Category: Morning Buzz

Responsible Experimentation with Generative AI

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I am Listening To: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) What I’m Watching: Inventing Anna What I’m Working On: Developing a Halloween decorating plan for our competition at work.  I used ChatGPT … Continued

Show ‘Em How It’s Done

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Mich. Connect with Jessica on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. What I’m Baking: This Best Vegan Pumpkin Bread for Halloween at the office. It’s a new recipe for me, and baking as I type, so look for my judgment … Continued

Should I Stay or Should I Go? My Decision to Leave the Public Sector

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to by Ann Marie Townshend, professional planner and former city manager. Connect with Ann Marie on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies What I’m Reading: Just finished The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Today I begin my private sector career. After 27 years in public agencies, 17 of which were in … Continued

Thank Mrs. Krebs — and a Local Government — for Halloween

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: Frightgeist, where Google Trends is tracking the top Halloween costumes for 2023. Get ready to see a lot of Barbies in the next 48 hours. What I’m Watching: “Room 237” — … Continued

When Neutrality is a Negative

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adam Gaub, Communications Director, Gaston County, NC. Connect with Adam on Threads and X. What I’m Reading: When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, by Ronald Rosbottom What I’m Watching: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver What I’m Listening to: The West Wing … Continued

When It’s Over

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Eating:  I’m stress-eating Jordan almonds again.  … Continued

Is Remote Work Suited for Local Government? 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn. Article originally published by Polco, online community engagement and civic analytics platform. What I’m listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m learning: How to stream on LinkedIn!  What I’m launching: A new white paper! … Continued

Oh, Baby!

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Meredith Reynolds (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram), Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach, featuring Monique Kosal, Recovery Analyst for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn), and Fern Nueno, Climate Manager for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn). What We Are Working On: Planning for maternity … Continued

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