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Two Communicators, Two Municipalities, One Message for a Weather Event

Patrick Rollens and Bridget Doyle partner up to highlight three communication tips for your organization to consider during a weather event. We’re not meteorologists or newscasters, but residents will often turn to their local government for information during severe weather events. How bad will it be in my community? Should I drive to work? Is there school … Continued

New Sensation: Angela Handran, City of Wilsonville

We’re back with the new “New Sensation” feature. We’ve updated the questions based on your feedback. You’ll now learn about the best YouTube videos on the web, read about gift ideas for the holiday season, and learn about the career accomplishments of our new members.  As a reminder, we developed this feature to introduce you … Continued

Why ELGL?

What ELGL Means to Me: Ben McCready, Rock Island (IL) Ass’t to the City Manager Join ELGL Word on the Street If you want to keep up with the leading edge thinkers among the next generation of leaders…be a member of ELGL.  – Ron Holifield, CEO, Strategic Gov’t Resources ELGL is probably the coolest and … Continued

CPBB Riding a New Wave of Financial Stewardship

  The CPBB is back with a brand new edition. When we last checked in with the Center for Priority Based Budgeting, we learned about Budgeting Through a New Lens. Now it’s time to hear about a “New Wave” in local government fiscal health. But, before we get to the article, we want to take this opportunity … Continued

New Sensation: Robby Hammond, City of Hillsboro, Human Resources Director

We’re back with the new “New Sensation” feature. We’ve updated the questions based on your feedback. You’ll now learn about the best YouTube videos on the web, read about gift ideas for the holiday season, and learn about the career accomplishments of our new members.  As a reminder, we developed this feature to introduce you … Continued

New Sensation: Jenna Garcia, City of Omaha, NE, Office of the City Clerk

We’re back with the new “New Sensation” feature. We’ve updated the questions based on your feedback. You’ll now learn about the best YouTube videos on the web, read about gift ideas for the holiday season, and learn about the career accomplishments of our new members.  As a reminder, we developed this feature to introduce you … Continued

New Sensation: David Palmer, Michigan Political Leadership Program

We’re back with the new “New Sensation” feature. We’ve updated the questions based on your feedback. You’ll now learn about the best YouTube videos on the web, read about gift ideas for the holiday season, and learn about the career accomplishments of our new members.  As a reminder, we developed this feature to introduce you … Continued

WI: Andy Pederson, Village of Bayside, Village Manager

Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and we hope … Continued

WTS Luncheon with Commissioner Steve Novick

Who: ELGL members are invited to join WTS for a lunch forum with Commissioner Novick What: Luncheon with Commissioner Steve Novick When: Tuesday, Feb 18, 11:30 – 1 PM Why:  Commissioner Steve Novick joined the Portland City Council in January of 2013 and was assigned the Transportation Bureau by Mayor Hales. As Transportation Commissioner, Steve … Continued

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