Things our Southeast Members should know about the World Cup security efforts this summer. A Mayors’ Briefing on Friday, May 22, 10 a.m. – noon on the security efforts surrounding the World Cup matches may be of particular interest to local officials. Click here to register.
Advocacy
Support House Bill 2488 – Increasing the Local Services Tax
Representatives Ismail Smith-Wade-El and Jamie Flick introduced House Bill 2488 proposing an increase to the Local Services Tax (LST). Currently, the tax is capped at $52. The legislation would increase the cap to $156, providing all municipalities with the option to decide if an increase would help their fiscal outlook. Please reach out to your Representative and ask them to support this important measure!
Membership
Save The Date! The Municipal Leadership Summit is October 7-10 at the The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Beautiful Downtown Hershey, PA. Book your room now! Registration will be open soon, stay tuned to the website for more information.
Join us on August 13-15 for our Autumnwood Park playground build in Ferguson Township. Build Day will be Saturday, August 15 and registration to volunteer is now open! Don’t miss out on this great project that will bring joy to local children! “Research confirms that play is a developmental necessity that sparks kids’ social, emotional, and physical development. Play also builds resilience and enhances learning.”
Training
Advanced Budgeting and Cost Management – (June 2 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon) LLA Financial Track Course
Court Cases and Impacts on UCC Enforcement – Virtual on May 21.
Residential: Rentals and Bed and Breakfast – Virtual on May 28.
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
We have over 20 years experience with municipal audit and business privilege tax collection. Our Municipal Collection and Audit Services include: Business Privilege/Mercantile Taxes; Real Estate Taxes; Sewer, Refuse and Parking Fees; EIT and Local Services Tax; Proprietary software provided to taxing district; Electronic Reporting and Remittance; and Payroll Tax.There is a delicate balance to being effective in the collection of taxes in local government. All members of our organization possess excellent skill sets and communicative skills. When it comes to customer service, we have no equal. Most importantly, we are a reflection of the way business is conducted in your community. We understand that. For more information, please contact us at info@eCollectPlus.com.
News and Resources
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner Newsletter – May 2026 – Check out this informative newsletter from the OSFC, it includes entry level training, Fire Expo, PA Weekend and more!
The National League of Cities annual City Summit (November 19-21) is in Nashville this year! Register now, the early bird rate ends June1.
Maximizing Progress Through Grants – A new blog from Lexipol highlights how local governments can maximize grant success through stronger planning, partnerships and long-term implementation strategies – helping cities turn funding opportunities into measurable community impact. Learn more »
Healing the Ecosystem: What Cities Can Learn from the Birmingham Peace Summit – What does it take to build safer communities? More than 200 leaders, outreach workers and city officials gathered in Birmingham to explore how violence intervention, workforce development and healing-centered leadership are reshaping public safety. Learn more »
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:
2026 APMM Annual Conference – May 18-20 at The Landing Hotel in Pittsburgh
