Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt, the ELGL co-founder and executive director. Connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. What I’m Reading: Beach Read by Emily Henry (it’s “meh.” But it’s only $1.99 in the Kindle store…) What I’m Watching: The Office on Netflix (introducing our kids to it. It’s magic!) What I’m Listening … Continued
In response to direction from the Santa Ana City Council, this past week I assisted with preparing an informational report relating to police oversight. In today’s Morning Buzz, I’ll share some of the research I gathered. Right Now with Daniel Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – FARR – Someway Somehow What I’m Reading – … Continued
What influences how well city units and departments work collaboratively “across silos” towards a single overarching goal, even though that goal is not a core responsibility of most of the units involved? Researchers from University of Central Florida, George Mason University, and the University of Kansas are working on a project which aims to understand … Continued
Brad Ketels County Engineer – Linn County (Iowa) Secondary Road Department LinkedIn I Email If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Galena, IL Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? If I had to choose between these two, it would be innovation. Otherwise, … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by ELGL Board Member 4 Lyfe and Newberg, OR City Manager Dan Weinheimer. Moving to a new place and starting a new job is never easy. It can be exciting, rewarding, and a step in the right path, but it is never easy. Beyond this, it’s never easy on those who … Continued
We’re excited to announce the Members’ Choice Award for #CityHallSelfie #CityHomeSelfie day 2020! Huge congrats to the City of Sugar Land, Texas for their creative and engaging way of showcasing their local government staff while working remotely! Thanks to all of our members who headed over to the ELGL Engagement Corner to make their nominations … Continued
#CityHallSelfie and #CityHomeSelfie day on August 14, 2020 was a huge success – people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building or from their home office. We’ll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared … Continued
The Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-Network) is a nonprofit association with members all over the world. The organization and its members unite communities with the untapped potential of universities to exponentially improve conditions for human flourishing. These are EPIC-Network projects and programs related to fire and wildfires. ELGL is sharing this … Continued
This guest blog is by Jeremy Shackett, Engagement Strategist at Bang the Table. Do you ever find yourself at the bottom of a rabbit hole of TikToks or YouTube videos? Do you ever go to Amazon looking for one book, and realize you have two books, a stapler, an air fryer, and a set of … Continued
This article was written by Meryl Phair, Government Innovation Fellow for @GBLabs in Great Barrington, MA as well as the Environmental Section Editor for Mount Holyoke News. Meryl wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Meryl on email or … Continued
