All it takes is a donut. Now that I’ve got your attention I want to talk about getting employees to open up and have meaningful conversations. As I have discussed in a previous post, my department is currently going through a reorganization and bringing our Parks department under the purview of the Public Works department. … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Maria Ryan Management Analyst – City of Vancouver, WA Link: ELGL Profile Issues Facing Vancouver: Affordable housing Economic development Parks Transportation Dinner Guests: Lt. General Jay Silveria (this is what leadership looks like) Frida Kahlo Lin-Manuel … Continued
Criminal justice systems are complex and are frequently siloed. Law enforcement officers are very different from a defense attorney, parole and probation officer, or a county commissioner. The problem is that these parties don’t often naturally communicate well with each other, which hinders their ability to collaborate and work together to solve problems. In an … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Erika Harper Communications Specialist for the State of Iowa Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Issues facing state government (varies from agency to agency) Resistance to new technology and taking risks Aging staff and attracting (and retaining) young … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Michael Rizzitiello City of College Place, Washington – City Administrator Connect: LinkedIn College Place Attractions Walla Walla University Whitman Monument Up and coming Downtown College Place Andy’s Market Movies Blues Brothers Fight Club Pulp Fiction Back … Continued
Are you on Twitter? Why do you tweet and how do you tweet? I activated my Twitter account about eight years ago. It had laid dormant because I am mostly a Facebook guy. It wasn’t until fellow Local Gov Peeps started asking to connect with me on Facebook that I realized I had a choice … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Lauren Freeman AmeriCorps VISTA working in Albion, Michigan Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Albion attractions: Albion’s Historic Bohm Theatre – An amazing example of community collaboration and resilience, received prestigious Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation, and has … Continued
Hey there. It’s your every-other Friday Morning Buzzmaster, Sarah. If I didn’t introduce myself before, here’s a little about me. I am dedicated local government professional, but where my passion really lies is with people and communities, and in particular at the neighborhood level. Local government is one awesome place to exercise that passion, and … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Reading: The Medicalization of America by Peter Conrad What I’m Listening to: Sage Francis – A Healthy Distrust What I’m Watching: Game 7 of the World Series (My first baseball game of the season!) Hey, how have you been? Are you taking care of yourself? I hope so. You look … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Happy Halloween! I was going to make this a David S. Pumpkins themed post but I refrained. Any questions? Last week I attended my first ICMA conference in San Antonio, TX! On the second day of the conference, I planted myself in a session about engaging … Continued
