Keep your eyes open for the new LLA Schedule coming this month! Classes include: Introduction to Local Government Accounting, Capital Budgeting & Planning, Public Safety Fundamentals for Pennsylvania Municipal Officials, Managers Basics, Municipal HR Best Practices and so much more!
Advocacy
Brush Up on Your Advocacy Skills
As a local official, you are in a unique position to represent your community’s interests not only locally, but also at the state level. Whether you are writing a letter, making a phone call or meeting with your state representative about an issue important to your municipality or the greater League membership, you need the right tools to communicate effectively.
Please view our Advocacy Toolkit here to brush up on your advocacy skills while the General Assembly is on summer recess.
Membership
Registration for the 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit is now open! This year’s theme, Connecting Communities, Sustainable Futures, recognizes that sustainability extends beyond environmental initiatives. It is reflected in the policies, investments, partnerships, and everyday decisions that help communities thrive long term.
Autumnwood Park Playground Build – If you have not already done so, mark your calendars – Build Week is August 13-15! Click here or the below flyer to register for this wonderful event. We look forward to seeing everyone in August!
Training
Check out our BCO Job Board! Submit BCO and Other Code Jobs to information@paconstructioncodes.org
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
Schneider Electric partners with municipal leaders across Pennsylvania and the nation to deliver Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Design-Build solutions that drive long-term impact. With more than 1,000 projects completed over the past 30 years, we’ve helped local governments unlock $3 billion in guaranteed savings through infrastructure modernization and energy efficiency, while enhancing comfort, budget certainty, and environmental outcomes. To learn more, contact Matt Wardecker at matthew.wardecker@se.com.
News and Resources
Stephanie Mason from Doylestown has been elected the ICMA President-Elect! A long-time ICMA Credentialed Manager, Mason has been active in the association for many years. She served on the ICMA Executive Board as NE regional VP from 2016 -2019 and has served on the ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board since 2020. Her service has been recognized with the ICMA Appreciation of Service Award and ICMA’s 35-year local government service recognition, as well as statewide honors including the Association of Pennsylvania Municipal Management Past President’s Award.
Register today for an upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Train-the-Trainer Webinar! Serious crashes involving people walking, rolling, and bicycling continue to rise, prompting new efforts to expand vulnerable road user (VRU) safety education across PA. Participants will learn instructional strategies that combine classroom discussion, video, and interactive activities to reinforce lifelong safety habits. The session will provide implementation guidance, lesson planning tools, and practical tips for launching VRU safety education programs in rural, suburban, and urban communities. Register here or scan the QR code in the above link.
City of York Opens Application Period for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funding – Eligible nonprofit organizations, affordable housing developers, community partners, and other qualified entities are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications are available online through the City of York website. All completed applications must be submitted to the Department of Economic & Community Development no later than Friday, July 31.
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: Ferguson Township Playground Build – August 13-15 at Autumnwood Park, State College.
