League Link (1/23/26)

The League has a new president! Please click here to read the message.

Advocacy

Action Call – Help Us Increase Our Local Services Tax Cosponsors

In just a couple clicks, send a letter to your Representative to ask them to sign on as a cosponsor.


Business Leaders Network Spotlight

As weather conditions develop this weekend, turn to AccuWeather for the latest forecasts and alerts across the Commonwealth.


Membership

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 today can be entered into a drawing for a gift card from The League.

Directions to update your municipality’s information

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

During the Annual Meeting of the Career Fire Chiefs Association held in Williamsport, our very own Candice Heyward, Director of Training & Professional Development was recognized for her work in developing their credentialing program!

Candice receiving her plaque

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

Reminder: Register for the American Water webinar to learn how new PFAS regulations, treatment options, and associated costs may impact municipal drinking water systems.

Serving Together – League Learning Academy Training

Updated refresher training for experienced officials
Basics for newly elected and appointed officials

Agenda for Serving Together Program


News and Resources

Registration for the Digital Contractor Summit at Univ. of Pitt Johnstown & Wilkes Univ. Closes Jan. 26

A Call For Civility- Op-Ed article from League Executive Director John Brenner

Click here to read the article


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: 

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