to two $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members who are seeking to participate in educational programs. CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor HdL Companies also offers an additional scholarship - [Save the Date: 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2026-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - CCMF’s 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. at the The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. Each year, the California City Management Foundation hosts an Annual Member Appreciation Dinner during the League of California Cities City Managers Conference. This event offers an excellent - [Salinas College Interns Strengthen Community Ties Through the Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/salinas-college-interns-strengthen-community-ties-through-the-judy-l-kelsey-memorial-fund/) - This past summer, Rylee Jue and Aessa Lynn, two ambitious college students from Salinas, began their internships with the city’s Economic Development Division. Their positions were made possible through the support of the California’s City Management Foundation’s (CCMF) Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund provides two $5,000 grants to California - [CCMF Announces Exciting New Workshop for Mid-Career Professionals](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-exciting-new-workshop-for-mid-career-professionals/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is proud to introduce its first-ever Mid-Career Workshop, a three-day professional development experience for city managers navigating the pivotal middle stage of their careers. The workshop will be held April 22–24, 2026, at The Ranch in Laguna Beach. Designed as a space for reflection, connection and shared learning, the - [CCMF October 2025 Panel Recaps: League of California Cities Annual Conference and ICMA Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-october-2025-panel-recaps-league-of-california-cities-annual-conference-and-icma-annual-conference/) - During the month of October, CCMF hosted two insightful panel discussions, one at the 2025 League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference and the other at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference. These panels, “Overcoming Organizational Challenges: Reframing Career Challenges as Leadership Milestones” and “Mental Health and Well-Being in Turbulent Times: Tips and Best Practices for - [City of Wasco Intern Gains Hands-On IT Experience Through Judy. L Kelsey Memorial Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-wasco-intern-gains-hands-on-it-experience-through-judy-l-kelsey-memorial-fund/) - This summer, Jesus Munoz, a recent high school graduate from Wasco, served as an intern in the city of Wasco’s Information Technology Department thanks to support from the California City Management Foundation’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund awards two $5,000 grants annually to California cities to support internships for - [CCMF’s 2025 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-2025-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2025 cohort! The NFCM Seminar is a standout CCMF event that we look forward to each year. It provides new and aspiring city managers with a unique opportunity to receive direct mentorship from experienced professionals. Participants gain valuable insights into the real-world challenges and rewards of - [CCMF to Host Panels at the 2025 League of California Annual Conference and 2025 ICMA Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-host-panels-at-the-2025-league-of-california-annual-conference-and-2025-icma-annual-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will be hosting two panel discussions this fall, one at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach and another at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. At the League of California Cities Annual Conference, CCMF will present “Overcoming Organizational Challenges: Reframing Career Challenges - [CCMF Opens Application Period for 2025 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-opens-application-period-for-2025-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce that its annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM)will take place from Nov. 5-7, 2025 at the Westin Pasadena. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. “The New & Future City Managers Seminar is one of the most anticipated events we host each - [Active CCMF Members Invited to Apply for Executive Education Grant](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/active-ccmf-members-invited-to-apply-for-executive-education-grant-2/) - Are you planning to attend an educational seminar or program in 2025? If so, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) invites you to apply for the Executive Education Grant! Each year, CCMF offers up to two $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members who are seeking to cultivate their leadership skills through excellent professional development opportunities. - [CCMF Releases New Rose Institute Survey of California City Managers](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-releases-new-rose-institute-survey-of-california-city-managers/) - California City Management Foundation (CCMF), in partnership with the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, has released the 2025 California City Manager Survey: A Profile of the Profession, which provides a comprehensive overview of city managers in California. CCMF commissioned this survey to develop a greater understanding of this influential group of - [Retired & Inspired: Kevin O’Rourke](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/retired-inspired-kevin-orourke/) - Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I had just left my studies for the priesthood but continued my work in the barrio community of El Modena in Orange. I was working with a consultant with the city on a project. He mentioned to me the - [CCMF Announces 2025 Judy L. Kelsey Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2025-judy-l-kelsey-fund-grantees/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Winters and city of Willows have been selected as the recipients of the fifth annual Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants. - [2025 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2025-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Wes McClure Scholarship: Kristin Shigenaga - University of La Verne, Jilla Nadimi - University of Southern California and Jaquelyn Salgado - California State University, Fullerton. - [Retired & Inspired: Mark Bozigian](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/retired-inspired-mark-bozigian/) - Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? What drew me initially to local government was chance. I started out in aerospace for 10 years, then tried my hand at real estate and owning a coffee franchise. These ventures met with various degrees of success and failure, - [Retired & Inspired: Daniel Keen](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/retired-inspired-daniel-keen/) - Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? As a young person, I was always drawn to public service, especially at the local level. While attending UCLA, I did an unpaid internship at the city of El Segundo, and later while attending USC, I did two paid - [CCMF Releases Rose Institute Study on California City Managers](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/press-release-citymanagersurvey/) - California City Management Foundation (CCMF), in partnership with the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, developed the “2023 CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGER SURVEY: A PROFILE OF THE PROFESSION,” which provides a comprehensive overview of city managers in California. - [Profiles in Management: Andrew Haussler](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-andrew-haussler/) - What inspired you to enter city management? Leading the Clovis management team as city manager is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility, especially knowing how deeply city management impacts the quality of life for residents — few professions carry that kind of influence. After nearly 20 years with the city of Clovis, I’ve grown - [CCMF Executive Education Grant Program Complete for 2024-25 Program Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-executive-education-grant-program-complete-for-2024-25-program-year/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that all Executive Education Grants for the 2024-25 program year have been awarded. Each year, CCMF offers up to two $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members who are seeking to participate in educational programs. CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor HdL Companies also offers an additional scholarship - [CCMF Scholarship Application Period Now Open!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-scholarship-application-period-now-open/) - The application period for the 2025 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund is officially open! Please submit your applications by Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Through the Wes McClure Scholarship program, CCMF offers three (3) scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to graduate students attending a public or private university or college in California - [CCMF's 23rd Annual Golf Tournament Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-23rd-annual-golf-tournament-recap/) - Rounding out the League of California Cities’ City Managers Conference, 88 golfers played in CCMF’s 23rd Golf Tournament at the Indian Wells Golf Course on Feb. 7, 2025. As per tradition, the tournament included a putting contest and an 18-hole course coupled with in-game challenges including Longest Drive and Hole in One. Each team tried - [Profiles in Management: Elisa Cox](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-elisa-cox/) - What inspired you to enter city management? At the age of fourteen I had my first job as a cashier at the local city pool. For the next decade as a lifeguard, swim instructor and coach, that pool would be my safe haven, my happy place, my home-away-from home. I learned how to reconcile the cash - [CCMF Panel Recap From the League of California Cities 2025 City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-recap-from-the-league-of-california-cities-2025-city-managers-conference/) - In the beginning of February, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) hosted two insightful panel discussions at the League of California Cities 2025 City Managers Conference. These panels, "Mental Health First: Insights from Retired City Managers" and "Transitioning Well: When to Leave and How to Leave a Legacy Doing It," brought together experienced leaders to - [HdL Companies Offers Additional Scholarship to CCMF Member for Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/hdl-companies-offers-additional-scholarship-to-ccmf-member-for-local-governance-summer-institute-lgsi-at-stanford-university-2/) - This year, CCMF sponsor HdL Companies is offering a $8,000 scholarship for a current CCMF member to attend the Local Governance Summer Institute (LSGI) seminar at Stanford University. The scholarship will cover tuition and material, all breakfasts and lunches, and two to three dinners, depending on the final schedule. It will not cover the recipient’s - [CCMF Announces 2025 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2025-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 who have gone beyond the call of duty to lead and serve their community. The “Corporate Sponsor of the Year” Award goes to a partner - [CCMF to Host Two Panels at the 2025 League of California Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-host-two-panels-at-the-2025-league-of-california-cities-city-managers-conference/) - 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 second session, “Mental Health First: Insights from Retired City Managers,” will also take place on Thursday, Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. This session will dive into - [Save the Date: 2025 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2025-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - 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 City Management Foundation hosts an Annual Member Appreciation Dinner during the League of California Cities City Managers Conference. This event is a great opportunity to - [Profiles in Management: Gerry Beaudin](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-gerry-beaudin/) - 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 and the program instructors inspired me to consider the city manager role. Classmates serving as city or county managers, including several from California, demonstrated how - [2024 New & Future City Managers Seminar Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2024-new-future-city-managers-seminar-recap/) - 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 new and aspiring city managers with invaluable hands-on mentoring from experienced and retired professionals in the field. Participants have the chance to share their aspirations, - [Stanford Announces Dates and Curriculum for LGSI 2025](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/stanford-announces-dates-and-curriculum-for-lgsi-2025/) - 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 of local governments. The program will be held on July 20-25, 2025. LGSI at Stanford offers participants the opportunity to exchange and acquire tools for - [Retired & Inspired: John Donlevy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/retired-inspired-john-donlevy/) - 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 management profession. My brothers and I were raised by our single father, who was a city manager. He took us everywhere and showed us everything - [Call for Nominations: 2024 City Manager of the Year Award](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/call-for-nominations-2024-city-manager-of-the-year-award/) - 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 city manager who has made a significant impact through visionary leadership, exceptional communication and dedication by nominating them for the 2024 City Manager of the - [CCMF’s 2024 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-2024-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - 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 city managers—and those aspiring to the role—an invaluable opportunity to receive direct mentorship from experienced city managers, offering insights into the profession's challenges and rewards. - [Profiles in Management: Michael Villegas](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-michael-villegas/) - 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 affect change can be accomplished at many levels, but the greatest ability comes at the top. I am most interested in creating a vision for - [City of Winters benefits from intern’s innovative approach](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-winters-benefits-from-interns-innovative-approach/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is proud to provide California cities with the resources to enable summer internships—all made possible by the Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. In addition to supporting the city of Willows this past summer, CCMF also supported the city of Winters, who hired Luca Navarette as their summer intern. - [High School Interns Leave Lasting Impact on City of Willows Through the Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/high-school-interns-leave-lasting-impact-on-city-of-willows-through-the-judy-l-kelsey-memorial-fund/) - 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 made possible through the support of CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund offers two $5,000 grants to local governments - [Profiles in Management: Marti Brown](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-marti-brown/) - 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 encouraged by the city management profession, especially once Vallejo hired a permanent city manager in 2012 (Dan Keen). The more I worked with Dan and - [CCMF Introduces Free Mental Health Services for Members](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-introduces-free-mental-health-services-for-members/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce the addition of a valuable new member resource: free mental health services, effective July 1, 2024. Recognizing the importance of mental health in this demanding field, CCMF is excited to introduce a service aimed at helping city managers maintain their mental well-being. CCMF is partnering - [CCMF Opens Application Period for 2024 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-opens-application-period-for-2024-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce that our annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) will take place from Nov. 6-8, 2024 at the Westin Pasadena. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. - [CCMF Announces New Series for Retired and In-Transition Members](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-new-series-for-retired-and-in-transition-members/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is delighted to announce its new online series, “Retired and Inspired: The Next Chapter.” - [Profiles in Management: Andrew Vialpando](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-andrew-vialpando/) - 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 some fantastic leaders and mentors along the way. The personal and professional growth I still experience when working with these leaders is certainly inspiring and - [CCMF Updates Mailing Address](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/cmf-announces-new-mailing-address-and-updated-w-9-form/) - 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 #108, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Along with the address update, an updated W-9 form is now available for download to assist with your records. Should - [CCMF Announces 2024 Judy L. Kelsey Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2024-judy-kelsey-fund-grantees/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Winters and city of Willows have been selected as the recipients of the fifth annual Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants. - [2024 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2024-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Wes McClure Scholarship: Kristin Shigenaga - University of La Verne, Jilla Nadimi - University of Southern California and Jaquelyn Salgado - California State University, Fullerton. - [California City Management Foundation Spotlights City Managers in "Profiles in Management" Article Series](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/california-city-management-foundation-spotlights-city-managers-in-profiles-in-management-article-series-2/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is dedicating its efforts to celebrating city managers across the state with its article series, "Profiles in Management." The series aims to highlight the diverse faces, stories, and valuable lessons learned by city managers, giving them the recognition they truly deserve. In a profession that often operates behind the - [CCMF Scholarship Application Period to Close on May 3](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-scholarship-application-period-to-close-on-may-3/) - The application period for the 2024 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund officially closes on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5 PM. - [Profiles in Management: Don Penman](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-don-penman/) - Retired City Manager Don Penman shares his journey in the city management profession. - [Profiles in Management: Chris Freeland](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-chris-freeland/) - Indian Wells City Manager Chris Freeland shares his journey to the city management profession. - [Profiles in Management: Jorge Garcia](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-jorge-garcia/) - Pismo Beach City Manager Jorge Garcia shares his journey to the city management profession. - [CCMF Executive Education Grant Program Complete for 2023-24 Program Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-executive-education-grant-program-complete-for-2023-24-program-year/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that all Executive Education Grants for the 2023-24 program year have been awarded. Each year, CCMF offers up to two $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members who are seeking to participate in educational programs. CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor HdL Companies also offers an additional scholarship for $7,500 for the Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University. - [Profiles in Management: Patrick Martinez](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-patrick-martinez/) - Needles City Manager Patrick Martinez shares his journey to the city management profession. - [Profiles in Management: Andrew Keys](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-andrew-keys/) - Lodi Interim City Manager Andrew Keys shares his journey to the city management profession. - [Profiles in Management: George Gabriel](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-george-gabriel/) - Manhattan Beach Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel shares his journey to the city management profession. - [CCMF Announces 2024 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2024-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 who have gone beyond the call of duty to lead and serve their community. The “Corporate Sponsor of the Year” Award goes to a partner - [Active CCMF Members Invited to Apply for Executive Education Grant](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/active-ccmf-members-invited-to-apply-for-executive-education-grant/) - Interested in attending an educational seminar or program in 2024? Apply for an Executive Education Grant today! Each year, CCMF offers up to two (2) $10,000 scholarships to active CCMF members who are seeking to nurture their leadership skills through educational programs. - [HdL Companies Offers Additional Scholarship to CCMF Member for Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/hdl-companies-offers-additional-scholarship-to-ccmf-member-for-local-governance-summer-institute-lgsi-at-stanford-university/) - This year, CCMF sponsor HdL Companies is offering a $7,500 scholarship for a current CCMF member to attend the Local Governance Summer Institute (LSGI) seminar at Stanford University. The scholarship will cover tuition and material, all breakfasts and lunches, and two to three dinners, depending on the final schedule. It will not cover the recipient’s - [CCMF Launches MembershipWorks: Elevating Member Experience with Streamlined Profile Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-launches-membershipworks-elevating-member-experience-with-streamlined-profile-management/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) has introduced an enhanced membership management system called MembershipWorks, designed to provide our members and sponsors with a more streamlined experience in updating profiles and connecting with each other. MembershipWorks offers a feature that enables anyone with a CCMF account to easily update their profiles on the CCMF website. - [Lessons Learned from the 2023 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-the-2023-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) is one of several ways that the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) supports the next generation of city managers. This multi-day workshop is an excellent opportunity for any new or aspiring city managers to receive hands-on mentoring from seasoned and retired city managers. Participants share their - [Profiles in Management: René Eyerly](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-rene-eyerly/) - Santa Barbara Assistant City Administrator René Eyerly shares her journey to the city management profession. - [CCMF to Present at the 2024 League of California Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-present-at-the-2024-league-of-california-cities-city-managers-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will host two panel discussions at the 2024 League of California Cities City Managers Conference in West Hollywood. The first session, "Protecting the Profession" will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 3:45-5:00 p.m. Fran Robustelli, City Manager of San Leandro, will moderate the discussion. Panelists will include: - [Institute for Local Government Webinar Featuring CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/institute-for-local-government-webinar-featuring-ccmf/) - Last month, Institute for Local Government (ILG) hosted a webinar titled “Results & Lessons from the 2023 California City Manager Survey” where CCMF President Ken Striplin and Executive Director Ken Pulskamp shared the results from the "2023 California City Manager Survey: A Profile of the Profession" report. Collaborating with the Rose Institute of State and - [Stanford Announces Dates and Curriculum for LGSI 2024](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/stanford-announces-dates-and-curriculum-for-lgsi-2024/) - The Local Governance Summer Institute, sponsored each year by several professional organizations including CCMF, is accepting applications for its week-long, on-campus residential program for senior managers of local governments from throughout the American West. The Seminar will be held on July 21-26, 2024. LGSI offers participants the opportunity to exchange and acquire tools for improving - [Empowering City Managers: Cal-ICMA’s Coaching Program with Frank Benest](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/empowering-city-managers-cal-icmas-coaching-program-with-frank-benest/) - CCMF is excited to introduce our members to CAL-ICMA’s coaching program, led by Frank Benest. This program provides an exceptional opportunity to our members as they continue to grow and excel in their city management roles. The 2023 ICMA Coaching Program has one remaining complimentary webinar scheduled for Thursday, November 16, titled "What to Do - [Our 2023 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/our-2023-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2023 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 - [Profiles in Management: Grace Leung](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-grace-leung/) - Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung shares her journey to the city management profession. - [City of Roseville Develops Cooperative Vocational Education Agreement with Roseville Joint Union High School District Through 2023 Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-roseville-develops-cooperative-vocational-education-agreement-with-roseville-joint-union-high-school-district-through-2023-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - On June 6, 2023, Iulia Tarasova embarked on a transformative 15-week summer internship journey with the City of Roseville’s Human Resources Department. Her position was made possible through the support of CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund offers two $5,000 grants to local governments each year to fund internships. - [City of Moorpark Develops Sustainability Plan Through 2023 Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-moorpark-develops-sustainability-plan-through-2023-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - On July 11, 2023, Sahil Sampangi joined the city of Moorpark to develop a Sustainability Plan that addresses the city’s priorities on recycling, solid waste management and renewable energy. His position was made possible with support from CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund offers two $5,000 grants to local governments - [CCMF to Host Two Panels at the League of California Cities Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-host-two-panels-at-the-league-of-california-cities-annual-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will host two panel discussions at the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento. The first session, “One City, One Team – Establishing Effective City Manager-Council Relations,” will take place on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 1:00-2:15 p.m. The panel will focus on establishing productive relationships between - [CCMF Launches MembershipWorks](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-launches-membershipworks/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the rollout of a new-and-improved membership management system, MembershipWorks, that allows active members and sponsors to build out extensive profiles, browse through a membership directory and access a dynamic pin drop map that displays the locations of all active CCMF members across the state. CCMF’s - [Profiles in Management: Mark Scott](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-mark-scott/) - What inspired you to enter city management? I actually wrote a fourth grade career day essay saying I wanted to become a city manager, but it was in 1965 when H.K. Hunter fired a corrupt police chief in my hometown of Fresno that I really began to follow the profession. Mr. Hunter was ultimately fired, - [Apply for the 2023 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/apply-for-the-2023-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The New and Future City Managers (NFCM) Seminar is a longstanding annual workshop hosted by the California City Management Foundation, aimed at assisting aspiring city managers and those already in the role. - [2023 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2023-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Wes McClure Scholarship. - [California City Management Foundation Spotlights City Managers in "Profiles in Management" Article Series](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/california-city-management-foundation-spotlights-city-managers-in-profiles-in-management-article-series/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is dedicating its efforts to celebrating city managers across the state with its article series, "Profiles in Management." The series aims to highlight the diverse faces, stories, and valuable lessons learned by city managers, giving them the recognition they truly deserve. - [CCMF Announces 2023 Judy Kelsey Memorial Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2023-judy-kelsey-memorial-fund-grantees/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Roseville and city of Moorpark have been selected as the recipients of the fourth annual Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants. - [Profiles in Management: Karen Pinkos](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-karen-pinkos/) - What inspired you to enter city management? Local government is a bit of a family business. My mom is a retired deputy city clerk from Royal Oak, Michigan, and growing up I was surrounded by family and friends that were city employees, police officers and volunteers. I always knew I would be a part of - [Join CCMF Today!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/join-ccmf-today/) - Are you making the most of your membership and taking advantage of CCMF’s numerous resources and services? Watch this video to learn more about how your colleagues are leveraging CCMF’s value. - [Renew Your Membership and Join CCMF for the 2023-24 Program Year Today!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/renew-your-membership-and-join-ccmf-for-the-2023-24-program-year-today/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) looks forward to kicking off the 2023-24 program year on July 1. If you have not renewed your membership yet, or if you are looking to sign up for the first time, now is the perfect opportunity to do so! As the only organization dedicated exclusively to the advancement - [Profiles in Management: Suja Lowenthal](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-suja-lowenthal/) - What inspired you to enter city management? I believe in cities with every core of my being. In 2012, I delivered a TED Talk about the power of cities and how the future (and survival) of ourcivilization depends on our getting cities right. Cities are the birthplace of innovation and the engines of economic growth. - [Profiles in Management: Derek Johnson](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-derek-johnson/) - What inspired you to enter city management? Public service has been a tradition in my family; and specifically, my high school civics teacher and my grandfather inspired lifelong civic curiosity to pursue a career in public service. Both had a strong sense of public duty and were motivated at a young age to enter the - [Profiles in Management: Maggie Le](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-maggie-le/) - What inspired you to enter city management? There was a calling and a passion for public service during my high school days at Los Amigos High School in Fountain Valley. I wanted to serve and make a positive impact in any community. It is gratifying to put the collective good before the needs of individuals. - [Profiles in Management: David Gassaway](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/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 sector for a few years. My first job out of college was in management in the private sector. I quickly learned I liked the aspects - [CCMF Announces New, Simplified Payment System for Renewing 2023-24 Members](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-new-simplified-payment-system-for-renewing-2023-24-members/) - As the 2023-34 program year approaches, CCMF is pleased to announce the launch of a simplified membership renewal process, where invoices for membership dues will be sent directly to members’ email inboxes. - [CCMF Announces 2023 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2023-city-manager-and-corporate-sponsor-of-the-year/) - Each year, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) looks forward to presenting two awards during the League of California Cities City Managers Conference: The “City Manager of the Year” Award recognizes a city manager who has gone beyond the call of duty to lead and serve their community. The “Corporate Sponsor of the Year” Award - [CCMF Refreshes Brand Identity with a New Logo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-refreshes-brand-identity-with-a-new-logo/) - 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. - [CCMF Congratulates Two Scholarship Recipients](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-congratulates-two-scholarship-recipients/) - 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. - [CCMF Hosts 2023 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner in Carlsbad](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-2023-annual-member-appreciation-dinner-in-carlsbad/) - 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. - [Registration Open for the 2023 Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/registration-open-for-the-2023-local-government-summer-institute-at-stanford-university/) - The California City Management Foundation is a long-time sponsor of the annual Local Governance Summer Institute (LSGI) seminar at Stanford University. The 2023 Seminar will be held from July 23-28 on Stanford University’s campus. - [Profiles in Management: Anil Comelo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-anil-comelo/) - 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 the banking/finance industry after earning an undergraduate degree. An internship in the budget office of a city, where the city’s leaders kept expanding the scope - [CCMF Statement on Vandalism at Laguna Beach City Manager's Home](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-statement-on-vandalism-at-laguna-beach-city-managers-home/) - It saddens us at the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) to once again hear reports of a personal attack on one of our own colleagues in the city management profession. This past week, Laguna Beach city manager Shohreh Dupuis’s home was smeared in sewage or feces in what seems likely to be an act intended - [CCMF Slated to Present at the Cal Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-slated-to-present-at-the-cal-cities-city-managers-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) will host a panel discussion at the 2023 League of California Cities City Managers Conference in Carlsbad. The session on public safety programs will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 3:45-5:00 p.m. - [A Profile of the Profession: CCMF Collaborates with Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government to Produce New Report](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/a-profile-of-the-profession-ccmf-collaborates-with-claremont-mckenna-colleges-rose-institute-of-state-and-local-government-to-produce-new-report/) - In January 2023, CCMF partnered with the Rose Institute at Claremont Mckenna College to begin developing a new report that will be relevant to city managers throughout the state. The report will be the first of its kind to provide a comprehensive overview of the city management profession in California. - [Profiles in Management: Peggy Flynn](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-peggy-flynn/) - 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 communications and journalism, I was inspired by my local government professor, Terry Christensen, to serve in local government—which began with an internship with the San - [Lessons Learned from the 2022 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-the-2022-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - 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. - [CCMF Advocates for Retired Annuitants](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-advocates-for-retired-annuitants/) - 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. - [Profiles in Management: Pamela Antil](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-pamela-antil/) - Learn more about Encinitas City Manager Pamela Antil's journey to the city management profession. - [CCMF to present at 2022 MMASC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-present-at-2022-mmasc-annual-conference/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) looks forward to hosting a panel discussion at the 2022 Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) Annual Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA. The session is called, “Vulnerable Leadership: Not an Oxymoron,” and it will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 10:30-11:45 a.m. - [Our 2022 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/our-2022-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - 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. - [Avenal Embraces Youthful Insight with help of CCMF’s Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/avenal-embraces-youthful-insight-with-help-of-ccmfs-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - On June 13, 2022, Eliseo Ayala joined the City of Avenal’s city manager and city clerks’ departments to complete a summer internship. His position was made possible with the support of CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. - [CCMF Hosts Panel at 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference: “Defending Institutions: Promoting Civic Debate and Rejecting Personal Attacks”](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-panel-at-2022-league-of-california-cities-annual-conference/) - On September 8, 2022, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) hosted a panel discussion at the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach. The session, “Defending Institutions: Promoting Civic Debate and Rejecting Personal Attacks” featured Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez. - [Apply for the 2022 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/apply-for-the-2022-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The 2022 New and Future City Managers Seminar will be November 4-6 at the Westin Pasadena hotel. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 12 at 5 PM. - [Honoring Frank Tripepi, Retired City Manager and Decorated Vietnam Veteran](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/honoring-frank-tripepi-retired-city-manager-and-decorated-vietnam-veteran/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) would like to honor Sergeant Frank Tripepi for his military service. Thanks to him, CCMF’s 2022 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on military grounds at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. - [CCMF Announces 2022 Judy Kelsey Memorial Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2022-judy-kelsey-memorial-fund-grantees/) - 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. - [2022 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2022-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to our 2021 Wes McClure Scholarship winners! CCMF is proud to support the next generation of city leaders. - [CCMF Panel on Finding Your Successors and the Benefits To Becoming Replaceable at the 2022 Cal Cities City Leaders Summit](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-city-leaders-summit/) - CCMF Board Member Karen Pinkos will moderate a panel discussion at the 2022 Cal Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento. The session is called, “Finding Your Successors - The Benefits To Becoming Replaceable,” and will take place on Thursday, May 12 from 10:15-11:30 AM. - [CCMF Hosts 2022 Annual Member Dinner in Monterey](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-2022-annual-member-dinner-in-monterey/) - The California City Management Foundation hosted the 2022 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. This year’s event was on February 3 and over 260 members and sponsors were in attendance. - [CCMF Announces 2022 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2022-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 and The Corporate Sponsor of the Year Award. - [RSVP for the 2022 CCMF Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvp-for-the-2022-ccmf-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - 2022 Annual Dinner RSVPs are due by Friday, January 7, 2022. This year's venue is very special, so you need to RSVP in advance! - [Lessons Learned from the 2021 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-2021-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - Four participants from the 2021 New and Future City Managers Seminar share their takeaways. - [Save the Date: 2022 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2022-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - CCMF's 2022 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. pm at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. - [City of Oceanside Advances Climate Action Plan Through 2021 Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-oceanside-advances-climate-action-plan-through-2021-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - On September 1, 2021, Lindsey Smith joined the City of Oceanside’s Planning Division as a Professional Assistant with support from CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. - [Our 2021 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/our-2021-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2021 cohort! - [Board Member Highlight: Eric Figueroa](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-eric-figueroa/) - Get to know Eric Figueroa, CCMF Board Member and City of Martinez City Manager. - [2021 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2021-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to our 2021 Wes McClure Scholarship winners! CCMF is proud to support the next generation of city leaders. - [Ken Striplin Recognized with the 2021 ICMA Award for Career Excellence](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-striplin-2021-icma-award/) - Congratulations to CCMF President Ken Striplin for his selection as the 2021 recipient of the Award for Career Excellence in Memory of Mark E. Keane. - [CCMF Celebrates Board Members Bob Gamble, Reva Feldman and Paul Arevalo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-celebrates-paul-arevalo-reva-feldman-and-bob-gamble-for-their-long-tenure-on-the-ccmf-board/) - CCMF recognizes Bob Gamble, Reva Feldman and Paul Arevalo for their service on the CCMF Board of Trustees. - [Profiles in Management: Aram and Arminé Chaparyan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-aram-and-armine-chaparyan/) - The first brother-sister city manager pair in California history, Aram and Arminé Chaparyan are first-generation immigrants on a shared path to serve the public and give back. - [Apply for the 2021 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/apply-2021-nfcm-seminar/) - The 2021 New and Future City Managers Seminar will be Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7 at the Westin Pasadena hotel. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 13 at 5 PM. - [2021 LGSI @ Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2021-lgsi-stanford/) - The application period is now open for the Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) seminar at Stanford University. Each year, the program brings leaders together to innovate solutions to pressing challenges for local government. - [CCMF Announces 2021 Judy Kelsey Memorial Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2021-judy-kelsey-memorial-fund-grantees/) - 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. - [Applications Now Open for 2021 Judy Kelsey Awards](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/applications-now-open-for-2021-judy-kelsey-awards/) - Each year, CCMF offers two grants to local governments to fund summer internships. Applications will be accepted from California cities and towns until 5:00pm PST on Friday, April 30, 2021. - [CCMF Statement on Protest Outside Sacramento City Manager's Home](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-statement-sacramento-protest-april-2021/) - CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp issues a statement on the recent protest outside a CCMF member's home. - [Applications Now Open for 2021 Wes McClure Scholarships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/applications-now-open-for-2021-wes-mcclure-scholarships/) - Each year, CCMF offers scholarships to graduate students in California who are interested in pursuing a career in local government. Applications are due by 5:00pm PST on Friday, May 7, 2021. - [Board Member Highlight: Paul Arevalo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-paul-arevalo/) - Get to know Paul Arevalo, CCMF Board Member and City Manager of West Hollywood. - [Board Member Highlight: Aaron Adams](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-aaron-adams/) - Get to know Aaron Adams: CCMF Board Member and City Manager of Temecula. - [Recap of CCMF Panel on Public Safety at 2021 Cal Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/recap-ccmf-panel-2021-city-managers-conference/) - Thank you again to our panelists for their time and insights on this crucial topic of how the definitions of "public safety" and "policing" are evolving in our cities. - [CCMF Announces 2021 City Manager and Corporate Sponsor of the Year](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2021-city-manager-and-corporate-sponsor-of-the-year/) - CCMF presented two awards at the 2021 League of California Cities City Managers Conference, commending the 2021 City Manager of the Year and Corporate Sponsor of the Year. - [CCMF Panel on Public Safety at 2021 Cal Cities City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-2021-cal-cities-cm-conference/) - CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp will preside on a panel about the role of police in public safety at the 2021 virtual League of California Cities City Managers Conference. - [Board Member Highlight: Robert Gamble](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-robert-gamble/) - Learn more about Robert Gamble, CCMF Secretary/Treasurer and Managing Director at Public Financial Management (PFM). - [CCMF Board Member Reva Feldman Honored as 2020 Leadership Trailblazer Award Finalist](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-board-member-reva-feldman-honored-as-2020-leadership-trailblazer-award-finalist/) - Reva Feldman, CCMF Board Member and Malibu City Manager, is one of 10 finalists in the running for the League of Women in Government’s 2020 Leadership Trailblazer Award. - [Board Member Highlight: CCMF Vice President Justin Hess](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-ccmf-vice-president-justin-hess/) - Learn more about Burbank City Manager and CCMF Vice President Justin Hess. - [City of Gustine Provides Hands-On Local Government Experience Through 2020 Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-gustine-provides-hands-on-local-government-experience-through-2020-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - The City of Gustine introduced intern Grant Dunford to hands-on public service and municipal management experience with support from CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund this summer. - [City of Petaluma Advances Climate Solutions Through 2020 Judy Kelsey Internship Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-petaluma-advances-climate-solutions-through-2020-judy-kelsey-internship-program/) - With support from CCMF’s Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund, the City of Petaluma has benefitted from intern Janelle Barraza’s work on the city’s climate projects. - [CCMF Applauds Sacramento for Voting No on Measure A](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-applauds-sacramento-for-voting-no-on-measure-a/) - As a proponent of the council-manager form of government, CCMF applauds Sacramento voters for voting "No" the Sacramento Mayoral Accountability and Community Equity Act. - [Board Member Highlight: CCMF President Ken Striplin](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/board-member-highlight-ccmf-president-ken-striplin/) - Learn more about Santa Clarita City Manager and CCMF President Ken Striplin. - [CCMF Vice President Justin Hess Receives Mary Alice O’Connor Vision Award](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-vice-president-justin-hess-receives-mary-alice-oconnor-vision-award/) - Congratulations to CCMF Vice President and Burbank City Manager Justin Hess for receiving a 2020 Mary Alice O’Connor Vision Award from the Family Service Agency (FSA) of Burbank this weekend. - [CCMF Hosts Two Panels at 2020 LoCC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-two-panels-at-2020-locc-annual-conference/) - CCMF presided on two panels during the virtual 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference. - [New Member Resource: City Responses to COVID-19](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-responses-to-covid-19/) - CCMF connected with a dozen city leaders across the state to compile "City Responses to COVID-19," a new resource for CCMF members. - [CCMF to Preside on Two Panels at the 2020 League Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-preside-on-two-panels-at-the-2020-league-annual-conference/) - California City Management Foundation (CCMF) board members will preside on two panels at this year’s League of California Cities Annual Conference. - [CCMF Board Members to Participate in MMASC Panel](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-board-members-to-participate-in-mmasc-panel/) - On Thursday, September 10, the Municipal Management Association of Southern California will host a candid discussion about life in the city manager’s chair that features several members of the CMMF Board of Trustees as panelists. - [Profiles in Management: ICMA President-Elect Troy Brown](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-troy-brown/) - CCMF caught up with Troy Brown on his vision for his new role as ICMA president-elect. - [Profiles in Management - Marcia L. Raines](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-marcia-l-raines/) - Marcia Raines, city manager for Millbrae, sat down with CCMF staff to offer her insights and wisdom into the city management profession. Marcia has years of professional experience in local government and offers some good insights on transparency and communications. - [Improving City Attorney-City Manager Relationships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/july-2020-league-webinar-city-attorney-city-manager-relationship/) - Highlights from a League of CA Cities July 2020 "Essential Skills Webinar" on the relationship between city managers and city attorneys. - [2020 Judy Kelsey Interns Settle in to Summer Work](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2020-judy-kelsey-interns-summer-work/) - The interns hired through the California City Management Foundation’s first inaugural grants from the Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund are hard at work in the Cities of Gustine and Petaluma this summer. - [CCMF Updates Manager in Transition Guidebook](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-updates-mit-guidebook/) - The Manager in Transition Guidebook, a comprehensive resource designed for CCMF members, has a refreshed look and updated content. - [Ken Striplin & Justin Hess Take On CCMF Leadership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-striplin-justin-hess-take-on-ccmf-leadership/) - CCMF is excited to announce the appointment of Ken Striplin as the Foundation's Presisent and Justin Hess as its Vice President. - [2020 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2020-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to our 2020 Wes McClure Scholarship winners! CCMF is proud to support the next generation of city leaders. - [CCMF Board Member Shares Thoughts on Managing During COVID-19](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-management-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - Aaron Adams, a CCMF Board Member and the City Manager of Temecula, recently shared a first-person account of what it is like to run a city during a pandemic. - [2020 Judy Kelsey Memorial Fund Grantees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/judy-kelsey-winners-2020/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the City of Petaluma and City of Gustine have been selected as the recipients for the inaugural Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund grants.. - [Renew your CCMF Membership for 2020-21: Fee Flexibility Program Available to Current Members](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/renew-your-ccmf-membership-for-2020-21-flexible-fee-program-available-to-current-members/) - Our 2020-21 Membership Drive is open. - [Applications are Open for 2020 Judy Kelsey Memorial Fund Internships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/applications-2020-judy-kelsey-internships/) - The Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund offers two $5,000 grants to local governments to fund summer internships. Please apply online by May 1, 2020. - [2020 Wes McClure Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2020-wes-mcclure-scholarship-application-period-open/) - The application period for the 2020 Wes McClure Scholarship is open. Submissions must be completed by EOD Sunday, May 10, 2020. - [New Member Resource: Keys to Success in Recruiting the Right City Manager for Your Community](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-keys-to-success-in-recruiting-the-right-city-manager-for-your-community/) - The guide, intended for elected officials and interim managers, explains several key considerations for finding and successfully hiring a quality city manager in today’s difficult recruitment climate. - [Registration open for the 2020 Local Governance Summer Institute @ Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/registration-open-for-the-2020-local-governance-summer-institute-stanford/) - The 2020 seminar will be held July 19-24, 2020 on the Stanford University campus. - [CCMF Hosts 2020 Annual Member Dinner in Sonoma](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2020-annual-member-dinner-sonoma/) - CCMF hosted 300 members and sponsors at the 2020 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner in Sonoma. - [Sean McGlynn and Cerrell Win 2020 CCMF Annual Awards](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2020-ccmf-annual-awards/) - CCMF honored Sean McGlynn as the City Manager of the Year and Cerrell as the Corporate Sponsor of the Year at the League's City Managers Conference in February 2020. - [Congrats to our 20th CCMF Golf Tournament Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/congrats-to-our-20th-ccmf-golf-tournament-winners/) - Fifty-six golfers played in CCMF's 20th Golf Tournament at the Silverado Country Club in Napa on February 7, 2020. - [#13Percent Update: CCMF Panel Presents at 2020 League City Managers Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-2020-league-city-managers-meeting/) - Four members of the CCMF community will deliver a panel entitled "#13Percent Update: the Rise of Women in City Management." - [CCMF Website Update on Friday, January 31](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-website-update-on-friday-january-31/) - On Friday, January 31, 2020, the CCMF website updated to a fresher, more modern version. - [#13Percent Update: CCMF Panel to Present at League City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/13percent-update-ccmf-panel-to-present-at-league-city-managers-conference/) - Four members of the CCMF community will deliver a panel entitled "#13Percent Update: the Rise of Women in City Management." - [CCMF's 2018-20 Strategic Plan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-2018-20-strategic-plan/) - We want to provide more cohesive support and accessible opportunities for both new and established members. - [CCMF President Ken Striplin: CCMF Mourns Passing of George Caravalho](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-president-ken-striplin-ccmf-mourns-passing-of-george-caravalho/) - I offer my condolences to the family and friends of George A. Caravalho. Caravalho, who passed away on Sunday, was the first city manager in Santa Clarita. - [RSVPs are Open for Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvps-are-open-for-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - RSVPs are now open for CCMF's 2020 Member Appreciation Dinner! Please respond via postal mail or the online registration form by Friday, January 17, 2020. - [RSVP Now for the 20th CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvp-ccmf-golf-tournament-2020/) - RSVPs are now open for the 20th CCMF Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Silverado Country Club in Napa. - [Lessons Learned from 2019 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-2019-nfcm-seminar/) - The annual CCMF New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) is a multi-day workshop for new or aspiring city managers to receive hands-on mentoring. - [Save the Date: 2020 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2020-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - This year's CCMF Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 6-9pm at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma. - [New Member Resource: Transitioning to a Council Elected by Districts](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-council-elected-by-districts/) - Management Partners shares five strategies to promote good governance during the transition from at-large to district elections. - [Save the Date: CCMF's 20th Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-ccmfs-20th-golf-tournament/) - The 20th CCMF Golf Tournament will be held at the famed Silverado Resort & Country Club in Napa! Shotgun start at 11am on Friday, February 7, 2020. - [Our 2019 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2019 cohort! - [CCMF Presents at the 2019 LoCC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-presents-at-the-2019-locc-conference/) - Earlier this month, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) presided on two panels at the 2019 League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference. - [CCMF to Preside on Two Panels at the 2019 Annual LOCC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-preside-on-two-panels-at-the-2019-annual-locc-conference/) - CCMF will lead two panels at the 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach. - [Scott Carney Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/scott-carney-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Scott Carney reflects on the Harvard Leadership Program after receiving the CCMF scholarship. - [Scott Carney Awarded First Harvard Scholarship of 2019-20](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/scott-carney-awarded-harvard-scholarship/) - CCMF is pleased to award Scott Carney the first $5,000 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship in the 2019-20 program year. - [2019 Coachella Valley Luncheon](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-coachella-valley-luncheon/) - On August 14, 2019, CCMF organized a luncheon for local government officials in the Coachella Valley area. Thank you Tripepi Smith, SoCalEdison, and the California JPIA for sponsoring! - [2019 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - Meet the 2019 Wes McClure Scholarship winners: Spencer Winkle of USC Sol Price School and Grace Yoon-Taylor of Cal State Fullerton! - [New Member Resource: 2019 Update on Women in the Profession](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-update-on-women-in-the-profession-2019/) - This CCMF member-only resource provides an update on the percentage of Chief Administrative Officer (or equivalent) roles filled by women. - [Apply for a $5,000 Harvard Scholarship in 2019-20](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/apply-harvard-scholarship-2019-20/) - Each year, CCMF offers up to three (3) $5,000 scholarships to active CCMF members accepted to a program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Executive Education. Will you be one of the 2019-20 winners? - [Apply for the 2019 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/apply-for-the-2019-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The 2019 New and Future City Managers Seminar will be on November 1-3, 2019. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 9 at 5pm. - [Submit Your Ideas for New Scholarship Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/submit-your-ideas-for-new-scholarship-fund/) - CCMF is inviting its members and interested applicants to help establish guidelines for the new Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund. Submit your ideas by September 1, 2019. - [New Member Resource: Public Agency Checklist for Hiring CalPERS Retirees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-public-agency-checklist-for-hiring-calpers-retirees/) - This CCMF member-only resource answers your questions about filling a vacant management position with a retiree. - [Come to the CCMF June 19 Panel: "The Hidden Costs of Tackling Homelessness"](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-homelessness-mcmxf19/) - Come to CCMF's panel at the 2019 League Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum: "The Hidden Costs of Tackling Homelessness" on Wednesday, June 19 from 4:15-5:30pm. - [CCMF Heads to Sacramento for City Manager Advocacy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-heads-to-sacramento-for-city-manager-advocacy/) - On April 25, 2019, CCMF made its annual advocacy trip to Sacramento to discuss potential legislative impacts and deepen relationships with state legislators. - [Renew Your CCMF Membership for 2019-20](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/renew-your-ccmf-membership-for-2019-20/) - Our 2019-20 Membership Drive has begun! Your current membership is good through June 30. - [2019 Wes McClure Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-wes-mcclure-scholarship-application-period-open/) - Applications for the 2019 Wes McClure Scholarship are due by Friday, May 10, 2019. - [Include CCMF Membership in Your 2019-20 Budget](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/include-ccmf-membership-in-your-2019-20-budget/) - As you work on your budgets for the coming 2019-20 fiscal year, please remember to include your CCMF membership fees as a line item. - [Alex Terrazas Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/alex-terrazas-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Alex Terrazas, City Manager of Los Banos, reflects on his time at the Harvard Kennedy School's "Leadership Decision Making Program." - [Jim Schutz Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/jim-schutz-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Jim Schutz, City Manager of San Rafael, reflects on his time at the Harvard Kennedy School's "Leadership Decision Making Program." - [2018-19 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-19-harvard-leadership-program-scholarship-winners/) - CCMF was pleased to award Alex Terrazas, David Wilson, and Jim Schutz with scholarships to the February 2019 Harvard Leadership Program. - [Updated Member Resource: Model Employment Agreement](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/updated-member-resource-model-employment-agreement/) - CCMF has updated this resource in March 2019 to ensure the document properly reflected language involved in Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California. - [Registration open for the 2019 Local Governance Summer Institute @ Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-lgsi/) - The Institute will be held on July 21-26, 2019 on the Stanford University campus. The deadline to apply and make reservations at a discounted rate is June 9, 2019. - [Recent CCMF Testimonials](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/recent-ccmf-testimonials-2019/) - Check out what your City Manager peers have to say about why CCMF is valuable to them. - [David Wilson Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/david-wilson-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - David Wilson, Assistant City Manager of West Hollywood, reflects on his time at the Harvard Kennedy School's "Leadership Decision Making Program." - [CCMF Speaks on Crisis Communications at CM Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-speaks-on-crisis-communications-at-cm-conference/) - During the 2019 conference, CCMF hosted a 90-minute exploration into crisis communications titled "Staying Strong in the Face of Disaster." - [2019 Annual Member Dinner Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-annual-member-dinner-recap/) - The 2019 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner in San Diego was CCMF's largest ever, with 315 attendees. - [2019 Annual Award Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2019-annual-award-winners/) - Your 2019 CCMF Award Winners are Reva Feldman (CM of Malibu) and Jon Shull (CEO of California JPIA). - [ICMA CAO Salary Survey](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/icma-cao-salary-survey/) - CCMF recommends that members take ICMA's Chief Administrative Officer survey, which was sent on January 21. - [Come to the CCMF Panel at 2019 LOCC CM Department Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-panel-2019-locc-cm-department/) - CCMF Board Members Justin Hess, Reva Feldman and Ken Striplin will lead a discussion on the City Manager's role during a natural disaster. - [Save the Date: 2019 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-date-2019-member-dinner/) - SAVE THE DATE! The 2019 CCMF Annual Member Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, CA. - [RSVP to the 2019 Annual Member Dinner!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvp-to-the-2019-annual-member-dinner/) - Active members and sponsors may now RSVP to the 2019 CCMF Annual Member Appreciation Dinner. - [Cal-ICMA Encore Committee to Host Round-Table Discussion on Encore Opportunities at 2019 City Managers Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/cal-icma-encore-committee-roundtable-2019/) - Cal-ICMA is hosting a round-table discussion on encore opportunities on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 12pm. - [New Resource: Tips for Managers in Transition and How Colleagues Can Help](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-resource-tips-for-managers-in-transition-and-how-colleagues-can-help/) - CCMF members can now download valuable tips to stay afloat in this time period, as well as some advice for those who want to help their colleagues in their own transition. - [Lessons Learned from 2018 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-2018-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - Insights and "lessons learned" from some of the 2018 New & Future City Managers Seminar participants. - [CCMF Wishes Wade McKinney a Wonderful Retirement!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-wishes-wade-mckinney-a-wonderful-retirement/) - CCMF congratulates Wade McKinney on an outstanding career and excellent leadership as a City Manager. - [2018 Wes McClure Scholarship Recipient Thanks CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-wes-mcclure-recipient-thanks-ccmf/) - CCMF extends well-wishes to Kelsey Alter on her continuing journey into the city management profession. Further, we would like to thank our members for their role in supporting upcoming talent and future leaders. - [Greg Nyhoff Appointed to CCMF Board of Trustees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/greg-nyhoff-appointed-to-ccmf-board-of-trustees/) - CCMF would like to congratulate Greg on his newest title and thanks him for joining the team! - [CCMF Provides Aid During Woolsey Fire](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-aid-woolsey-fire/) - Over the past two weeks, California City Management Foundation leaders and members have combined efforts to combat the Woolsey Fire. - [City Managers & Department Directors Invited to MMASC Speed Coaching Session](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-managers-department-directors-invited-to-mmasc-speed-coaching-session/) - On Oct 19, CCMF will sponsor a Speed Coaching session during the 2018 MMASC Annual Conference. MMASC needs City Managers and Department Directors to be coaches. Are you interested? - [Congratulations to Karen Pinkos, New ICMA President!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/congratulations-to-karen-pinkos-new-icma-president/) - CCMF extends a heartfelt congratulations to Board of Trustees member Karen Pinkos on becoming the new ICMA President! - [CCMF Hosts Panel on Diversity at LOCC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-panel-on-diversity-at-locc-annual-conference/) - CCMF delivered a thought-provoking session on the "Benefits of Diversity in Municipal Management" during the 2018 LOCC Annual Conference. - [CCMF to Present at LOCC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-present-at-locc-annual-conference/) - CCMF will speak on the "Benefits of Diversity in Municipal Management" on Thursday, September 13 from 1 - 2:15 p.m. - [Application Period Open for 2016 NFCM Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/application-period-open-for-2016-nfcm-seminar/) - Our annual New & Future City Managers Seminar will take place Nov. 4-6. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 9. - [Our 2018 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/our-2018-new-future-city-managers-seminar-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2018 cohort! - [Valerie Barone Reflects on Harvard Senior Executives Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/valerie-barone-reflects-on-harvard-senior-executives-program/) - Concord City Manager Valerie Barone reflects on her time at the Harvard Kennedy School's "Senior Executives in State and Local Government" program. - [Recent CCMF Testimonials](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/recent-ccmf-testimonials-2018/) - Check out what your City Manager peers have to say about why CCMF is valuable to them. - [New Resource: Pathways to City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-resource-pathways-to-city-manager/) - CCMF gathered data from more than 60 California City Managers about their path to leadership. - [2018 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The 2018 New and Future City Managers Seminar will be on November 2-4, 2018. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 10 at 5pm. - [2018 ICMA Conference Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-icma-conference-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to Lucky Narain and Lori Karaguezian! - [2018 Wes McClure Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners/) - Meet the 2018 Wes McClure Scholarship winners: Christian Beltran of USC Sol Price School and Kelsey Alter of California Lutheran University! - [Registration open for the 2018 Local Governance Summer Institute @ Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/registration-open-for-the-2018-local-governance-summer-institute-stanford/) - The deadline to apply for the 2018 LGSI @ Stanford and make reservations at the discounted rate is June 29, 2018. - [ELGL Diversity Dashboard Survey](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/elgl-diversity-dashboard-survey/) - CCMF recommends that members and their staff take the "Diversity Dashboard" survey, courtesy of Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL). - [Kurt Wilson Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kurt-wilson-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Kurt Wilson reflects on his experience at the “Leadership Decision Making: Optimizing Organizational Performance” program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Executive Education. - [Valerie Barone Awarded Final Harvard Scholarship of 2017-18](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/valerie-barone-awarded-final-harvard-scholarship-of-2017-18/) - CCMF is pleased to award Valerie Barone the final $5,000 Harvard Kennedy School scholarship in the 2017-18 program year. - [2018 ICMA Conference Scholarships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-icma-conference-scholarships/) - CCMF, MMANC, MMASC and ICMA are combining to offer two $1,500 scholarships to the 2018 ICMA Annual Conference: Sept. 23-26 in Baltimore, MD. - [Renew Your CCMF Membership for 2018-19](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/renew-your-ccmf-membership-for-2018-19/) - Our 2018-19 Membership Drive has begun! Your current membership is good through June 30. - [Why We Need Diversity in City Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/why-we-need-diversity-in-city-management/) - Local governments face a growing challenge of providing public service to increasingly diverse communities. - [2018 Annual Advocacy Trip to Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-annual-advocacy-trip-to-sacramento/) - On April 4, 2018, CCMF made its annual advocacy trip to Sacramento to discuss potential legislative impacts and deepen relationships with state legislators. - [2018 Wes McClure Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-wes-mcclure-scholarship-application-period-open/) - Applications for the 2018 Wes McClure Scholarship are due by Monday, May 14, 2018. - [2018 Annual Member Dinner Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2018-annual-member-dinner-recap/) - With 289 people in attendance, the 2018 Annual Member Dinner provided great opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new ones in the expanding city management community. - [19th Annual Golf Tournament Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/19th-annual-golf-tournament-recap/) - 87 golfers took advantage of the gorgeous Southern California weather on Friday, February 2nd for the 19th CCMF Golf Tournament at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine. - [Profiles In Management: John Donlevy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-john-donlevy/) - Learn more about City of Winters City Manager John Donlevy in this "Profiles In Management" piece. - [Free Professional Headshots at the 2018 League CM Dept Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/free-professional-headshots-at-2018-league-cm-dept-meeting/) - CCMF members can get free professional headshot photos on Feb. 1 at the 2018 League of CA Cities City Managers Department Meeting. - [CCMF to Present at LOCC City Managers Department Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-present-at-locc-city-managers-department-meeting/) - CCMF will be hosting a session entitled "How to Leverage Your Assistants for City Management Excellence" during the LOCC City Managers Department Meeting in Newport Beach. - [Register for the 2018 CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/register-2018-ccmf-golf-tournament/) - Learn how to register as a player or become a sponsor of the 2018 CCMF Golf Tournament. - [Cal-ICMA Encore Committee to Host Round-Table Discussion](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/cal-icma-encore-committee-to-host-round-table-discussion-on-encore-opportunities-at-city-managers-conference/) - The Encore Committee is hosting a roundtable discussion on encore opportunities at the League's City Managers Department conference . - [RSVP to the 2018 Annual Member Dinner!](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvp-2018-annual-member-dinner/) - Active members and sponsors may now RSVP to the 2018 CCMF Annual Member Appreciation Dinner. - [Kevin Kearney Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kevin-kearney-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Kevin Kearney reflects on his experience at the "Leadership Decision Making: Optimizing Organizational Performance" program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Executive Education. - [Ken Striplin Reflects on Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-striplin-reflects-on-harvard-leadership-program/) - Ken Striplin's reflections after attending the Harvard Kennedy School’s "Leadership Decision Making: Optimizing Organizational Performance" program. - [Lessons Learned from 2017 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-2017-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - Insights and "lessons learned" from some of the 2017 New & Future City Managers Seminar participants. - [Cal-ICMA Offers Tips for Partners of Retiring Managers](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/cal-icma-offers-tips-for-partners-of-retiring-managers/) - The Cal-ICMA Senior Manager/Encore Manager Committee has just released a new paper entitled "Attention: Partners for Retiring Managers! Tips to Navigate the Transition Together." - [Kurt Wilson Awarded Second Harvard Scholarship of 2017-18](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kurt-wilson-awarded-second-harvard-scholarship-2017-18/) - CCMF is pleased to award Kurt Wilson the second $5,000 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship in the 2017-18 program year. - [Our Newest Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship Winner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/our-newest-harvard-leadership-program-scholarship-winner-kevin-kearney/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to award Kevin Kearney the second $5,000 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship. - [Save the Date: 19th CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-19th-ccmf-golf-tournament/) - SAVE THE DATE! The 19th CCMF Golf Tournament will take place at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, CA on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 12:15pm. - [Save the Date: 2018 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2018-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - SAVE THE DATE! The 2018 CCMF Annual Member Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, CA. - [CCMF Speaks at 2017 LOCC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-speaks-at-2017-locc-annual-conference/) - CCMF participated in two sessions during the 2017 LOCC Annual Conference hosted at the Sacramento Convention Center. - [Our 2017 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-nfcm-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2017 cohort! - [Announcing a New Service: Job Board](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/announcing-a-new-service-job-board/) - Due to consistent demand, CCMF is now offering a "Job Board" service for members and nonmembers alike. - [2016 Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-scholarship-winners/) - Congratulations to our 2016 Scholarship winners: Natalie Hernandez and Will Provost of the University of Southern California! - [2017 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - The 2017 New and Future City Managers Seminar will be on November 3-5, 2017. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, September 14 at 5pm. - [State of the Service Survey](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/state-of-the-service-survey/) - CCMF recommends that members and their staff take the "State of the Service" survey on soscaligov.com, courtesy of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. - [Davenport Institute Civic Engagement Grant Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/davenport-institute-civic-engagement-grant-program/) - Pepperdine’s Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership invites applications for Public Engagement Grants. Applications are due by September 11, 2017. - [Karen Pinkos Selected as ICMA President-Elect](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/karen-pinkos-selected-as-icma-president-elect/) - Congratulations to our newest CCMF Board of Trustees member, Karen Pinkos, on her selection as the next president of ICMA! - [Congratulations to CCMF Board Members Honored by ICMA](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/congratulations-to-ccmf-board-members-honored-by-icma/) - Congratulations to 4 of our CCMF Board Members on their recent honor from ICMA. - [CCMF's 2013 Annual Awards Announced](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-2013-annual-awards-announced/) - At its annual Member Appreciation Dinner CCMF recognized a number of individuals for their contribution to the city management profession. - [2014 Awards for Outstanding Service](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2014-awards-for-outstanding-service/) - With Gratitude from CCMF - [Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement for Local Government](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/professional-certificate-in-advanced-public-engagement-for-local-government/) - Hosted by Pepperdine University and Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, the workshop will take place from July 28-30. The deadline to apply is June 25. - [2017 Wes McClure Scholarship Winner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winner/) - Congratulations to our 2017 Wes McClure Scholarship winner: Scarlett Santos Leon of Cal Poly Pomona! - [Registration open for the 2017 Local Governance Summer Institute@Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/registration-open-for-the-2017-local-governance-summer-institutestanford/) - The Institute will be held on July 23-28, 2017 on the Stanford University campus and there will be reduced rate rooms available at a nearby hotel for LGSI participants. - [CCMF to Present at LOCC Executive Forum](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-to-present-at-locc-executive-forum/) - This summer, members of CCMF will be presenting at the LOCC Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum in Monterey. - [Renew Your CCMF Membership Today](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/renew-your-2017-18-ccmf-membership-today/) - CCMF is now accepting membership renewals for the 2017-18 program year. Your current membership is good through June 30. - [Profiles In Management: Scott Mitnick](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-scott-mitnick/) - Learn more about former Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick in this "Profiles In Management" piece. - [New Member Resource: Evaluation Form examples](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-evaluation-form-examples/) - CCMF members can now download an updated collection of City Manager evaluation forms. - [New Member Resource: Balancing Online Personal & Professional Lives](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-balancing-online-personal-professional-lives/) - As a leader of your local community, how do you balance maintaining an online presence while protecting your privacy? - [New Member Resource: The CM and the PIO](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-the-cm-and-the-pio/) - This CCMF member-only resource explains the benefits of having a dedicated Communications professional in your corner. - [2017 Wes McClure Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-wes-mcclure-scholarship-application-period-open/) - Applications for the 2017 Wes McClure Scholarship are due by May 12, 2017. - [2017 ICMA Conference Scholarships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-icma-conference-scholarships/) - CCMF, MMANC, MMASC and ICMA are combining to offer two $1,500 scholarships to the 2017 ICMA Annual Conference: Oct. 22-25 in San Antonio, TX. - [New Member Resource on Goal-Setting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-goal-setting/) - CCMF has published a new Member Resource that will help you set goals to use for your performance evaluations. - [Announcing the Mid-Career Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/announcing-the-mid-career-workshop/) - CCMF is offering its first “Mid-Career Workshop" for seasoned city managers on May 18-19, 2017. - [Include CCMF Membership in Your 2017-18 Budget](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/include-ccmf-membership-in-your-2017-18-budget/) - Attention, all CCMF Members! As you work on your budgets for the upcoming 2017-18 fiscal year, please remember to include your CCMF membership fees as a line item. - [2017 Annual CCMF Award Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-annual-ccmf-award-winners/) - Patricia E. Martel and Mark Risco of Willdan Financial Services were presented with CCMF's annual awards, recognizing their contribution to the city management profession. - [Profiles In Management: Dan Singer](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-dan-singer/) - Learn more about CCMF member and veteran City Manager Dan Singer in this "Profiles In Management" piece. - [2017 California Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-california-local-governance-summer-institute-at-stanford/) - The 2017 California Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (LGSI@Stanford) will take place from July 23-28. Early bird pricing ends March 1, and the final deadline to apply is June 2. - [2017 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarship Winner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2017-harvard-scholarship-winner-striplin/) - The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to award Ken Striplin the first of three $5,000 Harvard Leadership Program Scholarships. - [Details Announced for 2016 Encore Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/details-announced-for-2016-encore-workshop/) - Details for the 2016 Encore Workshop, an event that helps senior managers learn to leverage their skills and experience for careers beyond city management. - [2016-17 Membership Drive is Underway](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-17-membership-drive/) - Our 2016-17 Membership Drive has begun! You can pay for your CCMF Membership online via credit card or mail a check. - [RSVP to the 2017 Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rsvp-to-the-2017-member-appreciation-dinner/) - Time is running out to RSVP to our Annual Member Dinner: the deadline is Thursday, January 26. - [Lessons Learned from 2016 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/lessons-learned-from-2016-nfcm-seminar/) - Insights and "lessons learned" from some of the 2016 New & Future City Managers Seminar participants. - [Profiles in Management - Rita Geldert](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-rita-geldert-2/) - Rita Geldert is a past-president of the California City Management Foundation and has been an active member of its Board of Trustees for many years. She currently serves as the city manager of Vista, CA in San Diego County. - [Profiles in Management - Jeff Kolin](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-jeff-kolin/) - Jeff Kolin is the City Manager of Beverly Hills, CA. CCMF caught up with Jeff to ask him some questions about where he has worked, why he entered city management and what some of the highlights are of his career. - [Save the Date: 2017 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2017-annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - The 2017 CCMF Annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 6-9pm. - [New Harvard Scholarship for Members](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-harvard-scholarship-for-members/) - CCMF is offering up to three (3) $5,000 scholarships to Harvard's "Leadership Decision Making: Optimizing Organizational Performance" program. - [Profiles In Management: Mahdi Aluzri](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-mahdi-aluzri/) - Learn more about CCMF member and Beverly Hills City Manager Mahdi Aluzri in this "Profiles In Management" piece. - [Profiles In Management: Justin Hess](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/profiles-in-management-justin-hess/) - Learn more about CCMF member and Burbank Assistant City Manager Justin Hess in this "Profiles In Management" piece. - [Lessons Learned from 2015 New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-nfcm-lessons-learned/) - Insights and "lessons learned" from some of the 2015 New & Future City Managers Seminar participants. - [New & Future City Managers Seminar 2015](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-future-city-managers-seminar-2015/) - Thank you to all who participated in CCMF's 2015 New & Future City Managers Seminar! Check out a few photos from the event. - [Our 2016 New & Future City Managers Seminar Attendees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-nfcm-attendees/) - Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2016 cohort! - [CCMF's 2016-18 Strategic Plan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-2016-18-strategic-plan/) - Exciting New Events and Resources on the Horizon for CCMF Members! - [New Member Resource: Working With Recruiters](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-member-resource-working-with-recruiters/) - CCMF has a new Member Resource, "Working With Recruiters: How to Land a City Manager Position." Login to your member account to download it. - [Update: 2016 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship Winners](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-icma-annual-conference-scholarship/) - CCMF, MMANC and MMASC offered two $1,500 scholarships for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference. The winners are Melissa Mudgett and Kimberly Castro. - [CCMF Session at the 2016 LOCC CM Dept Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-at-2016-league-cm-dept-meeting/) - Come check out the CCMF session at the League of CA Cities City Manager Department Meeting, "Efficiency in Cities: How to Build a Better Mouse Trap." - [Fran Mancia Elected As University of California Alumni Regent](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/fran-mancia-elected-as-university-of-california-alumni-regent/) - Congratulations to CCMF Board of Trustees member Fran Mancia on his recent election to serve as one of four Alumni Regents for the University of California! - [Public-Private Partnership Cuts Ribbon on Greener Future](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/public-private-partnership-cuts-ribbon-on-greener-future/) - Recently, CCMF Foundation Circle sponsor Keenan and Associates helped celebrate the opening of an innovative electrical power generation initiative in Orange County. - [Call for Financial Instructors and Guest Speakers](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/call-for-financial-instructors-and-guest-speakers/) - Saddleback College's Municipal Financial Management (MFM) Certification Program starts August 27 and is in need of both instructors and guest speakers. - [Two New CCMF Member Resources](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/two-new-ccmf-member-resources-april-2016/) - CCMF has two new Member Resources, "Are You a Leader or a Manager?" and "Public Service: A High Honor." Login to your account to download them. - [Partnering with MuniServices and Saddleback College](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/partnering-with-muniservices-and-saddleback-college/) - CCMF has teamed up with Saddleback College and MuniServices to provide a new "Municipal Financial Management Certification Program." - [2016 Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-scholarship-application-period-open/) - The 2016 Wes McClure Scholarship application period will close on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. - [Rod Gould - City Manager of Santa Monica](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rod-gould-of-santa-monica-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fourth interview of the 2012 video series. - [CCMF Advocates for City Managers in Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-2016-sacramento-trip/) - On April 13, 2016, CCMF made its annual advocacy trip to Sacramento to discuss potential legislative impacts and deepen relationships with state legislators. - [CCMF Member David Cavazos Speaks at Santa Ana Media Summit](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/david-cavazos-santa-ana-media-summit/) - CCMF Member and Santa Ana City Manager David Cavazos recently participated in his city's "Media Summit." Here is a recap of his panel session. - [Include CCMF Membership in Your 2016-17 Budget](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-17-budget-reminder/) - As you work on your budgets for the coming 2016-17 fiscal year, please remember to include your CCMF membership fees as a line item. - [Two New Member Resources on Organizational Efficiency](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/two-new-member-resources-organizational-efficiency/) - CCMF has two new Member Resources on organizational efficiency for both newer and seasoned city managers. Login to your account to download them. - [Highlights from the 2016 League CM Department Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-league-cm-meeting-highlights/) - Highlights & recaps from our Annual Member Dinner, Golf Tournament and Panel Session at the 2016 League City Managers Department Meeting in Indian Wells. - [18th Annual Golf Tournament Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/18th-golf-tournament-recap/) - 83 golfers took advantage of the sunshine at the CCMF 18th Golf Tournament in Indian Wells on February 5, 2016. Check out the recap and Photo Album. - [2016 Awards and Annual Member Dinner Recap](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2016-awards-annual-member-dinner-recap/) - Nearly 300 people attended the 2016 CCMF Annual Member Dinner in Indian Wells. Click here for a recap and Photo Album. - [The 2014-15 Year In Review](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/the-2014-15-year-in-review/) - Highlights from the 2014-15 year: the Annual Membership Dinner, New & Future City Manager Seminar, and more. - [Registration Deadlines Approaching for 2016 Golf and Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/registration-deadlines-for-2016-golf-and-dinner/) - Please register for the Golf Tournament by Friday, January 8 and RSVP to the Annual Member Dinner by Friday, January 15. - [John Dunn, City Manager of Seaside, Retiring](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/john-dunn-retiring/) - Longtime City Manager John Dunn retired on December 30, 2015 after over 43 years of service in city government. - [New Member Resource: Women In Leadership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/women-in-leadership/) - Read CCMF's in-depth resource "Women In Leadership: The #13Percent Movement" to learn how to support upward mobility for women in local government leadership. - [Save the Date: 2016 Annual Member Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2016-member-dinner/) - The 2016 CCMF Annual Member Dinner will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016 - [CCMF at the 2015 MMASC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-at-2015-mmasc-conference/) - CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp and Vice President Ken Striplin recently led well-received sessions at the 2015 MMASC Conference - [CCMF Supports Next Generation at MMANC Annual Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-supports-next-generation-mmanc-2015/) - CCMF recently sponsored and helped lead an important session at the 2015 MMANC conference titled "Crucible Experiences and Resilient Leadership" - [Save The Date: 2016 CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/save-the-date-2016-golf/) - The 18th annual CCMF Golf Tournament will take place February 5, 2016 at the Indian Wells Golf Resort - [2015 CCMF Fish Lunch](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-ccmf-fish-lunch/) - Thank you to all those who took some time to join at our recent CCMF Fish Lunch in San Pedro. - [Bruce Channing Assumes Post as ICMA West Coast VP](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/bruce-channing-icma-west-coast-vp/) - CCMF Trustee Bruce Channing is now the Vice President of the West Coast for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). - [Pat Martel Installed as New ICMA President](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/pat-martel-installed-as-new-icma-president/) - CCMF Trustee Pat Martel was recently installed as the President of the International City/County Management Association. - [NFCM Deadline Extended to October 1](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-nfcm-deadline-extended/) - The application period for the 2015 New & Future City Managers Seminar has been extended to Thursday, October 1. Apply today! - [Pulskamp Helps Lead Panel on Council-Manager Relationships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/pulskamp-helps-lead-panel-on-council-manager-relationships/) - Highlights from CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp's well-received Mayor & Council Members Executive Forum panel session on council-manager relationships. - [2014 Scholarship Winners Announced](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2014-scholarship-winners-announced/) - Congratulations to Anna Guiles and Miranda Lutzow. - [2013 Scholarship Winners Announced](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/wes-mcclure-scholarship-winners-announced/) - CCMF is pleased to announce the recipients of its third annual Wes McClure Scholarship. - [Update on SB 407](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/legislative-counsel-opinion-on-sb-407/) - (posted August 5, 2013) In 2011, AB 1344 (Feuer, Chapter 692, 2011) was adopted by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown. AB 1344 targeted practices of local agencies that inappropriately and extravagantly rewarded elected officials and top executive officers outside of public view. AB 1344 specifies that any contract executed or renewed - [Legislative Update for November 2013](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/legislative-update-for-november-2013/) - Contributed by Jason A. Gonsalves of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son The Legislature adjourned the 2013 legislative session on September 12th and Governor Brown had until October 13th to take action on the hundreds of bills sent to him. After working through a severe case of mogigraphia, Governor Brown took action on 896 bills and - [2015 Scholarship Winner Announced](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-wes-mcclure-scholarship-winner/) - Stanford's Connie Huynh Is Our 2015 Wes McClure Scholarship Winner! - [2015 Encore Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-encore-workshop/) - A Workshop for Those Transitioning - [New & Future City Managers Seminar Q&A - Deanna Lorson](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/nfcm-deanna-lorson/) - Read why 2014 New & Future City Managers Seminar attendee Deanna Lorson is telling everyone she can to attend this CCMF training event. - [New & Future City Managers Seminar Q&A - Ernie Hernandez](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/nfcm-ernie-hernandez/) - Read why 2014 New & Future City Managers Seminar attendee Ernie Hernandez recommends the event to both rookie and veteran city managers. - [2015 Scholarship Application Period Open](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-scholarship-application-period-open/) - The application period is now open for CCMF's 2015 Wes McClure Scholarship. Submissions must be complete by Friday, June 19, 2015. - [San Pablo appoints new Assistant City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/san-pablo-appoints-new-assistant-city-manager/) - San Pablo has recently completed their search for a new Assistant City Manager. Reina Schwartz begins on May 4, 2015. - [Pulskamp Helps Lead Cal-ICMA Webinar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/pulskamp-helps-lead-cal-icma-webinar/) - CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp recently helped lead a Cal-ICMA webinar on Civility & Problem-Solving. Check out our recap. - [California City Management Foundation Engages with Academia](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/california-city-management-foundation-engages-with-academia/) - CCMF Members took part in a Cal State Fullerton student-led Town Hall meeting on Friday, May 1. - [Pulskamp Accepts Interim CM Position](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-pulskamp-accepts-palmdale-interim-city-manager-position/) - CCMF Executive Director Ken Pulskamp has accepted an Interim City Manager position with the City of Palmdale. - [CCMF Hosts Successful New and Future City Manager Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-hosts-successful-new-and-future-city-manager-seminar/) - CCMF hosted the 2014 New & Future City Manager Seminar at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach on November 14-16. - [CCMF President Moderates LOCC Panel](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/wade-mckinney-moderates-panel-at-city-managers-department-meeting/) - Wade McKinney moderates “Executive Strategies for Internet Communications Success.” - [Rebirth of Bell](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rebirth-of-bell/) - While we have all read the stories of the damage done in Bell under its previous leadership, the joint efforts of ICMA, LoCC and CCMF have helped Bell recover. This is the behind the scenes story of the city management community rising up to help a city in need. - [2015 CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-ccmf-golf-tournament/) - The 17th annual event was enjoyed by all. - [Cal-ICMA teams up with CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/cal-icma-teams-up-with-ccmf/) - Offers successful Encore Opportunities workshop. - [Free Webinar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/free-webinar/) - Utilizing Data for Financial Transparency - [2015 Awards for Outstanding Service](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/2015-awards-for-outstanding-service/) - Given at the Annual Membership Dinner - [Government Leaders Engage Youth](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/government-leaders-engage-youth/) - CSUF Public Policy research projects - [CCMF Sponsors Keynote](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-sponsors-keynote/) - Secrets of Resilient Cities - [CCMF sponsors MMASC](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-sponsors-mmasc/) - Lunch with an Executive networking event - [CCMF ED on LOCC Panel](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-ed-on-locc-panel/) - How much aggression is acceptable? - [Martel is New Academy Fellow](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/martel-named-academy-fellow/) - of the National Academy of Public Administration - [CCMF Trustee Steps in as Dept. President](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-trustee-steps-in-as-locc-department-president/) - LOCC President for the City Managers Department. - [Martel named ICMA President-elect](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/martel-named-icma-president-elect/) - CCMF Board Member named as ICMA's President-elect. - [CCMF President to Speak at Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-president-to-speak-at-conference/) - Wade McKinney speaking on League panel. - [Pulskamp to Speak at League Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/pulskamp-to-speak-at-league-conference/) - Breakout Session: "Making the Marriage Work" - [Peter Grant: New & Future City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/peter-grant-new-future-city-manager/) - A longstanding tradition with CCMF... - [Carol Jacobs: New & Future City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/carol-jacobs-alumna-of-the-new-future-city-manager-seminar-shares-her-story/) - "I always tell people – it is the best thing you can do to start your career on the right foot.” - [Call for Scholarship Applications](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/call-for-scholarship-applications/) - Award Honors the Late Wes McClure - [Pat Martel Honored for Career Excellence](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/pat-martel-honored-for-career-excellence/) - by Women Leading Government - [Shirey, Bates Receive National Award](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/john-shirey-receives-national-public-service-award/) - Excellence in City Management - [John Shirey - City Manager of Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/john-shirey-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our seventh interview of the 2013 video series. - [Public Officials Liability:](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/public-officials-liability/) - A Discussion of Ethics & Codes of Conduct - [Ethics in Public Service](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ethics-in-public-service/) - CCMF members share their thoughts on ethical city management - [Ken Pulskamp Named Executive Director](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-pulskamp-named-executive-director/) - CCMF names new Executive Director. - [Steve Gedestad Receives Award](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/steve-gedestad-receives-award/) - Long-time CCMF Supporter Receives Award - [16th Annual CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/16th-annual-ccmf-golf-tournament/) - In Long Beach on Friday, February 7, 2014 - [CCMF's New & Future City Manager Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmfs-new-future-city-manager-seminar/) - A signature event for up-and-coming talent - [Scott Mitnick - Thousand Oaks](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/scott-mitnick-of-thousands-oaks-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our second interview of the 2012 video series. - [Katie Lichtig - San Luis Obispo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/katie-lichtig-of-san-luis-obispo-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fifteenth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Patricia Martel - City Manager of Daly City](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/meet-your-city-manager-video-series-launched/) - Our first interview of the 'Meet Your City Manager' video series. - [Rick Cole - City Manager of Ventura](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rick-cole-of-ventura-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our third interview of the 2012 video series. - [Debra Figone - City Manager of San Jose](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/debra-figone-of-san-jose-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fifth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Jeff Kolin - City Manager of Beverly Hills](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/jeff-kolin-of-beverly-hills-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our sixth interview of the 2012 video series. - [ Ken Pulskamp - City Manager of Santa Clarita](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ken-pulskamp-of-santa-clarita-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our seventh interview of the 2012 video series. - [Jim Lewis - City Manager of Atascadero](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/jim-lewis-of-atascadero-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our eighth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Amy Brown - City Manager of Campbell](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/amy-brown-of-campbell-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our ninth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Mike Parness - City Manager of Napa](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/mike-parness-of-napa-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our tenth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Connie Jackson - City Manager of San Bruno](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/connie-jackson-of-san-bruno-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our eleventh interview of the 2012 video series. - [John Pietig - City Manager of Laguna Beach](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/john-pietig-of-laguna-beach-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our twelfth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Andrea Lueker - City Manager of Morro Bay](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/andrea-lueker-of-morro-bay-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our thirteenth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Kevin Rice - City Manager of Pismo Beach](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kevin-rice-of-pismo-beach-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fourteenth interview of the 2012 video series. - [Greg Ramirez - City Manager of Agoura Hills](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/greg-ramirez-of-agoura-hills-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our sixteenth video of the 2012 video series. - [Tim O'Donnell – City Manager of Brea](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tim-odonnell-of-brea-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our seventeenth video of the 2012 video series. - [Bruce Channing – City Manager of Laguna Hills](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/bruce-channing-of-laguna-hills-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our eighteenth video of the 2012 video series. - [Wade McKinney - City Manager of Atascadero](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/wade-mckinney-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our nineteenth video of the 2012 video series. - [Laura Kuhn - City Manager of Vacaville](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/laura-kuhn-meet-your-city-manager/) - The final interview of the 2012 series. - [Troy Butzlaff - City Manager of Placentia](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/troy-butzlaff-meet-your-city-manager/) - The first video of our 2013 video series. - [Leon Churchill - City Manager of Tracy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/leon-churchill-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our second interview of the 2013 video series. - [Dan Singer - City Manager of Goleta](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/dan-singer-meet-your-city-manager/) - The third city manager featured in the 2013 series. - [Michael Frank - City Manager on Novato](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/michael-frank-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fourth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Steve Rogers - Town Manager of Yountville](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/steve-rogers-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fifth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Dianne Thompson - City Manager of Cotati](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/dianne-thompson-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our sixth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Tracy Robinson - Admin Services Dir. of Lafayette](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tracy-robinson-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our eighth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Debra Stutsman - City Manager of San Anselmo](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/debra-stutsman-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our ninth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Brad Kilger - City Manager of Benecia](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/brad-kilger-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our tenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Jane Chambers - City Manager of Ukiah](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/jane-chambers-2/) - Our eleventh interview of the 2013 video series. - [Andy Takata - City Manager of Banning](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/andy-takata-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our twelfth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Mark Scott - City Manager of Burbank](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/mark-scott-place-holder/) - Our thirteenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [John Bramble - City Manager of Merced](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/john-bramble-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fourteenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Carol Jacobs - City Manager of Eastvale](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/carol-jacobs-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our fifteenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Sean Quinn - City Manager of Fairfield](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/sean-quinn-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our sixteenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Troy Brown - City Manager of Livermore](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/troy-brown-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our seventeenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [James Keene - City Manager of Palo Alto](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/james-keene-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our eighteenth interview of the 2013 video series. - [Sean Joyce - City Manager of Irvine](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/sean-joyce-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our nineteenth interview of of the 2013 video series. - [Kathy Millison - City Manager of Santa Rosa](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kathy-millison-meet-your-city-manager/) - Our final interview of the 2013 video series. - [Opportunity for Strategic Health Care Reform Preparation](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/opportunity-for-strategic-health-care-reform-prepar/) - By Steve Gedestad, Executive Vice President, Municipalities Employee Benefits Practice The one-year extension of the deadline for reporting health coverage information under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was welcome relief for most employers, including California cities. Without the coverage reporting, employer tax penalties cannot be calculated, and therefore, one of the major financial impacts of - [CCMF Sponsors Management Lunch at Annual MMASC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-sponsors-management-lunch-at-annual-mmasc-conference/) - Reflecting CCMF's ongoing commitment to the next generation of city management leaders, CCMF sponsored the annual "Lunch with an Executive" event at the MMASC annual confernece in San Diego. - [CCMF Announces Support for "Strong Cities, Strong State"](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-support-for-strong-cities-strong-state/) - "Strong Cities, Strong State" is a new effort to demonstrate the role of cities in making California a better place to live, work and play, and CCMF is supporting that effort. - [Strong Cities | Strong State Launches](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/strong-cities-strong-state-launches/) - Strong Cities|Strong State has launched and CCMF is excited to be a supporter of this effort to highlight the contributions of cities to California. - [CCMF Awards First Annual Wes McClure Scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-awards-first-annual-wes-mcclure-scholarship/) - Excellence in city management starts with a great education, and CCMF is proud to have helped two local city employees advance their college education with Wes McClure Scholarships. - [Accentuate the Positive](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/accentuate-the-positive/) - California City Management Foundation President Wade McKinney was recently featured in an article by Capitol Weekly, discussing efforts to inform the general public about the work being done by public officials. - [CCMF Awards Two Scholarships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-awards-two-scholarships/) - CCMF is pleased to announce the recipients of its second annual Wes McClure Scholarship. - [An Interview With Mark Curran](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/an-interview-with-mark-curran/) - CCMF is grateful to Mark Curran for his 25 years of service on the CCMF Board of Trustees. - [The "Meet Your City Manager" Video Series Returns](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/the-meet-your-city-manager-video-series-returns/) - We are very pleased to announce that we are continuing the series for another year. - [Rita Geldert Named Executive Director](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/rita-geldert-to-step-into-role-as-ccmfs-new-executive-director/) - CCMF announces the appointment of Rita Geldert as its next Executive Director. - [New and Future City Managers ](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/new-and-future-city-managers/) - CCMF hosted its annual New and Future City Manager Seminar last weekend. - [City Managers Discuss City of Bell](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-managers-discuss-city-of-bell/) - A 5 minute video about those who helped Bell. - [City Managers Seek to Help City of Bell](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/city-of-bell/) - Interviews with the key parties involved in helping Bell. - [Interim CAO Arne Cross](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/interim-cao-arne-cross/) - Bell CAO discusses next steps. - [Chris McKenzie on Helping Bell Recover](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/chris-mckenzie-on-helping-bell-recover/) - McKenzie's discusses the role of city managers. - [Jeff Kolin on Helping Bell Recover](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/jeff-kolin-on-helping-bell-recover/) - Kolin's views on helping communities and leading cities. - [Kevin Duggan on Helping Bell Recover](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/kevin-duggan-on-helping-bell-recover/) - Duggan's views on effective city management. - [The Value of CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/the-value-of-ccmf/) - CCMF members discuss the value of membership - [CCMF Supports the Next Generation](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-supports-icmas-program-to-prepare-the-next-generation/) - CCMF recently donated $10,000 to Cal-ICMA in support of their Coaching Program. - [CCMF Announces 2013 Scholarship ](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-announces-2013-wes-mcclure-scholarship/) - Applications for the 2013 Wes McClure Scholarship are due by August 2. - [CCMF Sponsors MMASC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-sponsors-mmasc-conference/) - CCMF is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming MMASC annual conference. - [CCMF Supports USC Fellowship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-supports-uscs-price-school-of-public-policy/) - CCMF recently donated $5,000 to the USC Management Fellowship. - [Hampian receives PublicCEO’s City Staff of the Year Award.](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/hampain-receives-publicceos-city-staff-of-the-year-award/) - Ken Hampian has received the City Staff of the Year Award from PublicCEO for his work as interim CAO of Bell, California. - [CCMF Joins Effort to Help Bell Recover](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-joins-effort-to-help-bell-recover/) - CCMF joins the cause to help the City of Bell recover. CCMF calls upon members to aid in finding talent to help guide the City over the coming months. - [CCMF Launches New Website](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/ccmf-launches-new-website/) - The California City Management Foundation has invested in a new website to enhance communications with members and the public at large. We welcome your feedback and hope you enjoy the new site. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/) - Loading... 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These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow city leaders, exchange ideas and engage in meaningful discussions on timely topics affecting local government — all in a relaxed, collegial setting. - [President's Welcome](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/presidents-welcome/) - As a year of challenges comes to a close and the new calendar year begins, I know our community will continue to rise to the challenges and opportunities that 2021 presents. - [Join CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/join-ccmf/) - The California City Management Foundation promotes and encourages excellence in city management by providing training, support and guidance for the lifelong learning and professional development of city managers throughout the state. If you are a private sector organization and wish to support CCMF, please visit our Become a Sponsor webpage to join or renew. Download - [Annual CCMF Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/dinner/) - Each year, CCMF hosts an Annual Member Appreciation Dinner during the League of California Cities City Managers Conference. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones in our expanding city management community. We also publicly announce our two Annual Award winners and give generous thanks to our corporate - [Trustees](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/trustees/) - The California City Management Foundation Board of Trustees currently consists of 15 members whose responsibilities include: Attending meetings and events Recruiting new members Identifying current industry trends and determining ways in which CCMF can affect change Implementing at least one CCMF project or program annually Supporting new managers and Managers in Transition (MITs) Representing CCMF - [New & Future City Managers Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/nfcm/) - The 2018 New & Future City Manager Seminar, which brings seasoned veterans and young managers together, will be held November 2-4 in Newport Beach. - [Executive Education Grants](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/executive-education-grants/) - CCMF is offering up to two (2) $7,500 scholarships to Harvard's "Leadership Decision Making: Optimizing Organizational Performance" program. - [Resources](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/resources/) - The California City Management Foundation provides support for city managers at all stages of their careers. Below are collection of articles, legislative updates and other media that have proven helpful to city managers across California. Free Resources City Manager Interview Preparation Tips – by Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions | March 2, 2026 Why It’s Crucial - [E-News Archive](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/resources/e-news-archive/) - Below you’ll find our CCMF Weekly E-News Archive — a convenient place to catch up on past editions in case you missed one or want to revisit important updates. Our e-news is distributed every Wednesday at 10 p.m., bringing you the latest news, announcements, events and resources from our community. We invite you to browse - [Regional Lunches](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/regional-lunches/) - Regional Lunches Discover our upcoming Regional Lunches, opportunities to connect with fellow city leaders, exchange ideas and learn from peers in your region. Each lunch features engaging discussions on timely topics in local government and offers a relaxed setting to build lasting professional relationships. If you’re interested in hosting a Regional Lunch in your area - [Climatec](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/sponsors/foundation-circle-sponsors/climatec/) - Climatec is the leading provider of design, implementation, and funding solutions for public agencies looking to modernize aging energy and water infrastructure. Led by a highly credentialed local team with more than 300 years of combined industry experience, Climatec has delivered successful infrastructure programs to cities, K-12 and higher education institutions, water districts, and other special - [Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/judy-l-kelsey-memorial-fund/) - 2026 APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED. CCMF’s “Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund” award program began in Summer 2020. This new monetary award program funds summer internships in local government and is open to any California city or town. About Judy Lyn Kelsey Judy L. Kelsey was a longtime California city manager with a passion for - [The Wes McClure Scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/scholarship-information/) - The Wes McClure Scholarship is an annual award to prospective graduate students who express interest in local government careers. - [May 2026 Legislative Update](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/resources/may-2026-legislative-update/) - Legislative update from Sacramento provided by Gonsalves & Son on May 12, 2026 The 2026 legislative session has now entered the fiscal committee and State Budget negotiation phases, as house of origin policy committee hearing deadlines in both the Assembly and Senate have concluded. 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Perkins - The Top Job... Who Needs It](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/j-perkins-the-top-job-who-needs-it/) - [memberonly] - [Sample City Manager Employment Agreement](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/sample-city-manager-employment-agreement/) - [memberonly] - [Sample Agreement Companion Doc (.pdf format)](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/model-agreement-companion/) - [memberonly] - [All NFCMS Materials 1 (ZIP)](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/all-nfcms-materials-1-zip/) - [memberonly] - [All NFCMS Materials 2 (ZIP)](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/all-nfcms-materials-2-zip/) - [memberonly] - [2019 Companion Doc to 2015 Women In Leadership resource](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/2019-companion-doc-to-2015-women-in-leadership-resource/) - In 2019, CCMF collated data from the League of California Cities and Women Leading Government to create a list of known city leaders in California and determine how many females filled the role of “City Manager” or equivalent. [memberonly] - [A Current Copy of the Organization's By-Laws](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/by-laws/) - [memberonly] - [Agenda for January 2022 - Indian Wells](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-january-2022-indian-wells/) - [memberonly] - [Minutes for October 2021 - Santa Barbara](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-october-2021-santa-barbara/) - [memberonly] - [Minutes for April 2023 - Temecula](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-april-2023/) - [Minutes for January 2023 - Indian Wells](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-january-2023/) - [Minutes for July 2023 - Pasadena](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-july-2023-pasadena/) - [Minutes for January 2022 - Indian Wells](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-january-2022-board-meeting/) - [Agenda for April 2023 - Temecula](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-april-2023-temecula/) - [Agenda for January 2023 - Indian Wells](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-january-2023/) - [Minutes for October 2022 - Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-october-2022-sacramento/) - [Minutes for July 2022 - West Hollywood](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-july-2022-west-hollywood/) - [Agenda for October 2022 - Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-october-2022-sacramento/) - [Agenda for July 2022 - West Hollywood](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-july-2022-west-hollywood/) - [Agenda for April 2022 - Temecula](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/agenda-for-april-2022-temecula/) - [Minutes for April 2022 - Temecula](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-for-april-2022-temecula/) - [Sample Employment Agreement (Word format)](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/sample-employment-agreement-updated-2014/) - [Minutes for January 2012 - Indian Wells](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-jan-2012/) - [Minutes for September 2011 - Millbrae](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/minutes-sept-2011/) - [#13Percent Update: the Rise of Women in City Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/download/13percent-update-the-rise-of-women-in-city-management/) - #13Percent Update: the Rise of Women in City Management (Presentation at League of California Cities City Managers Meeting). ## Events - [New & Future City Manager Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/new-future-city-manager-seminar/) - NFCM Seminar Details Linked Here - [City Managers Conference Panel – “Benefits and Risks of the New Hybrid Workplace Model”](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/city-managers-conference-panel-benefits-and-risks-of-the-new-hybrid-workplace-model/) - [January 2022 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/january-2022-board-meeting/) - [City Managers Conference Panel - "Defending Institutions: Promoting Civic Debate and Rejecting Personal Attacks"](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/city-managers-conference-panel-defending-institutions-promoting-civic-debate-and-rejecting-personal-attacks/) - In 2020, a protest outside the home of Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan threatened the very institution of democracy, moving the public debate forum from its rightful place in Council Chambers and the ballot box to the personal domicile of a civic leader. When events like this happen, how can city leaders and administrators protect - [League Annual Conference Panel: Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty, Fear and Recovery](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/league-annual-conference-panel-leadership-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-fear-and-recovery/) - Collectively, California had one of the most aggressive responses in the nation when it came to stay-at-home and social distancing directives during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach also meant a longer timeline of a panicked public who were impacted economically and itching to go back to “normal.” Learn how three cities - [October 2022 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/october-2022-board-meeting/) - [July 2022 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/july-2022-board-meeting/) - [April 2022 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/april-2022-board-meeting/) - [2022 CCMF Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/2022-ccmf-member-appreciation-dinner/) - Please visit the Annual Dinner page for more information. - [October 2021 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/october-2021-board-meeting/) - [July 2021 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/july-2021-board-meeting/) - [January 2021 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/january-2021-board-meeting/) - To be held virtually. - [League Annual Conference Panel: Is a Virtual Workforce our New Normal?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/league-annual-conference-panel-is-a-virtual-workforce-our-new-normal/) - In Spring 2020, many cities found themselves scrambling to set up makeshift virtual workforces and virtual council meetings. After the dust has settled and technology kinks have been smoothed out, what have we learned? Are remote workforces and virtual public meetings here to stay? Come learn from a mixture of city management professionals as they - [October 2020 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/october-2020-board-meeting/) - To be held virtually. - [July 2020 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/july-2020-board-meeting/) - To be held virtually. - [April 2020 Board Meeting (to be held virtually)](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/april-2020-board-meeting/) - The 4/23/20 board meeting has been moved from an in-person meeting to a virtual meeting due to novel coronavirus. - [20th Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/20th-golf-tournament/) - The 20th CCMF Golf Tournament Silverado Country Club in Napa Shotgun start at 11:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2020 More information TBA at cacitymanagers.org/golf! - [2020 CCMF Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/2020-ccmf-member-appreciation-dinner/) - Please visit the Annual Dinner page for more information. - [January 2020 Board Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/events/january-2020-board-meeting/) ## FAQs - [Can I pay online without using a PayPal account?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/can-i-pay-online-without-using-a-paypal-account/) - Yes. When paying online, select "Debit or Credit Card." This will open a new window where you can enter your card and billing information. After entering your details, click "Continue" and then select the option to opt out of creating or using a PayPal account. This allows you to complete your payment without signing into - [Can I pay by check?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/can-i-pay-by-check/) - If you would prefer to pay by check, please select "pay by check" and send to 27702 Crown Valley Parkway, D4#108, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. - [Can I get an invoice?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/can-i-get-an-invoice/) - Yes. Click on “Pay by Check” and also select "email me an invoice for payment." - [What are benefits?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/what-are-benefits/) - Unlimited access to the members-only section of the CCMF website which includes the City Manager Model Employment Agreement, and a library of training materials focused on ethical standards and professional development for all city managers. Member-only webinars on important topics such as compensation trends, retirement planning, healthcare and more. Invitations to the annual Member Appreciation - [Do I Qualify?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/do-i-qualify/) - CCMF membership is available to all California city managers and assistant city managers, whether current or retired. In some cities and towns, these positions can sometimes have different titles such as town manager or CAO. CCMF does not have a specific list of titles that qualify an individual for membership, but rather looks at each - [What does the membership period cover?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/what-does-the-membership-period-cover/) - CCMF's fiscal year runs July 1 - June 30, however your membership includes a 3-month grace period. Payments received after the annual dinner in February will be applied to the current AND next fiscal year allowing members to enjoy an extended membership period. - [Can I do an auto-renew payment?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/can-i-do-an-auto-renew-payment/) - Yes, simply select auto-renew. This is only possible with credit card payments and is limited to membership (not sponsorship). - [What is the cost?](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/faq-items/what-is-the-cost/) - The Standard Membership fee remains at $400. Retired City Managers or those In Transition may purchase an annual individual membership for $150. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/news/) - [Topic Videos](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/topic-videos/) - [Profiles In Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/profiles-in-management/) - CCMF strives to encourage and support excellence in city management. The following individuals demonstrate the characteristics of top-notch civic leaders. - [Front Page](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/front-page/) - [Meet Your City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/meet-your-city-manager/) - [Enews Articles](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/enews-articles/) - [Video Profiles](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/video-profiles/) - [Guest Content](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/guest-content/) - [Retired & Inspired: The Next Chapter](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/category/retired-inspired-the-next-chapter/) ## Tags - [Arne Croce](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/arne-croce/) - [CCMF](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf/) - [City of Bell](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/city-of-bell/) - [ICMA](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/icma/) - [Ken Hampian](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ken-hampian/) - [Kevin Duggan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/kevin-duggan/) - [Kevin O'Rourke](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/kevin-orourke/) - 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[CCMF scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf-scholarship/) - [2014-15](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2014-15/) - [Stanford](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/stanford/) - [Local Government Summer Institute](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/local-government-summer-institute/) - [panel](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/panel/) - [council-manager relationships](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/council-manager-relationships/) - [council-manager model](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/council-manager-model/) - [City Council](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/city-council/) - [NFCM](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/nfcm/) - [seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/seminar/) - [new and future city managers seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/new-and-future-city-managers-seminar/) - [new & future city managers seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/new-future-city-managers-seminar/) - [Encore Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/encore-workshop/) - [Encore](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/encore/) - [Bruce Channing](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/bruce-channing/) - [Fish Lunch](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/fish-lunch/) - [golf](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/golf/) - [golf tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/golf-tournament/) - [MMANC](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mmanc/) - [MMANC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mmanc-conference/) - [Marcia Raines](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/marcia-raines/) - [Mike Parness](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mike-parness/) - [MMASC](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mmasc/) - [MMASC Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mmasc-conference/) - [Ken Striplin](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ken-striplin/) - [Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/dinner/) - [Member Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/member-dinner/) - [Annual Member Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/annual-member-dinner/) - [2016 Member Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-member-dinner/) - [NFCM Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/nfcm-seminar/) - [workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/workshop/) - [member resource](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/member-resource/) - [Women In Leadership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/women-in-leadership/) - [#13Percent](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/13percent/) - [Pam Antil](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/pam-antil/) - [John Dunn](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/john-dunn/) - [Seaside](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/seaside/) - [retire](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/retire/) - [retiring](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/retiring/) - [retirement](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/retirement/) - [retired City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/retired-city-manager/) - [conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/conference/) - [City Manager Department Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/city-manager-department-meeting/) - [League of CA Cities](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/league-of-ca-cities/) - [LOCC](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/locc/) - [CM Dept Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/cm-dept-meeting/) - [League Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/league-conference/) - [League CM Dept Meeting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/league-cm-dept-meeting/) - [18th Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/18th-golf-tournament/) - [CCMF Golf](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf-golf/) - [CCMF Golf Tournament](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf-golf-tournament/) - [efficiency](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/efficiency/) - [organizational efficiency](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/organizational-efficiency/) - [membership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/membership/) - [CCMF membership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf-membership/) - [2016-17](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-17/) - [budget](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/budget/) - [David Cavazos](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/david-cavazos/) - [Santa Ana](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/santa-ana/) - [Sacramento](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/sacramento/) - [advocacy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/advocacy/) - [advocate](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/advocate/) - [State legislature](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/state-legislature/) - [job](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/job/) - [jobs](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/jobs/) - [2016 Wes McClure Scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-wes-mcclure-scholarship/) - [Fran Mancia](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/fran-mancia/) - [UCSB](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ucsb/) - [University of California](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/university-of-california/) - [Municipal Financial Management Certification Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/municipal-financial-management-certification-program/) - [Saddleback College](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/saddleback-college/) - [MuniServices](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/muniservices/) - [finance](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/finance/) - [Keenan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/keenan/) - [Keenan & Associates](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/keenan-associates/) - [sponsored content](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/sponsored-content/) - [Boweman Landfill](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/boweman-landfill/) - [ICMA Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/icma-conference/) - [2016 ICMA Conference](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-icma-conference/) - [ICMA scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/icma-scholarship/) - [membership drive](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/membership-drive/) - [2016-17 membership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-17-membership/) - [renew membership](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/renew-membership/) - [Mark Curran](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mark-curran/) - [Mark Curran Scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mark-curran-scholarship/) - [recruiter](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/recruiter/) - [recruiters](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/recruiters/) - [recruitment](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/recruitment/) - [CCMF Strategic Plan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/ccmf-strategic-plan/) - [Strategic Plan](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/strategic-plan/) - [member resources](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/member-resources/) - [2016 NFCM Seminar](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2016-nfcm-seminar/) - [goal-setting](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/goal-setting/) - [Harvard](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/harvard/) - [Harvard Leadership Program](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/harvard-leadership-program/) - [Harvard scholarship](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/harvard-scholarship/) - [Rod Gould](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/rod-gould/) - [Jan Perkins](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/jan-perkins/) - [Profile In Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/profile-in-management/) - [Profiles In Management](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/profiles-in-management/) - [John Donlevy](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/john-donlevy/) - [Justin Hess](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/justin-hess/) - [Mahdi Aluzri](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mahdi-aluzri/) - [Annual Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/annual-member-appreciation-dinner/) - [Member Appreciation Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/member-appreciation-dinner/) - [2017 Member Dinner](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/2017-member-dinner/) - [Mid-Career Workshop](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/mid-career-workshop/) - [Scott Mitnick](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/scott-mitnick/) - [Thousand Oaks City Manager](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/thousand-oaks-city-manager/) - [Sutter County](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/sutter-county/) - [Sutter County CAO Scott Mitnick](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/sutter-county-cao-scott-mitnick/) - [Leadership Decision Making](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/leadership-decision-making/) - [California Local Governance Summer Institute](https://www.cacitymanagers.org/tag/california-local-governance-summer-institute/) - 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