Leadership
May 10, 2022
Leadership. Lots of people talk about it. Many people say they have it, but what is it? I think you will find a lot of different opinions on what leadership is, but I know one thing: Local Government Academy develops “Leadership”. Leadership is what I see in the faces of […]
May 9, 2022
“I would not have run for Mayor of Lock Haven, an office I won and held for 16 years, if it weren’t for RULE. It also goes to reason Governor Wolf would not have appointed me Executive Director of the Governor’s Center for Local Government, if I had not been […]
November 8, 2021
Registration for the 2021-2022 Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) is OPEN. It’s time for elected, appointed, and veteran officials to sign up for the most comprehensive training program offered to local government officials. NEOC builds a solid foundation of knowledge essential to effective governing. Focusing on the unique needs of […]
October 5, 2021
Our mission to Promote Excellence in Local Government is only made possible by including speakers of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. To elevate issues of importance such as today’s webinar, “Municipal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Starting the Conversation,” we are sharing first-hand experiences of individuals who challenged their local governments […]
September 22, 2021
Elected Officials are expected to take a leadership role in representing their communities’ interests, and residents are demanding inclusive conversations. Proactively, municipalities are enacting ordinances that address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the belief that accessible policies lead to thriving communities. This webinar will describe why action is needed by […]
July 9, 2021
I open my eyes. The room is dark, and the halls are quiet. I lay still for a moment, my mind searching for some escape plan from what’s to come. With no realistic way out, I roll out of bed, put on shorts and a tee, and lace up my […]
February 1, 2021
Are you a leader in Local Government? If so, join the Academy’s Leadership Circle to show your support of Excellence in Local Government. We are excited to reinvigorate Local Government Academy’s Leadership Circle. Serving as a source of support to us, the Leadership Circle creates the foundation for the Virtual […]
October 13, 2020
Wanting to give back to your community? Looking to make a difference? If the answer is yes, consider a run for office! Government requires the involvement of its citizens to be effective and equitable. If you’re interested in being the agent of change in your community, save the date for […]
May 18, 2020
Budgeting, personnel management, and community relations are challenging local governments on any given day, but during a pandemic? No, it’s not “business as usual,” and our local leaders have stepped up to the plate to calmly address the crisis gripping the world right now. Over the last several months, with […]
April 14, 2020
As business strives to go on as usual, public and business meetings having migrated to apps like Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, and Zoom. As a result, there’s one expected outcome: a learning curve. Connections breaking, robotic voices, delayed video – these are all common experiences of entering into the game of […]