Institute for Local Government

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

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

🥵 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?

2026 Public Sector Employer Workforce Needs Survey 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.

🎉 ILG's May 2026 newsletter is here! Catch up on our latest news and resources ➡️ https://conta.cc/4d7b2OD

📧 If you'd like to receive our future email newsletters, fill out the short form at https://www.ca-ilg.org/stayinformed

From all of us at ILG, thank you to public servants across the state for the work you do every day to support and uplift our communities!

🌟 In honor of the U.S. Department of Labor's National Apprenticeship Week, we are highlighting California leaders in p***c sector apprenticeship.

As California Regional Director at Machinists Institute, Casey Gallagher is strengthening apprenticeship systems that support public agencies and unions with pathways into machinist, maintenance, and industrial trade roles. Learn more at https://www.machinistsinstitute.org/

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🌟 In honor of the U.S. Department of Labor's National Apprenticeship Week, we are highlighting California leaders in p***c sector apprenticeship.

As Co-Founder and Organizational Strategist at California Transit Works California Transit Works, Deborah Moy has helped transit districts and public agencies use apprenticeships to train workers for operations, maintenance, and zero-emissions vehicles. Learn more at: https://www.catransitworks.org/

In September 2023, California approved the Climate Accountability Package. This pair of bills (SB 253 and SB 261) created sustainability reporting requirements for large companies such as Apple, Google, and PG&E that do business in California. The reporting is set to start this August, barring any legal delays. Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/uO2Z8b7

🌟 In honor of the U.S. Department of Labor's National Apprenticeship Week, we are highlighting California leaders in p***c sector apprenticeship.

2️⃣ As Manager of the Operational Training Center at SMUD, Jason Cameron is connecting apprenticeship and workforce pathways to public utility jobs, including line worker and energy infrastructure positions. Learn more at https://sacramentopoweracademy.com/

🆕 As we inch closer to the November 2026 election, check out our updated "Ballot Measure Activities & Public Resources" and "Ballot Measures and Public Agencies FAQs" resources. They will give you a high-level overview of what public agencies can and cannot do related to ballot measures, as well as an in-depth analysis of some of the legal issues related to public involvement in ballot measures.

💾 Download "Ballot Measure Activities & Public Resources" ➡️ https://buff.ly/Lm1CP8y
💾 Download the supplemental FAQs doc ➡️ https://buff.ly/qg6tukn