Category: Morning Buzz

Words Matter: Serving All Residents Through Inclusive Language

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler. Adrianna creates programs that build community engagement and inclusion. A proud Arizona State Sun Devil, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Education. She has been recognized by ELGL as a … Continued

Letters from Camp GovLife: Day 1

Today’s Morning Buzz is a little late because the Camp GovLife Post Office was running behind! ELGL Board Secretary and Senior Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at Parkland, Florida, Jackie Wehmeyer brings us this letter from one happy camper headed to Santa Rosa, California for this week’s Camp GovLife conference. Camp Log Oct. 1, 2025 Sir, … Continued

From Backlogs to Breakthroughs: How Cities Are Modernizing Hiring

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Caitlin Lewis, executive director of Work for America in Brooklyn, New York. Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “The Black Rabbit” (so far – 4/10) A hobby I enjoy: Trail running The average time to hire in local government is 130 days. That’s over four months of unfilled … Continued

In Search of Search

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or X/Twitter. What I’m working on: Workflows to help a team engage community members more consistently A hobby I enjoy: Car detailing What I’m watching: “Breaking Bad” I’m a geriatric Millennial. I grew … Continued

Life Moves Pretty Fast

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, and proud Secretary of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m excited about: Two words: Football. Season! The games, the food, the fantasy leagues, and the possibility for sub-90 degree weather.  What … Continued

Impact through Iteration: Building Government Services that Deliver Value Today

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “Alien Earth” on Hulu What I’m listening to: “Heard it in a Past Life” by Maggie Rogers (one of those “take with you to a desert … Continued

In Loco Ducibus: Leadership in the Absence (and Excess) of Authority

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Do I have a pair of binoculars in my office for birding: Yes Am I excited for the leaves to change colors: Yes What food am I craving right now: Mozzarella sticks Leadership, … Continued

Morning Buzz: One Year Later

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, the Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Ore. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Kroger brand toaster pastries What I’m watching: “Taskmaster: New Zealand” What I’m working on: Getting projects to a pause point as I am leaving for a two-week trip to Portugal … Continued

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