News & Exclusives

Leadership Case Responses: Heather Kauer & Lee Worsley

Posted on December 10, 2014

ELGL is partnering with ICMA to examine and think about a local government leadership case study. We asked our members to review this case about the "post heroic leader," and then share your ideas. Here are responses from Heather Kauer, the Senior Planner for the Town of Chestermere, Alberta; and Lee Worsley, the Deputy County Manager for Durham...

What is an Assistant To: Chris Floore, Macon-Bibb County, GA

Posted on December 9, 2014

What is an Assistant to the City Manager? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, ELGL members identify the essential functions of the position.

MI: Julius Suchy, Village Manager, Village of Sparta

Posted on December 9, 2014

Suchy takes over as Sparta village manager Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference...

Under the Saguaro by Christian Williams

Posted on December 9, 2014

Observations from Under the Saguaro by Christian M. Williams @MyPublicTweeter ELGL had the good fortune to meet Christian Williams from the City of Goodyear, Arizona at the CPBB conference in August. He impressed us further with his knowledge of local government budgeting and he successfully retweeted all 40 tips that ELGL shared during our CPBB...

ICYMI: Recap of the 12/2 #ELGLFerguson Twittersation

Posted on December 9, 2014

Last Tuesday ELGL hosted another Twittersation to discuss the events in Ferguson, MO that resulted from the shooting death of 18 year old Michael Brown by local police officer. Moderator Brittany Bennett facilitated a conversation on race and how public servants can be better prepared to deal with the community tensions it can cause. Check...