Full Name: Anthony Lagana
Title and Organization: Land Use Intern, Town of Thomaston, CT
SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘25
Anthony Lagana is pursuing his Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) with an Urban Planning focus area. He received a Bachelor of Arts double major in Urban Studies and History with a minor in Geographic Information Science (GIS) at the UConn Storrs campus in Spring 2023. Anthony has worked as a Land Use Intern for the Town of Thomaston, CT since August 2023. He ultimately hopes to use this experience and education to become an urban planner at the local level of government.
Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government Award
The Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government award is given to an MPA student who demonstrates interest in local government and public sector service. Awards (“Fellowships”) will defray living or academic related expenses. The award was established in 1998 to honor the distinguished service of Al Ilg as the Town Manager of Windsor for 32 years.
Albert G. Ilg: Prior to his service as Town Manager of Windsor, Connecticut, Al Ilg served as the Assistant City Manager of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, after serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy. In 2002, Al’s expertise was called upon to serve as an Interim City Manager of Hartford, and in September 2005, Al was appointed by the Governor to the “State Contracting Reform Standards Board.” Al received a B.A. in Political Science from Bucknell University and a master’s degree in Government Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. For many years, Al has been a friend of the School of Public Policy, speaking in our speaker series and connecting students and alumni with job opportunities. He also supports the Albert Ilg Award, presented annually to a student with outstanding interest in local government.