Local Government Academy

Local Government Academy Promoting Excellence in Local Government

Thank you Clyde Wilhelm, President, Commonwealth Building Officials and Denny Puko, Owner, Puko Consulting for the info...
10/14/2026

Thank you Clyde Wilhelm, President, Commonwealth Building Officials and Denny Puko, Owner, Puko Consulting for the informative session on Land Use and Code Enforcement. We appreciate the helping make these workshops possible!

📢 Interested in hosting a summer intern and growing your organization’s capacity? Local Government Academy’s Municipal I...
10/13/2026

📢 Interested in hosting a summer intern and growing your organization’s capacity?

Local Government Academy’s Municipal Intern Program is seeking dynamic placement site applicants for Summer 2027! Eligible applicants include municipalities, Councils of Government, Municipal Authorities, Act 47 Designated Municipalities, and municipalities enrolled in the Strategic Management Planning Program in Western Pennsylvania and Cambria County.

In 2026, 100% of Municipal Intern Program Placement Sites
-Report Municipal and Community Benefit
-Expect to apply to the program in the future
-Recommend the program to a colleague

Join us on October 21st at noon for our virtual pre-project application meeting when we will discuss the placement site application process, program expectations, and best practices. The 2027 Municipal Intern Program Project Application will open on October 21 and will close on November 13. Registration is live on the Local Government Academy website or linked below.

Pre-Project Application Sign up: https://lnkd.in/grMZsTqT

If you have questions, please reach out to Local Government Academy at [email protected] for more information!

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with Community Project Hub of SWPA to provide non-partisan fact-based tra...
10/11/2026

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with Community Project Hub of SWPA to provide non-partisan fact-based training on the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials along with best practices for good governance. The third session of the 4-part educational workshop series for local government officials in Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties will be hosted at North Strabane Township on Tuesday (10/13). The session will focus on land use practices and regulations, coupled with an interactive discussion of future land use goals and the infrastructure needed to achieve your community vision.



Happy Local Government Day!Today we recognize the dedicated public servants across the Commonwealth with a special recog...
10/10/2026

Happy Local Government Day!

Today we recognize the dedicated public servants across the Commonwealth with a special recognition to the recent graduating class of the Newly Elected Officials Course, Class of 2026!

Thank you to our presenter, Mark Romito, CPFO, Director, Transcend Finance, for educating the local government officials...
10/09/2026

Thank you to our presenter, Mark Romito, CPFO, Director, Transcend Finance, for educating the local government officials of Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties. We would also like to thank our panelists Mark Romito, Transcend Finance, Local Government Academy Board Member. Jodi Noble, Manager, Chartiers Township, Local Government Academy Board Vice President, Eric Chandler, Council President, Canonsburg Borough who participated in the Municipal Finance Fundamentals Panel Discussion.

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and reco...
10/09/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.

This week, we are featuring board member Mark Gordon!

Mark is Chief of Economic Development and Planning for Butler County and has been a valued member of our board since 2019.

Thank you Mark for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with CoHub to provide non-partisan fact-based training on the roles and r...
10/07/2026

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with CoHub to provide non-partisan fact-based training on the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials along with best practices for good governance. The second session of the 4-part educational workshop series for local government officials in Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties will be hosted at North Strabane Township tomorrow. The session will cover financial best practices for municipalities.

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and reco...
10/02/2026

🌟 Local Government Academy Board Spotlight! 🌟

We want to highlight the amazing members of our Board of Directors and recognize the experience and leadership that they bring to the organization.
This week, we are featuring board member Leah Friedman!

Leah is Deputy Chief of Staff for Community and Strategic Initiatives Office of Allegheny County Government Executive Sara Innamorato and has been a valued member of our board since 2022.

Thank you Leah for your commitment to Promoting Excellence in Local Government!

Thank you Ashley Puchalski, Esq. from Tucker Arensberg PC for the informative session on issues public officials need t...
09/30/2026

Thank you Ashley Puchalski, Esq. from Tucker Arensberg PC for the informative session on issues public officials need to know about public notice requirements, executive session, and effective meeting management. We appreciate Tucker Arensberg PCTucker Arensberg PC, an Advocate for Good Government, for helping make these workshops possible!

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with CoHub to provide non-partisan fact-based training on the roles and r...
09/28/2026

Local Government Academy is pleased to partner with CoHub to provide non-partisan fact-based training on the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials along with best practices for good governance.

The 4-part educational workshop series kicks-off tomorrow for local government officials in Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties! Hosted at North Strabane Township, our first session will cover the Powers and Duties of Municipal Officials.

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1501 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15233

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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