What an outstanding resource for anyone considering a career in local government (and everyone should)! It covers not only 'how to' but also the 'why' public service can be an extraordinary journey for all. Congratulations and thanks, Sophia Rome, MPA, Joseph Franco, MPA, Craddock Stropes, Laura Savage, MPA, and the ICMA - International City/County Management Association task force!
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The publication is LIVE! A key objective for our Task Force was ensuring diverse representation throughout the Breaking Into Local Government Guide and adjusting the messaging to those interested in a local government career whether they always knew local government was their path, a purpose-driven career change, or transitioning from the military or other sector into City or County Executive Team. https://lnkd.in/gQhtpRK2 We are all facing recruitment challenges, so we hope this guide is a resource you'll share through your agencies, with mentees, and with those who might have an interest in local government. It's been an amazing experience working with the ICMA - International City/County Management Association Task Force and serving as the Storytelling Committee Chair. A special shoutout to the Task Force Leads and my fellow Committee Chairs: Brent Stockwell, Task Force Chair Amy Cunningham, Task Force Co-Chair Laura Savage, MPA, ICMA Sr. Program Manager Lou Leone, ICMA-CM, Content Committee Chair Jackie Wehmeyer, Outreach Committee Chair On behalf of the Storytelling Committee, thank you to the volunteers who shared their BILG experiences: Ana M. Garcia ICMA-CM Craddock Stropes Dale Pazdra Gary Hill Jessica Seibert, MPNA, ICMA-CM Joseph Franco, MPA Josie Dolenz, MPA Kara Roberson Lacy L. Myles Tucker Pamela Landi Shannon Trapp Sharon Eveland Thomas Prior Yesenia Mejia National Association of County Administrators, Local Government Hispanic Network, I-NAPA - International Network of Asian Public Administrators, NFBPA - National Forum for Black Public Administrators, CivicPRIDE, Cal-ICMA, Unidos NorCal, ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders