The award, previously named the Traeger Award, is named after Chris Traeger, the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show “Park and Recreation.” He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. One of our strategic goals as an organization is to find the joy in local … Continued
Scott Booth Chief of Police City of Danville, VA LinkedIn | Twitter Robert David Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator City of Danville, VA LinkedIn | Website Bigger than black and blue. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Danville, Virginia has worked to reduce violent crime. Scott Booth, Chief … Continued
Zach Navin Parks Supervisor Waukesha County, Wisconsin LinkedIn | Twitter Kids need to know about local government too! To celebrate the start of the new school year, we gave the hosting duties to Mason Zeemering an 11-year-old in Athens, Georgia. Mason talked with Zach Navin, the Parks Supervisor for Waukesha County, Wisconsin all about managing … Continued
Layne Marshall Biologist US Environmental Protection Agency LinkedIn Julie Patton Lawson Workforce Program Analyst DC Government LinkedIn | Twitter Two guests joined the podcast to talk about reducing litter and trash in waterways. Layne Marshall, a Biologist at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Trash Free Waters Program, and Julie Patton Lawson, Workforce Program Analyst for … Continued
Eric Marsh Assistant Town Manager Town of Rolesville, North Carolina LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio From doer to leader. Eric Marsh, Assistant Town Manager of the Town of Rolesville, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about his work and career path. He discussed the transition into leadership and how he learned about his own … Continued
The ELGL Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of three new Board Members. Rafael Baptista, Warren Kagarise, and Jessica VanderKolk were selected to serve three-year terms earlier this month. They will allow the Board to serve the ELGL membership and set the strategic direction of the organization. “Rafael, Warren, and Jessica each … Continued
Linda Mastandrea Director, Regional ADA Planning and Local Safety Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Linda Mastandrea, Director of Regional ADA Planning and Local Safety for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act and creating more accessible communities. She shared some … Continued
Denise Bevan City Manager City of Palm Coast, Florida LinkedIn | Bio Preparation and service. Denise Bevan the City Manager of the City of Palm Coast, Florida joined the podcast to discuss her career path from environmental planner to City Manager. She talked about the history of Palm Coast and the infrastructure challenges the City … Continued
Executive Director Job Description The Opportunity This is an exciting time for ELGL! We are embarking on the first recruitment process for an exceptional leader to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. The Executive Director will demonstrate ELGL’s values and commitment to its members to carry forward ELGL’s strategy and goals, to amplify the good … Continued
The ELGL Board of Directors unanimously selected Samantha Harkins to serve as Interim Executive Director with a start date of June 20, 2022. Samantha served on the ELGL Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021, served as Deputy Mayor of the City of Lansing, MI, and is currently the Founder and CEO of Hundred Place. … Continued
