Forty-eight state leaders were chosen for the annual leadership development program, including Washington’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, and State Senator Patty Kuderer.
OLYMPIA—July 11, 2022—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, and Senator Patty Kuderer have been selected to participate in the 2022 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship.
Bringing together 48 individuals representing 32 states from several sectors of state government, the Henry Toll Fellowship is the nation’s premier leadership development program for state government officials.
"Congratulations to the 2022 Toll Fellows for being selected to participate in the premier state government training program in the country,” said Washington state Senator Sam Hunt, who serves as CSG National Chair for 2022. “As part of a very selective group chosen from state governments across the country, they are in for a rewarding experience. As a former Toll myself, I know they will sharpen their skills in making government more effective."
Each year, the CSG Henry Toll Fellowship brings up to 48 leaders from all three branches of state government to the CSG national headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, for an intensive, five-day leadership boot camp. The program’s sessions are designed to stimulate personal assessment and growth while providing priceless networking and relationship-building opportunities.
“As our country faces greater and greater challenges, bold and skilled leadership is needed now more than ever,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this distinguished group of leaders to represent the great state of Washington and continue to serve its people.”
The CSG Henry Toll Fellowship encourages participants to evaluate and adapt the way they interact with each other and the world around them, providing an opportunity unlike any other in the nation. Providing a variety of exercises and sessions, the content of the program is different each year.
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“I am honored and excited to be selected to participate in the 2022 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship,” said Senator Patty Kuderer. “I ran for office to make a positive impact on people’s lives, and today we face challenges that require sharp, effective, and strategic leadership. I look forward to learning from my fellow attendees as we work together to address our urgent issues, and build better and more equitable communities.”
There are more than 1,300 graduates of the Toll Fellowship, which began in 1986. Distinguished alumni include five state/territorial house speakers, three sitting state supreme court justices, ten sitting members of Congress, five sitting governors and 200 Toll alumni currently serving as state/territorial legislators.
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"The Toll leadership approach focuses on the vital role that state governments play in creating opportunities for every American,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. “This opportunity is a genuine recognition of shared interests, and I can't wait to learn from my peers across the country."
About The Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments is our nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national, and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate, and create problem-solving partnerships.
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