This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. She is an eternal communicator, storyteller and local government nerd, who adores her husband, son, and dog. Her self-care is daily running, local restaurants, and Twitter. You can contact her by email and LinkedIn. … Continued
View the Slide Deck Originally aired August 25, 2021 as part of the Reaching the Broader Social Media Landscape series. Find future events at elgl.org/SocialLandscape Over 80% of Americans say they use YouTube according to Pew—and no, that’s not a typo. We’ll explore YouTube’s audience (hint: it’s everyone) and how they use it, then switch … Continued
ELGL is piloting the concept of a virtual local government job fair in conjunction with the virtual #ELGLInspire event on September 14, 2021 for Texas State University students. If your Texas local government agency is interested in participating, please follow these three easy steps: Save the date for September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Your … Continued
#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success – people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We’ll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the … Continued
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
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
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
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
This course is based more in holding space for creative practice and reflection than in the conventional teaching structure we usually see for professional development. So if you are ready for an opportunity that is structured itself creatively out of the box, this is for you! Designed to be a creative community studio for guided … Continued
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
