Category: Morning Buzz

We Employ People

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager at the City of Albany, OR. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin and Instagram. What I’m reading: “Science, Submarines & Secrets: The Incredible Early Years of the Albany Research Center” What I’m watching: “Agatha All Along” What I’m eating: Squash — it’s one … Continued

The Quiet Part Loud

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO, Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m reading: “Anita DeMonte Laughs Last” is the current novel keeping me up past my bedtime. It has all my (un)favorite things: misogyny, racism, exoticism, … Continued

5 Innovative Methods to Create New State and Local Government Services

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive” What I’m watching: Season 5 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” What I’m listening to: The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society’s … Continued

America’s Top 5 Most Socially Connected Counties

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m celebrating: The 2024 Voice of the People Awards winners and finalists! Congrats to them all! What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. Edited by Angelica Wedell As isolation continues to define modern … Continued

“Our” Government is Better than “Theirs”

Matt Horn is the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; a multi-disciplinary community-building firm. In his spare time, he litigates publishing rights to several compositions he claims to have contributed to, including “Happy Birthday,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and “Yellow Ledbetter.” Check out his non-musical contributions on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Taking myself back … Continued

Welcome to Local Gov Campaign Season, 2024 Edition

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Whatever my husband is cooking on his new toy — an outdoor griddle. What I’m watching: … Continued

Confessions of a Roku City NIMBY

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA, and ELGL Board of Directors chair. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History” by Jeff Nussbaum, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore who dives into the … Continued

Slow. It. Down.

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Jelly Belly jelly beans. Someone please take them from my desk. What I’m watching: “Monsters: The … Continued

Let’s Talk About the Power of Choice and Voice

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, Founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: As a leadership and self-awareness practitioner I’m always looking to learn more about my craft and this space. Currently I’m reading, “Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto” by Darrin Murriner, Kirsten Moorefield, and … Continued

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