ELGL is a proud partner with the State and Local Government Review journal. Here’s a link to a free virtual issue of the journal that showcases some papers previously published in SLGR that may provide guidance for the current economic environment. The articles featured in the issue are available for free download for a limited … 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. Special taxing districts designated for a main street all serve the same purpose, to provide communities resources that their city, town, village, or county … Continued
I was in a training facilitated by the Colorado Emerging Managers that focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I went into the training not expecting to say anything, instead learn from people more experienced and able than myself. This changed when one attendee brought up the concern that we can’t really do anything until those … Continued
On January 21, 2021, ELGL members will discuss “Greedy Bastards” by Sheryl Scully at 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 Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi, finance analyst for the City of Springfield, OR. Connect … Continued
In uncertain times like these, navigating a complicated environment at work and at home is not an easy task. 2020 surprised all of us as the past year seemed to be filled with fear and uncertainty. Many people around the world are still struggling with COVID-19 and with the results of a sluggish economy. Additionally, … Continued
Photo by Kalea Morgan on Unsplash This series was written by Vince Vu. Stay tuned for the five-part series on Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in Government. Chapter 1: Being BOLD when engaging in the Work Let’s call it like it is – diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work (“DEIB”, or, my favorite, “the Work”) is … Continued
Sri Mirajkar, Founder & CEO of SourceRecycle, Inc. wrote this article as part of the Sustainability & Environment Series. Sign-up to write for this series. Recycling programs took a huge hit in 2020. Even pre-COVID, municipalities were cutting recycling programs due to cost increases or reducing the materials collected, or worse, simply bringing collected recycling … Continued
Joshua H. Grabar, Esq. is an ELGL member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who specializes in local government legal issues as they pertain to antitrust and securities law. You can find him on his firm’s website at www.grabarlaw.com; by email at jgrabar@grabarlaw.com; or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Securities class action plaintiffs amassed $2 billion in settlements … Continued
The incoming Biden Administration proposes significant investments in higher education such as free tuition at public colleges and universities for families with incomes less than $125,000 a year and having the Federal and state governments pay for two years of community college. These proposals sound like an effective solution to helping rural populations gain the … Continued
This article is reprinted with permission by author Mark Funkhouser. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn and Twitter! In the 1990s, political scientist Robert Putnam documented a worrisome trend: Fewer Americans were members of groups that formed the very fabric of American life, such as unions, PTAs and even bowling leagues. As the bonds connecting us … Continued
