AT A GLANCE
Local Progress Pennsylvania (LPPA) organizes local elected officials across the state to share best practices and policy solutions that make people’s lives better.
LPPA currently has more than 100 members, representing 57 jurisdictions.
Our Work & Priorities
Right now, we are in the process of building out the infrastructure to establish a state chapter – with a formal leadership structure and a robust membership – that will be the foundation for statewide organizing and advocacy to come! We elevate the role and voices of progressive electeds bringing community-driven change and more resources to our municipalities and our state.
Organizing Committee
As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPPA members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work:
JON IRONS
Lehigh County Commissioner
AUTUMN VOGEL
Meadville City Councilmember
NICOLAS O'ROURKE
Philadelphia City Councilmember
DEVON TALIAFERRO
Pittsburgh School Board Director
XARAS COLLINS
Norristown School Board Director
DR. TYLER TITUS
Erie City Councilmember
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FEATURED NEWS & STORIES
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Philadelphia Councilmembers Find Lessons in Affordable Housing from Berlin and Vienna
In this blog post from Global Philadelphia, Local Progress members and Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Jamie Gauthier talk about their recent trip to learn about social housing in Vienna and Berlin with Local Progress and lessons they're bringing back home.
- Economic Justice, Home Rule, Immigrant Justice
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Announcing Our #LocalStory Series
Check out our latest video
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📬 LP Network Download | Fighting back against federal threats, big tech, and corporate greed | September 2025
Here’s a look at some of what’s happening across the Local Progress network this month.
- Economic Justice, Home Rule, Immigrant Justice, Leveraging Federal Resources
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📎 Federal Resource Round-Up
Important updates and opportunities to take action.
Organizing Committee
As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPPA members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work.
We’ll be announcing our Organizing Committee soon – so stay tuned!
featured resources and tools
Policy Memo
Cash for Communities: Leveraging Historic Federal Funds for Racial, Economic, and Climate Justice
Messaging Guide
Messaging & Narrative Guide: Protecting Immigrant Rights Under a Hostile Federal Administration
Report