Institute for Local Government

10/16/2026

Congratulations for this year's Spotlight Award winners!

The City of Coronado, City of Gardena - City Hall, City of Manhattan Beach, City of Martinez, CA - City Hall, City of Mill Valley, City of Pico Rivera - Government, City of Rolling Hills Estates, and City of Walnut Creek - City Hall, and the Town of Tiburon are being recognized for their efforts to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and implement sustainability best practices.

For more information about the Beacon Program, visit https://buff.ly/WYsAVyK.

10/16/2026

In case you missed it! ILG's October newsletter is out now. Beacon Award recipients, upcoming webinars, trainings and more!

➡️ https://buff.ly/RZG5VjY

10/15/2026

Are you an elected official attending the Resilient California Summit (RCS)? Come meet with other leaders who are creating more resilient communities in their own jurisdictions as we reflect back on how far our state has come in advancing climate resilience and make the connections critical for overcoming the challenges ahead. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available.

Register today to secure your spot. ➡️ https://buff.ly/nMHrbcX

The mixer will take place at The Citizen Hotel in the Scandal Bar. This venue is conveniently located three blocks west of the Safe Credit Union Convention Center and four blocks north of the west steps of the California State Capitol.

Hosted by ILG & CivicWell

10/13/2026

Are you an elected official attending the Resilient California Summit (RCS)? Come meet with other leaders who are creating more resilient communities in their own jurisdictions as we reflect back on how far our state has come in advancing climate resilience and make the connections critical for overcoming the challenges ahead. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available.

This event is made possible at no additional cost to conference attendees. Register today to secure your spot. ➡️ https://buff.ly/nMHrbcX

The mixer will take place at The Citizen Hotel in the Scandal Bar. This venue is conveniently located three blocks west of the Safe Credit Union Convention Center and four blocks north of the west steps of the California State Capitol.

Hosted by ILG & CivicWell

10/09/2026

Strengthen your agency’s cybersecurity readiness with a practical, readiness-first approach. Join ILG partner Regional Government Services for Cyber Ready: Assess. Prioritize. Plan. Fund., a webinar designed to help public agencies assess current cybersecurity risks, prioritize critical gaps, build an actionable roadmap, and prepare for grants and other funding opportunities.

Find out more and register ➡️ https://buff.ly/SFFZ9m6

Join RGS for Cyber Ready, a webinar helping public agencies assess cybersecurity risks, prioritize gaps, build a roadmap, and prepare for funding opportunities.

10/06/2026

Don't miss the first part of our three-part series!
Every California local government is feeling it: revenues are flat, costs are climbing, and your community needs more than ever.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

We’ve teamed up with Renne Public Law Group to launch Leading Through the Fiscal Cliff, a 3-part webinar series designed to give CA cities, counties, and special districts the tools to survive and thrive.

Join us for Session 1 on October 8. ➡️ https://buff.ly/2nhDhOo

10/05/2026

Tight budgets don't have to mean losing your best people. This free webinar explores practical, low-cost retention tools–career development, culture, flexibility, recognition, and engagement–that help CA local agencies keep staff when raises aren't an option.

Register today ➡️ https://buff.ly/1HmgrBh

09/28/2026

Last month, ILG joined the League of California Cities Riverside Division meeting. ILG's Melissa Kuehne connected with Cal Cities members, discussed regional needs and priorities, and shared ILG resources and trainings on public engagement and governance.

Find out more about our upcoming trainings and webinars here. ➡️ https://buff.ly/4I6DFC8

09/25/2026

Join ILG at the Municipal Management Association of Northern California - MMANC Annual Conference, Sept. 27-30, near Yosemite National Park.
We're hosting a session you won't want to miss: “Beyond the Microphone: Inclusive Public Meetings” on Monday, September 28.

Public meetings are where trust is built–or broken. This session goes beyond the basics of running a meeting to explore how to create spaces where all voices are heard, participation is meaningful, and every community member feels welcome at the table.

If you're rethinking how your agency engages the public, this one's for you. See you in Yosemite!

09/25/2026

Every California local government is feeling it: revenues are flat, costs are climbing, and your community needs more than ever.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

We’ve teamed up with Renne Public Law Group to launch Leading Through the Fiscal Cliff, a 3-part webinar series designed to give CA cities, counties, and special districts the tools to survive and thrive.

Join us for Session 1 on October 8. ➡️ https://buff.ly/2nhDhOo