Post-pandemic, people want to see outdoor dining and parklets continue. Does it make sense for cities to buy parklets for their downtowns? This simple model can help you understand the fiscal impacts of that decision. During the pandemic, many communities allowed their local restaurants and retailers to expand on public streets. This response was very … Continued
Mentors Needed! Here at ELGL our cohort learning programs have been growing tremendously! Due to the rapid growth of these programs, we are in need of more dedicated and inspiring Local Government leaders to serve as mentors! Particularly we need mentors for these cohorts: Anti-Racism & Local Gov: Equity as an Experience We are looking … Continued
This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, local government professional in transition. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. We say that a picture is worth 1,000 words, recognizing that visual images can communicate many different messages both explicit and implicit in a single moment. As local … Continued
This webinar originally aired on May 26. Join us for a one-hour crash course into podcast creation for local governments from people who have done it. If you like what you hear, register for the Podcasting for Local Governments Cohort by June 14!
We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging people to join the planning committee for #ELGL21, ELGL’s annual conference, this year held as a hybrid event online and in-person in Denton, TX on September 23 and 24. Planning Committee Roles: Set overall conference theme/concept Determine session tracks or themes Brainstorm session topics and titles Finalize session … Continued
ELGL is proud to be partnering with Circles to provide our members with free support. This opportunity is free and open to all ELGL members. Learn More & Sign Up Please note, ELGL staff will not know who chooses to participate. That information remains private with your Circle. What is a Circle? Circles offers small, … Continued
This webinar originally aired on May 25, 2021, as part of the series Connectivity & COVID-19: A Year Later. The conclusion of our series, Connectivity & COVID-19: A Year Later. This webinar will discuss the findings of The New Normal Survey: COVID’s Lasting Legacy for Local Government. Continue the Conversation on Twitter: @ELGL50 @AskCivicPulse @TheAtlas4Cities … Continued
The GovLove podcast is planning a new episode all about the amazing partners who support our members in their local government careers. If your partner has a story to tell about what it’s like to be in a relationship with a local government employee, please complete this form so we can pull together an interview … Continued
Public Service Talent: Now’s the Time for an Oregon Summer Fellow! PSU’s Center for Public Service’s Ph.D. and master’s-level Fellows are able to launch immediately into organizations for 10-week placements over the summer, helping to complete unfinished projects or embark on new initiatives. Given their talent, many will begin to solidify their summer plans … Continued
Video is the most popular way to train learners. Back in the 1990s, it took much work to create a good instructional video. Today, it’s easy to make a video from your smartphone or through PowerPoint’s recording function. Video is so easy to create that trainers turn on the recorder and start talking. We have … Continued
