03/19/26 Newly Elected, Re-elected and Elected Officials Training!

 

Newly Elected Officials Training

Newly Elected, Re-elected and Elected Officials Training!

📅 March 19th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

Welcome to Your Leadership Journey

Congratulations on your recent election! The Municipal Training Academy is proud to present this comprehensive training program designed specifically for newly elected officials. This full-day intensive will equip you with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional networks you need to serve your community effectively from day one.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2026
🕐 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Golf Club at Yankee Trace, Centerville, OH 45458
💰 Investment: $100 per attendee (includes training materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments)
👥 Who Should Attend: Newly elected council members, mayors, trustees, and appointed officials

What You’ll Learn

  • Collective Bargaining // Selective Bargaining
  • Sunshine Laws: Open Meetings, Public Records, Public Comment
  • Media Relations / Social Media
  • Ethics in the Public Sector
  • State Legislative Update
  • Planning and Zoning
  • Economic Development
  • Local Government Finance

Training Highlights

8 Hours of Expert Instruction
12+ Topics Covered
30+ Years of Experience
100+ Officials Trained Annually

Secure Your Spot Today

Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and interactive learning.
Register early to guarantee your participation.

Register Now

 

Time Session Topic Speaker(s)
8:00 AM Opening Remarks  Jay Weiskircher MVTCG
8:10 AM – 9:00 AM Council/Manager Form of Government Matt Greeson Kettering City Manager
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Effective City Council William Duncan Oakwood Mayor
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Collective Bargaining / Selective Bargaining Jonathan Downes Attorney at Law
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Sunshine Laws: Open Meetings and Public Records Ben Mazer, Coolidge Law Attorney at Law
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM  Lunch/ Media Relations/Social Media Kate Bosdorff Centerville Communications Director
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Ethics in the Public Sector Nick Rohrbaugh Ohio Ethics Commission
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM State Legislative Update Bevan Schneck Ohio Municipal League
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM  Planning and Zoning Paul Kleier III Blue Ash Community Development Director
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Economic Development Jeff Hoagland

Amber Holloway

President & CEO Dayton Development Coalition

West Carrollton, City Manager

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Government Finance Mark Schlagheck  Chief Fiscal Officer – Jefferson Health Plan
For questions or registration, please contact MVCTG Training Supervisor Jodi Martin