Pennsylvania
From school boards to county executives to mayors and councilmembers, we are winning progressive change and building a more just Pennsylvania through collaborative governance models with community partners across all levels of local government.

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 66 members, representing 33 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.

FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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.
Minneapolis City Council Members Robin Wonsley, at lectern, Jason Chavez, left, and Jeremiah Ellison, right, stand in front of Cortland Mill District Apartments along with University of Minnesota undergraduate student government director of local affairs Siya Shelar to discuss the recently passed ordinance banning the use of algorithmic rent-setting software. Cortland Mill District is owned by Cortland, which is being sued by the Department of Justice for its use of rent-setting software. (Staff photo: Dan Netter)

LPMN State Download 🌷| Sign-On to Protect Medicaid, Northern Minnesota Meetup and Strategy Meeting, Local wins and more! | Spring 2025

Northern MN Meet-Up, Wins for Renters and More
A group of LPCO members posing for a picture

LPCO State Download ⛰️ | Legislative Updates & Community Fights | Spring 2025

Member advocacy for worker protections, housing justice wins, and more!
A group of people posing for a picture in front of a group protesting

LPNY State Download 🌺| Trump 100 days, Housing Advocacy Day, Westchester meetup and more! | Spring 2025

Learn about the latest initiatives from our LPNY chapter and explore opportunities to deepen your leadership.

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!

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