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Twelve elected officials from local governments throughout Northeast Ohio recently completed a 10-week Academy on developing and delivering local government services. The Academy enables today’s leaders to become informed about the roles of local elected officials and ways in which they provide for the delivery of efficient and effective services for Northeast Ohio residents.
The Academy concluded on April 30th with timely discussions led by State Representative Kathleen Chandler, Chairperson of the State Assembly’s Local Government Committee, and Dr. Thomas Pascarella, who currently serves as Director of Administration for the City of Tallmadge. They both provided insights about the trend toward intergovernmental collaboration and ways in which it can be fostered and improved. The course facilitator, Mr. Dale Helsel, a former City Manager with four decades of local government experience, also offered remarks and insights for those in attendance.
Kent State University’s Center for Public Administration and Public Policy has offered the Elected Officials Academy for more than 20 years, but this year marked the first time it was offered simultaneously at Kent, Ashtabula and Salem campuses via the distance learning technology of Kent State University. If you have questions about the Academy or are interested in participating in a similar program next year, please contact Mr. Dale Helsel or Ms. Kerry Macomber of the Center at 330-672-7148 or kmacomb1@kent.edu.