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Deep Thoughts with Ethan Cirmo, City of Portland, OR

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. Ethan Cirmo Portland, OR – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is….. …like that kid in high school who was weird, … Continued

What Exactly Is an Assistant to the City Manager?

Ben McCready, Rock Island (IL) assistant to the city manager, debuts a new column on the role of an assistant to the city manager, and most importantly, he gives you exclusive access into what the heck an assistant to the city manager does. This past weekend I made a routine trip to the farmers market. Awash … Continued

#ELGL14 Sponsor: City of Sandy

It’s our pleasure to announce the eleventh #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the City of Sandy, Oregon! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to the City of Sandy – welcome to the #ELGL14 team!

Deep Thoughts with Gwen Voelpel, SeaTac 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. Gwen Voelpel SeaTac, WA – Assistant City Manager Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter #ELGL14 is… …..a great chance to learn what it takes to … Continued

Knope of the Week: A.C Gonzalez, Dallas City Manager

Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez Announces Retirement 5 key moments in Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez’s tenure The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few … Continued

Guidepost #10 – Dave O’Leary

Welcome to week #10 of the Cookingham Connection. (What happened to week #9?! We think the ICMA conference threw everyone off a smidge… so we’ll revisit #9 next week). Today, we hear from Dave O’Leary.  Mr. O’Leary is originally from Richmond, California.  He is a graduate of Boise High School.  After high school, he attended Boise … Continued

#ELGL14: Ride TriMet!

Today, #ELGL14 committee member Inessa Vitko shares why Portlandia, TriMet and #ELGL14 are a match made in heaven  We are one month away from #ELGL14!!! If you are coming from out of town, you probably have wrapped up most of your travel plans. You reserved a hotel room, maybe even at the Kennedy School and … Continued

Allow Myself to Introduce Myself……Liza Druck, City of Cincinnati, OH

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  Liza Druck (LinkedIn and Twitter) serves as the Director of Policy and Communications in Councilmember Young’s office in the City of Cincinnati. Her daily … Continued

Game On: A Call for Cards….Cards Against Urbanity

Update: The creators of Cards Against Urbanity have generously offer to provide a prototype deck for #ELGL14. You’ll have the chance to offer up your card suggestions during #ELGL14. “We Built This City on: Hot Hipsters.” Cards Against Urbanity: The Card Game for Horrible Places ELGL is in love, and we invite our 616 members to join … Continued

Deep Thoughts with Katie Babits, City of Veneta, OR

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. Katie Babits City of Veneta, OR – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter (Complete the sentence) #ELGL14 is… …an incredible opportunity to meet … Continued

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