It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Sonja Wassgren Morgan South Coast Water District, Public Information Officer Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Challenges Facing South Coast Water District Need to secure a reliable, safe, locally controlled source of water Educating our customers about water reliability … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Karen Perham-Lippman Deputy Commissioner, Department of Consumer Protection, State of Connecticut Connect: Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter Issues Facing Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection Prescription Drug Abuse Fraud & scams affecting underserved communities Streamlining government to more effectively serve residents … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m reading: Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World by Bruce Schneier What I’m watching: Club de Cuervos – In my quest to become a better communicator (and thus communications professional), I’m learning Spanish, and binge-watching a dramedy about soccer really helps. What I’m listening to: Jotdog! … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Chris Keefer, Finance/HR Director, Town of Blythewood, SC, writes about her second career. Read more from Chris in Classes are Coming: My Mid-Life MPA. Four years ago, after 30-plus years as a writer/editor and communications professional, I changed careers … Continued
Read why ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt called this article “one of the most important” in ELGL history. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District At the recent ICMA Conference, Kent Wyatt asked me about my fascination with amateur bodybuilding. In this Morning Buzz, I will tell you why amateur body building helps me … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Danielle Rogers Community Marketing Manager, City of Newton, Iowa Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Issues Facing Newton Executive, market rate and workforce rental housing. Improving external communication as the way residents get information continues to change. Innovative ways … Continued
About 6-7 years ago I was hanging out with my neighbor, talking about the future. He said that within a couple of years email was no longer going to be our primary way of communicating. I couldn’t imagine it. Right now I have 242 unread messages in my unruly inbox. It’s a good day when … Continued
Kittelson’s Corner is here for your reading pleasure. Dance on and read my takes on the week that was and whatever local government thing I’m nerding out about. What’s on your office bookshelf? This week Professor Kleinschmit from the University of Illinois-Chicago (and #ELGL17 speaker) posed an excellent question on the Twitter. Hey @ELGL50 members: … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Alyssa Dinberg City of Kansas City, MO – Cookingham-Noll Management Fellow Connect: LinkedIn Issues Facing Kansas City New KCI Airport terminal, although this is no longer a problem as the KCMO voters passed it with 75% … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Kyle Knott Community and Economic Development Intern at Mukwonago, WI Connect: LinkedIn Issues facing Mukwonago: 1. Downtown revitalization 2. TIF plan creation and implementation 3. Engaging residents with social media 4. Ensuring clarity in the economic … Continued
