News & Exclusives

We’re #9: SeeClickFix Names ELGL a Leader in Innovation and Engagement

Posted on October 31, 2014

Ten Leaders In the Civic Space We'll be blushing for days after being named one of the 10 leaders in the civic space. SeeClickFix selected organizations that are doing "some pretty awesome stuff." Here's who is hanging out with us on the list: 1. Granicus 2. Socrata 3. CityWorks 4. NeighborWorks 5. OpenGov Hub 6. Blexting 7....

Guidepost #14 – Ray Gosack, City of Fort Smith, AR

Posted on October 31, 2014

Today we learn from Mr. Ray Gosack, the city administrator of Fort Smith, AR. Prior to his service in Fort Smith as city administrator, Mr. Gosack was the Fort Smith deputy city administrator. He also served during 1988-1999 as the assistant village manager and director of management services for the Village of Homewood, Ill. Be sure to...

Exploring the Metroplex with Harrison Wicks

Posted on October 30, 2014

Golf clap to new ELGL project assistant Harrison Wicks. Harrison will serve as a point person for the SW chapter. His duties including managing the SW Twitter feed, developing original content, and strengthening our partnerships with other organizations. Who Am I? Why Am I Here? by Harrison Wicks - LinkedIn and Twitter Attention ELGL members,...

Activating a Sustainability Plan with Nyssa Rivera

Posted on October 30, 2014

Nyssa Rivera works for the City of Forest Grove, OR. Her column will walk you through the creation and adoption of a sustainability plan. Activating a Sustainability Plan By Nyssa Rivera Two years ago, my dog and I landed in Eugene, Oregon after a four day drive from Houston, TX. I was leaving the smog...

What is an Assistant To?: Ben McCready, City of Rock Island, IL

Posted on October 30, 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.