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In addition to the technical assistance we provide to our members, we recognize that the collective knowledge and experience of our members is a powerful resource and the networking opportunities that are available through LGC help our members find solutions together so no one has to "reinvent the wheel". We also bring nationally and internationally-recognized speakers on the issues our members care about to our conferences and workshops.

Who We Are

The LGC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization established in 1979. We are composed of local elected officials, city and county staff, planners, architects, and community leaders who are committed to making their communities more livable, prosperous, and resource-efficient.

What We Do — The LGC Mission

The Local Government Commission assists local governments in establishing and nurturing the key elements of livable communities:

• a healthier human and natural environment,
• a more sustainable economy,
• an actively engaged populace, and
• an equitable society.

LGC assists local governments in developing and implementing policies and programs that help establish these key elements by:

• Facilitating conferences, regional workshops and other partnering opportunities;
• Producing guidebooks, videos, slide shows, and several monthly newsletters that share policy and project ideas;
• Providing an extensive resource library run by qualified staff;
• Providing an e-mail alert service that shares information on available state and federal grants.

Why You Should Join

By becoming a member of the LGC you will be joining a membership of nearly 1000 people in continuing the essential work of bringing diverse networking opportunities and technical assistance to the policymakers of our communities.

You will also be a part of our LGC Alert e-mail service that brings you up-to-date information about federal and state grants and other funding opportunities. (Members say this service has brought thousands of dollars to their communities!)

What You Get

• LGC Alert e-mail service that brings you up to the moment information on available state and federal grants.
  
• Reduced registration fees at most LGC conferences and workshops.
  
• Networking opportunities with your peers, technical program assistance, and professional training.
  
• A 25% discount on all publications. LGC guidebooks are valuable resources, specifically written for local elected officials, city and county staff, and other community leaders.
  
• Subscriptions to our two monthly newsletters, LGC Reports and Livable Places Update and a bimonthly publication, Currents: An Energy Newsletter for Local Governments. These newsletters share innovative projects and policies so that each city and county doesn’t have to "reinvent the wheel."
  
• Access to the LGC’s Center for Livable Communities, a clearinghouse of information relating to livability issues and providing ongoing assistance to communities through staff advice, technical information, referrals, and resource materials.

What Member Level Are You?

Agency Membership: $600 Annual Dues

For Cities, Counties, and Special Districts. Entitles up to 10 elected officials and key staff to membership benefits

Elected Official Membership: $125 Annual Dues

For all Local Elected Officials

Associate Membership: $75 Annual Dues

For Government Staff, Planners, Architects, Community Leaders, other non-electeds

Retired Membership: $50 Annual Dues

For Former Local Elected Officials

Questions

Contact members@lgc.org

How To Join

Print out the Membership Form (PDF) and fax or mail in today with payment or call us at 916-448-1198 for more information! For Agency memberships, please include a roster of the 10 people who will be receiving membership benefits, complete with contact information. Thank you!

Join Today and Help Create a Better Tomorrow!!