Category: State of Local Government

We Built This City: Remaking the Greenville, NC Town Common

Henry Boyd (Email, LinkedIn, Twitter) with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shares m the opportunity for Greenville, NC to take a ho-hum riverside park into an anchor for the downtown scene. The City of Greenville, North Carolina plans to revitalize the 19.92 acres of the Town Common area located along the … Continued

My Life in Presidential Terms with Matt Horn, City of Geneva, NY

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. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms.  By Matt Horn (Web, LinkedIn, Twitter), City Manager, Geneva, NY Fast Times in the Finger Lakes The year … Continued

Transitioning to a Job Outside of Local Government

By Casey Earp, Engagement Manager, Bang the Table – LinkedIn & Twitter In August, ELGL articles from David Shannon and Deb Shoen highlighted the challenge of recruiting and maintaining talent in local government. What is missing from the dialogue is the view from the other side of the table. I want to take a few minutes away from watching Stranger … Continued

My Life in Presidential Terms with Erik Clarke

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. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms.  By Erik Clarke – ELGL Profile, LinkedIn and Twitter  In 2008, I was a high school sophomore … Continued

World Premiere: This Is Local Government

Our friend Ron Pitchman (a.k.a Brian Ligon) returns with a passionate pitch for choosing local government as a career. THIS is how local government should promote the profession. Triple bonus points for the ELGL cameo. GovLove: The Characters Behind Ron Pitchman and Chad Vader  

My Life in Presidential Terms with Katie Walpole, Clark County, NV

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. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms.  By Katie Walpole (LinkedIn & Twitter), Clark County, Nevada In 2008, I graduated from high school and started … Continued

Traeger Winner Develops Fellowship to Help Transition Veterans

ELGL member and Traeger Award winner Darrin Tangeman is doing his part to attract veterans to local government. Listen to Darrin talk about his military experience and the impact on his career journey – Podcast: Veterans in Local Government and then read about the fellowship program started by Darrin. Pueblo West View: Local fellowship helps transition … Continued

Break it Down: Darlin’ You Got to Let Me Know….

ELGL is seeking contributions from you…yeah, YOU! We want to hear about your experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives. We get your content, you get published on a prestigious, Nobel Prize for Literature Award-winning blog…well, not that last part, but you do get to tell your mom you’re famous. Check out our monthly topics and sign-up for a week to … Continued

My Life in Presidential Terms with Kristin Donald, Apex Park and Rec

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. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms.  By Kristin Donald, LinkedIn Apex Park and Recreation District, Finance Manager 2008: Be the audit you … Continued

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