It’s back! Some members might recall a weekly award called the “Knope of the Week” that we previously awarded to our amazing ELGL volunteers and contributors. We’ve brought back this popular award, and you can nominate the local government leaders you work with for acknowledgment on the last Friday of each month. Our award winners … Continued
Update: NRC, Inc #ELGL17 Photo Album Update: 3 Reasons Why #ELGL17 Was the Most Fun Local Gov Has Had in Ages The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only … Continued
Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton … Continued
Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton — none of … Continued
Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton — none of … Continued
Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks Panelist. Mentor. Gov Bud for Life. Heather Geyer (LinkedIn and Twitter), City of Wheat Ridge, CO, is the Knope of the Week. Heather was one of ELGL’s first members from Colorado and has said “yes” everytime that we’ve asked her to write an article, serve on a panel, … Continued
Matt Wojnowski interviews the local government consultant from ELGL’s favorite TV show, “Parks and Recreation.” Also, check out the GovLove podcast episode with Gary/Jerry/Larry – Podcast: Jerry! Jim O’Heir from NBC’s Parks & Rec. As the NBC TV series Parks and Recreation began, I wondered who the producers and writers were talking with in local government to make … Continued
Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks Rick Usher (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the Assistant City Manager for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and has been employed by the City of Kansas City, Mo. since 1985. He’s a guru on Google Fiber. He’s a historian on Cookingham. And he’s a master communicator on Twitter. And now, … Continued
“One of my favorite examples of showing gratitude is done by a group who awards the Knope of the Week,” said Jefferson Smith during a 2014 Ted Talk.
Eloquent, Funny, and Succinct After a couple of months off to mourn the finale of Parks and Rec, the Knope of the Week returns. We return invigorated to spread gratitude to those changing the status quo of government.
