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Civic Match by Work for America is a nonpartisan talent-matching program connecting experienced federal workers and campaign staff with jobs in state and local governments nationwide. Watch our webinar to learn more about Civic Match by Work for America and how to access the platform, which features more than 3,000 candidates eager to work in … Continued

By Andrew Kleine Some of our most important lessons we learn by example. My mother, Gail Kleine, died in late January. In life, she was a force, a wonderful energy: frank, fierce, and fun. She was a leader in the community, and her legacy includes thousands of young people whose lives she improved, and even … Continued

By Meredith Reynolds Vice Chair, ELGL Board of Directors The start of a new year marks the celebration of my January birthday. I take the week off — because nothing good ever happens when you work on your birthday — and by the time my birthday rolled around, I was out of town but glued … Continued

Every year ELGL honors the Top 100 Influencers in Local Government — people who make a difference in their communities and the larger local gov network, and who demonstrate ELGL values of joy, creativity, connection, dependability, and equity through their work and public activities. As we accept nominations for 2025 Top Influencers, and as public … Continued

Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Top Influencers in Local Government. Honorees will be announced during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, 2025. In the meantime, hear from past Top Influencers what the award means and get to know the hundreds of people recognized as Top Influencers since the honor debuted in 2016 as the Traeger … Continued

The results are in. Congratulations to the Town of East Hartford, CT — your 2024 City Hall Selfie People’s Choice Award honoree! We asked you to vote for the People’s Choice from among our 2024 City Hall Selfie Day honorees. In East Hartford’s post, Mayor Connor Martin took a detour on the way to City … Continued

By Warren Kagarise Chair, ELGL Board of Directors City Hall Selfie Day returns on Aug. 15, 2024. With the calendar inching toward what we at ELGL call the best day of the year, I cannot wait to see what you have in store. Every August, a cast of public servants, elected officials, journalists, and residents … Continued