Springfield Mayor Bob Stephens was the featured guest at the February 27 meeting of the MSU Chapter of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Mayor Stephens answered many questions on a wide range of topics; including crime, aging infrastructure, retaining college graduates, and hiring more police officers. The engaging and interesting meeting was attended by undergraduates, graduate students, and professors in the Political Science department.

ICMA President Jerry Kendall also discussed the benefits of joining the ICMA and upcoming events that the ICMA is organizing. It was an honor to have such a respected elected official take time out of his busy schedule to connect and engage students at the meeting and the ICMA hopes to continue hosting important members of the community.