ILG News and Articles
Access ILG’s latest writings and thought leadership on local government issues at the links below.
ILG Writings
2023
- Western City Magazine: A new training helps cities turn ‘down the fires of contempt’
- Western City Magazine: The struggle is real, but so are the options. How cities can attract a strong workforce
- Western City Magazine: Smaller cities charting a path to carbon neutrality
- Western City Magazine: What cities need to know about the state’s new remote meeting law
- Western City Magazine: Leadership strategies for cities experiencing workforce challenges
2022
- Western City Magazine: State and federal funding are advancing environmental justice. Here’s what that means for cities
- Western City Magazine: Ways to Boost Your City’s Social Media Strategy
- California Special Districts Magazine: Civility Matters
- Western City Magazine: ILG Explores Housing, Ethics, Climate, and Equity at the Annual Conference and Expo
- Western City Magazine: Tools to Strengthen Public Trust in the Face of Increased Divisiveness
- Western City Magazine: Isolated and Costly: The Unique Infrastructure Challenges Facing Rural Communities
- Western City Magazine: Planning for the Future: New Land Use and Housing Resources for Cities
- Frank Benest, Rusty Kennedy & Erica L. Manuel: Managing Angry Mobs Disrupting Governing Board Meetings
- Western City Magazine: Breaking the Cycle: Steps for Reducing Negative Discourse and Incivility in Public Meetings
2021
- California Special Districts Magazine: Goal Setting for Traction
- California Special Districts Magazine: COVID has Changed Public Engagement and Created New Opportunities for Equity & Access
- Western City Magazine: Connect with ILG — and these local leaders — at the Annual Conference and Expo
- Western City Magazine: Make equity and sustainability decisions with communities, instead of for communities
- Western City Magazine: Focus on good government is critical as cities navigate challenging times
- Western City Magazine: BOOSTing economic development and equity in California communities
- Western City Magazine: Beyond the short term: Land use principles to advance fair housing goals
- Western City Magazine: Leadership and good governance in the time of COVID-19
- California State Association of Counties Blog, The County Voice: Collaboration, Innovation Key To Institute for Local Government’s Future
2020
- Western City Magazine: Civility as a Tonic for What Ails Local Democracy
- Western City Magazine: Coronavirus Lockdowns Spark a Boom in Online Learning
- Western City Magazine: The Environment, Energy, and Equity: How Cities Are Moving Forward in Today’s Economy
- Western City Magazine: New Clean Mobility Options Roll Out in Arvin
- Western City Magazine: Cities Reframe Community Conversations About Housing
- Western City Magazine: Filling the Workforce Pipeline: Targeted Solutions Address Critical Needs
- Western City Magazine: Scrap Your Fears About Food Waste Regulations: Preparing for SB 1383
ILG Press Releases
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Four California Special Districts Recognized for Statewide Leadership in Climate Action and AdaptationFive California Cities Recognized for Innovative Programs and Policies to Address Climate ChangeInstitute for Local Government Announces Four New Board Members and New Board Leadership for 2022
- Institute for Local Government and California Strategic Growth Council Announce Second Round of BOOST Program to Help Under-Resourced Communities Address Climate Change
- Special Districts Recognized for Leadership in Climate Action and Adaptation
- Institute for Local Government and California Strategic Growth Council Announce Second Round of BOOST Program to Help Under-Resourced Communities Address Climate Change
- BOOST Pilot Program Brings Nearly $50 Million in Grant Funding to Address Climate Change
- ILG and Innovative Pathways to Public Service Kick Off Careers in Government Day 2021
- ILG Responds to Recent Attack on Democracy
- New Program to Help Under-Resourced Communities Address Climate Change
ILG In the News
2022
- East Bay Times: Piedmont Awarded for Efforts to Prevent Climate Change
- City of Irvine: City of Irvine Receives Leadership & Innovation Award from the Institute for Local Government
- The Richmond Standard: Richmond bikeshare program rides again with Charleston Mobility
- Stockton Record: Stockton Mobility Collective preparing to launch electric bike, car sharing programs
- CaliforniaCityNews.org: Paramount Earns Gold-Level Energy Action Award
2021
- Ames Tribune (Iowa): Ames City Council to continue Climate Action Plan process with Tuesday workshop
- PublicCEO: City of Davis wins Beacon Leadership and Innovation Award for Healthy Davis Together Collaboration
- Patch.com: City Of Davis: City Of Davis Wins Beacon Leadership And Innovation Award For Healthy Davis Together Collaboration
- Davis Enterprise: City wins statewide award for Healthy Davis Together collaboration
- Patch.com: City Of Manhattan Beach: City Of Manhattan Beach Honored For Leadership In Climate Adaptation
- East Bay Times: Piedmont awarded for efforts to reduce climate change
- Los Altos Town Crier: Other Voices: Accountability policy good for council and residents
- Patch.com: City Of Fremont: Fremont Awarded Highest Honors For Climate Action Achievements
- Turlock Journal: TID recognized for advancing sustainability practices
- San Diego Union-Tribune: Lemon Grove joins statewide program for sustainability
- PublicCEO: Institute for Local Government and California Strategic Growth Council program turns state legislature’s $1 million investment into nearly $50 million in grant funding for under-resourced communities to address climate change
- Roseville Today: ROSEVILLE TEAMS WITH HIGH SCHOOLS TO EXPLORE PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS
- The Coronado Times: February Emerald Keepers of the Month Awarded to the City of Coronado
- Coronado Eagle & Journal: The City Of Coronado 2020, A Year In Review; Accepted a Gold Level Beacon Award for Sustainability Practices from the Institute for Local Government
- Sierra Wave Media: New Inyo County Superior Judge and three county district supervisors, one new, sworn-in to office
- Mad River Union: Arcata re-envisioned as new plans evolve
2020
- Napa Valley Register: Civility needed to stem eroding confidence in democratic institutions
- Antelope Valley Press: Palmdale receives honor as a Beacon
- The Orange County Register: Civility needed to stem eroding confidence in democratic institutions
- CalMatters: A return to civility: Local governments have a unique and important role to play in stemming eroding confidence in democratic institutions and principles, argues Erica Manuel of the Institute for Local Government
- Black Voice News: Civility needed to stem eroding confidence in democratic institutions
- Marin Independent Journal: Dick Spotswood: Taking a close look at school district’s Measure M funding
- edhat.com Santa Barbara: CITY OF GOLETA HONORED FOR EFFORTS TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
- Santa Barbara News-Press: City of Goleta receives sustainability award
- Noozhawk Santa Barbara: Goleta Honored for Efforts to Create a More Sustainable Community
- Patch.com: Millbrae Receives 2020 Beacon Spotlight Award For Sustainability Achievements
- Bakersfield Californian: Arvin wins ‘good government’ award for reducing energy 20 percent
- The Coronado Times: Short Council Meeting Focused on Awards and COVID-19 Business Accommodations
- ABC 7 KRCR-TV (Chico-Redding): Yurok Indian Housing Authority: Arcata 30th Street Commons Project now fully funded
- San Diego Community Newspaper Group: City planners discuss Complete Communities strategy
- Comstock’s Magazine: Follow Her Lead: Erica Manuel