ELGL All-In Member The Novak Consulting Group pledged $1,000 to the Diversity Dashboard. We caught up with Julia Novak to learn more about why her firm is backing ELGL’s Kickstarter campaign. Why did TNCG pledge funds to the ELGL Diversity Dashboard? We pledged funds to the diversity dashboard because one of our core beliefs is that … Continued
By Rebecca Woodbury & Talia Smith, City of San Rafael When a major disaster strikes a region, they need help in more ways than one. After an unprecedented number of wildfires recently broke out in neighboring counties to the north, our jurisdiction, the City of San Rafael, immediately sent our first responders to help fight the fires and … Continued
ELGL All-In Member Town of Chapel Hill, NC pledged $500 to the Diversity Dashboard. We caught up with the Rae Buckley from the Town of Chapel Hill to learn more about why the Town is backing ELGL’s Kickstarter campaign. Why did TOCH pledge funds to the ELGL Diversity Dashboard? This year, the Town of Chapel … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Town of Chapel Hill, NC, Assistant City Manager, writes about putting yourself in position to succeed as an internal candidate. The only obvious conclusion most people would draw from my career path is that … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re hosting a Supper Club in Normal! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, pass out business cards, and network with other local government professionals. There is no cost to attend, but you will have to purchase your own food and drinks and consent to having your picture taken multiple times. Join … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Louise Wyatt Organizational Development Manager, Albemarle County, VA Connect: LinkedIn Issues facing Albemarle Retirements and loss of institutional knowledge Attracting and retaining quality employees (especially younger generations) Increased urbanization of our County Growing our economic development … Continued
After spending last week at the ASAE conference, and then the ICMA conference, it dawned on me that the (short) history of ELGL should be recorded and shared. Why? Mainly to capture the story of ELGL, and also to share how our organization operates and how that’s very different than most groups. Kent and I … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL All-In Member Brent Stockwell, the ACM in Scottsdale, Arizona. Seven years ago, Harris Interactive conducted a poll which found that: “the public feels strongly that government has a responsibility to provide understandable financial information to the public.” That year, Scottsdale, Arizona, launched its first citizen-friendly annual report – an … Continued
ELGL All-In Member ViewPoint Cloud pledged $500 to the Diversity Dashboard. We caught up with the ViewPoint team to learn more about why their company is backing ELGL’s Kickstarter campaign. Why did ViewPoint Cloud pledge funds to the ELGL Diversity Dashboard? We strongly believe in representative government, and that means people in positions of power … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local government planning and zoning staff literally shape the look, feel, and futures of our communities. This ELGL series will provide insight and perspective from the people working on the front lines in these departments. We’ll share their stories and insights to give the ELGL community a bigger perspective on planning, zoning, and land use.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn … Continued
