Vice Mayor Ohlrich graduates from IEMO II educational course

May 1, 2026

Vice Mayor Kathy Kelley Ohlrich recently graduated from the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II, a course from the Florida League of Cities’ Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO), a premier educational program designed specifically for Florida’s elected municipal officials.

The IEMO II course is the second level of training offered through the League’s IEMO program. Participation in this course is reserved for those municipal officials who have successfully graduated from the first-level IEMO course or have completed one or more terms in office. 

An intensive two-day program, the IEMO II course features classes and workshops focused on the numerous aspects of municipal government. Session topics include advanced municipal finance, media relations, planning and land use, and more.

“The IEMO program is about more than training; it’s about empowering leaders to serve with knowledge, compassion, and confidence,” said FLC President Holly D. Smith, Vice Mayor of the City of Sanibel. “From budgeting and public meetings to ethics and community engagement, every session is designed to give elected officials the real-world knowledge they need to lead effectively. I am proud of the graduates who have taken this step to invest in themselves and in their communities.”

Created 30 years ago to educate newly elected officials on the intricacies of municipal government in a cost-effective manner, the IEMO program grew out of a partnership between the Florida League of Cities and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government. Today, the program offers multiple levels of training, with each designed specifically for municipal officials of all levels. It is the most popular training that the Florida League of Cities offers.

Those officials who completed IEMO II can receive credit toward FLCU’s Certificate Program for Elected Officials, which recognizes elected officials who take part in the League’s many training opportunities. Once they sign up, this multi-level certificate of achievement program allows attendees to earn points for the activities and events they attend and participate in. To learn more, visit flcities.com/certificate.

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Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.

For more information on the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government, visit iog.fsu.edu.