August Edition of the Municipal Reporter is Now Available!
The August Edition of the Municipal Reporter is now available! The focus of this issue is Public Health: Forming Healthy Communities. It will be coming to your Inbox Monday, but you can click on the graphic to read it early! We have excellent articles on various subjects surrounding Public Health, we hope you enjoy!
Advocacy
2026 Capitol Conference Webinar Series: Legislative Update – Closing Out the 2025/2026 Session
Join League legislative staff for an update on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:30 a.m. The 2025/2026 legislative session will be ending November 30. With limited session days scheduled, the update will include an overview of current legislation concerning affordable housing, data centers, and skill games, among other topics of interest to local governments.
League Members: Please Make Your Voting Delegate Appointments
Voting Delegate appointments for The Municipal Leadership Summit are due Monday, August 31. Contact Kaitlin Errickson, Governmental Affairs Manager, at kerrickson@pml.org with any questions.
Membership
2026 Municipal Leadership Summit, Oct. 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center! Room blocks are closing soon and space is limited, make sure to register now before we sell out: PML.org/municipal-leadership-summit
Pre-Conference Workshops at the Summit –
The Autumnwood Park Playground Build happened over the weekend on August 15. We had over 100 volunteers and a beautiful day! League staff, our municipal members, KABOOM!, and Ferguson Township volunteers all worked to build a new community-led playground. Check out our Facebook photo album here and we will have a video ready soon!
Training
The League is partnering with Penn State University to bring our members a Local Government Certification program -The Foundations in Local Government Leadership Certification Program. This certification provides an unparalleled opportunity for League members to shape the future of local government operations and education, it provides the foundation needed to provide exceptional local governance. For more information and to register please click here.
League Learning Academy – Join us for a Free Sneak Peek session and get a preview of the September courses and as an added bonus, attendees will receive a 10% discount on any course offered during September! See flyer below.
PCCA – NEC 101: 2020 National Electrical Code Essentials (3 Days) (September 15-17, 2026) Virtual | PCCA – The course will enhance attendee’s general understanding of the code regulations and how to apply these regulations in practical situations. The course addresses the NEC clearly with regard to installation, design, plan review and inspection. Checklists are used to present examples of the code application.
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
When does selling a distressed municipal water or wastewater system make financial sense?
In his August 14, 2026, Smart Water Magazine 💧 opinion, Tom Wyatt, Chair of Obermayer’s Municipal Infrastructure and Services Practice, examines that question using Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, as a case study.
In “When a Utility Sale Won’t Save the Town (The Math Won’t Math),” Tom explains why a utility sale is a tool, not a magic wand, and why municipalities should look beyond the purchase price to consider debt, regulatory requirements, long-term rates, local control, and community impact.
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:
Leadership With a Purpose Webinar – LLA Management and Administration track FREE Webinar
Foundations of Fiscal Management – Budget Preparation – LLA Financial track training course
Municipal Leadership Summit – October 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
News and Resources
Congratulations to West Norriton Township for completing the Sustainable Pennsylvania Application and achieving a Gold Level Certification! That is quite an accomplishment.
Insurance Trusts
What Happens If Your Network Goes Down Tomorrow?
Local leaders are increasingly responsible for cybersecurity while still managing essential services with limited budgets. There are critical questions that are difficult for many municipalities to answer. Is your municipality confidently managing today’s cybersecurity risks? Explore the conversation local leaders should be having to strengthen cyber resilience in their communities. Learn more »
Reach out to us for more information or to schedule a time to discuss how The Trust can help!
