Author: warren@elgl.org

“Our” Government is Better than “Theirs”

Matt Horn is the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; a multi-disciplinary community-building firm. In his spare time, he litigates publishing rights to several compositions he claims to have contributed to, including “Happy Birthday,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and “Yellow Ledbetter.” Check out his non-musical contributions on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Taking myself back … Continued

Welcome to Local Gov Campaign Season, 2024 Edition

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Whatever my husband is cooking on his new toy — an outdoor griddle. What I’m watching: … Continued

Confessions of a Roku City NIMBY

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA, and ELGL Board of Directors chair. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History” by Jeff Nussbaum, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore who dives into the … Continued

Slow. It. Down.

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Jelly Belly jelly beans. Someone please take them from my desk. What I’m watching: “Monsters: The … Continued

Let’s Talk About the Power of Choice and Voice

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, Founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: As a leadership and self-awareness practitioner I’m always looking to learn more about my craft and this space. Currently I’m reading, “Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto” by Darrin Murriner, Kirsten Moorefield, and … Continued

Local Government — We Have Issues

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Manager at Raftelis and Adjunct Instructor at The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading:  “The Bright Sword” by Lev Grossman What I’m watching: Season 4 of both “The Umbrella Academy” and “Only Murders in … Continued

The Review Isn’t All That Important… But the Conversation Is 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Hannah Brown, Traffic Operations Manager for the City of Huntsville, AL. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life” by Katie Ledecky (Have been really into the Olympics this year.)  What I’m watching: The Olympics and Paralympics. What I’m listening to: … Continued

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