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2022 #CityHallSelfie Awards: Best Dressed, Costumes, Hat, Props

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 15, 2022 was a huge success – people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We’ll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies shared on the big day. See all the 2022 winners. … Continued

A Balancing Act

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Shane Stone, sr. management to Scottsdale’s City Manager Connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Listening to: John Summit stole the end of summer for me What I’m Reading: “The WEIRDest People in the World” by Joseph Henrich What I’m Watching: 4 Blocks on Prime Video Although some may think it … Continued

Let’s Hear from You America!

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and “an all around nice guy” (source not cited).  For all the Matt Horn news you can use, check me out on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching:  Loud House, Big City Greens, and whatever else Hudson Horn forces … Continued

National Civic Review – Summer Edition 2022

This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. Summer Edition — Access Code: ELGL22 Civic learning, a key ingredient of any successful democracy, can take a variety of forms and ought to occur in multiple settings, not just high school classrooms. In this issue of the National Civic Review, published … Continued

Hello From the Other Side (…of the Politics Administration Dichotomy)

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt, a Fellow at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, and the ELGL co-founder. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter. And, join her new project, the Digital Service Network! What I’m Reading: Maisie Dobbs – #16 What I’m Watching: Ozark, Season 1 What … Continued

How Could Anyone Not Like You?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Brat: An 80’s Story by Andrew McCarthy What I’m Watching: … Continued

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