Managing Public Relations with your Elected Officials 2GA-M7qFkWVpVcrcCavVZA2 Requests for FY 2025 Community

Requests for FY 2025 Community Project Funding (CPF) will likely be due to Congressional offices in mid-March 2024

Long-term planning is often one of the most complex processes a local government must carry out

June 16 | Session 1: Create a Solid Foundation

Understand the difference between “calls for service” and “workload”

This session will share insights on how to manage your reactions—especially during conflict or criticism—to signal professionalism and establish a culture of respect and collaboration from the start

Managing Public Relations with your Elected Officials 2GA-M7qFkWVpVcrcCavVZA2 Requests for FY 2025 CommunityMastering the art of public relations especially media relations is difficult for many in local government leadership. For elected officials, the challenge is often compounded because they might be new to local government and lack the skills needed for building and maintaining positive public relations. Providing guidance in this arena is a great way for a manager to foster trust with their elected body while ensuring their messaging is aligned with