Jessica Struyk Professional Specialist, City of Gresham Favorite book of all-time: It is hard for me to pick just one. I love non-fiction– especially inspiring true stories. Some of my favorites are: Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner, Half the Sky by … Continued
First Mary Beth Henry, now Erik Kvarsten is honored with the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Herman Kehril Award. The award is given to a city employee whose exceptional contributions to city government in Oregon have provided lasting benefits to the community. Erik Kvarsten, Greshman city manager, was an early supporter of ELGL and a lifetime supporter … Continued
ELGL does great work, and I encourage anyone interested in a management career in Oregon government to visit your website and attend your organization’s events, especially your conference in the fall of 2013. One of the features you published last year on your website that I found useful was the series of blog posts by … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMsG8eE8Pg&w=560&h=315] Graduates from the Portland State University (PSU) MPA program have enabled ELGL to grow to where it is today. PSU played host to one of the first ELGL meetings with Phil Keisling serving as the keynote speaker. Our relationship with PSU has continued to grow which is evident in ELGL being asked to … Continued
While there are many attributes ELGL appreciates about Joe Gall, what we appreciate most is you will never hear “I’m too busy” as an excuse from Joe. We often wonder how he has time for everything and we concluded he probably has a dirty room at home. Other than that, we hope others in local … Continued
Jazzmin Reece Principal and Owner Reece Consulting, LLC. Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Morning salutations and current event run down before we dive into the day. What elected office do you think can make the biggest impact? Mayor Two solutions for fixing governments problems. An engaged voting public, … Continued
David Matz Job Title: Principal Executive Manager C Organization: State of Oregon- Department of Human Services Name three of your mentors: Lee Coleman (DHS- District 1 SDA manager) Ron Bogley (Architect/Builder) Meies Matz (my wife and best coach) Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Consultation and clinical supervision with my … Continued
Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville, Long Range Planning Manager Name three of your mentors: Kim Knox, who I worked with at TriMet many years ago (she is now a project manager with Shiels Obletz Johnson). She modeled a graceful balance of tough professionalism with the importance of having a sense of humor and nurturing relationships. … Continued
Andy Gale Sheriff’s Policy Analyst Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Favorite book of all-time: Vimy by Pierre Berton Books that are on your nightstand right now: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? by James Lukaszewski The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch (Fill in the blank) When you wake up in the morning, … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 46th Knope of the Week has been selected after a week long search for the individual who has done the most to advance the mission of ELGL. In case you haven’t yet memorized the ELGL mission statement, here it is in its entirety, THE MISSION of the Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders … Continued
