I spent last Friday speaking at Willamette University in Salem, OR with the goal of inspiring the next wave of undergraduate students to take interest in a career in local government. My pal at work jokingly asked if I could count the number of students of color on one hand; Willamette isn’t exactly known for … Continued
Ladies and Gentlemen, the time to vote has rolled around once more. Primaries are here and voter registration is a hot topic. I’m not one to generally wade into touchy topics but what the heck, why not? Everyone’s doing it. The State of Washington passed new voter registration laws this past week which automatically registers … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Tim Gomez, Town of Paradise Valley, AZ, Executive Assistant to Town Manager and Town Council/Deputy Town Clerk, writes about his career influence. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and … Continued
It’s easy to get isolated in public works; our services go mostly unnoticed until something isn’t working or until a lane or two of traffic have to be closed. #PleaseStopDrivingThroughUtilityBoxes #ThatWaterMainWasInstalledInThe60’s Thankfully I have the privilege of getting out of the office. As a commission liaison, I vet ideas through our commissioners before going to council … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m listening to: NOFX’s seminal Punk in Drublic What I’m reading: I haven’t cracked it yet, but I’m really excited to start Science and the City: The Mechanics Behind the Metropolis Congratulations are in order for Darryl De Sousa, but I would not want to be Baltimore’s new police commissioner right now. … Continued
This post is by Kylie Bayer. She writes, “Thanks to a friend who works in addiction services for helping write this article.” Drug overdose was the leading cause of accidental death in the United States in 2015. Of the nearly 53,000 deaths caused by drug overdose in 2015, prescription painkillers like Oxycontin and Percocet caused … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Adam Blowers, part of a trio taking on city manager responsibilities in Geneva, NY, writes about fatherhood. I have one son who will be two at the end of April, another son due in the middle … Continued
Mt. Rushmore season is over. It’s time to hear from our members discuss memories from 2017 and what’s ahead for 2018. You can join ELGL here – $15/students, $30/individuals, and $300/businesses & organizations. AJ Fawver City of Amarillo, TX – Planning Director Connect: GovLove, LinkedIn, and Twitter The most memorable moment of 2017: The adoption of the … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Larry DiRe, Town of Cape Charles, VA, writes about how a history degree leads to a local government career. “What are you going to do with that?” The words cut to the very essence of one’s … Continued
The ELGL Road Show lands in La Quinta, California on January 25. (Register here.) In the lead up to the event, we’ll use this feature to meet attendees. Nallely Manriques Produce Good & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MPA Connect: LinkedIn My celebrity look-alike is… I get a cross between Sara Ramirez from Grey’s … Continued
