Category: Knope of the Week

Knope of the Month

It’s back! Some members might recall a weekly award called the “Knope of the Week” that we previously awarded to our amazing ELGL volunteers and contributors. We’ve brought back this popular award, and you can nominate the local government leaders you work with for acknowledgment on the last Friday of each month. Our award winners … Continued

Knope of the Week: Trevor Minyard, City of McKinney, TX

Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton … Continued

Knope of the Week: Christian Williams, City of Goodyear, AZ

Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton — none of … Continued

Knope of the Week: Pat Martel, ICMA President and City of Daly City, CA

Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only a few winners have emerged. President Obama, Bono, and Cam Newton — none of … Continued

Knope of the Week: Heather Geyer, City of Wheat Ridge, CO

Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks Panelist. Mentor. Gov Bud for Life. Heather Geyer (LinkedIn and Twitter), City of Wheat Ridge, CO, is the Knope of the Week. Heather was one of ELGL’s first members from Colorado and has said “yes” everytime that we’ve asked her to write an article, serve on a panel, … Continued

The City Planner Behind Parks and Rec

Matt Wojnowski interviews the local government consultant from ELGL’s favorite TV show, “Parks and Recreation.” Also, check out the GovLove podcast episode with Gary/Jerry/Larry – Podcast: Jerry! Jim O’Heir from NBC’s Parks & Rec. As the NBC TV series Parks and Recreation began, I wondered who the producers and writers were talking with in local government to make … Continued

Knope of the Week: Rick Usher, Kansas City (MO) Assistant City Manager

Knope of the Week Lands on Ted Talks Rick Usher (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the Assistant City Manager for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and has been employed by the City of Kansas City, Mo. since 1985. He’s a guru on Google Fiber. He’s a historian on Cookingham. And he’s a master communicator on Twitter. And now, … Continued

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