Our Story

Data shows that only about 18% of municipal managers/administrators are women despite being over half of the population. Women also have great ideas and care about communities, and can be excellent leaders and team members. Additionally, studies show that issues important to women get more attention when women are in leadership positions.

At a meeting of managers, administrators, and assistants held in 2016 by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, women in the room wondered what we could do about the low number of female municipal managers in Vermont.

As a follow-up, a group started holding meetings to talk about issues we all face as local government leaders. Regular attendees agreed that the support of other women has helped them overcome obstacles in their work and enhanced their personal and professional growth.

At Town Fair in October 2019, a steering committee was elected and the group affiliated with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and the Women Leading Government effort at ICMA. Meetings are held monthly via Zoom.