Category: State of Local Government

Defending the Special District

Bobbi Nance, Park District of Oak Park Project Manager, follows up on her last column – Parks and Recreation’s Perception Problem by discussing special districts.  In light of John Oliver’s take on special districts, we re-post Bobbi Nance’s article where she shared her experience working for a special district. Want to join the conversation by sharing your opinion … Continued

Parks and Recreation’s Perception Problem

Bobbi Nance (LinkedIn and Twitter) is a former engineering student who decided to make the switch to recreation after leading a music and concert promotion organization in college (one of those, “You mean you can do this for a job?” kind of moments…).  Fast forward 12 years, and she’s now found a way to combine the best of both … Continued

Recapping #LocalGovAdvice

Recap: Local Gov Advice Thanks to Ben Kittelson for leading a spirited Twittersation on #LocalGovAdvice. ELGL public affairs assistant Sarah Henricks crafted this spreadsheet that compiles all the chatter from the Twittersation.

Race Doesn’t Exist in a Vacuum

Race is a sensitive issue. Depending on your background, you may be comfortable with an open conversation or you may be afraid of saying the wrong thing. ELGL enters the conversation without a perceived notion that we can solve past wrongs.

ELGL’s Voice in Governing

ELGL is working with Governing to provide voices to the most relevant issues and trends in local government. Brittany Bennett, Self Help in Durham, NC, takes the microphone this month with her article, “Why Access to Healthy Food Belongs on Government’s Equity Agenda.“

Part III: Why Six Californias ?

The Colbert Report Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Colbert Report on Facebook Stephen Harding returns with part three of his series on what makes California tick. He wraps up with a look at the recent Six Californias initiative.

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