Photo by Kalea Morgan on Unsplash This series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government was written by Vince Vu. Stay tuned for the five-part series on Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in Government. Read Chapter One. And Chapter Two. Chapter 3: Listening to Insights with an Equity Lens Welcome back to the third chapter of … Continued
This article is part of our Black History Month content series and was submitted by J.C. Hudgison. Connect with J.C. on email or Twitter. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. Being involved with local government for the last twelve years, I have learned the importance of minorities having a seat … Continued
This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel’s Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. As COVID-19 continues, the makeup of our main streets will forever be changed. The slow build of closures this winter will change the footprint … Continued
This research paper was shared with ELGL by our friends at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Local governments spent about $1.9 trillion in 2017, collectively. This was more than all fifty states together when we remove money passed through to local governments. While this might seem surprising, it might be less surprising when you … Continued
On February 18, 2021, ELGL members discussed “Citizenville” by California Governor Gavin Newsom for the ELGL Book Club. We gave away six signed copies of the book to our members and asked them to write reflections on the book. Here’s the reflection post by Natalie Evans. The world of technology and digital platforms is ever-changing. … Continued
This poem is part of our Black History Month content series and was submitted by Ronnie J. Guest Jr., M.B.A. Shareable poem image below. Connect with Ronnie on LinkedIn or Twitter. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. I’ve been told, I have a voice Yet, I’m to be seen … Continued
Greetings, ELGL! I’m Paula Kiger, and I’ll be sharing my day with you Tuesday on the #ELGLTakeover from Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee. A few years ago, my friend Brenda wrote a blog about me and called me the world’s cheerleader. It was very kind of Brenda to say that. I have to admit it is … Continued
Join us for a free webinar on February 25, 2021 to learn more about local government redistricting from our friends at FLO Analytics! RSVP here When people think about redistricting, the first thing that comes to mind is usually congressional districts. However, many local government agencies are also required to reapportion their voting districts every … Continued
It is often said that getting things done is about less talking and more doing. I know I have been guilty of using that as a mantra on a regular basis. However, what if we adopted a new mantra? Something along the lines of “less doing and more being”? Hear me out on this. I … Continued
This poem is the first in our Black History Month content series and was submitted anonymously. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. If only God can judge me for my sin? Why am I judged every day by my skin? If only my soul could live outside itself? No … Continued
