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Splash into Local Government: Jeannetta Maxena, MPA

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jeannetta Maxena, MPA, Senior Management Fellow, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeannetta Maxena is a local government professional in the South Florida Region. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Central Florida, having earned both a BA in political science in 2014 … Continued

Scholarship Opportunity: Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference

2021 Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application ICMA Annual Conference: October 3 – 6, 2021 Portland, Oregon (and Digital) The Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship includes complimentary conference registration as well as a travel stipend to cover lodging and transportation expenses related to attendance. The ICMA Annual Conference will be held October 3-6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon (and Digital). Please apply by … Continued

eBook – The American Rescue Plan: How to Modernize Local Government

This eBook is brought to you by our friends at GovPilot. The American Rescue Plan & Local Governments’ Overdue Digital Transformation outlines the many financial, operational and societal benefits of local government digitizing operations and services. The report provides local governments with the knowledge to effectively conserve resources, satisfy citizens, and increase productivity through the … Continued

A “Deep Dive” into Lake Local Gov

  This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Megan Palizzi. Inspired by the public servant icon Leslie Knope, Megan is passionate about enacting tangible community changes through local government. She happily serves the City of Castle Pines, CO as a Management Analyst (by day) and enjoys 10 Barrel Crush sour flights … Continued

Why Poverty Mitigation Matters in Emergency Management

Jalesha Smith serves the City of Norfolk, VA, as a Management Analyst for the City Manager’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a proud HBCU graduate, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Norfolk State University. Connect with Jalesha on LinkedIn.     I know you are asking yourself, “What does … Continued

National Civic Review – Summer Edition

This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. The summer issue of the National Civic Review celebrates cities that are making progress on addressing challenges such as racial equity, health equity and community resilience. Review authors offer insightful ideas on measuring the value of public participation, engaging urban residents through … Continued

Homelessness and a Choice

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. My fifth project as part on my ongoing degree and the Social Justice -> Local Government series is an infographic created for … Continued

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