Category: ELGL Recurring Series

When It’s Over

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you 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 Eating:  I’m stress-eating Jordan almonds again.  … Continued

Is Remote Work Suited for Local Government? 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn. Article originally published by Polco, online community engagement and civic analytics platform. What I’m listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m learning: How to stream on LinkedIn!  What I’m launching: A new white paper! … Continued

Oh, Baby!

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Meredith Reynolds (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram), Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach, featuring Monique Kosal, Recovery Analyst for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn), and Fern Nueno, Climate Manager for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn). What We Are Working On: Planning for maternity … Continued

Love Takes Time

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, (brand new) Executive Director of the Jefferson County Colorado, Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m Watching: Embarrassing, but I’m watching Daisy Jones and the Six on Prime. It’s garbage, but satisfying if you’ve read the book. I … Continued

What’s Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do? (But Have Never Done?)

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Gabe Reaume, city manager for Saginaw, Texas. Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver What I’m Watching: Past Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings (I love Warren Buffett!) What I’m Listening To: The Turnpike Troubadours A Hobby I Enjoy: Value Investing What I’m Working … Continued

The Importance of Professional Friendships

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Lost & Found A Hobby I Enjoy: Birding What I’m Reading: The Weekender Effect II The transition from early career to mid-career is a fascinating experience. Seemingly out of … Continued

Check Your Lens

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Follow Cassie on LinkedIn, Threads (kinda, @sonoransunsets), and still somehow on X. What I’m Watching: Darkest Hour What I’m Reading: Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict (there is a Churchill theme) What I’m Following: All of the … Continued

You Are Here. Now What?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and proud grandparent to the shortest-lived goldfish on record in the continental United States (that guy lasted just under an hour after getting him home from the fair). To follow stories of some of his more successful … Continued

Stop (Competing), Collaborate, and Listen

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Mich. Connect with me on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (I watched the Tom Hanks movie first. Both are worth consuming.) What I’m cooking: “Fluffy” Baked Potatoes with my 10-year-old, from The … Continued

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