OCMA Member Updates

Juggling Act and Foreclosure

Despite the recovery of the economy and decline in foreclosures in recent years, foreclosures still haunt homeowners and city officials.

Freedom of Speech, Social Media, and Limits on Public Employees

Freedom of speech is integral to our society and our system of government. Social media has increasingly become the method of choice for citizens to exercise their speech rights. For public employees however, conflicts prevail.

Central Crossroads Redevelopment in Springboro

Four years ago, the City of Springboro embarked on a major redevelopment project at the central crossroads of the community. It has been exciting to see the project grow from its infancy to what it is today.

Implicit Bias and Employee Selection - PRADCO

A lot can be learned when one meets and learns from professionals committed to excellence. We can’t eliminate bias, but we owe it to ourselves and our communities to reduce the influence implicit bias has on our professional judgment.

Montgomery County Announces Grant Award for Reentry Program

The Office of Reentry announced that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant from The Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of the Dayton Foundation, to expand outreach services inside all 28 Ohio prisons and correctional facilities.

2020 Midwest Leadership Institute

A basic premise of the Midwest Leadership Institute is that successful outcomes in local government require a deep understanding of interpersonal leadership. This is a dynamic experience that has benefited over 250 professionals since its inception.