The ability to increase the local services tax (LST) can reduce the need for a property tax hike. We will discuss this at our upcoming District Meetings. Register Now!
Advocacy
The League’s Spring District Meetings and Resolutions Process
As a member driven organization, it is important we hear from you to accurately represent your municipality’s needs with the General Assembly.
Each spring, League members receive the opportunity to submit policy suggestions through resolutions, shaping The League’s policy agenda. Simply propose a policy resolution during your district meeting. Resolutions adopted at the district level will go to the Annual Municipal Leadership Summit for consideration by the resolutions committee and full League membership. This is a particularly important process because it sets the future policy priorities and positions of The League.
View The League’s 2025 adopted resolutions as a sample to prepare for this year’s district meetings. Please contact Kaitlin Errickson, Governmental Affairs Manager, at kerrickson@pml.org if you have any questions.
Appoint Your Legislative Liaison Today
To streamline our advocacy efforts, we are asking each community to designate a Legislative Liaison to serve as the point person for quick responses when advocacy action is necessary.
View this letter and form to appoint your Liaison today!
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
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Membership
Register now for the 2026 District Meetings! – Please join us for your District Meeting! Connect with our team and mingle with fellow members.To check what district your municipality is in click here!
The 2026 Annual PELRAS Conference is right around the corner – The conference will be held from March 25–27 at the HERSHEY LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER. Don’t miss out on this iconic conference at a wonderful location!
If you haven’t already, register now!
The League is working with Penn State University by pushing out a survey to help better understand the scope of Green Stormwater Infrastructure adoption across the Commonwealth. Please take the time to take this 5-10 minute survey. The results will help to form a report, guidance, and tools for Pennsylvania communities interested in GSI adoption.
Training
Join us on March 19 from 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. for our March Lunch & Learn Series on Managing the Mic: Essential Media Skills for Local Government Leaders. When the cameras turn on and the questions get tough, local government leaders need the confidence and tools to respond clearly, calmly, and effectively. This session focuses on the real‑world media situations that officials often find most challenging—live interviews, unexpected questions, and high‑pressure moments where every word matters.
News and Resources
Upcoming Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Public Comment Period -Each of the state’s Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organization (MPOs and RPOs) will hold an individual Public Comment Period between March and July 2026. We invite you to review and comment on your region’s upcoming TIP during its specified comment period.
Learn more about your region’s TIP
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:
Northcentral District Meeting – City of Johnstown
Southcentral District Meeting – Camp Hill Borough
Unlocking Grant Success – Essential Skills for Winning Proposals – LLA Administrative track training course.
March Lunch & Learn Series: Managing the Mic: Essential Media Skills for Local Government Leaders – LLA Administrative and Management track training course
Foundations of Fiscal Management – LLA Financial track training course
