We caught up with Erik Tungate, City of Oak Park, MI, for this exclusive interview about consolidation, employee engagement, and nighttime. Oak Park consolidated recreation departments with neighboring Ferndale’s leads. Where did the idea originate? What were the biggest hurdles to overcome in implementing the change? Technically, we haven’t consolidated our recreation functions. We signed on an interlocal agreement with … Continued
By Zach Navin, Twitter and LinkedIn, Public Works Management Analyst at City of Wauwatosa Good Morning World, Today I am going to keep in the spirit of @ELGLSconnie by talking about a real issue facing municipalities within the State of Wisconsin. WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF LIQUOR LICENSES!!! The State of Wisconsin law states that a license … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Craig Crossette Graduate Assistant, Public Policy Management Center; President, ASPA-KS Connect: LinkedIn Challenges facing local government Working through societal divisions. Addressing intergenerational equity. Labor talent retention. Citizen engagement/participation. Dinner Guests Gregg Marshall John Bardo Bob Denhardt … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Alyssa Wolverton (LinkedIn) discusses your experience as a young professional in local government. I don’t know if I am allowed to honestly answer the question “is local government inviting to young professionals?” It would help my odds … Continued
Sign up to share your story, insights, or recommendations on diversity in local government. By Karen Daly, Mountain Plains Regional Director, ICMA Hello?! Is this thing on? “Wow! I didn’t realize you had so much experience. You did a great job responding to the questions from the Council,” said the executive recruiter after my interview … Continued
Log in today at noon PST for a webinar about the Diversity Dashboard Research Coordinator job. We’ll talk about the position, and what you can expect from the role. Applications are due December 6.
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Sonja Wassgren Morgan South Coast Water District, Public Information Officer Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Challenges Facing South Coast Water District Need to secure a reliable, safe, locally controlled source of water Educating our customers about water reliability … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Karen Perham-Lippman Deputy Commissioner, Department of Consumer Protection, State of Connecticut Connect: Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter Issues Facing Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection Prescription Drug Abuse Fraud & scams affecting underserved communities Streamlining government to more effectively serve residents … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This guest post is by ELGL member Ashley Trim, the executive director of the Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University. The Davenport Institute is offering ELGL members 20 percent off the tuition cost of the Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement – learn more about the Certificate program here: Everyone talks about public engagement as if it … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m reading: Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World by Bruce Schneier What I’m watching: Club de Cuervos – In my quest to become a better communicator (and thus communications professional), I’m learning Spanish, and binge-watching a dramedy about soccer really helps. What I’m listening to: Jotdog! … Continued
