Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Let’s be pocket friends on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m wearing: All peppermint, all the time. This is my #PeppermintSeason. What I’m watching: Season 5 of The Crown What I’m hearing: All holiday music, all the time As I sit … Continued
By Sean R. Stegall – Cary, N.C. Town Manager A little over six years ago, Cary’s Mayor and Council gave me the opportunity of a lifetime – to serve as Cary Town Manager. The last six years have been marked by significant change, not only for our organization but also for the world around us. … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Polco. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m Watching:The X Files What I’m Listening To: No Bad Dogs Podcast – Written by Jessie O’Brien and Edited by Angelica Wedell, Polco – High demands, long hours, and poor relationships can all lead … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! In a previous post, I shared that despite this Morning Buzz contribution, I’m actually no longer a local government employee. In 2021 I, like many others, made the very difficult decision to leave the public sector for a time and gain a new perspective. … Continued
In August, I bought an e-bike. I like to bike recreationally because I love to experience the full vibrancy of Minnesota’s dramatic seasons. I am proud to feel my body getting stronger each time I ride. I exchange smiles with strangers and get to know my neighbors. I spontaneously stop at intriguing storefronts instead of … Continued
This year we’re honored to announce the 2022 winners of the Best Places to Work in Local Government: Cary, NC Kansas City, MO San Rafael, CA What made these rockstar communities stand out? Cary, NC Why they’re the best: Great core values to focus on people The Town of Cary, NC had us … Continued
In my last Morning Buzz article, I talked about the life-work balance, and how the most important thing is that your work and your personal life are meaningful. In a long-winded way, I was telling you to be bold and look for the richest experiences life has to offer. There are two uniquely bold … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a reported write-in candidate for the Nobel Prize in Procrastination (source not cited). What I’m Reading: “The Poor Side of Town and Why We Need It“, by Howard Husock What I’m Listening To: The Remastered … Continued
At the beginning of 2022, ELGL started updating our strategic plan — the guiding document for everything ELGL does to amplify the good and engage the brightest minds in local government. ELGL Staff, Board Members, and ELGL Members like YOU provided input and feedback through community meetings, crowdsourced social media posts, emails, surveys, and more … Continued
In this series, guest columnists reflect on one of three prompts provided by ELGL Digital Communications Manager Allie Breyer (previously by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt). The guest writer for this article is Chaquinta Fisher, Desktop Support Manager – McLennan County, TX. Chaquinta’s currently… Reading: Master Key to Riches Listening to: Hope City Podcast Redeemed for Relationships … Continued
