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Resilient Together: Building a Resiliency Strategy

Posted on October 16, 2017

In this post, Bang the Table‘s own Amanda Nagl shares the importance of building a resilient city. Check out Bang the Table's podcast to learn more about the City of Boulder's resiliency strategy. *************************************************************************************************************************** Resilience has many definitions but all include some reference to an ability to bounce back—be it from something predictable or not, natural or man-made, for better or...

App for That! 3 Leadership Traits to Help You Build a Smart City

Posted on October 4, 2017

Today we're bringing you a new series, "There's an App for That," from CitySourced. CitySourced (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) is an enterprise platform for local and state government that was founded in 2008. It began as a best of breed service request solution (311, report a pothole, graffiti etc.) but has evolved to focus more broadly on providing governments...

The Importance of Compliance in an Engagement Website

Posted on October 2, 2017

In this post, Bang the Table‘s own Mark Pivon talks about the importance of making sure your website is accessible and compliant. **************************************************************************************************************************** The Importance of WCAG Compliance for Your Engagement Website A federal District Court judge in Miami recently ruled in favor of a citizen who initiated a lawsuit against a retailer for failing to make...

Podcast: Responding to Hurricane Irma with Dan Biles, Pasco County, FL

Posted on September 22, 2017

Dan Biles County Manager Pasco County, Florida LinkedIn | Twitter Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10, 2017 but the preparation to weather the major storm started well before then. Dan Biles, the County Manager of Pasco County, FL joins the podcast to discuss all the work that went into preparing for Hurricane Irma and...

Believe the Hype – KCMO Conquers City Hall Selfie Day

Posted on September 6, 2017

Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day was incredible. Luckily, much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. By Mark Van Baale, City of Kansas City, MO When it was announced #CityHallSelfie Day would occur again...

ELGL Digital: Form Follows Function

Posted on September 5, 2017

In our most recent ELGL Digital Work Group, we continue to work out what is arguably ELGL's front door: the website homepage. This is our first impression to current and potential members, so it's important to put time into this element of the redesign. For a handful of us that work on the digital information...

Believe the Hype! CitySourced Meets #CityHallSelfie Day

Posted on August 24, 2017

Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day was incredible. Much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. Andrew Kirk writes how CitySourced embraced City Hall Selfie Day. By Andrew Kirk, CitySourced In our Guide to Celebrate...

I Have to Ask You: Increasing Digital Engagement

Posted on August 21, 2017

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Kara Sokol shares digital engagement tips. By Kara Sokol, Director of Communications, City of Ferndale, Michigan In my eight years managing social media for organizations, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about increasing fans and engagement....

Mt. Rushmore with Leeanne Singleton, City of Hermosa Beach, CA

Posted on August 19, 2017

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Leeanne Singleton City of Hermosa Beach, California - City Manager's Office Connect: LinkedIn Hermosa Beach attractions The beach (obviously) The greenbelt Beach volleyball Pier Avenue shops + restaurants Summer activities Summer concerts (and movies) at the...