Wichita State University
Join LGN!
The PPMC’s Local Government Network (LGN) is a regional professional development and peer-learning network serving city and county governments across central Kansas. Through monthly events, specialized trainings, benchmarking tools, and leadership forums, LGN equips local officials and staff with practical strategies, shared data, and trusted connections to strengthen public service.
Local Government Network
When your city/county joins LGN, all employees and elected officials can participate
in the LGN programs offered in 2026, except the monthly Managers Roundtable. In 2025,
26 cities and 4 counties in central Kansas benefited from membership. See the list below to check if your organization is a member.
- Survey of Fees - Compare your fees for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater services to those in other LGN communities. Data collected every other year.
- NEW Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - Four (one-hour) live, online sessions exploring innovations in organizational culture and management using articles from the ICMA Career Compass to spark conversation. We’ll explore topics like how to really do more with less, effective employee engagement, etc. Similar “bookclub” format as NextGen EcoDevo in 2024-25.
- Public Works - Discussion of hot topic with networking lunch and potential facility tour in cooperation with the Kansas Chapter of APWA (American Public Works Association)
- Webinars - Two (one hour) on topics of interest to city or county management held live and later available streaming on demand
- Monthly Managers Roundtable - (8 online, 4 in-person lunches) – Only for city/county managers & administrators
Membership Bonus:
LGN members will receive discounted rates on:
- Attendance at the City/County Management Summit on June 10, 2026 at WSU
- Orientation & Development (including Ethics) for their Elected Officials or boards (Planning Commission, Library Board, Park Board, etc.)
We happily provide board development in person at your regularly scheduled meetings (subject to scheduling/availability) and customize the curriculum to meet local and unique needs. Email Kathy to discuss options.
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