Category: News

New Realities & Aha Moments

This article was written by Melissa McCoy, City of Dodge City, Assistant City Manager/Public Affairs. Melissa wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Melissa by email. My name is Melissa McCoy and I live in the queen of the Cow towns, … Continued

Leave Time to Breathe – Planning Ahead, and Consciously Abandoning

This article was written by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Jessica wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Jessica on email, Twitter, or LinkedIn. I am Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle … Continued

Reconciling the Heart Wrenching

Disclaimer: This post will include difficult topics such as racial and sex oppression, sterilization, homophobia, among others. The intent of this post is to discuss accepting the reality of these tragedies both historical and in the present day. However, it is also recognized that not everyone is in the right place to read about these … Continued

Final Words on The Crisis Management Cohort

This article was written by Douglas Imaralu, Hatfield Resident Fellow at City of Portland Budget Office CBO. Mr. Imaralu wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here.  I’m Mr. Imaralu, a Hatfield Fellow/Analyst with the City of Portland’s Budget Office. Below are … Continued

Why Your Organization Needs a Dedicated Sustainability Professional

Stella Carr wrote this article as part of the Sustainability & Environment Series. Sign-up to write for this series. In the world of municipal management, there are the quintessential roles that all jurisdictions have:  public works, fire, police, elected officials, etc. These roles and responsibilities have been essential for the function of local governments as … Continued

In Hot Water: How Do We Fix the Water Accessibility Crisis?

This article was written by Courtney Ransom who is a recent graduate from San Diego State University. Courtney wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. If you are not yet aware, the water system in the United States is barely hanging on. I say the … Continued

#ELGLTakeoverTuesday: Perry, Georgia

Hey ELGL! I’m Tabitha Clark, Communications Administrator for the City of Perry, Georgia. I oversee our communications efforts to include the website, social media, media relations, and all “other duties as assigned.” Perry encompasses over 27 square miles along Interstate 75 approximately 90 miles south of Atlanta. Our historic city enjoys close proximity to Robins … Continued

The Hidden Infrastructure: The Value of Communications

This article was written by Laurie Loftin, Water Conservation Coordinator, Athens-Clarke County. Laurie wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Dead rodents at drinking water treatment plant. Fourth organ found at local water reclamation facility.   Imagine waking to find these headlines regarding your water utility … Continued

I Have to Ask: Three Life-Changing Books

In this series, guest columnists reflect on one of three prompts provided by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Weston Davis, EMS Director for the City of El Campo, Texas, spotlights the three books that had the biggest impact on his life.  Sign up to be the next guest columnist for the ‘I Have to Ask’ column. … Continued

End of the Cohort, Time to Implement

This article was written by Inga Cushman, City of Milton, WI; Administrative Services Director. Inga wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Inga on LinkedIn.  As the Administrative Services Director for the City of Milton (a small community in … Continued

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