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In Search of Search

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or X/Twitter. What I’m working on: Workflows to help a team engage community members more consistently A hobby I enjoy: Car detailing What I’m watching: “Breaking Bad” I’m a geriatric Millennial. I grew … Continued

Life Moves Pretty Fast

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, and proud Secretary of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m excited about: Two words: Football. Season! The games, the food, the fantasy leagues, and the possibility for sub-90 degree weather.  What … Continued

Impact through Iteration: Building Government Services that Deliver Value Today

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: “Alien Earth” on Hulu What I’m listening to: “Heard it in a Past Life” by Maggie Rogers (one of those “take with you to a desert … Continued

In Loco Ducibus: Leadership in the Absence (and Excess) of Authority

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Do I have a pair of binoculars in my office for birding: Yes Am I excited for the leaves to change colors: Yes What food am I craving right now: Mozzarella sticks Leadership, … Continued

Morning Buzz: One Year Later

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, the Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Ore. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Kroger brand toaster pastries What I’m watching: “Taskmaster: New Zealand” What I’m working on: Getting projects to a pause point as I am leaving for a two-week trip to Portugal … Continued

Time to Think

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group, and widely recognized as one of America’s least competitive golfers (I once nearly killed someone with a golf ball – but more on that another time). For non-golf-related advice, connect with Matt on LinkedIn. What I’m … Continued

Your First 90 Days in Local Government Leadership

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Assistant City Manager, Community Services for the City of West Sacramento, Calif. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “The First 90 Days” by Michael D. Watkins What I’m watching: “Black Bag” on Peacock  What I’m listening to: “Love and Happiness” by Al Green  … Continued

Boosting Resilience With Priority-Based Budgeting and Mobile Government Apps

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Fabian, senior director of product strategy, ERP Budgeting and Cate Ryba, director of resident engagement, both at Tyler Technologies. Connect with Chris or Cate on LinkedIn. What we’re reading: “Genesis” by Eric Schmidt, Mundie and Kissinger (Chris) and “Abundance” by Ezra Klein (Cate) What we’re listening … Continued

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