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Upcoming Webinars

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Recent Webinars

• Advancing Climate Equity: State Regulations and Strategies for Local Governments (February 23, 2023)
• Hybrid Working: Workplace Culture & Accessibility Best Practices for Local Governments (November 29, 2022)
• Building Career Pathways for Local Government Staff (November 9, 2022)
• Local Government Recruitment and Retention: What Managers Need to Know (October 26, 2022)
• Understanding New Legal Developments for Public Sector Social Media (October 18, 2022)
• Social Media & Public Engagement Best Practices for Local Governments (October 13, 2022)
• Sustainable Recreation: How to Get an Economic Boost while Protecting and Preserving the Environment (August 31, 2022)
• Leading Local: Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents & Colleagues (August 10, 2022) recording coming soon
• Virtual Public Engagement Strategy for Underserved Communities: Challenges and Solutions (August 9, 2022)
• Leading Local: Mastering the Art of Crucial Conversations Using CQ (July 27, 2022)
• Leading Local: Managing Conflict Through the Lens of Equity (June 29, 2022)
• Personal and Organizational Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention (June 23, 2022)
• How Registered Apprenticeships Can Work in Your Local Agency (June 22, 2022)
• Leading Local: Depolarizing Within (June 8, 2022)
• Leading Local: Civility in Local Government (June 2, 2022) 
• Leading Local: Developing the Language of Cultural Intelligence – Building a Living Glossary (May 25, 2022)
• Ballot Measures and Municipal Elections: What Local Leaders Need to Know (May 24, 2022)
• Leading Local: Communication Skills for Bridging the Divide (May 11, 2022) 
• Local Gov’t Taxes: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Future Trends (May 4, 2022)
• Cultural Intelligence Training Series Session 1: Cultural Intelligence 101 (April 27, 2022)
• Cultural Intelligence Series Informational Webinar (April 06, 2022)
• Reinvigorating the Public Sector Workforce Pipeline, Post-Pandemic (March 23, 2022)
• Navigating New Laws and Protocols Around Public Meetings: The Brown Act and Other Considerations (January 24, 2022)

2021 Webinars

• Achieving Meaningful and Equitable Community Engagement Outcomes in Hybrid Environment (December 9, 2021)
• Leading Local: Operationalizing Equity (November 16, 2021)
• Equitable Funding Strategies for Local Government (November 10, 2021)
• New Housing Laws, Programs and Funding (November 4, 2021)
• Supporting California’s Immigrant Communities (November 3, 2021)
• Leading Local: Planning for the Future (October 21, 2021)
• Housing Strategies to Help Address the Homelessness Crisis (October 7, 2021)
• Climate-Resilient Land Use & Housing Policies (September 2, 2021)
• Leading Local: Navigating Re-Opening Anxiety (August 27, 2021)
• Equity Considerations for California’s Transportation (August 23, 2021)
• Leading Local: Bridging Divides (August 18, 2021)
• Strategies to Engage Your Community on Housing Issues (August 5, 2021)
• Redistricting: What Your Community Needs to Know (July 20, 2021)
• Equity and Housing: Meeting and Exceeding California’s Fair Housing Requirements (July 1, 2021)
• Redistricting 101: What Cities Need to Know (June 30, 2021)
• Wildfire Risk & Resilience (June 10, 2021)
• Recovery or Relapse? Tools to Help Local Governments Navigate Financial Realities of COVID (June 9, 2021)
• Effective Leadership in Housing and Development (June 3, 2021)
• Beyond BOOST: Advancing Climate and Equity Goals (May 26, 2021)
• Rental and Mortgage Assistance, Tenant Protection and Other Tools to Support Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 6, 2021)
• Leading Local: Addressing Hate Crimes (April 23, 2021)
• Exploring New Housing Laws and Ordinances (April 1, 2021)
• Workforce Housing Program Provides Rent Relief for California’s Middle-Income Residents (March 18, 2021)
• Leading Local: The Role of Local Government in Times of Crisis (March 11, 2021)
• Strategies to Streamline Your Local Government Budget Process (February 24, 2021)

2020 Webinars

• Civic Engagement & Refugee Communities (October 21, 2020)
• Campaigning During COVID-19: Practical Solutions for Fielding an Election & Running a Campaign During COVID (October 2, 2020)
• Fiscal Matters & Labor Negotiations: Practical Solutions For Public Agencies During COVID-19 (October 1, 2020)
• Technical Assistance Workshop: Public Engagement for Housing Elements During COVID (September 1, 2020)
• Rethinking Natural Disasters After COVID-19: Building Local Resilience to Earthquakes, Mudslides & Wildfires (August 17, 2020)
• Tips and Tools to Engage Your Community in a Digital Environment (July 29, 2020)
• Preparing Vulnerable Californians for Natural Disaster (July 15, 2020)
• Resetting the Local Economy after COVID-19 (July 9, 2020)
• COVID-19 Impact on the U.S. and California Economies (June 25, 2020)
• It’s Not Too Late…Navigating FEMA Public Assistance with VANIR (June 24, 2020)
• SB 1383 Reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in CA (June 23, 2020)
• Reframing the Local Planning Process (June 18, 2020)
• Health Data for COVID Recovery Decision-Making – A Snapshot of Anthem’s C19 Explorer Tool (June 17, 2020)
• New Public Poll on Local Taxes, Rate Increases & More – Informing Policy Decisions (May 27, 2020)
• Financial Uncertainty During COVID-19: Budget Forecasting & Financial Tips for Local Government Leaders (April 29, 2020)
• Staying Connected – Tips and Tactics for Effective External Communication Despite Social Distance (April 7, 2020)
• Managing Human Resources During a Public Health Crisis (April 2, 2020)
• Transparency, Public Access & Trust Keeping Local Government Open Through Social Distancing (April 1, 2020)
• Local Government Apprenticeship & Workforce Strategies (March 31, 2020)

Archived Webinars

• Tools and Approaches to Address Homelessness (June 7, 2018)
• Get Your Public Meetings Back on Track! Tips and Tricks for Effective Meetings (April 12, 2018)
• Hope for Homelessness (March 7, 2018)
• Municipal Elections: From Start to Finish (March 1, 2018)
• Public Engagement: When to Use a Professional Facilitator (December 14, 2017)
• Tips to Promote and Ethical and Transparent Culture (December 5, 2017)
• Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest (November 16, 2017)
• Are You Ready for Public Engagement? A Conversation for Cities, Counties and Special Districts (November 8, 2017)
• The Brown Act (November 1, 2017)
• Abstentions and Disqualifications – Conflicts of Interest (October 22, 2017)
• Engaging Your Community through Surveys and Polls (June 7, 2017)
• Achieving Positive Outcomes for Safety and Violence Prevention Through Collaboration (October 19, 2016)
• Understanding the Brown Act (September 29, 2016)
• Abstentions and Disqualifications – Conflicts of Interest and When to Step Aside (September 22, 2016)
• Promoting Personal and Organizational Ethics (August 31, 2016)
• Form 700 and Recent Updates to FPPC Regulations (July 27, 2016)
• Planning a Healthier Future: Partnerships with Purpose (June 14, 2016)
• Improving Community Wellness through Collaboration (February 23, 2016)
• What Every Business Needs to Know About California Public Integrity Law in Dealing with Government Entities (October 6, 2015)
• Tips to Streamline the Planning Process for Recycling Facilities (April 14, 2015)
• Understanding CEQA Guidelines: What You Need to Know for Recycling Infrastructure Projects (March 10, 2015)
• The Future of Recycling Programs : Sustainable Funding Sources (December 2, 2014)
• Financing Recycling Programs: Applying Existing California Law (November 4, 2014)
• Meeting and Exceeding LCFF Public Engagement Requirements (October 7, 2014)
• Technology, Tools and Techniques to Improve Public Engagement (June 18, 2014)
• How to Ensure Your Budget Meets Your Community’s Needs (March 5, 2014)
• Sustainable Communities Learning Network Brownbag Series (December 2012 – April 2013)
• Partnering with Community Based Organizations for More Inclusive Public Engagement (November 14, 2013)
• How Local Governments Can Support Citizenship for Eligible Lawful Permanent Residents in California (October 17, 2013)
• Creating Safe Walking and Bicycling Communities: A New Toolkit Orientation (June 25, 2013)
• Brown Act Webinar: Keeping Clerks Ahead of the Curve (June 10, 2013)
• Effective Public Engagement Dealing with Deeply Held Concerns and Organized Opposition in Public Engagement Activities (March 13, 2013)
• Land Use & Community Design Webinar: City of Delano Achieves Broad Public Engagement for Health & Inclusiveness (January 15, 2013)
• Efficient Transportation Webinar: Solano County Safe Routes to School (December 4, 2012)
• Climate Adaptation Planning Tools for California Local Governments (May 15, 2012)
• The Beacon Award: From Participant to Award Winner, Moving Your Agency Forward (April 3, 2012)
• How to Participate in the Beacon Award Recognition Program – Understanding the Basics (March 6, 2012)
• Financing Sustainability Webinar Series: Opportunities to Fund Local Parks and Open Space (January 31, 2012)
• Financing Sustainability Webinar Series: Financing Energy at the Local Level (December, 6, 2011)
• Financing Sustainability Webinar Series: Accessing State Funding, Resources & Tools (October 18, 2011)
• Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series: Understanding California’s Proposed Commercial Recycling Regulations: What Local Agencies Need to Know About the Education, Outreach and Monitoring Requirements (May 2, 2011)
• Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series: Recycling Programs at Apartment Complexes: Success Tips for Local Officials (April 7, 2011)
• Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series: Creating Effective Enforcement and Compliance Elements for Commercial Recycling (December 16, 2010)​​
• Helping Struggling Families Afford Health Insurance and Healthy Food for Their Children (October 21, 2010)
• Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series: Creating Effective Commercial Recycling Education and Outreach Activities (October 6, 2010)
• AB 32 & SB 375 Legal Analysis Webinar (September 8, 2010)
• Making Sure Your Community Has a Voice in Your Region’s Plan for Growth (July 7, 2010)
• Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series: Adopting a Commercial Recycling Ordinance – How to Get Started (June 30, 2010)
• Tools and Resources for Sustainable Community Planning at the Local Level (February 16, 2010)