This is another analysis in a series of articles I like to call “City Managers are Real Characters,” contemplating how your favorite fictional characters might fare in our field. Local government management isn’t for everybody. Does your sitcom sweetheart have the chops to handle a budget crisis? Previously: Anthony Soprano, City Manager By Matt Horn, City … Continued
We love public libraries. We love the Aspen Institute. We love public libraries and writing for the Aspen Institute. Check out Kirsten Wyatt’s article on takeaways from “Role of Libraries in Advancing Community Goals.” Shot One: Your Local Library: The Ultimate Community Engagement Center ELGL members are anecdotally seeing that Hurst’s research is true in their … Continued
In this series, we’re asking you to tell your life story through eight songs. Starting with your earliest memories, guest columnists will name their defining songs along with a couple of sentences explaining their meaning. DJ Jesus Diaz Connect: LinkedIn Mana – Mariposa Traicionera My family loves Mana. I grew up listening to what they did … Continued
Mariela Alfonzo has over 15 years of expertise in the field of urban design and behavior research. In 2014, Mariela was recognized as one of Urban Land Institute’s 40 under 40 best young land use professionals around the globe. In 2013, Dr. Alfonzo was awarded a Fulbright to examine walkability in China. Here’s Mariela’s article from … Continued
We asked “what are specific actions for increasing your influence on the local level?” ELGL has responded swiftly and specifically. Podcast: Reason for Running We talk running for City Council with Sara Eskrich, Alder for District 13 of Madison, WI, and Hannah Lebovits, candidate for University Heights, OH City Council. They discuss why they wanted … Continued
By Dan Biles, Jefferson County, AL, Deputy County Manager, LinkedIn & Twitter Recently, I spoke about leadership at the Alabama City County Management Association Conference. Here’s a copy of the presentation: Play Chess not Checkers. In this article, I highlight key points from the presentation that can help your organization. In local government, we talk about management related issues and those are very … Continued
In this series, we’re asking you to tell your life story through eight songs. Starting with your earliest memories, guest columnists will name their defining songs along with a couple of sentences explaining their meaning. DJ Alex Klosterman Waukesha County, WI Connect: LinkedIn My path to local government began during my undergraduate years at the … Continued
In this series, ELGL members share initiatives, policies, and programs that are transforming local government. By Roy Atkinson, City of Altoona, WI, ELGL Profile, LinkedIn and Twitter Every municipality has some kind of unique background story. From the City that has origins in the western expansion of the United States to the City later enveloped by sprawl, … Continued
In this series, ELGL members reflect on how their life has changed from 2008 to 2016, and look forward to where they’ll be in 2024. By Danielle Verwahren, Catawba County, NC, LinkedIn 2008 – 2012: The Era of Pre-, but Not Really, Pre-Local Government Local government definitely found me before I found it. In 2008 I … Continued
We asked, “what are specific actions for increasing your influence on the local level?” ELGL has responded swiftly and specifically. Our latest entry comes from Josephine Gatti Schafer, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University (Twitter). Add your ideas by sending them to kent@elgl.org. Here are a few specific actions for answering the call to action. Advocate for policy … Continued
