Recorded Webinars – Local Government Hispanic Network

Professional Development

Racial Equity in the Workplace – How to Start the Discussion

The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19

Collaborative WEBINAR event – July 16, 2020, 1:00 pm – 2:30p EDT

The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19This 90-minute webinar will feature subject matter experts from local government who will share Information on the disparate impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC* communities and the longstanding racial disparities that have led to systemic and structural inequity.

*Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

Key Takeaways:

A better understanding of the historical context and the underlying causes of health disparities for BIPOC
How to start and sustain a productive conversation within your organization
How to move beyond conversation to action

This collaborative event has been coordinated by:

International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN)
National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)
National League of Cities: Race, Equity And Leadership (NLC REAL)
International Network of Asian Pacific Administrators (I-NAPA)
National Association of County Administrators (NACA)

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Webinar Series: How Technology is Shaping Service Delivery During COVID-19

The pandemic has compelled local governments to turn toward digital technologies to respond to the crisis, relying more on digital communication channels and the internet. Governments have designed new apps and services while adhering to physical distancing guidelines. In some places, it has led to improvements in service delivery that they will carry post-pandemic. Join us as we discuss how technology is being used more efficiently with a panel of local government panelists from across the country. What are the risks and drawbacks of reliance on technology? LGHN will host this webinar on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost for participation. Participation is limited to 100 people.

When: July 8th, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time

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Webinar Series: Maximizing CARES the Impact of CARES Emergency Aid Funds for Communities

Who is eligible for CARES Act funding? What are the greatest needs of cities and counties? What are the greatest needs within communities? What are local governments and states doing to address these issues? Panelists will share strategies, processes and best practices for how local governments are distributing this aid to create a greater impact within their communities. LGHN will host this webinar June 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. There is no cost for participation. Participation is limited to 100 people.

When: June 16, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Topic: Maximizing the Impacts of CARES Act Funding

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Webinar Series: The Difficult Road: How Local Governments Prepare to Reopen

Communities are preparing to emerge from the pandemic and leaders must do so with the same care, if not more, that they did in managing through the crisis. Reopening will not happen overnight. Join us as local government leaders across the US discuss what service delivery will look like, impacts to the community, what plans may change in the fall if there is a second wave, and what current practices will continue. LGHN will host this webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT) for a discussion about how local governments are planning for the “new normal.” Panelists from across the country will be present to share their stories and answer your questions. There is no cost for participation. Participation is limited to 100 people.

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