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Photo of Ashley Waller and Sean O'Neill
​A​shley Waller (City of Milford), and Sean O'Neill pose for photo. Waller received the Delaware Certificate in Local Government Leadership and the Delaware Certificate in Planning Education.

IPA Policy Scientist Celebrates Recipients of the Local Government Training Program Certificate

February 26, 2024 Written by Sophonie Milord | Photo Courtesy of Sean O'Neill

Sean O'Neill traveled the state, congratulating participants and recipients of the Local Government Training Program Certificate

Sean O’Neill​, policy scientist at UD’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), traveled throughout the state to congratulate the 2023 recipients of the Local Government Training Program certificates in Local Government Leadership and Planning Education. IPA, a research and public service center in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, annually offers training to public officials and municipal staff. This training covers topics such as municipal planning, zoning, legal issues, economic development, and sustainability. Participants receive credit toward the Delaware Certificate in Local Government Leadership or the Delaware Certificate in Planning Education. Recipients of the certificate span municipalities across Delaware, including the towns of Millville, Georgetown, Milton and Camden, and the cities of Milford and Dover.​

Article by Sophonie Milord. Originally posted in UDaily's For the Record​​.​​​​​


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