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Can a Zombie Apocalypse Reduce Your Anxiety?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Angela Wilson, Communications and Engagement Manager and Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colo. Connect with her on Instagram. What I’m reading: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon What I’m listening to: Rock the Bells on Sirius XM A hobby I enjoy: Hiking … Continued

Do Your Employees Fit Like a Glove or a Mitten?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips What I’m working on: Our new City Commissioner orientation presentation What I’m anticipating: … Continued

It’s Time Everyone Knew About Your All-America ‘Sustainable’ City

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Anthony Santiago, Principal for Outside N Strategies, and a proud National Civic League board member. Anthony currently lives in Central New Jersey, but his heart is always with Newark. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper … Continued

From Service Desk to Strategic Partner: The Power of Listening in Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Fla. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: The Great British Baking Show on Netflix What I’m listening to: The Kids Bop version of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe” that my daughter … Continued

Making the Case: Why the Equity Conversation Should Continue

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects for the City of West Sacramento. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday What I’m watching: A Man on the Inside on Netflix What I’m listening to: Pronoia by Carly Pearl Why Local Governments Should Apply … Continued

Unlocking the Joy in Public Service through Social Media Engagement

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael T. Paulhus, Town Manager for the Town of Plainville, Conn. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.  What I’m watching: The Diplomat on Netflix What I’m reading: Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk What I’m listening to: Classic Vinyl, Channel 26 on Sirius/XM To all the dedicated local … Continued

It’s Time To Change

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, Colo. Connect on Linkedin. What I’m reading: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn What I’m watching: Peaky Blinders What I’m eating: Whatever is in my freezer. I need to clean it out before moving.   If you have … Continued

Equity and the Commons: The Importance of Fair Access to Public Green Spaces

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mary King, a writer and public space researcher based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She works for Envisio. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn! What I’m working on: An essay and interview series that explores public spaces in cities! What I’m reading: “Weather” by Jenny Offill What I’m watching: I’m late to … Continued

Better than an App: Three Tiny Excel Skills

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m working on: A process map of a city’s Planning and Zoning workflow What I’m reading: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert What I’m watching: Wristwatch Revival on YouTube   “You … Continued

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