Category: Morning Buzz

I Didn’t Know How Much I Didn’t Know

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! In a previous post, I shared that despite this Morning Buzz contribution, I’m actually no longer a local government employee. In 2021 I, like many others, made the very difficult decision to leave the public sector for a time and gain a new perspective. … Continued

Transforming the Commute from Drudgery to Joy

In August, I bought an e-bike. I like to bike recreationally because I love to experience the full vibrancy of Minnesota’s dramatic seasons. I am proud to feel my body getting stronger each time I ride. I exchange smiles with strangers and get to know my neighbors. I spontaneously stop at intriguing storefronts instead of … Continued

Adventures of the Analyst Adjacent

I’m sure many of you are still basking in the joy of the ELGL 2022 Conference held in Phoenix last week. It was a great opportunity to finally meet many people we’d only gotten to know online—pocket friends as ELGL board member Jessica VanderKolk has called us—and to discuss the work so near and dear … Continued

Going Far to Work Locally

  In my last Morning Buzz article, I talked about the life-work balance, and how the most important thing is that your work and your personal life are meaningful. In a long-winded way, I was telling you to be bold and look for the richest experiences life has to offer. There are two uniquely bold … Continued

The Value of Valuing Your Values

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a reported write-in candidate for the Nobel Prize in Procrastination (source not cited). What I’m Reading:  “The Poor Side of Town and Why We Need It“, by Howard Husock What I’m Listening To:  The Remastered … Continued

Cosas Nuevas

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, Vice President of Strategic Communications at mySidewalk. Find her on Twitter @DrSarahMarie and on Medium.  She is also now finally posting again on IG about once a month.  What I’m Watching: Imagine my rage when I realized that ⅔ of the Law and Order … Continued

The Real Story: How a Reality TV Empire Influences Our View of Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. What I’m Reading: Adobe’s “The Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report” about how Americans use the pictograms to convey everything from the mundane to the life-changing. What I’m Watching: “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake … Continued

Glow in the Dark

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: The #ELGL22 Playlist (sneak peek of conference energy!) What I’m Planning: Why, the ELGL22 Conference, of course!  What I’m Watching: Season 1 of In The Dark show series #ELGL22 … Continued

The Great Reset: How One City Transcended Turmoil

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: 90s Kids by Jax What I’m Reading: Articles on growing peppers indoors What I’m Watching: House of the Dragon What I’m Doing: Preparing for our first Performance and Leadership … Continued

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be Bold

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (I … Continued

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