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#LocalGov Wellness Story from Somerset County, NJ

Posted on October 16, 2018

Submitted by: Denise A. Katula, CPM, Manager of Leadership & Talent Development, County of Somerset, New Jersey Ok. I’m just going to put it out there.  I celebrated my 50th birthday this year.  I spent a fair amount of time looking back as well as forward and I became aware that I wasn’t focusing on my own...
City of Battle Creek

I Have to Ask: What I Learned from a Decade as a Reporter

Posted on October 16, 2018

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager, City of Battle Creek, Michigan, writes how working as a reporter prepared her for a career in local government.  Spending a decade as a newspaper reporter, some of that covering local government, set...
MKE Standing

#ELGLPopUpMKE Recap

Posted on October 15, 2018

HUGE thanks to Milwaukee Pop Up organizers - Chad Doran, Josh Schoemann, Mitch Foster & Zach Navin! The event sent ripples throughout the Milwaukee area and nationally. Check out the pictures & tweets. Trending on Twitter Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele https://twitter.com/ChrisAbeleMKE/status/1050886373828415488 Don't despair! If you weren't able to attend Gail Sumi, League of Wisconsin...
Growth mindset

Mindset Matters!

Posted on October 8, 2018

What I’m listening to – Pundits discussing the Kavanaugh confirmation fallout What I’m watching – Some much needed rain What I’m doing – A Swedish death cleanse… feels so good to let go of the clutter! As a parent of elementary-aged boys I spend a fair amount of my time thinking about their development. The...
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Chicagoland Supper Club | November 2

Posted on October 5, 2018

Chicagoland Supper Club Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville, IL | Friday, November 2 ELGL Supper Club returns to Chicagoland! These events are informal opportunities for you to expand your network, share your passion for local government with colleagues, and exchange ideas. There is no formal agenda, no speakers — just a safe space to let out...
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