Institute for Local Government

06/10/2026

At ILG we know CA local govs are always looking for strategies to authentically engage with their communities. Can AI assist the public in engaging with government? This piece from Carnegie California explores how, while emphasizing the protections that need to be in place to ensure engagement remains genuinely human. ➡️ https://buff.ly/gGAh93l

06/08/2026

Does your agency have project making a difference in your community?
ILG’s Beacon Awards (Vanguard, Spotlight, Leadership & Innovation) celebrate CA local governments stepping up on climate action.

Learn more about the Beacon Program, and apply for a Beacon Award before June 30 ➡️ https://www.ca-ilg.org/beacon-program

06/08/2026

Spring 2026 National Civic Review from National Civic League out.

From library futures to AI limits, from debate as democracy’s lab to welcoming communities as trust-builders—this issue is about the everyday architecture of civic life.

Read the full issue here: https://buff.ly/iGVyMPj

When our understanding of the public library begins and ends with the physical collection of books, we risk missing the deeper story unfolding inside library buildings every day in towns, suburbs, and cities across the country.

06/05/2026

Navigating challenges with AI can be difficult. These insights from the 2026 ICMA - International City/County Management Association Local Government Reimagined Conference can help your agency respond to them in real time. ➡️ https://buff.ly/Kyn9lmv

06/04/2026

has led to innovative community solutions to address increasing heat. This piece from The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy explores a pilot program launched in Philadelphia. ➡️ https://buff.ly/YH7cgUC

Looking for resources on environmental stewardship? ILG's Local Climate Action Library (LoCAL) is a one-stop database for best practices. ➡️ https://buff.ly/sVPbP3U

06/02/2026

Some California cities have found a clear use for artificial intelligence adoption: speeding up the permit approval process, which saves valuable staff time.

This Western City magazine article highlights a few of the success stories. ➡️ https://buff.ly/ByRDv5G

League of California Cities

06/02/2026

CA planners: Earthquakes are inevitable, but preventable damage is not.

Join American Planning Association for "From Maps to Mitigation" — a webinar on turning seismic hazard maps into smarter land-use decisions. Learn about Alquist-Priolo and Seismic Hazard zones, EZRIM, and how to build safer cities.

👉 Learn more and register for this June 2 webinar: https://buff.ly/Fu557Xp

California is earthquake country, and planners play a critical role in reducing risks that they can pose to our communities. This webinar equips planning professionals with a practical, planner-focused overview of earthquake hazards in California and the state tools designed to reduce their impac...

05/20/2026

Join our partner, Southern California Edison (SCE) for an important virtual community meeting tomorrow, May 21, 6-7:30PM. As wildfire risks grow and extreme weather becomes more frequent, Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) may impact more communities – including areas that haven’t experienced them before.
SCE will cover:
- How to prepare for power outages
- Available programs & services
- Support during outages
- Cost-saving strategies
- Emergency preparedness
- Live Q&A

Register here https://forms.monday.com/forms/d6086079dbc48d0431643c2940195e41?r=use1

05/14/2026

Proposals wanted! ILG is seeking proposals from interested individuals and firms to support strategic fundraising, sponsorship development, partnership engagement, and limited event logistics services.

Materials due: Wednesday, May 20.

Find out more: https://www.ca-ilg.org/post/rfp-strategic-partnerships-sponsorship-fundraising-consultant

05/14/2026

🥵 We know public sector HR, labor relations, and workforce leaders are navigating a period of rapid change. And the decisions you're making right now will define the future of public service for years to come.

🙏 Can you spare 5 minutes for a quick temperature check on what you’re seeing in your local government agency?

This short survey (about 5 minutes) is intended as a quick temperature check on what you’re seeing in your organization and whether certain workforce strategies may be worth learning more about.