Dear City of Scottsdale, AZ- As a representative of the 2018 recipients of the prestigious Cartegraph + ELGL Clarity Award, I am writing you today with congratulations. Government frequently does good things, but its also important that we share those stories in clear, meaningful ways. Your story this year was inspirational. So congratulations on winning … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Heslin. Connect with her on LinkedIn In many of our ELGL St. Louis area meetings we have talked about how important it is to make sure we are reaching out to young, talented students. Hoping to recruit them to join the local government workforce, and ultimately to serve their … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Allie Camp. Connect with her on LinkedIn Local government is not typically known for its customer service even though those who work in local government are dedicated to serving the public. Local government is sometimes more associated with regulation, fees, and politics versus customer friendliness and helpful resources. My name … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Nathan Eppink. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter. What Nate is reading: Tweets. Lots and lots of tweets. … watching: SNL Commercials on YouTube … listening to: Various playlists on Amazon Music One of my favorite moments in recent months took place during an all-staff meeting. Since becoming director … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Sarah Gallimore, Senior Design Strategist (Mayor’s Office, Innovation Team), City of Detroit, chronicles how volunteering positively impacted her career. I may not have started my career out as a civil servant but I believe I’ve always had … Continued
Right Now with Warren Kagarise (Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram) What I’m watching: “Social Animals” — a clever documentary about the ways Instagram affects a trio of teenagers in ways both predictable and unexpected. What I’m listening to: The local debate du jour, about how people in my age group think the negatives of living in Seattle outweigh the … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Anna Marum – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m watching: Parts Unknown (It’s as much about economic development as it is about food. RIP Tony.) What I’m listening to: Chvrches What I’m reading: Vanity Fair Happy Economic Development Week! In honor of the week, we’re … Continued
What I’m Watching: Oh, man. I am deep in a YA Netflix binge of “All-American”. I’m a sucker for shows about teens moving from a poor neighborhood to a rich neighborhood AND inspirational sports stories. And it has Taye Diggs. What I’m Reading: Currently on the third book in my one-person “Democratic Presidential Candidate Memoir” … Continued
What I’m listening to – Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All What I’m watching – Coverage of the Douglas County school shooting What I’m doing – Researching master plans I was privileged to travel to Washington, DC last week to attend a meeting of the Center for State and Local Government Excellence … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Will Hampton – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones (aren’t we all?) What I’m Reading: “Laughing at the Devil. Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich,” by Amy Laura Hall What I’m Listening To: The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with journalist and author Graham Hancock. Who am I? … Continued
