NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO HOLD 2026 SPRING WORKSHOP & ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING IN DICKINSON
Aerial view of Dickinson North Dakota
Bismarck, ND – March 11, 2026 – The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) will welcome city auditors, finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to its annual Spring Workshop & Elected Officials Training, set for March 18-19 at the Astoria Hotel & Event Center in Dickinson. This essential event delivers practical education, networking, and best practices to strengthen local governance amid evolving challenges like tax policies, emergency response, and community revitalization.
Event Highlights
Sessions blend hands-on strategies with expert insights tailored for North Dakota communities:
- Day 1 (March 18): Kick off with “Cleaning Up Your City” featuring real-world blight cleanup successes, a 3% tax cap refresher by Linda Svihovic (ND Association of Counties), and guidance on charitable gaming permits from Aaron Hummel (ND Office of Attorney General). Afternoon topics include year-end auditing, mental health resilience tools from Calli Thorne (Maxwell Leadership), and codes of conduct with Mayor Dave Carlsrud (Valley City), Shawn Wenko (Williston), and Michelle Beuhlmann (UND).
- Day 2 (March 19): Explore workforce programs from Job Service ND and Workforce Safety & Insurance, effective collaboration with city attorneys led by Taylor Olson (Furuseth Olson & Evert P.C.), and tornado preparedness lessons from 2025’s record-breaking season with Sheriff Jesse Jahner (Cass County), Chauncy Schultz (National Weather Service), and Jamison Veil (Jamestown). An optional post-lunch municipal calendar deep dive caps the program.
Additional perks include Leadership Training Program awards lunch, networking breaks, a social hour, buffet breakfasts, and an optional March 17 sneak peek tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora.
“North Dakota’s cities thrive when leaders connect and equip themselves with actionable tools,” said Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director. “This workshop empowers attendees to navigate finances, emergencies, and governance with confidence.”
For full agenda, speakers, and registration, visit https://ndlc.org/2026springworkshop/
The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) is an organization that encourages dynamic local leadership, provides educational opportunities, and represents the interests of North Dakota communities.
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