Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford

Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford The program fosters active participation and provokes insightful discussion and debate on public management issues.

Founded in 2015, LGSI@Stanford offers city managers, county executives and senior local government managers ways to improve local government and anticipate societal change. Building upon a long­standing collaboration between Professors Bruce Cain, Director of the Bill Lane Center for the American West and formerly at UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, and Blas L. Pérez Henríquez, the

Founding Faculty Director of this executive summer institute with local public officials and management professional organizations in the region, the Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI @ Stanford) offers city managers, county executives, regional directors, and other senior local government officials from throughout the West the opportunity to exchange and acquire tools for improving local government performance and enhancing prospective analytical capacity to innovate and anticipate societal change. Instructors challenge participants to consider long view policy considerations and issues, such as technological advances and the transition to a low carbon economy in local government decision­making, while at the same time addressing current challenges facing our communities. Sample themes covered range from strategic thinking in problem solving, to smart financial management practices, community engagement, ethical practice and negotiations skills, to regional energy transition and water management policy challenges, as well as smart transport and urban infrastructure upgrading to enhance economic competitiveness at the local and regional level. Stanford University's faculty and highly experienced leaders in the local government management profession introduce participants to new ideas and perspectives in problem solving and strategic thinking while exposing participants to the new realities of fast technological advance and environmental change. Participants discover innovative approaches to problem solving in the stimulating environment of Stanford University, Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California. LGSI@Stanford incorporates the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Practices for Effective Local Government Management in four specific areas: strategic planning, policy facilitation, technological literacy, and integrity. Arrangements will be made to assist participants who wish to start the process to obtain their ICMA credentials by completing their self­-assessment during the duration of the program.

2026 Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University Class Photo
07/30/2026

2026 Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University Class Photo

At this year's Startup Showcase at the Local Governance Summer Institute, these innovative startups shared their stories...
07/30/2026

At this year's Startup Showcase at the Local Governance Summer Institute, these innovative startups shared their stories and innovative technologies and products with the LGSI participants at Stanford University:

* Blake Dressel, CEO & Co-Founder, Source AI
* Vikhyat Chaudhry, CTO, COO & Co-Founder, Buzz Solutions (shown in photo)
* Joe Kao, CEO & Co-Founder, Magenfy
* Andrew Fang, CEO & Founder, Prophecy Gov
* Aubteen Pour-Biazar, CEO & Founder, EffiGov

07/28/2026

ILG was honored to support and participate in the Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford last week, where we joined The City of South San Francisco – Government's Rich Lee and Tripepi Smith's Jennifer Vaughn for a conversation on authentic community engagement.

From strategies and practical tips, to technology tools, we explored how local agencies can build trust, foster dialogue, and strengthen public participation. This work is at the heart of ILG's mission—and we're proud to share these resources with communities across the state.

Looking to strengthen civic engagement in your community?
➡️ Explore ILG's resources: https://buff.ly/PIOz8v2

California City Management Foundation (CCMF) Executive Education Grant Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer In...
07/27/2026

California City Management Foundation (CCMF) Executive Education Grant Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University (Left to Right)

Farbod Pirouzmand, Assistant City Manager & HR Director at City of Fairfield, CA - Government, Heather Sumagaysay, Deputy City Manager at City of Simi Valley Government and Blas L. Pérez Henríquez, Director of LGSI at Bill Lane Center for the American West, Stanford University

HdL Companies Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (Left to Right)Susie Woods...
07/27/2026

HdL Companies Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (Left to Right)

Susie Woodstock, Principal at HdL Companies, Michael Klein, Director of Community Development at the City of Calabasas - Government (HdL + California City Management Foundation - CCMF Scholarship) and Ana Rasquiza, Director of Community Development at Resources for Community Development (HdL + Municipal Management Association of Northern California - MMANC Scholarship)

CSCDA Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (Left to Right)Charla Gomez, Speci...
07/27/2026

CSCDA Scholarship Winners at Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (Left to Right)

Charla Gomez, Special Projects Manager - Transit Oriented Development at San Mateo County Transit District - SamTrans, Marisol Gomez, Director of Finance and Administrative Services at City of Pacifica, Brian Moura, Commissioner, California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA), Bonnie Tam, Director of Public Works at City of San Fernando, Government and Shruti Gopinathan, Utility Programs Analyst at County of Santa Clara, California

Kicking off the 2026 Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University program at the historic MacArthur P...
07/27/2026

Kicking off the 2026 Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University program at the historic MacArthur Park Restaurant.

Blas L. Pérez Henríquez, Program Director from Bill Lane Center for the American West, Stanford University and Ed Shikada, City Manager at the City of Palo Alto - Public Agency welcome the LGSI program attendees, instructors and career coaches.

Participants at this week's Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (LGSI) explored Public Finance Mana...
07/22/2026

Participants at this week's Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (LGSI) explored Public Finance Management Strategies for Local Government.

The discussion revolved around the Building Blocks of a Resilient Financial Future for Cities, Counties and Special Districts.

Financial experts that presented at the session included:

* Brian Moura, Strategic Services Consultant at Regional Government Services (RGS) and Commission Member at CSCDA

* Steven Levy, Director & Senior Economist at Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy (CCSCE)

* Yulia Carter, Assistant City Manager at City of Pacifica

* Susie Woodstock, Principal at HdL Companies

Registrations are now open for next year's 2027 edition of the LGSI program. Learn more at https://west.stanford.edu/research/western-governance-and-policy/regional-engagement/california-global-energy-water-and/local

Applications to apply for a scholarship to the 2027 LGSI are available for members of the CCMF at https://www.cacitymanagers.org/executive-education-grants/

Congratulations to Dave Norris, Police Chief at the City of Menlo Park Government on his upcoming retirement at the end ...
07/15/2026

Congratulations to Dave Norris, Police Chief at the City of Menlo Park Government on his upcoming retirement at the end of the year. Dave is a recent graduate of the Local Governance Summer Institute (LGSI) at Stanford University program.

He has served over 5 years as the Police Chief for the City of Menlo Park. Prior to that, Dave worked in a variety of positions in The City of San Mateo Police Department for almost 27 years. Starting as a Police Officer and then working his way up to positions of Detective, Police Lieutenant, Police Captain and Interim Chief of Police.

Dave has a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Performance from Saint Mary's College of California and a Master of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from the University of San Diego.

The City of Menlo Park has retained the executive search firm of Teri Black & Co., LLC to conduct the search for the City's next Police Chief.

https://www.almanacnews.com/menlo-park/2026/07/14/menlo-park-police-chief-says-hell-retire-in-december/

CCMF Announces 2 Scholarships for the 2027 LGSI ProgramThe California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is offering two ...
07/09/2026

CCMF Announces 2 Scholarships for the 2027 LGSI Program

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is offering two Executive Education Grants of $10,000 each that can be used to attend the 2027 Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (LGSI) program.

The scholarships are available to CCMF members on a "First Come, First Served" basis.

If you're looking for a scholarship to attend LGSI in 2027 - and you are a CCMF member - you will want to check into this opportunity ASAP!

Applications are now open for CCMF's Executive Educational Grant scholarships! We offer two $10,000 scholarships through the program to active CCMF members who are seeking to nurture their leadership skills through educational programs.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received and are evaluated on a variety of factors by CCMF. Interested members are strongly encouraged to apply early to secure funding for their program of choice.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aa4axM

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