by Peter Bluestone | Feb 12, 2026 | News & Announcements, Requests for Proposals
ABFM is now accepting proposals from an academic institution or a team of academic institutions interested in serving as the Secretariat. The Secretariat fulfills multiple roles, including secretary, archivist, and operations manager. The Secretariat is expected to...
by Peter Bluestone | Jan 27, 2026 | Call for Papers, Call for Papers, Conference
Advancing Professional Local Government in the Modern Era During the 2025 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference Dr. John Nalbandian, Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas, reminded the audience that the concept of ethics is...
by Peter Bluestone | Jan 22, 2026 | Member News, News & Announcements
Dear the ABFM Community, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a happy and fun-filled holiday season. As we begin the new year, I am transitioning from Chair-Elect to Chair of this great association. I look forward to your continued engagement, scholarship, and...
by Peter Bluestone | Dec 19, 2025 | News & Announcements
Make sure you take a few minutes now to vote for the individuals whom you believe should serve in ASPA’s leadership. This year, the following positions are open for election: District Representative (for Districts I, II, III, IV, and V), who will serve a...
by Peter Bluestone | Oct 8, 2025 | News & Announcements
Thank you all for your interest in supporting ABFM. We look forward to working with you in 2026.
