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Allow Myself to Introduce Myself….Justyn Miller, Boone County, IL

Welcome to the new and (somewhat) improved version of our member introductions. If you are puzzled by the column name, take a minute to watch this scene from Austin Powers.   Background Check A winner of the ILCMA Local Government Fellowship, Justyn Miller (LinkedIn) has served as the Assistant to the County Administrator, Boone County, IL since 2014. … Continued

The Roadmap to Excellence with Burlington County (NJ)

Our friends at Burlington County, New Jersey want to share a presentation they have put together that outlines how their organization has been able to become more efficient and effective, while being fiscally responsible. View or download the presentation below. Excellence has an address Burlington County faces the same challenge many other local governments face, … Continued

On Campus with the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs

For the last few weeks, the ELGL Volkswagon bus has been busy crisscrossing the nation to highlight graduate school opportunities. We first stopped at Grand Valley State University, then the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and now, we land in the Evergreen State at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs. As part of our … Continued

Deep Thoughts with Whitney Rhodes, Pierce County, WA

Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Whitney Rhodes Pierce County Auditor’s Office – Assistant to the Auditor Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is…… ……. Comic Con for local … Continued

ELGL Is Hiring a Public Affairs Assistant

Recruitment Brochure: ELGL Public Affairs Assistant We’re looking for another person to join the ELGL team. The team is great, the pay not-so-much (it’s $0) but the experience is priceless. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Emily Leuning, emily@sarahhellems.wpengine.com by Friday, October 3.

What is an Assistant To? Nathan Mosley, Wheat Ridge, CO

ELGL has assembled an “A” team of Assistant To’s willing to provide insight into their transition from MPA Candidate to gainfully employed local government professional. In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, Nathan Mosley, Ryan Adams, Clay Curtin, and Ben McCready have collaborated to identify essential advice … Continued

Deep Thoughts with Jon Amundson, Richland, WA Assistant City Manager

Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Jon Amundson City of Richland, WA — Assistant City Manager Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is…. ….a gateway drug to … Continued

Deep Thoughts with Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Kylie Bayer-Fertterer Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is……. …An exciting … Continued

Deep Thoughts with Nyssa Rivera, City of Forest Grove

Prepare for #ELGL14 by learning about who is attending. Find out if you’ll be surrounded by soft talkers, loud eaters, and finger biters or whether you’ll be surrounded by the best in local government. Nyssa Rivera Forest Grove, OR – Hatfield Fellow Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is……. ..a great opportunity to mingle with like minded people and … Continued

The Friendly Accountant: How Much Is Marriage Worth?

“The Friendly Accountant,” written by Nate Reagan, Handy Reagan LLC, Director of Tax Services, shares information that you need to know but were afraid to ask (because you thought you’d have to pay for it).  Nate holds his CPA/PFS credentials, and his specialty is multiple related business entities and wealth management planning. Tax Benefits of Marriage When it … Continued

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