Local Government Hispanic Network

Don't miss out on these LGHN sponsored sessions at the ICMA Unite Digital Conference. And, be sure to join us on Wednesday for our Puerto Rico Networking Event. Haven't registered yet? Visit https://unite.icma.org/ to register for the World's largest digital gathering of local government professionals!

Feliz Viernes! Our President, Rolando Fernandez, shares why Hispanic Heritage Month is so important to him - read the full message on our website https://lghn.org/.

We're celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. From now through October 15, we'll be honoring Hispanic leaders, innovators, and pioneers and their contributions to local governance, policy, and beyond. How you celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month? Share with us below!

Helping support the US Census is already a difficult task for many organizations, but completing the Census in the middle of a pandemic? Not impossible! Join us on September 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM as we discuss how to approach the challenges of engaging minority populations who may have pandemic related stresses to ensure completion of this important state and local government task. Register today! https://bit.ly/331Bc0W

Help Build the Future of LGHN Members, LGHN wants to get your input into programs that will help members with career development and skills to provide services to communities. Please go to LGHN member survey to provide your responses before Friday, September 4th. If you have questions, please contact Karen Davis, Executive Director at [email protected] or 408-221-8458.

Local Government Issues and Resources COVID 19 How can you address health, well-being and resiliency during times of crisis? How can you sustain employees experiencing rapidly changing situations and their need to provide critical support to their communities? LGHN is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT), for an open discussion about the most pressing issues facing LGHN members, and to provide information on the myriad of resources ...available to local governments. Panelists from across the country will be present to share their stories and answer your questions. There is no cost for participation. When: Apr 9, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: LGHN Presents - Local Government Issues and Resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic Register in advance for this webinar https://managementpartners.zoom.us//WN_b9cXKkG0RcSlJNqC3BM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We hope you will join us.

Local Government Issues and Resources: COVID 19 How can you address health, well-being and resiliency during times of crisis? How can you sustain employees experiencing rapidly changing situations and their need to provide critical support to their communities? LGHN is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT), for an open discussion about the most pressing issues facing LGHN members, and to provide information on the myriad of resources... available to local governments. Panelists from across the country will be present to share their stories and answer your questions. There is no cost for participation. When: Apr 9, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: LGHN Presents - Local Government Issues and Resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic Register in advance for this webinar https://managementpartners.zoom.us//WN_b9cXKkG0RcSlJNqC3BM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We hope you will join us.

2020 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE Hold the Date! 2020 LGHN Biennial Conference Aurora, Adams County, Colorado... Hyatt Regency, Aurora-Denver Conference Center October 15-17, 2020

Coronavirus Communication From ICMA-RC ICMA-RC is providing information about the Coronavirus on their website for those who are concerned about the market volatility. Please go to the link below for more information. https://www.icmarc.org/ceocoronavirusmarketvolatilityvideo.

LGHN Members, Are you looking for a new position in local government? Many recruiters and jurisdictions post open positions on the LGHN website. CLICK THE LINK to see any of the advertised positions in the Career Center on the website. https://lghn.org/career-center/

LGHN Members, We are seeking volunteers to serve on committees that focus on activities that further the LGHN mission. Committees provide networking opportunities, skill development that enhances experience and opportunity to serve on the LGHN board of directors, and the opportunity to work with other ICMA affiliates including the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), National Association of County Administrators (NACA). If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Karen Davis, LGHN Executive Director at [email protected]