The results are in! Find out what 1,400 local officials and
civic leaders in California have to say about public
participation in local government decision-making.
ILG’s new briefing paper for youth commissions and councils
focuses on ways to encourage youth commission members and other
young people to consider careers with local public agencies which
include cities, counties, special districts and school
districts.
The Institute for Local Government staff and board were deeply
saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and
mentor Gordon Paul Smith on April 30. The Institute was
privileged to benefit from Gordon’s counsel and wisdom during and
beyond his service on the Institute’s board.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013, more than 50 new supervisors learned
and shared techniques for public engagement / meetings and
intergovernmental collaboration.
Check out “Media Relations Tips for Newly Elected Officials” and
“Sound Bite Secrets” on the Institute’s resource center for newly
elected officials (see New to Public Service? tab in navigation
bar above).
These pieces (see resource link at right) add to the information
available to newly elected officials on local officials’
responsibilities and powers, budgeting and finance, leadership
skills, land use, working with staff and other core areas vital
to a newly elected official’s success.
The City of Hughson is taking dramatic steps to secure a future of sustainable economic prosperity by building upon the key component of its local economy – agriculture. Read the case story for more.
