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A Tale of Two Cities: Refreshed & Energized With Continuing Education

This is the second 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

Utah: Rick Davis, West Jordan City Manager

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv5VhuUfwC4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] 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 … Continued

Josh’s Job Search Finds a Permanent Home with City of Portland

One of the favorite bloggers in the two-year history of ELGL.org is now a permanent employee with the City of Portland. Josh was working on a six-month contract until recently when he was promoted to a full-time Revenue & Taxation Specialist II. Our one beef with Josh is based on this picture it appears he … Continued

Colorado: Tim Gagen, Breckenridge Town Manager

Outgoing Breckenridge town manager Tim Gagen reflects on 40 years in local government 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 … Continued

New Sensation with Justin Powell, City of Greenville, SC, Budget Administrator

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV-QGQVZv0k&w=420&h=315] 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

Knope of the Week: Joe Gall, Sherwood City Manager

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

South Carolina: Katherine Hendricks, City of Pickens Administrator

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv5VhuUfwC4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] 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 … Continued

ELGL: Our Hometown

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77gKSp8WoRg&w=420&h=315] “Where are you from?” is often asked when you first meet someone. If you asked that of ELGL, here would be our answer: Membership by Region/State Portland Metro – 273 Mid-Willamette Valley – 40 Salem/Keizer – 35 Central Oregon – 10 California – 9 Illinois – 9 Washington – 8 Eastern Oregon – 5 … Continued

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