ICMA Student Chapter

Connect with and learn about local government management!

The International City/County Managers Association Student Chapter at The Ohio State University is an official chapter of ICMA. We will be hosting a variety of events this year including site visits to local municipalities, guest speakers in local government, and networking events.

Upcoming Events

Sep 03
6-7 p.m.
Page Hall Room 130

What is Local Government?

Join ICMA for our intro meeting as we discuss what local government does and how it affects you!

Join us to:

  • Learn about local government management careers.
  • Establish connections between local government management theories, practices and applications through tangible and actual examples.
  • Join a community, share experiences with other students and learn from one another.
  • Learn about ICMA, the premier local government management association, its members, resources and policies.

Membership Includes:

  • Access to ICMA’s vast variety of resources: online, electronic publications, informational networks, and annual conference.
  • Access to exclusive events such as site visits to local municipalities with the city management form of government
  • Access to local government speakers at meetings
  • Input into future site visits or events
  • Great networking opportunities
  • Chance to learn more about internships and/or career opportunities in local government
How to join: Contact President

Featured Event

ICMA-OSU Student Chapter Hosts Disaster Management Roundtable at OCMA 2026

The ICMA-OSU Student Chapter had the incredible opportunity to host a disaster management breakout session at the 2026 Ohio City/County Management Association (OCMA) Conference. Titled “Drowning in Demands: Surviving Stakeholder Chaos in a Flash Flood Crisis”, this session allowed students and experienced city management professionals to work together and provide relief for a flood disaster. 

This engaging session was presented by Former President Taylor Lefkowitz, Former Vice President Wade Brown, and President Sydney Brower, with additional support from all attending club members. This presentation was made possible through the invaluable support of club advisor Judith Zimomra and OCMA, who provided our student chapter with the valuable opportunity to lead a conference session.

Beyond the session, conference attendees gained valuable insights from various conference discussions and networking opportunities. The experience was both inspiring and educational, reinforcing the importance of ethical leadership in public service.

Featured Event

Special Districts Panel

In April, we had the incredible opportunity to host Kelsey Ellingson, Director of Local Government Affairs COTA, Fabio Spino, CFO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, and Tim Moloney, Executive Director of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. These three speakers, moderated by Michele Boni, led an insightful discussion about their roles, how policy affects their special district, and their career paths. 

They shared their firsthand experiences of the differences in policymaking for special districts, and attendees were able to gain valuable knowledge of real-world policy application, even in the face of difficult policy changes. 

ICMA events and meetings will continue to feature guest speakers from local government, providing unique learning opportunities and meaningful discussions on public service leadership.

Featured Event

In April we hosted a site visit to the City of Westerville. Members toured Westerville’s newly constructed City Hall, water and sewage treatment plant, data center, and historic district. Presentations included an overview of their Recreation & Parks, Electric Division, and a one-on-one chat with Westerville’s City Manager Monica Dupee. 

ICMA will continue to host site visits, offering an in-depth look at local government in action.

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