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New ELGL Column: “An MPA From My Apt.”

We are pleased to welcome a new original column to ELGL.org – “An MPA From My Apt.” – chronicling Josh Halladay’s quest to attain his MPA degree from the University of Southern California online MPA program. Josh grew up in Oregon.  He became involved in the politics in high school, interning for the Sam Adams Campaign … Continued

Guest Buzzer February 19: Mark Stotik

Greetings – I will be the Guest Buzzer for February 19 while the Wyatt’s take a well deserved break (I assume) in an undisclosed sunny location. Welcome to my introductory post – a test of sorts to see if I have the skills to do this in the future. I am the Labor and Employee … Continued

Knope of the Week: Mark Zusman, Willamette Week

After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized with a … Continued

RSVP: Forum with Tiffany Couch, Forensic Accountant

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt-RdtrCZNo&w=560&h=315] Join us for a conversation with Tiffany Couch, Acuity Group’s founder and principal on March 7 at noon. The forum will be at the City of Portland office building located at 111 SW Columbia, Suite 800, Portland, OR. Smart Park parking is across the street, and buses are one block away and the Max … Continued

On the Public Record with Mac Prichard, Mac’s List and Prichard Communications

Mac on the World Wide Web: Mac’s List: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter Mac Prichard:  Facebook, Twitter Background Check on Mac Prichard As president of Prichard Communications, Mac provides strategic counsel to foundations, non-profits, and public officials across the United States. Before founding the company in 2007, Mac worked as communications director of Reclaiming Futures, an initiative of the Robert … Continued

Creating and Getting Assistant City Manager Positions

It’s almost time for ELGL’s first webinar!  Register today to hear from Menlo Park, CA City Manager Alex McIntyre about his experiences creating assistant city manager positions, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities that he seeks in this position.  This webinar is free for ELGL members.  Send an email to OregonELGL@gmail.com to reserve your spot … Continued

Agenda for Willamette Week Forum

ELGL Forum with Mark Zusman, Willamette Week Editor Meeting Agenda Can I Get a Ride? Willamette Week Editor Mark Zusman – February 6, 2013 – Lakewood Center, Lake Oswego

ELGL Is…..

ELGL does great work, and I encourage anyone interested in a management career in Oregon government to visit your website and attend your organization’s events, especially your conference in the fall of 2013. One of the features you published last year on your website that I found useful was the series of blog posts by … Continued

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