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The League of Women in Government

The League of Women in Government was founded in 2015 and is the only national group representing women in local government. The League serves as the umbrella organization for state and regional groups that support local and statewide initiatives that advance women to local government leadership. The League’s objective is to move the needle forward on the number of women serving at the most senior and executive levels in local government.

Our Mission

The League of Women in Government’s mission is to support local and statewide organizations that advance women in local government senior executive leadership.

Together, We Support, Educate, Mentor, and Encourage by:

  • Providing information and data to show public officials the value of gender balance & gender diversity in local government leadership;
  • Strengthening relationships between local government groups supporting women; and
  • Providing local government women leadership and professional development opportunities via grants and scholarships.

Organization Status

The League of Women in Government is governed by an unpaid chief administrative officer and board members from across the country. The League is a fiscal project of OneOC, a California 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

IF WOMEN MAKE UP MORE THAN
50 PERCENT OF STATE & LOCAL
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

AND MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF
MASTER OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
GRADUATES ARE WOMEN

WHY ARE THERE SO
FEW FEMALE CHIEF
EXECUTIVES?

Resources

Job Board

The League is working with recruiters across the nation to post opportunities on our Job Board and award winning electronic newsletter. Check in often to see what opportunity could be right for YOU!
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League Newsletter

The League’s award-winning electronic newsletter is published sixty times per year and we don’t want you to miss a single issue! The newsletter includes current, informative content, event notifications, featured job posts and news from across the country.
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Celebrate #SheLeadsGov

Women make up over 50 percent of state and local government employees and the League wants to celebrate their accomplishments! Join the League as we celebrate women making the news and moving up in local government.
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Research & Articles

The League shares and receives content with other organizations and academic institutions that focus on women, gender bias, gender balance/equity, and other topics relevant to women in the workplace.
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Latest Articles

ICONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH Rebecca Ryan

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A Conversation with Local Government Icon: Rebecca Ryan, General Manager, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, Australia By Pamela Antil, City Manager, Encinitas, CA This interview is [...]

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