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Breaking: Second Circuit Decides Trump Twitter Appeal

Today’s guest blog about public sector Twitter use is by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf. It originally appeared in the Municipal Minute blog, hosted by AncelGlink. We have previously reported on the lawsuit filed against President Trump to challenge his blocking of users from his Twitter account, which the users argued violated their First Amendment rights. The federal … Continued

Webinar Video: Three Norsemen of the Datapocalypse

Relive the glory of the Three Norsemen of the Datapocalypse webinar and learn from Mike Skibbe, Tom Milas, and Steve Fritz about how the Village of Buffalo Grove, IL moved to data focused decision making in the Public Works Department.

I Have to Ask: Finding Your Spark

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Emily Gibson, Planning Director, Montgomery County, VA, writes about sparks Instead of champagne. After ELGL19, I returned to everyday life challenging myself to keep that “spark” with me as long as I could. You know, the … Continued

Best Place to Work in Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Katie Babits, you can tag along with her on LinkedIn & Twitter. What I’m Listening To: Luca Stricagnoli What I’m Reading: Change the Work Game: Building & Sustaining a Diverse Workforce by Serilda Summers-McGee What I’m Watching: Big Little Lies ELGL doesn’t use the #mword but I’m … Continued

The Bachelorette: Strong Mayor Edition

Today’s Buzz is by Laura Hardwicke– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: The Bachelorette What I’m Reading: Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman What I’m listening to: The Black Keys’ new record “Let’s Rock” This is my first major local election as a local gov employee. During the last general election in … Continued

Roger That: Fountain, NC

This is a blog series about “Leading Culture” by Rae Buckley and Lindsey Bineau, with the expertise of retired Chapel Hill, NC Town Manager, Roger Stancil. Read all installments as they’re published online here.  “Because people often come to organizations with a background or training in a particular profession or industry – each with its own system or approach … Continued

Why I Literally Pulled the Plug: A Digital Detox Tale

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers – connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram! What I’m Watching: Nothing (I’ll get to that in just a minute!) What I’m Reading: The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams, Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson and Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. (This is just a short list of three … Continued

Engagement for All; or Making Sure Everyone Can Access Chewie

Today’s Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn, and on all City of Battle Creek social. What I’m watching: A lot of Transformers, and other shows my 6-year-old watches, and Dark with my German Lit PhD husband. What I’m reading: Just finished Anna Clark’s The Poisoned City, a situation from … Continued

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