Local Government Services

To help fulfill the Council’s Mission, the Local Government Services Department conducts planning, economic, and community development services for the region’s member governments and communities. The Goal of the department is to meet the needs and desires of our region now and into the future.

Current efforts are focused on greater regional cooperation in the adopted priority areas of growth management, transportation, housing, Brownfields, and clean energy. Programs and projects, while highly diverse in size and scope, all reflect these priorities and related needs as directed by the Council Board. Professionally trained and experienced staff diligently strives to improve economic, environmental and social conditions in every program area and project. This is accomplished through quality facilitation, grant writing and management, project administration, data management, policy research and development, education, events and more.