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The IDEA Summit
Improving Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) to Public Sector Careers
The IDEA Summit is a new event hosted by ILG for local and state government leaders, K-12 and college educators, community-based organizations, and public sector professionals looking for tools, resources, strategies, and opportunities to implement innovative workforce solutions.
Join us to learn about emerging and time-tested strategies to address workforce challenges in the public sector. Sessions will explore registered apprenticeships, school-municipal partnerships, reducing barriers to entry, DEI, recruitment and retention best practices, and more. Virtual event. Free to register.
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NEW ADVISORS BRING STRATEGY & INNOVATION TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & EQUITY PILLAR | |
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ILG is pleased to announce the formation of a new advisory panel for our Public Engagement work. Our advisory panels are comprised of distinguished leaders from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. They will provide strategic guidance and insights to support our continued growth and innovation of our program areas. We are incredibly thankful to each of our new advisors for sharing their time and talents with us!
Our advisors include:
Ruben Abrica - Councilmember, City of East Palo Alto
Malka Kopell - Co-Founder and CEO, Civity
David Loya - Community Development Director, City of Arcata
Sarah Rubin - Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, California Department of Conservation
Megan Scheid - Deputy City Manager, City of Roseville
Myel Thelen - Executive Director, California Women Lead
Christine Viterelli - Grants Manager, City of Arvin
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TRAINING: Meeting Mastery
Meeting Facilitation & Design
Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for the last Meeting Mastery of the year! In this comprehensive training, we will teach you the art of designing and facilitating productive public meetings and provide you with the tools to engage with your community authentically and effectively. This session is specially designed for local government staff and practitioners. Don't miss this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 and 24! Register today!
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Webinar: Workplace Investigations: Tips from the Trenches
Tuesday, September 17, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Workplace complaints are common in today’s professional landscape. Unfortunately, investigating them can be expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to morale. In this webinar, a veteran employment attorney will walk you through your options, what to expect, and the dos and don’ts of workplace investigations. Register now.
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Webinar: Engaging Hard-To-Engage Communities Through Resident Academies
Tuesday, September 24, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Local governments play a crucial role in the lives of their residents, but building positive and lasting relationships can be challenging, especially across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Resident Academies offer a structured approach to engage, educate, and empower residents, fostering a collaborative and informed community. This webinar will provide local government leaders with valuable insights into the benefits and implementation of Resident Academies. Register here.
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Webinar: Public Meetings: From Brown Act Basics to New Legislation
Thursday, October 3, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Open meeting laws protect transparency and public access to local government meetings. But they can be challenging to navigate, especially with the changes during the pandemic and since. This webinar will cover best practices for Brown Act compliance, AB 2449’s regulations around virtual and hybrid meetings, and what to look out for in the current legislative session. Register now.
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Local Government Summer Institute at Stanford
ILG’s Melissa Kuehne presented to a cohort of local government leaders at Stanford’s Local Government Summer Institute. This year’s presentation focused on promoting civility in public meetings, authentic community engagement, and working with community-based organizations to increase participation.
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Summer Sizzles in Stockton
ILG’s work with the Stockton Mobility Collective ramped up this summer with numerous community events! Team ILG worked alongside the San Joaquin Council of Governments to share clean, affordable transportation options like electric carsharing programs, trip planning apps, and stipends to help offset transportation costs.
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Talking About Housing in Riverside
ILG teamed up with the Cal Cities Riverside and Inland Empire Divisions to facilitate a conversation around housing. City managers in the region shared their successes, continued challenges, and opportunities for regional collaboration.
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ILG Helps Local Agencies Tackle Workforce Issues
ILG’s workforce team has kicked off two pilot projects for our Improving Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA) project. These pilots are convening cohorts of local agencies in the greater Sacramento region to discuss and work through challenges related to outreach and internal policies or systems that may be creating barriers to entry for diverse populations.
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BOOSTing the Imperial Valley
Team ILG spent time in the Imperial Valley in August meeting with local jurisdictions to discuss their challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, economic development, leadership, community engagement, workforce development, and more. ILG will be working in partnership the Strategic Growth Council and other organizations to provide capacity building in the region over the next two years.
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South Coast Air Quality Management District's All Community Steering Committee Event
ILG has begun working on our CARB Cycle 4 Community Air Grant project to identify best practices to collaborate with local governments and AB 617 Community Steering Committees implementing their Community Emission Reduction Plans (CERPs). ILG participated in South Coast Air Quality Management District's first-ever All Community Steering Committee Event to hear about what is working for those communities and how to improve local government coordination. ILG will use what we learned at the meeting to host four regional workshops across the state next year and provide another forum for sharing best practices and opportunities for CARB's Community Air Protection Program.
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ILG Launches Sustainability Advisory Council
ILG launched our Sustainability Advisory Council in August, bringing together leaders from across the state in local government, philanthropy, and academia. At our first meeting, members of the Council spoke about emerging issues in housing, waste management, and environmental justice. We look forward to continuing to work with these amazing leaders!
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ICYMI – Summer Webinars
The ILG team has been busy hosting webinars on topics ranging from grant writing and management, to ballot measure guidance, to complying with CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleet regulations. If you missed any of these sessions, you can access all of our webinars on demand here.
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Many local governments are struggling with limited hiring pools, unprecedented levels of resignations, and training the next generation of leaders. Even some public sector positions that offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are not easily filled. To address these challenges, cities may want to consider out-of-the-box strategies that many private sector employers have already adopted. ILG's Workforce Team shared some insights for local governments to consider. Read more.
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CSDA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
September 9-12, 2024
The CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase is the most densely packed educational and networking experience available to special districts. Come together with special district leaders from across the state to meet with industry suppliers, network with your peers, and hear from the best in special district-specific topics with over 30 breakout session options at the leadership conference for special districts. Don’t miss ILG at 1:45pm on Tuesday, September 10 for our presentation on “Public Sector Apprenticeships – A Pathway to Scalable Success.” Register today!
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Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
October 16-18, 2024
This year’s conference will feature speakers and timely presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus numerous opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing with other California city officials. The popular Expo Hall, filled with new and familiar faces, will be brimming with opportunities to engage with organizations that provide services to cities. ILG will be hosting “Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles (AB 1234)” on Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00am alongside our partners from the Renne Public Law Group, and “AB 1661 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training” on Friday, October 18 at 8:45am with our partners from Hanson Bridgett. Register today!
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CSAC 130th Annual Meeting
Pasadena Convention Center, Los Angeles County
November 18-20, 2024
This year's annual meeting promises to be an extraordinary gathering of county leaders, impactful networking opportunities, and discussions on pressing issues shaping California communities. Don't miss the chance to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and celebrate the successes of California counties. ILG will once again be hosting “Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles (AB 1234)” on Friday, November 22. Register today!
The 2024 CSAC Challenge Awards are now officially open!
The 2024 Challenge Awards recognize counties finding new, effective, and cost-saving implementations to provide programs and services to their residents. Categories range from public safety administration to finance, housing, and infrastructure, and more. This is a great opportunity to recognize the staff, leadership, and partners developing transformations in county government. The entry deadline is Wednesday, September 11. Apply today!
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Fall 2024 Local Government Analyst Boot Camp with Regional Government Services
Develop your analyst skills with RGS’ virtual Analyst Boot Camp! Analysts are critical to the success of agency missions, programs, and projects. Join RGS’ comprehensive, advanced Boot Camp aimed toward developing competencies of local government analysts. This Boot Camp is designed by trainers with extensive experience in all types of local agencies. Read more.
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Empower Your Customers With an Accessible Community Choice Aggregation Website
Creating a compelling, accessible website is an essential way for Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to engage with the communities they serve. However, maintaining a balance between full transparency and content readability can be challenging, especially in an industry where the CCA model is unfamiliar to most customers. ILG’s partner Tripepi Smith hosts a CCA CommuniCAtor Insights series examines aspects of and best practices for communicating the value and impact of CCAs to ensure community messaging is reaching and engaging key audiences to promote their involvement. Read more.
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California Municipal Utilities Association Announces Next Level Leadership Program
Our partners at CMUA have announced the 2024 Next Level Leadership Program, a one-year development initiative for both experienced and rising leaders in the electric and water utilities industry. This leadership experience offers a unique blend of practical skills development, insightful assessments, and networking opportunities that strives to move participants from “meets expectations” to “exceeds expectations." Read more.
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