Link: On the Council Agenda – Guest Writer Sign Up We’re back with another writing opportunity. In this column, we want to know about your council agenda items from 2017, whether you were the lead staff or contributor. Our goal is two-fold: Understand the issues impacting local government. Learn about the different approaches to presenting … Continued
By Amy Jauron, Greater Portland, Business Development Manager, LinkedIn & Twitter I came to Greater Portland from city government. I was working in the City Manager’s Office in Corvallis, Oregon. I realized I wanted to continue in the economic development profession and eventually run an Economic Development Office (EDO) one day, I needed experience in a larger … Continued
By: Jennifer Casey, LinkedIn & Twitter If the Town of Collierville had a formula for successful communication, it would be our Strategic Communication Plan. The plan starts with a mission that reflects the overall vision of our elected officials, administration, and organization as a whole. Having a Strategic Communication Plan ensures that we articulate a … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am a fall back person. Earlier to bed. Earlier to rise. And I’m another kind of fall back person. I fall back in to my old habits and old ways of thinking far more often than I like to admit. I go gangbusters when I decide to make a change, tackle a project … Continued
Election Day is here! ELGL member Hannah Lebovits is running for a spot on the city council in University Heights, Ohio. You know Hannah from this GovLove appearance and #13Percent: Defining Miss Frizzle. Here’s even more insight into Hannah’s campaign. Alum Spotlight: Hannah Lebovits University Heights City Council at Large Hannah Lebovits candidate for University Heights City Council I … Continued
Chris Floore follows up John Lisle’s article, “We Want Our Own Logo!” with Macon-Bibb County’s experience with logos. By Chris Floore, LinkedIn | Twitter Oops…did I say one? I meant several. If you want your own logo, we’re going to make you work for it. It will be aligned with our county’s approved graphic identity and it will be … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Derek Prall, Editor, American City and County, highlights three issues that deserve more attention. Three topics we’re not paying enough attention to in local government By Derek Prall Editor, American City & County Local government leaders … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week David Clyne, City of Independence, OR City Manager, writes about managing difficult personnel matters. Question: What is the most complicated or unusual personnel matter that you have addressed in your career? Over a career spanning nearly … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Nick Smith, City of Gaithersburg, MD writes about skills gained from volunteering for the Festival of the Bluegrass. I didn’t realize this until I got into public service, but the Festival is just like government but … Continued
By Ashley Jacobs In county government, you serve a broader population that’s both urban and rural. People who live in rural areas often don’t have access to goods, services, and personal and professional growth opportunities. They experience life in a county very differently from those who live in developed areas and do have access to … Continued
