Dear MCCMA Members,
Happy Fall! I hope you are getting in some walks among the stunningly beautiful trees this year. Nature is one of the best mental health resources we have, and I love it when the weather is so pleasant!
My role is to help support city and county managers and senior staff as you face professional and personal challenges or want to improve your skills. The Senior Advisor program through ICMA is being re-envisioned, and more resources are being made available for us to share. One new document "Stepping into the Manager's Chair" is available at the link below. This document is aimed at new managers, but it's a helpful refresher for experienced managers as well.
I have been serving as the Maryland Senior Advisor for a year now. I am still getting to know some of you, and it is wonderful to see how talented you are! It was such a pleasure to speak with many of you at the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. I am available to meet with you at almost any time. If you want to connect, please reach out by emailing me at SuzanneLudlow12@gmail.com.
The holiday season is fast approaching and budget season takes over soon after. I hope you can enjoy the fall weather and time over the holidays to relax and replenish!
Best wishes,
Suzanne R. Ludlow, AICP, CPM