Blog Series: Planning/Zoning 411

Posted on October 19, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local government planning and zoning staff literally shape the look, feel, and futures of our communities. This ELGL series will provide insight and perspective from the people working on the front lines in these departments. We'll share their stories and insights to give the ELGL community a bigger perspective on planning, zoning, and land use.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn...

ELGL Real World House: Fake News vs. Legit

Posted on October 19, 2017

In the next 24 hours some of the best & brightest in local gov from every corner of the country will move in to a charming AirBnB in San Antonio - more affectionately known as the ELGL Real World House. Prepare yourself for five illustrious days of us filling up your Twitter feed with all...

Clay’s Cues: Tips to Maximize your #ICMA2017 Experience

Posted on October 16, 2017

This guest post is by ELGL member Clay Pearson, a seasoned ELGL content contributor, city manager, and ICMA conference attendee. Note: Richard Florida will keynote at conference this year. Part of the University of Kansas MPA program involves the full-time students attending the ICMA annual conference. I was in Lawrence in 1990, which meant going to...

Conference Learning: Association for Associations (Updated Tuesday @ 3:45 p.m.)

Posted on October 15, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is Kirsten Wyatt's "Weekly Update," shared over three days at the Associations @ Work conference in Baltimore, Maryland. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color="green" border_width="3"][vc_column_text]Tuesday, October 17 3:30 p.m. Update I'm in my last session of the day. My first afternoon session was about using predictive analysis to make association decisions. It was fascinating to learn from...

Crafting an Effective Social Media Engagement Strategy

Posted on October 6, 2017

Here's a great presentation by Dr. Stephen Kleinschmit, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Director of Program Development and Engagement, Department of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He presented this at the 2017 Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference and ELGL loves all of the content (but especially the inclusion of Carol the Barrel)....