Community Events

The law requires policies for military equipment used by law enforcement agencies must be reconsidered and re-approved annually by elected officials, with public input. OPD will host a Town Hall to share their most recent Military Equipment Use Annual Report and answer questions about OPD’s policies and plans to acquire additional military equipment.

Charter reform is a unique opportunity to re-think a city’s “rulebook” and evaluate how its governance can better support local governments in meeting the needs of its citizens. In this educational webinar, we’ll break down the role a charter plays in local government, what the process looks like for adopting or amending one, and why thoughtful charter design is essential for good governance and effective public service.

Recognizing that all of us want clarity, transparency, and trusted sources of news and information, the League has organized an eye-opening presentation on how to spot questionable information. We will discuss:
the use of Artificial Intelligence, journalism vs propaganda, verifying text and images, finding trusted sources, and more.