Katie Babits Human Rights and Equity Analyst, City of Eugene What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Combine driver (as in for grass seed harvest, that gives everyone allergies) What was your: undergraduate institution? Graduate institution? What was/were your degree(s) in? Missouri Valley College (Dbl major Criminal Justice … Continued
In this series, ELGL members reflect on how their life has changed from 2008 to 2016, and look forward to where they’ll be in 2024. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms. By Katie Babits – LinkedIn and Twitter I vividly remember the night Obama was elected president. I … Continued
In this series of articles, ELGL members will reflect on the themes from our recent survey on careers. Katie Babits, City of Veneta, OR management analyst, leads us off with six tips for writing a resume. 6 Tips for Writing a Resume by Katie Babits – LinkedIn and Twitter Upon graduating from the Missouri State University MPA program in … Continued
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned performance reivew? ELGL loves them so much that we’re embarking on a “360 Review of Local Government.” We’re going to evaulate every single inch of the local government arena by talking to ourselves (a.k.a: other local government professionals), tech companies, journalists, professors, and anyone else who hasn’t blocked our … Continued
Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Katie Babits City of Veneta, OR – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is… …an incredible opportunity to meet … Continued
This Morning Buzz is by Sarah Henricks; Los Altos Hills County Fire District What I’m reading: The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League What I’m eating: a LOT of homemade funfetti birthday cake that I made for the hubby What I’m watching: 13th … Continued
This Morning Buzz was written by Katie Babits (LinkedIn, Twitter) and edited by Kylie Bayer (LinkedIn, Twitter). Our country is broken and it was designed this way. The systems that have created the current state of events are doing exactly what they were intended to do. Our systems were created by white people, for white … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Katie Babits – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Cheer on Netflix What I’m Reading: The Camino Way by Victor Prince What I’m listening to: Trampled by Turtles We are three full weeks into a new year, & if you’re like me, a new year comes with much reflection. Well, this … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Katie Babits – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: No Tomorrow What I’m Reading: What Color is Your Parachute What I’m listening to: Kaleo Radio It’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. If you’re in the office, you’re probably the only one there. I love working during holiday weeks. I … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Caz R. Muske, Main Street Manager, City of Brenham, TX (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am watching: Animal Kingdom What I just finished reading: The Upside of Stress by Dr. Kelly McGonigal Newest Discovered Podcast: MindValley Podcast I feel a little bit closer to the ELGL Community and more accepted in the LG … Continued
