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Community engagement research and news for local government leaders

Year of Transformation: Connect With Polco at the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference

This is the year of transformation for everything from civic tech to job satisfaction in city management. Along the way, Polco looks forward to helping your organization find success. Join us at the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, for highly anticipated sessions, resources, awards, and more.

Discover the power of AI on the Polco Platform - Polly

Community Insights Made Easy With AI

Let’s face it: curating city metrics can be daunting. But what if we gave you the exact data you want right now? Polco's new AI-powered analyst, Polly, supercharges insight discovery. It can help win grants, fly through reports, and make smart plans. So you can focus more on your community.

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Latest Articles and Media

Learn more about community engagement and data trends leaders should know.

Introducing the Polco Product Pulse

Product Updates

Introducing Polco’s New Monthly Product Update Series: Polco Pulse

Stay informed about how Polco is evolving to meet the needs of our users, including city leaders, public administrators, and community members...

Webinar - How Community Engagement Helps Leaders Make Tough City Budget Decisions

Webinar Recordings

How Community Engagement Helps Leaders Make Tough City Budget Decisions

Research shows resident engagement around budget issues drives better success through downturns. In this webinar, learn how to productively engage residents around the city budget, tax initiatives, and more. 

Webinar - Connected Communities presented by Polco and Telosa

Webinar Recordings

Connected Communities: Unlocking Success Through Social Capital, Trust, and Equity

Polco, in partnership with the Telosa Community Foundation, has developed a groundbreaking assessment, the Community Connections Index (CCI), to help local governments empower social connectedness...

Inspiring Leadership Lessons From Five Award-Winning Women Trailblazers in Local Government

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Inspiring Leadership Lessons From Five Award-Winning Women Trailblazers in Local Government

Since 2018, the Leadership Trailblazer Awards presented by the League of Women in Government and Polco have become a cornerstone in recognizing the outstanding achievements of women leaders who champion others. See their advice for women nationwide to advance within the profession...

Voice of the People Awards presented by Polco and ICMA

2024 Voice of the People (VOP) Awards Winners Announcement Coming Soon!

The Voice of the People (VOP) Awards are the first and only national honors to recognize local governments based on public opinion and community-centered decision-making. Now, 2024 celebrates the 16th year of these awards. On Monday, September 23rd, Polco and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) are proud to announce the new award recipients at the Annual ICMA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Stay tuned to see the full list of winners and finalists released after the conference.

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