Local Government Academy

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Vice Board Chair Eric Chandler!

Eric is the Council President at Borough of Canonsburg and has been a valued member of our board since 2023.

Thank you Eric for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

Check out this article about the Municipal Intern Program Intern, Kyle Radecki, and his project with The City of Lower Burrell! Cheers 🎉

https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/lower-burrell-taps-intern-for-business-outreach-hopes-to-improve-leechburg-road-corridor/

Big changes are coming to Allegheny County, and your voice can help shape them. 🌎♻️💡

Allegheny County is creating its first-ever Climate Action Plan, and this is your chance to weigh in on the future of our communities.

Join the Department of Sustainability for a free, family-friendly community open house on Thursday, June 4. Meet the team behind the plan, share your ideas, enjoy a light dinner, and learn how your feedback will help guide future county programs and investments.

📌Department of Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
🗓️Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏱️5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
🎤Remarks begin at 6:00 pm

Free to attend. Open to everyone. Dinner included. Help shape the future of Allegheny County.

Register here: https://us.openforms.com/Form/df9a7d37-ff6f-4a4b-b590-2608de3853ec

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring our Board Chair Dan Santoro!

Dan is the Manager at Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and has been a valued member of our board since 2022.

Thank you Dan for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

Congratulations to our Board Chair Dan Santoro of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania for receiving the Career Recognition Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development!

Happy Local Government Week 2026!

We are proud to congratulate our Newly Elected Officials Course Graduates!
Check out the photos here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B65fjbZqt/

NEOC 25-26 Graduation photos are officially here! 🎓 We are grateful for everyone who was part of this special day. Check them out and celebrate the moment:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gec3WUWN1/

After completing over 40 hours of in-depth instruction, it is time to recognize the Newly Elected Officials Course, Class of 2026. Tonight, we celebrate the over 80 elected officials representing 49 municipalities across four counties, who came together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the work of local government.
Starting last December, these officials attended Saturday classroom sessions and Wednesday evening webinars, to learn about municipal finance management, public sector personnel law, the Sunshine Act, ethical decision making, emergency services, and more. Their commitment highlights their dedication and an investment in building the knowledge and skills necessary to lead with integrity and effectively serve their communities.

A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors Allegheny County Government, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and Hope Water for helping make the Newly Elected Officials Course possible and for investing in the continued growth of our public servants.