# Leadership Academy Final Project Presentations, 09/25/2026

The City of Laredo held a Leadership Academy final project presentation on September 25, 2026, where three teams of city employees presented proposals addressing various city challenges. The first team proposed restructuring a fictional Emergency Management Department, focusing on improving employee morale, internal communication, operational efficiency, and public trust through professional development, modernized systems, and transparent reporting. The second team presented a mental health community engagement campaign called Connect Laredo, including a bilingual resource hub and phased outreach to young adults, families, and seniors, with an estimated initial budget of $14,000 for digital and physical campaign materials. The third team proposed a centralized digital governance platform app to enhance communication between residents and local government, consolidating existing departmental apps and services into one platform for service requests, community engagement, and transparency. Panel feedback highlighted the need for clearer implementation plans, feasibility considerations, integration with existing city systems, and more detailed data and accountability measures. No formal procurement decisions or contract awards were made during the meeting, but budget estimates and potential grant funding were discussed for the mental health campaign. The presentations aimed to develop leadership skills and generate ideas for improving city operations and community engagement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Sources
- [Leadership Academy Final Project Presentations, 09/25/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiLK4CHX0-8) - City of Laredo Municipal Channel