ILG News and Articles
Access ILG’s latest writings and thought leadership on local government issues at the links below.
ILG Writings
2024
- Western City Magazine: What is keeping public sector hiring pools low?
- Western City Magazine: So you have a climate action plan and a budget deficit. What now?
- Western City Magazine: How cities are using open data to advance climate equity
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
- Four California Special Districts Recognized for Statewide Leadership in Climate Action and Adaptation
- Five California Cities Recognized for Innovative Programs and Policies to Address Climate Change
- Institute 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
2023
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
