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Don’t Lose Your Momentum

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m looking forward to: A Public Records training by our state Public Records Advocate tomorrow What I’m drinking: Cherry Lime La Croix, my favorite What I’m listening to: My almost four-year old’s 259th excuse to stay awake ———————– In my organization, leadership encourages staff … Continued

MMANC Women’s Leadership Summit: May 16

Friends in Northern California, make sure you don’t miss the 12th annual MMANC Women’s Leadership Summit held on May 16 in Santa Cruz! To register, visit: https://www.mmanc.org/events/womens-leadership-summit/

Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement

Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement: Three-Day Intensive Workshop for Local Government Practitioners July 19-21, 2019: Malibu, CA In an age where trust in government (and indeed in all institutions) is at an all time low, and indifference toward local government is at an all time high, the very future of local representative democracy requires … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Natali Betancur

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Natali Betancur Finance Business Manager at Mecklenburg County, NC LinkedIn What … Continued

Financial Literacy Begins Here!

Today’s Buzz is by Susan Steward– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am watching: Game of Thrones (#ARYA) What I am listening to: Florence + The Machine Mix What I am reading: Interviews with Maisie Williams about GoT   In my last post I wrote about the delicate balance between being innovative and inundating. I … Continued

Could the ELGL Conference Change Your Life? It Did For Me.

This guest blog is by Sarah Moss, Civic Dreamer and Doer, Twitter | LinkedIn | Web. What I’m ?: The new album from Johhnyswim, who has a concert near Durham on Tuesday, May 14, the night before #ELGL19 starts! Hit me up on Twitter if you want to join me for the show. What I’m … Continued

#ELGLInspire Year In Review

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. What I’m Reading: The Kremlin’s Candidate (I have until midnight to read 150 pages before my digital loan expires – wish me luck.) What I’m Listening To: All of the great song ideas for the #ELGL19 playlist – tweet your ideas to Adria Finch! What I’m Watching: Schitt’s … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Denise Katula

“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Denise Katula Manager of Leadership and Talent Development at County of Somerset, … Continued

#ELGLTakeoverTuesday: Aspen, Colorado

Hello ELGL! I am Michelle Holder, a Management Analyst II for the City of Aspen, Colorado. Over the past four years, I’ve run our citizens’ academy program, contributed to our community sustainability report, run our performance program, and hiked more miles and gained more elevation than ever before in my sheltered, air-conditioned Floridian life. In my … Continued

City on the Line: Budget as a Reflection of Vision

ELGL recently hosted an #ELGLBookClub on “City on the Line.” As part of this effort, author Andrew Kleine gifted five copies of the book to ELGL members so they could read, participate, and share what they’re learning with the ELGL family. This third installment is by Lindsay Jacques with the City of Hillsboro, Oregon. Read the first installment here. Read … Continued

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