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Declaration: Government is people, too.

Today’s Buzz is by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County MD as Chief Innovation Officer (come join our innovation Accelerator). Michael is also a Fellow at The People Lab @ Harvard Kennedy School exploring the future of local government organizations and an executive coach working with leaders writing their own stories. Stories on substack – … Continued

AI meets Local Gov: The potential of AI-powered teams

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

Webinar: Building Resilience with Cloud Technologies

Wednesday, Nov. 5 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST / Noon CST / 1 PM EST Register Here! Join ELGL and Tyler Technologies for this webinar: Governments leverage cloud technologies to increase security, scalability, and transparency. There are a lot of cloud offerings on the market, but which will help your government meet the … Continued

🍫 S’more to Love: Sweet Thanks to Our Sponsors

The perfect campfire isn’t complete without chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers — and ELGL’s Camp GovLife isn’t complete without our sponsors. They’re the secret ingredients that turn a good experience into a great one. These generous friends have pitched their tents with us and are helping keep the lights on in the mess hall, the … Continued

WEBINAR: EmergenC(ommunications)

Tune in to the ELGL Webinar:  EmergenC(ommunications) Each government department houses its own useful data. Between planning and zoning information, GIS, flood regulations, fire data, etc, it’s hard to consolidate all of these data streams and devise thoughtful communications across departments to deploy during emergency events. This webinar will provide frameworks for tackling siloes, data … Continued

Marissa Baum joins GovLove podcast as newest host

The ELGL Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Marissa Baum has joined the GovLove podcast as its newest host. Marissa joins an already exciting roster of Local Gov enthusiasts who celebrate individuals across the country who are making a difference in their own communities. Marissa serves as head of communications for the Town … Continued

WEBINAR: The Foundation of a Government Volunteer Program

Tune in to the ELGL Webinar: The Foundation of a Government Volunteer Program You’ve just been assigned to manage a government volunteer program. Whether you were hired into the role, reassigned as part of your job, or tasked with building a program from the ground up, you may be wondering—where do I start? This interactive session … Continued

Your ELGL Board Officers for 2025-2026

ELGL is thrilled to announced this years’ new Board Officers. As a fully volunteer organization, the board plays a special role in ensuring that ELGL continues to serve our members every day. Although they are not new the organization, join us in welcoming them to their new roles in your ELGL! Jackie Wehmeyer, Secretary Jackie … Continued

ELGL Welcomes New Board Members for 2025-28 Term

ELGL is excited to welcome Matthew Bajor, Matt Horn, and Josie Peery to the Board of Directors. The new board members bring valuable experience, knowledge, and passion for public service to help ELGL engage the brightest minds in local government. Matthew, Matt, and Josie each represent diverse backgrounds, with a shared commitment to innovation, transparency, … Continued

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