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Succession Planning – UGH

Posted on December 18, 2019

By Brandi Leos, City of Tigard; find me on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Running is my Therapy by Scott Douglas What I’m Watching: Workout videos on the Peloton Digital App (this thing is awesome and I didn’t have to buy a bike) What I’m Listening To: The NPR Politics Podcast – bite size...

Starting a New Job During the Holidays!

Posted on December 15, 2019

Susan Barkman is the Management Analyst in the Mayor and City Council Office in Aurora, Colorado. Connect on Twitter or Linkedin. Last week, I started a new job within my organization. Any time you transition to a new job there is a lot that happens both in terms of paperwork and in wrapping things up. ...

Now Hiring: Assistant Director for Professional Education at the Davenport Institute

Posted on December 15, 2019

For the past decade, the Davenport Institute has been on the front lines of a movement to build stronger communities by promoting authentic, inclusive, and effective public participation in local governance. This movement is growing and so is our team! We are looking for our first Assistant Director for Professional Education who will work with...

Podcast: Childcare for Public Meetings with Politisit

Posted on December 13, 2019

Rachel Sowray Founder & Board Member Politisit LinkedIn Engaging families in civic activities. Rachel Sowray, the Founder of Politisit, joined the podcast to talk about encouraging parents to participate in public meetings. Politisit reimburses parents and other caregivers for child care costs while they attend meetings and activities. Rachel also talked about her time as...

Webinar Recording: Money Talks Grant Administration with Metro Nashville

Posted on December 12, 2019

Missed our Money Talks webinar on Administering Federal & State Grants and Loans with Metro Nashville from December 11, 2019? You can view the full recording of the Money Talks Webinar on Grant Administration with Metro Nashville here. You can download the slide presentation here. Whew. You Got the Money! Now the Real Work Begins:...