Author: warren@elgl.org

ELGL Welcomes New Board Members for 2025-28 Term

ELGL is excited to welcome Matthew Bajor, Matt Horn, and Josie Peery to the Board of Directors. The new board members bring valuable experience, knowledge, and passion for public service to help ELGL engage the brightest minds in local government. Matthew, Matt, and Josie each represent diverse backgrounds, with a shared commitment to innovation, transparency, … Continued

Why Setting Expectations is the Ultimate Leadership Power Move

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angela Wilson, Deputy Public Information Officer for the Communications & Engagement team at the Town of Frederick, CO. Connect with Big Ang on LinkedIn or Instagram. What I’m reading: “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker What I’m watching: My Betta, Gordan. What I’m listening … Continued

Economic Development 101: Proactive Business Attraction Strategies

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “You’re in Charge — Now What?” by Thomas J. Neff and James M. Citrin What I’m watching: Season 2 of “Severance”   What I’m working on: Preparing Eastvale for the 2028 … Continued

Starting and Ending Local: What is Your Plan?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Monica McAlister, Social Media Coordinator for Charter Township of Fenton, MI and the Executive Director for the Michigan Emergency Management Association (MEMA). Connect with Monica on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading: “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes — and Why” by Amanda Ripley.  What I’m watching: Stanley … Continued

How Agentic AI Will Transform Local Government-Citizen Interactions

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Bill Brantley, President of Brantley Advanced Social Sciences Applications, a state and local government consultancy. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson What I’m watching: “Ludwig” What I’m listening to: Pantsuit Politics podcast As technology advances, citizens’ expectations rise. Local governments must keep up in an … Continued

In Government People We Trust

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County MD. Michael is also chief innovation officer and an executive coach. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn, Bluesky, or (for a rural setting), Instagram. What I’m reading: “Exhalation: Stories” by Ted Chaing / “Mindwise” by Nicholas Epley What I’m listening to: Hidden … Continued

Dear Public Servants: This One’s for You

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ashley Bailey, senior communications associate for the Georgia Municipal Association in Atlanta, GA. Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Make Work Meaningful: Discover How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee” by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles What I’m listening to: Professional Troublemaker: The … Continued

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