About the Webinar

Local government leaders are nearing or entering retirement, presenting opportunities for professionals at all levels of their career to address the challenges facing local government agencies. New and different skills and experiences are necessary for seasoned and younger generations to lead local governments through the challenges of the future. In this webinar, the Institute for Local Government will host and facilitate with its partners a discussion about how to prepare for leadership transitions, serve new leadership positions, and create the leadership pipeline.  

Speakers

• Justin Lovell, Director of Administrative Services, West County Wastewater District
• Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant City Manager, City of Monterey
• Tara Schultz, Executive Recruiter, Peckham and McKenney

Moderated by Melissa Kuehne, Senior Program Manager, Institute for Local Government.

Presentation

The Future of Local Government: Preparing to Lead Presentation

Recording 

Resources

Career Compass No. 104: Workforce Trends You Can’t Ignore

Peer Networks

• League of California Cities
• California State Association of Counties
• California Special Districts Association
• Municipal Management Association of Northern California – Credentialed Government Leaders Program 
• Municipal Management Association of Southern California - Credentialed Government Leaders Program
• ICMA Coaching Program
• I-NAPA
• SheLeadsGov
• National Forum for Black Public Administrators 
• Local Government Hispanic Network
• Women Leading Government
• California Chapter of the American Planning Association
• California Association of Public Information Officers
• California Public Employers Labor Relations Association