Category: Traeger Award

2018 Chris Traeger Award – #71 to #80

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was 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. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an … Continued

2018 Chris Traeger Award – #81 to #90

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was 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. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an … Continued

2018 Chris Traeger Award – #91 to #100

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was 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. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an … Continued

Final: 2018 Chris Traeger Award Nominees

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Link: 2016 Traeger Award and 2017 Traeger Award. Throughout the week, ELGL members were tracking the list of 2018 nominees on the ELGL member dashboard. We’ll update the list for non-members every Friday. Members and non-members can submit nominations until September 24. Aaron Foley, Chief Storyteller, City … Continued

2017 Traeger Award Winners

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was 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. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an … Continued

2017 Traeger Nominees

Alabama Alex Dudchock, Shelby County, AL Alaska Brendan Babb, Anchorage, Alaska, Chief Innovation Officer Arizona Brent Stockwell, City of Scottsdale, AZ, Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer, City of Phoenix, AZ, Public Works Director Jonathan Rothschild, City of Tucson, AZ, Mayor Mark Hartman, City of Phoeniz, AZ, Chief Sustainability Officer Nicole Lance, City of Surprise, Arizona, … Continued

2016 Traeger Award Winners

The Chris Traeger List: Top 100 Local Government Influencers AUGUST 1, 2016 BY ELGL A few notes before we reveal the list: 1. This list does not include any ELGL management team members. Due to the obvious conflict of interest, we have elected not to include them. 2. In developing the rankings, we consistently came back to … Continued

2016 Traeger Nominees

Final: And the Nominees for the Traeger List Are… JULY 18, 2016 BY ELGL Submit your nomination at Call for Nominations: Top Local Government Influencers. These are the current nominees for the Traeger List. Nominees will be accepted until Friday, July 22. AJ Fawver, City of San Angelo, TX (12) Alex Dudchock, Shelby County, AL Alex McIntyre, City … Continued

Congrats to Heather Geyer!

Longtime ELGL member, contributor, and advocate Heather Geyer is movin’ on up! She just accepted a city manager position with the city of Northglenn, Colorado. To celebrate Heather, we’ve compiled our favorite blogs and profiles of her over the years. If you’d like to congratulate Heather, you can Tweet at her. Or, check out these … Continued

2017 Traeger List of Influencers: Top 10

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was 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. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based … Continued

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