Bonus episode! Chris Maddox (Twitter & LinkedIn), CEO of Seneca Systems (Website) comes on the podcast to talk about local government and technology. Seneca Systems has created Romulus CRM a citizen request and communications platform, Chris talked about the process to create that service and what it’s like working with local governments. The conversation covered … Continued
In a wide ranging interview, Mayor Matt Surrency opens up about raising three kids while serving as mayor, accomplishments from his term as President of the Florida League of Cities, and whether Tim Tebow is a major league prospect. ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt discussed a number of other topics with Matt including: Winning an election … Continued
Kirsten talks with Captain Chris Hsiung (LinkedIn | Twitter) from the Mountain View, CA police department about everything from affordable housing in Silicon Valley, to the challenges and opportunities of a modern police career. They even begin planning for an ELGL affinity group comprised of former high school yearbook nerds who have parlayed their love … Continued
Ben sits down with Kate Queram (Twitter | LinkedIn) from the Greensboro News And Record to talk about media coverage of local government. Prior to her tenure covering Guilford County, Ms. Queram worked as a reporter in Wilmington, NC and Madison, WI. Here’s her description of her job: I have experience covering a wide variety of issues, … Continued
In this episode of GovLove, Kirsten talks with Rob Carty from ICMA, one of #ELGL16 sponsors. Learn about ICMA’s work on local government management topics. Note: this episode of GovLove was taped before the announcement that ICMA has a new executive director, Mr. Marc Ott from Austin, Texas. Supplemental Reading Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend … Continued
At the recent Illinois and Wisconsin city management conference, Kent Wyatt connected with Jim Hurley, Assistant to the McHenry County Administrator and ELGL member to discuss McHenry County’s foray into podcasting. The 4-1-1 on Jim Jim Hurley has served as the Assistant to the County Administrator since March, 2015. Mr. Hurley is responsible for McHenry County Government … Continued
“Innovation offices,” “i-teams,” and “innovation teams” are hot new concepts on the local government scene. Groups like Bloomberg Philanthropies are funding these efforts, and creative mayors and city managers are adding these departments to their teams. But what really happens, on a day to day basis, in these offices? What type of work are they … Continued
Kent, Kirsten and Ben discuss Kirsten’s gender discrimination tort claim notice and eventual departure from West Linn, Oregon. They talk about discrimination, the step-by-step process to stand up for yourself, and Kirsten’s transition from local government practitioner to ELGL Executive Director. Kirsten Wyatt is the Executive Director and Co-founder of ELGL. Prior to her permanent role with ELGL, Kirsten … Continued
Update: Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities Initiative More than Halfway to Goal of Supporting 100 Mid-Sized US Cities In a wide ranging interview, Zach Markovits, Director of City Programs, What Works Cities, discusses: His celebrity look-alike, East Coast vs. West Coast, Three facts about What Works Cities that are not on their website, How What Works … Continued
If you want extra points in life, leave us a review. Connect with Dr. Zeemering – LinkedIn, Twitter, and World Wide Web Connect with Jon – Twitter At the joint Illinois and Wisconsin city management conference, ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt interviewed Dr. Eric Zeemering, Northern Illinois University Associate Professor and Jon Pape, Northern Illinois University MPA … Continued
