Local Government Program Alumni Society

Keeping alumni informed of the activities of the LGP MPA and GDPA. Providing opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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!

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

Kicking off the Local Government Conference with the wisdom and insights of Sabine Matheson @StrategyCorp and Rob Adams @TownofErin. #localgov24

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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.

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

Congrats to one of own students (future alumni!) and Executive members @NinaLecic on her next adventure with @TownofErin #mpa @westernuPoliSci

[MUNICIPAL WORLD @MunicipalWorld]

A big congratulations to @NinaLecic, recently appointed as the Director of Legislative Services & Town Clerk for the @TownofErin! #Careers #MunicipalJobs #LocalGov

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[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

Congratulations to one of our conference co-chairs on this new position! #alumni

[Town of Erin @TownofErin]

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.

[MUNICIPAL WORLD @MunicipalWorld]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

Congratulations to LGP Alumni Society VP @sdatarsbere on her upcoming new role!

[City of London @CityofLdnOnt]

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

[AMO @AMOPolicy]

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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

@BakerJaniceM Noted! It was hard to keep up love tweeting with the amount of wisdom coming from this panel.

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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.

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

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!

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

@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

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

“If it’s about how we chose to use it, then we need better Council-Staff relations to manage it”

[Local Government Program Alumni Society @LocalGovAlumni]

@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.