Joseph Lyons

Joseph Lyons is an Assistant Professor at Western University's Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Science. He serves as Director of the Local Government Program, focusing on municipal governance and policy analysis. His research explores digital transformation, crisis-driven policy changes, and institutional governance structures.

• PhD, Western University

Key research areas include Public Administration, Local Governance, and Policy Analysis. Recent work examines digital readiness in Canadian local governments during the pandemic, compressed workweeks in rural municipalities, and governance models for specialized public bodies.

Publications span comparative studies of municipal service delivery, conservation authority board composition, and economic development coordination. His case studies and book contributions address practical governance challenges in Canadian municipalities.