The Local Government Commission will host its 6th Annual Symposium via Zoom platform next week! Click below to register.
Advocacy
2026 Local Government Symposium – Registration Now Open!
The Local Government Commission will host its sixth annual Local Government Symposium on Thursday, September 24. This year’s symposium will be held entirely online via the Zoom platform. An outline of the day’s agenda can be viewed below and a more detailed schedule, including speakers, can be viewed here.
Schedule of Events:
- 9:30 – 9:45 Opening Remarks
- 9:45 – 10:45 Session #1 – Stormwater Management post-West Chester
- 11:00 – 12:00 Session #2 – Municipal Management
- 12:00 – 12:45 Break for Lunch (there will not be programming during this break)
- 12:45 – 1:45 Session #3 – Data Centers
- 2:00 – 3:00 Session #4 – Short-Term Rentals
If you are interested in listening in on one session or plan to attend for the whole day, please register here.
Membership
The Municipal Leadership Summit is approaching soon and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Hershey! If you forgot to register, or have questions about the event, please reach out to Meeting Manager, Mary Costik at mcostik@pml.org.
We have a great line up of sessions at this year’s Summit including Pre-Conference Workshops (1): Advanced Organizational Leadership for Local Government- Strengthen your ability to lead through change by developing practical skills in strategic planning, organizational alignment, and long-term decision-making. Learn how to navigate competing priorities, align people and resources, and position your organization for lasting success. (separate registration is required) CLICK HERE to register. (2) Affordable Housing Resources.
2026 Call for Nominations
Please click here for a message from League President, J. William Reynolds regarding appointments to the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s Governance & Nominating Committee to review nominations to fill the position of The League’s Second Vice President. This year’s deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, September 22, 2026.
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.
The next installment of the 2026 Webinar Series with our BLN’s is September 30, (11am-12pm) with Schneider Electric. Registration for this webinar can be found here.
BCO 101: Building Code Official Certification Academy (December 7-11, 2026) (In Person) | PCCA – Register now for this in person class at the Eden Resort in Lancaster!
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
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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:
Essentials of Municipal Administration– LLA Administrative track training course
Captial Budgeting and Planning– LLA Financial and Management track training course
Municipal Leadership Summit – October 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
News and Resources
York Mayor Sandie Walker to Host State of the City on October 1 – The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts and will provide an opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Walker about where York stands today, the progress being made across the city and the work ahead. State of the City is free and open to everyone, but registration is required.
Upcoming Digital Delivery Webinar – Design Technology and Workspace Enhancements. December 3 @ 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Insurance Trusts
Thank you to everyone who attended the PennPRIME Trusts Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. We appreciate your participation and hope you found the meeting informative and valuable.
We were pleased to welcome Tracey L. Clien-Pew from the Arkansas Municipal League and legal counsel Caleb Alexander-McKinzie, who presented Freedom of Speech and Social Media: How to Effectively Navigate Both. Their presentation provided valuable strategies and practical guidance for effectively managing social media while navigating freedom of speech considerations. Be on the lookout for an email from Jessica Noble, Trusts Member Services Manager. The power point presentations will be shared with all PennPRIME Trusts members for future reference.
Save the Date!
2027 PennPRIME Trusts Annual Conference
📅 Wednesday, September 15, 2027
📍 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
