Mission | Awards

The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities.

The LGC's membership is 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.

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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.

Awards

2005 • American Planning Association awards it's Distinguished Leadership Award for a Citizen Planner to LGC Executive Director Judy Corbett.

2003 • PLANETIZEN voted the Local Government Commission website was voted one of the top 50 most important urban planning and development websites of 2003.

1998-2002 • State of California Integrated Waste Management Board Annual Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Winner for improving the environment by reducing waste in the office environment.

2000 • Time Magazine recognizes LGC Executive Director Judy Corbett as a "Hero for the Planet" among other nationally and internationally prominent individuals who are making a difference in our time.

1999 • US Environmental Protection Agency Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award for outstanding leadership in protecting the environment and public health.

1998 • U.S. Department of Housing & Community Development Technical Assistance Award for expertise and outstanding performance in capacity-building skills.

1997 • American Planning Association Award for Excellence in Public Education.

1996 • Renew America National Award for Environmental Sustainability in the area of Growth Management and Regional Planning.