The mayor of Topeka has been selected to participate in a year-long education and professional development program that aims to improve the city’s leadership capabilities. Mayor Mike Padilla is one of 40 mayors from around the world chosen to participate in The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The initiative wants to help Padilla and the city of Topeka to foster professional growth, advance innovation and deliver results for residents. The initiative is a collaboration between Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School and Bloomberg Philanthropies to equip mayors and senior city officials with the skills needed to tackle complex challenges and improve their residents’ quality of life.
Source: KSNT 27 News