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7 Things to Consider when Engaging Hard to Reach Populations on Race, Equity, and Inclusion

Guest post brought to you by Caity Belta, Engagement Manager, Bang the Table ____________________________________________________________________________________ As an Engagement Manager at Bang the Table, I often find myself addressing the same set of big questions for our clients. Post COVID-19 and in our current social climate, those questions tend to look something like this: How have other … Continued

Accessing Academia

In part, higher education is earned. It takes effort and resources (time and money). Those of us who’ve completed at least an undergraduate degree likely can reflect back on long nights and tired mornings getting through the readings, writings, and other assignments to receive our passing grades. In part, higher education is a privilege. It … Continued

2021 Community Surveying for Inclusion Cohort Announced

2021 Community Surveying to Understand Inclusion A Justice & Equity Cohort from ELGL & Polco / National Research Center 2020 showed us how imperative inclusivity is to the civic process. When any group of residents feels unheard or undervalued, we see all aspects of community livability suffer. But we know equally that inviting resident voices … Continued

The False Dichotomy of Climate Change Planning and Affordability for Utilities

This article was written by Jessica Dorsey, Water Resource Senior Program Manager at the City of Hillsboro. Jessica wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Jessica on email. Although providing safe, reliable water to our communities is always the highest priority the truth is … Continued

Four Lessons that Stick With Me

This article was written by Stephen (Steve) Gushue, City of Mesa – Fiscal Analyst for Environmental Management & Sustainability. Steve wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn or Twitter. Hello, I am Stephen Gushue, and I … Continued

#ELGLTakeover: West Bend, Wisconsin

Hello ELGL, Greetings from the City of West Bend, Wisconsin—a charming city situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine—home to more than 32,000 residents. The Communications Department (a.k.a. The Comm Team) is pleased to take part in today’s #ELGLTakeoverTuesdays! Together, our team manages all types of communications and marketing programs … Continued

Cohort Applications Now Open for 2021

Cohort applications are now open for programs that begin in January and February of 2021. You can learn more at elgl.org/cohorts and apply here! As part of our mission to help our members find joy in public service, ELGL offers high-quality, accessible, affordable learning opportunities in a variety of formats. Our diverse membership base, expert … Continued

Imposed Fee and Fine Use by Local Governments

This research paper was shared with ELGL by our friends at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). A local government’s revenue system needs to treat people fairly to maintain the public’s trust. GFOA’s Code of Ethics requires that finance officers support equitable provision of services and call out unfair discrimination. But some local governments use and rely on … Continued

Contribute to the Sustainability & Environment Content Series!

Do you work in your sustainability office? Are you a leader in waste or recycling? Are you a transportation planner focused on active forms of transportation? Are you working to make your community a more livable, walkable, and cleaner place for all people? Is your community centering environmental justice work? Or, do you just have … Continued

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