Hot topic alert! On now at #localgov24 @mcosynheath Greg Clark and Brian Kavanaugh are talking all about infrastructure and the very real issue of preparing, planning, and funding the future. You definitely won't want to miss this! #localgov24
It's time to build your clarity plan! Helping today and tomorrow's leaders become more intentional is Executive Coach Simona Dinu. A grad of the Local Government Leader and all-round inspiring person. Share your clarity plans using #localgov24
This year's #localgov24 would not be possible without the incredible support of our community of sponsors. They recognize the importance of the @WesternU@westernuLGP and just how many leaders have come out of the program over 50 years of local government education. Thank you!
Let's talk data, AI and technology! Excited to hear what some of local government's biggest innovators have to say about how we can all build smarter municipalities and improve service delivery. #localgov24
Fascinating keynote conversation between @asancton and @jesse_helmer. Prof. Sancton generating some laughs by sharing a story about going to grad school with former US President Bill Clinton. #localgov24
Welcome to the 2024 Local Government Conference! We're excited to kick things off with a welcome from our Conference Co-chair @RobAdams008. A great day of learning ahead thanks to our very generous sponsors, including @StrategyCorp & @MunicipalWorld our title sponsors.
It's finally here! The 2024 Local Government Conference is underway and we have a packed house to celebrate our 50th anniversary of local government education @WesternU. TY to all those attending and all those who helped make today possible as organizers and speakers. #localgov24
Tonight's reception and awards night is underway and it's incredible to see so many alumni reuniting and sharing memories! A great night ahead of reminiscing and celebrating local leaders. TY to our reception sponsor @AMCTO_Policy
A wonderful welcome from London Mayor Josh Morgan. He has a special connection to the program having served as the Local Government Program administrator & a faculty member in the past. As Mayor, he really sees the value of the program for the municipal sector! #localgov24
Let’s celebrate 50 years of the Local Government Program! Help us create a legacy that will last beyond the next 50 years. Share your photos, memories & career news for an LGP memory book celebrating our 50th anniversary: https://t.co/buxGe1to2b
The Town of Erin is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Rob Adams, effective March 11, 2024.
"We believe he has the ability to take our Town forward in a meaningful way," said Mayor Michael Dehn.
In November, sector #experts and municipal #leaders from across Ontario came together to address the tough issues facing municipalities today. The same theme kept coming up over and over again: we #NeedToTalk. https://t.co/TOJdEsa6uG @LocalGovAlumni#ONMuni#Bill5#LocalGov
London City Council today announced the hiring of Sandra Datars Bere as new City Manager, effective May 6.
Ms. Datars Bere has over two decades of municipal public sector experience, including seven years with the City of London.
Media Release: https://t.co/PWUMadKVDK #LdnOnt
Do you work for a municipality? We want to hear from you. AMO is surveying municipal employees in Ontario to learn about their work experience. Find a link to the survey, and a roundup of municipal news and events, in this week's WatchFile: https://t.co/iYDygfI1OS
Last but certainly not least on our agenda The Changing Legislative Framework for Municipalities: Autonomy, New Paradigm or Free for All? sponsored by @CunninghamSwan. Moderated by @bigcitypolitics.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for following along and looking forward to next years conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Local Government program. Stay tuned for more from the Alumni Society!
@sdatarsbere “as a public servant, regardless of how it comes to me, I have to do the right thing” speaking about importance of clear communication in managing in areas of grey
@BakerJaniceM speaking to the erosion of trust as a result of the lack of transparency in how recommendations are built. Appears to be a double standard where municipalities have to be transparent legislatively but the provincial processes haven’t had to be.