Celebrate. When many think of local government, that may not be the first word that comes to mind. Local government, as you all intimately know, is hard work. The work we do for our communities allows the people who live there to thrive, but it also is necessary for survival. At ELGL we aim to … Continued
From Bernadette Sullivan, City of San Rafael, CA Senior Management Analyst Employee Driven Innovation What makes the City of San Rafael such a great place to work is that it is made up of like-minded employees who are driven by innovation and have a passion for working alongside our community to get things done. Employees … Continued
By Forest Decker – Kansas City, Mo. Neighborhood Services Department Director I’ve worked for the City of KCMO for 21 out of the last 25 years. I left my city job once for an opportunity in the private sector, but I missed the daily interaction with residents and the chance to make a real difference … Continued
By Sean R. Stegall – Cary, N.C. Town Manager A little over six years ago, Cary’s Mayor and Council gave me the opportunity of a lifetime – to serve as Cary Town Manager. The last six years have been marked by significant change, not only for our organization but also for the world around us. … Continued
The award, previously named the Traeger Award, is named after Chris Traeger, the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show “Park and Recreation.” He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. One of our strategic goals as an organization is to find the joy in local … Continued
This year we’re honored to announce the 2022 winners of the Best Places to Work in Local Government: Cary, NC Kansas City, MO San Rafael, CA What made these rockstar communities stand out? Cary, NC Why they’re the best: Great core values to focus on people The Town of Cary, NC had us … Continued
Each year, the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) network recognizes the best places to work in local government. This annual award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. In 2022, we are excited to add a quantitative component to this award to understand and … Continued
Check out this Press Release from the winner of ELGL’s Best Places in Local Gov Award (a.k.a. #ELGLKnope), Colorado Chautauqua Park. NEWS April 12, 2022 Jonathan Thornton, Media Relations, 720-450-7554 bouldercolorado.gov Colorado Chautauqua crowned 2022 Best Places in Local Government We all know Boulder’s Chautauqua Park is a beautiful and amazing place. Now it’s also … Continued
The ELGL 2022 Best Places in Local Government (aka the #ELGLKnope) is celebrating the best historic and cultural places. Learn more about Greenmead Historical Park – in the championship round – from Chris Jackett, Communications Coordinator for City of Livonia Parks and Recreation. Learn more about the Best Places Award and vote at elgl.org/knope. What … Continued
The ELGL 2022 Best Places in Local Government (aka the #ELGLKnope) is celebrating the best historic and cultural places. Learn more about Chautauqua Park – in the championship round – from Ali Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation. Learn more about the Best Places Award and vote at elgl.org/knope. What makes your historic/cultural location special … Continued
