In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers. By Gabe Reaume, City Manager of Saginaw, Texas The Beatitudes are a series of statements about people that Jesus of Nazareth shared in the early verses of the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5. The Beatitudes are practical … Continued
In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers. By Hannah Lebovits, PhD Student, Urban Studies and Public Affairs A few months ago, when I saw the “Call for Writers” for this series, I thought it would be a great opportunity to discuss my experience as … Continued
We are pleased to share the fourth article in the series from Matt Hartleib, City of La Porte, Texas. In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers. The phrase “a separation of church and state” (which is not actually included in the U.S. Constitution) likely means different things … Continued
We are pleased to share the fourth article in the series from Karl Knapp, Town of Cary, NC. In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers. Sign up to write for this series here. A career in public service is essentially an act of faith that our personal … Continued
We are pleased to share the second article in the series from Wilson Hooper, City of Charlotte. In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers. Sign up to write for this series here. “The cost and joy of discipleship” Public service is a natural place for people … Continued
By Rafael Baptista, Durham County Strategic Initiatives Analyst and ELGL Management Team As an aspiring local government manager and a Catholic, I regularly reflect on the intersection of my faith and my public service career. This regular reflection is not unique to me, many of you may deal with this intersection as well. As a … Continued
Morning Buzz by Kirsten Wyatt What I’m Reading: The Bronze Horseman What I’m Watching: Last episode of The Handmaid’s Tale What I’m Listening To: Kent’s Summer 2018 Playlist TL;DR: Here are some key questions you should ask if you or anyone you know is considering moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Todays’ Morning … Continued
This is the next installment in AJ Fawver’s Planning & Shaping Cities blog series. If you’ve been part of a city or county budget discussion, or tried to undertake a project related to green space, then you’re familiar with the common rhetoric that parks and public spaces aren’t top priorities. After all, it isn’t public … Continued
If you have a driver’s license you may vaguely remember “Failure to Maintain Lane (FTML)” traffic violation from driver’s education. It is one of the most common violations that causes accidents. It can lead to drifting into oncoming traffic or swerving to avoid an accident. and causing an accident. If a driver change lanes, the … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Sarah Medary, City of Eugene, Oregon, Director of Public Works, writes about standing out in the recruitment process. I have often wondered how contestants on Survivor show up on a deserted island in business clothes. If … Continued
