Rob Ford celebrates Canada’s hockey win over USA by trying to jump 1. Carpe Diem Drastic action is being considered to combat the continued migration of the invasive Asian Carp toward the Great Lakes. The carp represents several threats to the Great Lakes. They are capable of eating 20% of their body weight in plankton … Continued
This week we take a look at performance measurement in local government, more marajuana controversy and and water main breaks all over the region. Of course, with Spring Training up us we take a look at the teams AL Central (Go Tigers). It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, people. Are you eating a heart shaped box … Continued
This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Josh’s Job Search 2.0” by Josh Halladay. Halladay is sharing career advice that he is receiving in informational interviews. Vitals Randy Ealy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Beaverton Education: Willamette University, B.S. Economics; Portland State University, M.P.A. Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with The City of Beaverton: Twitter, … Continued
The Mission: Local Government’s New Normal is an original ELGL blog feature by contributor Dan Englund that provides an educational, supportive lens into the “new normal” of local government by examining local issues, solutions, and stories from compelling government professionals and their cities or counties. For the inaugural episode, we talked to Erik Kvarsten, City … Continued
Topics this week the topics run the gamut from manufacturing to Downtown Development to Zamboni pipe dreams. We get in-depth on the Olympics and, of course the best sport at the Winter Games: curling! One topic not covered: snow. Don’t believe me? Read on… 1. It’s as Easy as E-D-C The City of Iowa City is … Continued
Jalen Rose says Michigan has failed at honoring those who helped build program, specifically the Fab Five Greetings from Battle Creek, MI! While my ELGL colleagues have made their way down to the Strategic Government Resources (SGR) conference in Texas, I am in Battle Creek for the Michigan Local Government Manager’s Association (MLGMA) … Continued
SGR Conference 2014 Creating a Learning Organization: Leading-Edge Strategies for Employee Development http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDuWKSvS1a8 This week we will be taking a break from the Midwest to venture south to Texas, where ELGL will be travelling next week to speak the SGR Conference in Grapevine, Texas. I’ll talk about some headlines, music and fun facts about Texas. It’ll … Continued
This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Taking Triple Aim on Health Care” by Josh Schultz. Josh is a Client Services Associate at Medicare Rights Center, New York [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9airckwqA8] January 20, 2014 By Josh Schultz Oregon wants a hardship exemption for its state exchange Last Tuesday, top advisers to Oregon Governor … Continued
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW FOR OUR UPCOMING FEATURE: “Local Government’s New Normal” During the social and political turmoil of the 1960’s, Bob Dylan wrote the infamous song “The Times They Are a-Changin’” reminding senators and congressmen to heed their dutiful calls as the present soon becomes the past. The official album for the song came out in … Continued
This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Taking Triple Aim on Health Care” by Josh Schultz. Josh is a Client Services Associate at Medicare Rights Center, New York [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPh4mPnzyh4] December 24, 2013 By Josh Schultz With all the uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act and recent changes to deadlines for insurance … Continued
