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
This is the third installment in an ELGL original content series titled “A Tale of Two Internships” by University of Kansas MPA graduate Ashley Graff. Graff recently obtained a shared internship with the City of West Linn and the City of Sherwood. In this series, Graff provides perspective on the experience of working for two … Continued
The most recent Center for Priority Based Budgeting newsletter has a feature on ELGL. The feature discusses our history, and more importantly, our future. Thanks to Erik Fabian, CPBB Chief Creative Officer for highlighting our efforts. Now onto the feature: CPBB Local Government Regional Focus: The Center for Priority Based Budgeting is always on the lookout for … Continued
American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount of recognition … Continued
ICMA President Bonnie Svrcek was kind enough to provide ELGL with an exclusive summary of her recent presentation. Below please find “Lessons Learned From Defining Moments.” ELGL continues to be so impressed with Bonnie’s commitment to local government professionalism and service. Lessons Learned from Defining Moments by Bonnie Svrcek, Deputy City Manager, City of … Continued
Oregonian: Dion Jordan, newest Portland Parks board member, keeps his father’s passion alive Dion Jordan Personal Development Strategist Internationally Renowned Speaker Best Selling Author Talk Show Host Portland Parks Board Member Son of Charles Jordan, Portland’s first African-American City Commissioner and Portland Parks & Recreation Director Connect: Facebook, Twitter, and the World Wide Web Background Check … Continued
American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount … Continued
Raise your hand if you are against sustainability? That’s what we thought, it is hard to be against sustainability but how many of us actually know what sustainability means. Fear not, ELGL has enlisted Beth Otto who was worked on sustainability projects in Lake Oswego, Kelso, Maine Energy Education Program, and Maine Conservation Corp. As part … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxLKo9APWMU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this feature will serve as a way of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would … Continued
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE2RFiaf7Xc&w=400&h=225] 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 … Continued
