We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Garner Civic Engagement Scholarship competition. We encourage you to share our animated video short on your own websites and at your municipal meetings to encourage high school students to apply.
Advocacy
In 2026, The League Will Continue Its Advocacy Efforts to Increase the Local Services Tax – Help Us Make the Case. Share some facts, data, and budget details to aid in our advocacy efforts.
Membership
Please welcome our impressive 10 new members to The League! Welcome aboard everyone!
- City of Chester
- Castle Shannon Borough
- Scott Township
- City of Arnold
- Lansdowne Borough
- Mechanicsburg Borough
- Collier Township
- Upper Allen Township
- White Township
- Sharpsburg Borough
Is Your Information Up to Date? It could earn you a $50, $75, or $100 gift card from The League! We need your updated information on elected and appointed officials in your municipality. Those who reply by next Friday, January 23, can be entered into a drawing for a gift card from The League.
Directions to update your municipality’s information
Our 2025 State of The League Publication is Now Available!
The 2026 Annual PELRAS Conference – The conference will be held from March 25–27 at the HERSHEY LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER. Join us for the premiere training forum for public sector employees in the Commonwealth.
If you haven’t already, register now!
Training
PA Construction Codes Academy is the only place you can get certified to be a Building Code Official in PA. Our next BCO 101 Official Certification Academy is in Cranberry Township from February 2-6. Check out the below website for more information!
www.paconstructioncodesacademy.org
Join PA American Water, for an hourlong presentation on chemicals and new regulations in place to protect residents from PFAS in drinking water on Feb. 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Click below to register.
Serving Together – League Learning Academy Training
Updated refresher training for experienced officials
Basics for newly elected and appointed officials
You’ll leave the program equipped to:
- Strengthen your municipality’s future through sound planning, ethical governance, and proactive leadership
- Engage effectively with citizens to foster trust and collaboration
News and Resources
Constellation Customer Insights: Help Constellation optimize your energy experience by sharing your feedback in their online study.
NLC City Summit 2026 – Save the Dates: this year the Summit will be in Nashville, Tennessee, November 18–21.
Click here for more information
Upcoming Events
The League has many exciting events coming up for 2026, view all the new and exciting events that are coming your way!
See a few that are coming up soon:
Public Service for Everyone: What Happens When All are Welcome
Newly Elected & Appointed Officials Training Session #1
APMM Executive Development Conference
February Lunch & Learn: Where to Begin Creating Your HR Employee Policy Manual
Municipal Job Junction+ (MJJ) Postings
- City Manager – City of Steubenville, OH
- Nay Aug Parks & Recreation Manager – City of Scranton
- Historic Preservation/City Planner – City of Cumberland, MD
- Storm Water Supervisor – City of Scranton
- Assistant Finance Director – Bethlehem Township
- Executive Assistant/Right to Know Officer – City of Scranton