Plunkett, Conner

September 17, 2024

NEOC 2023-2024: Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with the Municipal Manager and Governing Body 1/27/24

September 17, 2024

NEOC 2023-2024: Municipal Audits 1/13/2024

September 17, 2024

NEOC 2023-2024: Municipal Budgets 1/13/2024

September 16, 2024

NEOC 2023-2024: Powers & Duties 1/13/2024

July 22, 2024

From the Executive Director: Hot Weather Won’t Stop US!

As the sun starts to shine brighter and summer begins to unfold, Local Government Academy is buzzing with exciting programs both new and old!   First up, we’re thrilled to report that the Municipal Intern Program has begun in earnest. This initiative is designed to cultivate the next generation of […]
June 18, 2024

From the Executive Director: Summer Time and the Living’s Easy

As the sun starts to shine brighter and summer begins to unfold, Local Government Academy is buzzing with exciting programs both new and old!   First up, we’re thrilled to report that the Municipal Intern Program has begun in earnest. This initiative is designed to cultivate the next generation of […]
May 15, 2024

From the Executive Director: Springing into Local Government Action

As we transition into the vibrant days of May and (hopefully) out of all this rain, we’re thrilled to continue our work advancing excellence in local government through projects in blight and career development. For starters, our Municipal Intern Program is beginning in earnest with many of our placement sites […]
April 15, 2024

From the Executive Director: Reflections on 40 Years in Local Government

Local Government Academy understands the incredible dedication required to serve in local government. Oftentimes it is a thankless job that occurs quietly in the background of our lives, receiving attention primarily during election seasons or when disaster strikes. After 40 years of service, Local Government Academy remains stalwart in our […]
March 19, 2024

From the Executive Director: March Madness in Local Government

While basketball enthusiasts are gearing up for slam dunks and buzzer beaters, here at the Local Government Academy, we are in the midst of our own version of March Madness as we continue the 2023-2024 Newly Elected Officials Course and kick off the Municipal Intern Program with the annual Municipal […]
February 14, 2024

From the Executive Director: Falling in Love with Local Government

February is busy season at Local Government Academy. We are in the midst of the 2023-2024 Newly Elected Officials Course, actively planning the start of the Municipal Intern Program, and in the process of announcing several other new initiatives. But despite all the work, we can’t help falling in love […]