This is the first installment in a new ELGL original content series titled “A Tale of Two Internships” by University of Kansas MPA graduate Ashley Graff. Graff recently obtained a shared internship with the City of West Linn and the City of Sherwood. In this series, Graff provides perspective on the experience of working for … Continue reading »
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The 45th Knope of the Week has been selected after a week long search for the individual(s) or group 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 … Continue reading »
Locked Out: The Failure of Portland-Area Affordable Housing The Oregonian’s Brad Schmidt spent months analyzing data and interviewing experts for this series on the failure of local governments and agencies to fulfill a fundamental goal of the nation’s 44-year-old Fair Housing Act: to give everyone, regardless of color, a fair shot at living in a decent neighborhood. … Continue reading »
Rewind RSVP: The First 90 Days Discussion Forum Inaugural Meeting of ELGL-Eugene Ask the Manager – The First 90 Days Save the Date: Happy New (Fiscal) Year Party is July 19 Breaking News: Partial Remand of UGB Ordinance Advisory Board Openings Job Posting: City Manager Job Posting: Tacoma Management Fellowship 04.20.12 Knope of the Week 04.20.12 The Morning Buzz The Social Network Stay connected by … Continue reading »
Plugging the public sector ELGL caters to next generation of local government leaders BY CLAIRE OLIVER The West Linn Tidings, Mar 29, 2012 Word about ELGL has spread mostly through the Wyatts’ grassroots efforts. “There’s just been such an interest across all disciplines to come together,” she said. “It’s different than anything that exists right now, … Continue reading »
Congratulations, Chris. ELGL loves the photo. WEST LINN – Senior Planner Chris Kerr has been appointed West Linn’s first Economic Development Director. This appointment is made in direct response to the West Linn City Council’s unanimously adopted goals for 2012, which includes the specific dedication of staff to manage a sustainable economic development strategy for … Continue reading »
Assistant City Attorney, City of West Linn The City of West Linn, a beautiful community located 15 miles south of Portland, is seeking an in-house Assistant City Attorney who will be responsible for providing assistance on municipal legal matters. The position plans and directs legal actions within the limits of the general policies of the … Continue reading »
Director of Public Works/City Engineer The City is seeking an exceptional Director of Public Works/City Engineer. As part of the executive team, this position reports directly to the City Manager. The Public Works Director/City Engineer manages and directs the overall operation of Public Works. The Public Works Department is comprised of two divisions (Operations and … Continue reading »
Rewind ELGL Meets Pinterest Info Request: Branding Your Community U.S Attorney for Oregon Highlights ELGL Forum in October Posting Job Openings ELGL Advisory Board Meeting March 14 ELGL Event in Bend Job Posting: Assistant City Manager Welcome City of Ashland New City Administrator 02.17.12 Knope of the Week 02.17.12 The Morning Buzz Social Media Stay connected by following these Twitter feeds and Facebook pages. Twitter: Voorhees … Continue reading »
