ELGL is a proud partner with the State and Local Government Review journal. Here's a link to a free virtual issue of the journal that showcases some papers previously published in SLGR that may provide guidance for the current economic environment. The articles featured in the issue are available for free download for a limited...
This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Special taxing districts designated for a main street all serve the same purpose, to provide communities resources that their city, town, village, or county cannot afford. Taxing districts’ goal for a main street is to assist with cleanliness, safety,...
I was in a training facilitated by the Colorado Emerging Managers that focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I went into the training not expecting to say anything, instead learn from people more experienced and able than myself. This changed when one attendee brought up the concern that we can’t really do anything until those...
On January 21, 2021, ELGL members will discuss "Greedy Bastards" by Sheryl Scully at the ELGL Book Club. We gave away six signed copies of the book to our members and asked them to write reflections on the book. Here's the reflection post by Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi, finance analyst for the City of Springfield, OR. Connect...
In uncertain times like these, navigating a complicated environment at work and at home is not an easy task. 2020 surprised all of us as the past year seemed to be filled with fear and uncertainty. Many people around the world are still struggling with COVID-19 and with the results of a sluggish economy. Additionally,...
Photo by Kalea Morgan on Unsplash This series was written by Vince Vu. Stay tuned for the five-part series on Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in Government. Chapter 1: Being BOLD when engaging in the Work Let’s call it like it is - diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work (“DEIB”, or, my favorite, “the Work”) is...
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