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Real Talk on New WCAG Captioning Requirements

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The innovators: how a group of hackers, geniuses, and geeks created the digital revolution What I’m watching: My kids play outside What I’m listening to: Government Video Podcast Across the … Continued

10 Questions GovTech Vendors Hope You Don’t Ask

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, GovTech professional and founder of Plateia.ai. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. Who my pets are: My Cocker Spaniel, Louie — you can catch a photo on my LinkedIn! What I’m watching: “The Studio” on Apple TV A hobby I enjoy: Off-roading and camping If you work in local … Continued

Where Strategy Meets Fiscal Stewardship: Fort Lauderdale’s Purpose-Driven Budget

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Heaven Schott from Arlington, Va., Customer Success Manager at ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Heaven on LinkedIn.  What I’m watching: “Ghosts” on CBS — such a heartwarming show! A hobby I enjoy: Reading — working through an extensive summer … Continued

Why Your Organization Needs a North Star — And How to Find It

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “Andor” on Disney+ over and over again.  What I’m listening to: “American Dream” by The Strike What I’m reading: “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and … Continued

Mental Health is a Retention Issue

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Senior Manager of Engagement and Digital Marketing at ICMA and co-host of the “Voices in Local Government” podcast. She writes and speaks to local government leaders on topics including workplace culture, community engagement, professional development, and more. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading … Continued

Who is ‘the Government’?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, Futurist, Shock Talk Podcast Host at Shockey Consulting and artist/gallery owner 80 Santa Fe in Downtown Overland Park, Kan. Follow Sheila on LinkedIn and Instagram, and Shockey Consulting. What I’m watching for: The Five Economic Indicators of Coming Doom: 1. Inverted Yield Curve; 2. Rapid Decline in Consumer Confidence; 3. … Continued

One Jurisdiction or Many? Navigating Your Local Government Career Path

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects for the City of West Sacramento, Calif. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Let Them” by Mel Robbins What I’m watching: “Your Friends and Neighbors” on Apple TV What I’m listening to: “Manana Sera Bonito” by Karol G A … Continued

Addressing the Urban-Rural Skills Gap: A Call for Government Action

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Dr. Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer of BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, Ky. Connect will Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service” by Michael Lewis What I’m watching: Binging “Only Murders in the Building” What I’m working on: Creating a course … Continued

Turning Your Kryptonite into Your Super Power

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Karen Tapahe, Public Information Officer for the Utah Department of Corrections. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “Elsbeth” on CBS. It feels like a modern version of “Columbo.” What I’m newly obsessed with: Hockey! (Utah got an NHL hockey team this year, and I’m a … Continued

What Did You Give Today?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: I just finished “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music” by Dave Grohl – an authentic and enjoyable read … Continued

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