Category: Cohorts

Cohort Applications Now Open for 2021

Cohort applications are now open for programs that begin in January and February of 2021. You can learn more at elgl.org/cohorts and apply here! As part of our mission to help our members find joy in public service, ELGL offers high-quality, accessible, affordable learning opportunities in a variety of formats. Our diverse membership base, expert … Continued

Diving into Water Equity

This article was written by Maya Cough-Schulze, Triangle J Council of Governments, Water Resources Planner. Maya wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Maya on LinkedIn. The US Water Alliance defines “water equity” as the condition where all communities: Have access to safe, clean, … Continued

The Future of Water Depends on Looking Back at History Today: Six Steps to Your Utility’s First Strategic Plan

This article was written by Sheridan Soileau, Planning, Budget & Research Coordinator, Public Utilities Department, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Sheridan wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn. What a wild ride we have taken since we planned our utilities’ budget back … Continued

Danger and Opportunity

This article was written by Georges Pichard, Fellow at @GBLabs. Georges wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Georges on LinkedIn or Email. Hello ELGL! My name is Georges Pichard; I am a fellow with @GBLabs, a new government innovation … Continued

Call for 2021 ELGL Cohort Mentors

Are you a local government or adjacent expert? Do you want to give back to others in 2021 by sharing your knowledge and expertise? Are you excited to help cities, counties, towns, and regional governments with the difficult issues they face in a variety of issues? Sign up today to be an ELGL Cohort Mentor!  … Continued

Crisis Management Cohort Summary

This article was written by Matt Feryan, City of Grapevine, Texas – Emergency Management Coordinator. Matt wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn, Email, or Twitter. Hello ELGL.  I’m Matt Feryan, an emergency management professional in … Continued

Learning from Water-Related Data

This article was written by Connie Ho. Connie wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here.   Wildfires. Floods. Tornadoes. This year has been the year of extreme weather. Data is a great resource for community members, providing necessary information to make informed decisions. As part of … Continued

Planning for and Managing Crises

This article was written by Michelle Rubin, City of Portland Budget Office, Financial and Policy Analyst. Michelle wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Email.  Hello ELGL Community – my name is Michelle Rubin and … Continued

Why Service-Focused, Local Government Departments Need a Communicator

This article was written by Jill Greiner from the City of Charlottesville, Public Works Department, Environmental Sustainability Division, Water Efficiency Program Coordinator. Jill wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Jill on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Email.  Whether you are in a … Continued

In the Midst of Crisis, Take Time to Pause?

This article was written by Amie Hendrix, Tompkins County – Deputy County Administrator. Amie wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Amie on LinkedIn. Like many of my local government colleagues, the last several months have been full-on crisis management. … Continued

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