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Announcing #ELGLRoadTrip

#ELGLRoadTrip A cross-country tour of interesting ideas September 23-27, 2019 New ELGL event alert: #ELGLRoadTrip is an opportunity to engage locally about interesting local government ideas. Propose a session or engage at a session the week of September 23 – 27, 2019. Why #ELGLRoadTrip?  We know not everyone can travel regionally or nationally for a … Continued

Mills #ELGL Inspire Speaker: Rebecca Woodbury

The #ELGLInspire is moving out west to California! ELGL is headed to Mills College on April 19, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Rebecca Woodbury Director of Digital Service and Open Government, City of San Rafael Website | Linkedin | Twitter | ELGL … Continued

10 Commandments for Online Engagement

This guest post is from Amanda Nagl of Bang the Table Use these ten tips like an online engagement Bible and reap the rewards of better-designed projects; a more informed community who provides usable feedback.  1. Thou shalt not use jargon. All fields create their own language, no one is impressed by it anymore.  Avoid … Continued

Mills #ELGLInspire Speaker: Joey Garcia

The #ELGLInspire is moving out west to California! ELGL is headed to Mills College on April 19, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Joey Garcia Senior Administrative Analyst, City of Torrance Website | Linkedin | Twitter | ELGL Profile  What was the very … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Susan Barkman

“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! Susan Barkman Neighborhood Liaison at City of Aurora, CO Twitter | … Continued

The Power of an Apology

What I am working on: A public engagement process for the Animal Services code revisions. What I am watching: Game of Thrones What I am looking forward to: ELGL19 and visiting Yellowstone Last month I traveled to Texas, for the International Association for Public Participation’s Skills Symposium where I completed the Dealing with Opposition and … Continued

Webinar Video: Local Gov Grants 101

Missed the first Money Talks webinar? That’s okay – you can find a copy in the ELGL members-only webinar library! Want more great grant webinars? Check out the rest of the series.

It’s About Time…

Today’s Morning Buzz is by ELGL member Clay Campbell: What I’m Reading: Ubuntu Made Easy, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python and The Poisoned City – Too much to read and so little time! What I’m Watching: Into the Badlands – Season 3 – Reminds me of why we need government What I’m Listening to: Amazon Prime … Continued

#ELGL19 Attendee: Nicolette Brennan

“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! Nicolette Brennan Public Information Manager, City of Cape Girardeau, MO Twitter … Continued

Mills #ELGLInspire Speaker: Warren Logan

The #ELGLInspire is moving out west to California! ELGL is headed to Mills College on April 19, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Warren Logan Senior Transportation Planner, San Francisco County Transportation Authority Website | Linkedin | Twitter | Medium Smart … Continued

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