To help them become the strongest and most effective leaders they can be, LCV offers governance training to newly-elected officials in partnership with our state affiliates in the Conservation Voters Movement. Here's a look inside our recent training held with the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters.

As Jordan Morales prepares to serve as the first-ever representative for his district on the City Council of Boise, Idaho, he reflects on his most important lessons learned from LCV's Candidate Academy and his campaign – as well as his advice for others considering a run for office.

Our country urgently needs more leaders who share our vision of a world with a healthy environment and healthy communities, protected by a just and equitable democracy. To empower more people in our movement to become leaders, LCV and our state affiliates offer robust leadership development opportunities.