ANNOUNCING PACOG PODCAST
The Glue that Binds – Better Together: A Conversation with Pennsylvania’s Councils of Government – PCC Local Time
Highlighting the Terrific Work Done by COGs Across the State
Hosted by Local Government Professional Nancy Hess at”PCC Local Time”
Our Board members had the privilege of sitting down with host Nancy Hess at her PCC Local Time podcast.
The podcast highlights the wonderful support and terrific resources that COGs are providing for their member municipalities – and how PACOG is bringing COGs together to promote intergovernmental and regional approaches for providing local government services. Check it out here: https://Inkd.in/eJrbHau4
To see and hear more from Nancy and our COG Board members and to attend Nancy’s session “Create the Organization You Want to Lead at the 2026 Annual PACOG Conference go to www.pacog.com
BACKGROUND
In the early 1970’s, as part of discussions about amending the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, there was a strong push to recognize COGs and a statewide organization that would service COGs. At the February 1972 Pennsylvania Local Government Conference, a committee was set up to explore this issue. After many meetings and considerable study, the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Governments (PACOG) was formally established on April 14, 1973, with nine charter members.
ABOUT PACOG
The Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Governments (PACOG) is a voluntary organization serving Councils of Governments (COGs) and fostering a cooperative effort for addressing common municipal problems.
PACOG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, a center for communication among peers, and a hub of information and resources for its members. PACOG delivers updates, resources, and technical assistance to member COGs across the Commonwealth. PACOG also supports and promotes legislation for the advancement of good government.
MISSION & GOALS
The mission of PACOG is to empower and encourage municipal cooperation, communication, and collaboration among COGS. By providing support and resources, PACOG can help to develop solutions for multi-jurisdictional problems, can improve the delivery of services for residents, and ultimately improve efficiency in local government.
PACOG’s primary goal is to improve and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation in Pennsylvania. PACOG is an advocate for voluntary partnerships and sharing of knowledge and resources to better serve the needs of all communities while recognizing that every municipal entity retains its own identity.
