Westlake’s Vice Mayor Graduates from Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II Course

Westlake’s Vice Mayor Graduates from

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II Course

Greg Langowski graduates from Florida League of Cities’ premier educational program for local elected officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024

CONTACT: Zoie Burgess

info@westlakegov.com / 561-530-5880

City of Westlake, FL – The City of Westlake announced today that Vice Mayor Greg Langowski recently graduated from the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II, a course from the Florida League of Cities’ Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO), a premier educational program designed specifically for Florida’s elected municipal officials.

The IEMO II course is the second level of training offered through the League’s IEMO program. Participation in this course is reserved for those municipal officials who have successfully graduated from the first-level IEMO course or have completed one or more terms in office.

An intensive two-day program, the IEMO II course features classes and workshops focused on the numerous aspects of municipal government. Session topics include advanced financial tools, personnel and labor relations, decision-making models, media relations and more.

“Local officials in Florida play a crucial role in shaping their communities, and it’s essential they understand their responsibilities and the complexities of municipal leadership to best serve their cities,” said FLC President Michael C. Blake, Mayor of Cocoa. “The League’s statewide IEMO course offers a unique educational experience to equip officials with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership. We take great pride in the way this training program empowers Florida’s local elected officials. I commend the IEMO graduates for their dedication to professional development and congratulate them on completing the course.”

Created 30 years ago to educate newly elected officials on the intricacies of municipal government in a cost-effective manner, the IEMO program grew out of a partnership between the Florida League of Cities and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government. Today, the program offers multiple levels of training, with each designed specifically for municipal officials of all levels. It is the most popular training that the Florida League of Cities offers.

Those officials who completed IEMO II can receive credit toward FLCU’s Certificate Program for Elected Officials, which recognizes elected officials who take part in the League’s many training opportunities. Once they sign up, this multi-level certificate of achievement program allows attendees to earn points for the activities and events they attend and participate in. To learn more, visit flcities.com/certificate.

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Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.

For more information on the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government, visit iog.fsu.edu.