This press release was shared with ELGL from our friends at OpenGov: OpenGov Continues Growth of Modern ERP Cloud with Announcement of ClearRec Acquisition to Automate Bank Reconciliation Redwood City, CA and Rockwall, TX, Oct. 13, 2020 — Today, OpenGov, the leader in modern cloud ERP software for our nation’s cities, counties, and state agencies, … Continued
Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unsplash We’ve been fighting the battle against racism for far too long. We need an action plan to transform our communities. Start here. *NOTE: The following list is not meant to be exhaustive but rather a running list that I will update as I research new matters and face new … Continued
We’re gearing up for 2021 and we’re looking for your input on the types of cohort programs you want to see next year. ELGL cohort learning is designed to help you find joy in public service through flexible learning opportunities. 2021 Cohort Topic Ideas In 2020, we explored strategy, engagement, water, crisis management, creative placemaking, equity, … Continued
ELGL worked with the City of Anchorage, AK and Code for Anchorage to set up a text line to recognize Indigenous People’s Day and also to share an informational text number for land acknowledgments at the commencement of ELGL events: To learn the name of the Indigenous People who are the traditional caretakers of the land … Continued
Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unsplash We’ve been fighting the battle against racism for far too long. We need an action plan to transform our communities. Start here. *NOTE: The following list is not meant to be exhaustive but rather a running list that I will update as I research new matters and face new … Continued
This research paper was shared with ELGL by our friends at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The municipal government of the District of Columbia (the “District”) is a leader in asset management and infrastructure renewal planning. The purpose of this paper is to describe the District’s approach through the lens of Financial Foundations for … Continued
This article was written by Connie Ho. Connie wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Wildfires. Floods. Tornadoes. This year has been the year of extreme weather. Data is a great resource for community members, providing necessary information to make informed decisions. As part of … Continued
This article is brought to you by Corren Lind, Executive Services Supervisor & Taeler Houlberg, Assistant to the Town Administrator. The Town of Bennett, Colorado is one of our winners for the 2019 Meagle Award. The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. In 2019, the Human Resource Department at the … Continued
This interactive tool is a follow-up to Meredith Trimble‘s recent Morning Buzz article about GovTech stack. Local governments are uniquely positioned to address some of society’s most pressing problems. Today, real solutions to homelessness, the opioid crisis, equitable access to justice, food scarcity, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues are being developed and implemented … Continued
This article was written by Michelle Rubin, City of Portland Budget Office, Financial and Policy Analyst. Michelle wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Email. Hello ELGL Community – my name is Michelle Rubin and … Continued
