Audio & Video
Check out audio and video clips of selected educational programs, and what folks are saying about the Institute for Local Government’s (ILG) resources.
About ILG
- “Hal Conklin on ILG’s Resources” – Hal Conklin, ILG board member and former Mayor of Santa Barbara describes how ILG’s resources make a difference for local officials. (2010)
- “Why Support ILG” by former West Covina council member Ben Wong (2013)
- “Why You Should Support the Institute” by Institute board member Greg Cox (2010)
Ethics
- “A Local Official’s Own Credit Card Story“ by Ben Wong, former West Covina council member
- “Types of Ethics Laws” by JoAnne Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government (February, 2013)
- “Ethics Principles: Ethics v. Ethics Laws” by JoAnne Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government (February 2013)
- “Fair Process and Bias Issues” by JoAnne Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government (February 2013)
- “The Role of Agency Counsel” by JoAnne Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government (February 2013)
- “Advice for AB 1234 Trainers” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
Local Government Basics
- “Governing Body as an Employer” by Jan Perkins, ICMA (February 2013)
- “Role of the Chief Executive” by Jan Perkins, ICMA (February 2013)
- “Rosenberg’s Rules of Order: Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21st Century” by Judge David Rosenberg, Yolo Superior Court
- “The Importance of Land Use” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
- “Non-Conforming Land Uses” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
- “Land Use General Plans” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
- “Land Use: Permits” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
- “Variances” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello, Institute for Local Govenment (February 2013)
- “Land Use Findings” by Institute Volunteer Michael Martello (February 2013)
Public Engagement
Video
- “Successful Local Agency Partnerships” – MMANC Winter Forum (February 2013)
- “A Conversation with Mt. View Sanitary District Board Member Stanley Caldwell on the Institute’s Public Engagement Resources” (February 2013)
- “Effective Use of Public Engagement Consultants with Diana Sherman, Shauna Mora and Ted Knowlton” – California State Association of Counties Institute for Excellence in County Government session, “Public Engagement: Involving the Community in Local Decision Making” (August 2011)
- “Reflections on Public Engagement: Deputy Director Debbie Whitmore, Development Services, City of Turlock” (PE Enews November 2012)
- “Local Official’s Corner on Public Engagement: Fresno Councilmember Blong Xiong” (PE Enews July 2012 Issue)
- “Public Engagement Local Official’s Corner: Butte County General Services Director Tim Snellings” (PE Enews December 2011 Issue)
- “Public Engagement Local Official’s Corner: Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo” (PE Enews December 2011 Issue)
- “Approaches to Immigrant Integration in California Cities: Opportunities for Local Officials” – League of California Cities’ 2011 Annual Conference (2011)
- “Involving the Public in Planning Healthy Communities” – League of California Cities’ Planners Institute 2011 (2011)
- “Best Practices in Participatory Budgeting” – Municipal Management Association of Northern California Annual Conference (2010)
- “Informing Democracy: Local Leadership and the Changing Information Needs of Communities” – ILG’s 6th Annual Symposium (held in conjunction with the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference) (2010)
- “Working Effectively with Clergy and Congregations” – League of California Cities’ Annual Conference (2010)
- “Web 2.0 and Beyond: Online Tools for Community Building” (Also see the Q & A part of the session) – League of California Cities’ Annual Conference (2010)
Audio
- “Public Engagement Involving the Community in Decision-Making” – California State Association of Counties’ (CSAC) Institute for Excellence in County Government (2010)
- “Building Public Support for Public Works Projects with Educational Dialogues” – League of California Cities’ Public Works Officers Institute (2010)
Sustainable Communities
Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change
- “Voices of Sustainability Leadership” (2012)
- “What Participants are Saying About the Beacon Award”(Ongoing)
- “El Cerrito Mayor Janet Abelson on the Importance of the Beacon Award” (2012)
- “Simi Valley Council Member Glen Becerra on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “San Carlos Assistant City Manager Brian Moura on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “San Carlos Mayor Andy Klein on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Mayor Sid Espinosa on Palo Alto’s Participation in the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Why Pleasanton is Participating in the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Betsy McGovern on the City of Tulare’s Participation in the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Arcata Council Member Wheetley on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Apple Valley Council Member Coleman on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Yolo County Supervisor Matt Rexroad on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Chula Vista Mayor Cox on the Beacon Award” (March 2011)
- “San Ramon Planning Director Phil Wong on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “Council Member Morehouse on the City of Ventura’s Beacon Award Participation” (2011)
- “Citrus Heights Mayor Bruins on the Beacon Award” (2011)
- “San Rafael is 1st Beacon Award Participant” (2010)
Sustainability Best Practices
- “Spotlight on Engaging the Public & Promoting Community Action in Beacon Award Communities” (2012)
- “Spotlight on Land Use, Community Design & Efficient Transportation Activities in Beacon Award Communities” (2012)
- “Spotlight on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy & Green Building in Beacon Award Communities” (2012)
- “Public Infrastructure & Sustainability in the City of El Cerrito” (2012)
- “Planning a Sustainable Community in the City of Hayward” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Ventura” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton: Transit-Oriented Development” (2012)
- “Climate Action Planning from the Town of Apple Valley” (2012)
- “Climate Action Planning in the City of Pleasanton” (2012)
- “A History of Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton” (2012)
- “Redlands Council Member Harrison on the Sustainability Best Practices Framework” (2012)
- “Sustainability in San Diego County” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Tulare” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton: Energy Efficiency” (2012)
- “Recycling in the City of El Cerrito” (2012)
- “Spotlight on Sustainability Leadership in Sonoma County” (2012)
- “Countywide Collaboration for Sustainability in Sonoma County” (2012)
- “Sustainability Leadership in Sonoma County” (2012)
- “Sonoma County Offers Energy Efficiency Retrofits to the Community” (2012)
- “Sustainability Projects in the City of La Mesa” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of La Mesa” (2012)
- “Climate Action Planning & Sustainability Efforts in the City of Arcata” (2012)
- “The Importance of Local Sustainability – City of Hayward” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Beaumont” (2012)
- “Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change in the City of Citrus Heights” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Rancho Cucamonga” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Arcata” (2012)
- “Wastewater Treatment in the City of Arcata” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Manhattan Beach” (2012)
- “Sustainability in the City of Chula Vista” (2012)
- “Working with Investor-Owned Utilities in the City of Chula Vista” (2012)
- “Working with PG&E in the City of San Carlos” (2011)
- “Sustainability in the City of Santa Clarita” (2011)
Commercial Recycling
- “Working With Your Local Hauler to Increase Commercial Recycling” (2011)
- “Lisa Rapp on the ILG’s Sample Ordinance” (2011)
- “Susan Klassen on the ILG’s Sample Ordinance” (2011)
- “ILG’s Commercial Recycling Resources for Cities & Counties” (2011)
- “Paradise Vice Mayor Culleton discusses his ILG webinar experience” (2011)
Healthy Communities
- “Involving the Public in Planning Healthy Communities” – League of California Cities’ Planners Institute 2011 (2011)
- “Helping Families Find Affordable Health Insurance for Their Children” – from the Institute’s former Communities for Healthy Kids program (2010)