How Governments Use Data To Win Grants

Posted on September 15, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. This Buzz was written by Jen Aceto, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Polco, and edited by Angelica Wedell. What I’m listening to: Stuff You Should Know Podcast What I’m watching: Only Murders in...

I Promise That You’ll Never Find Another Like Me

Posted on September 13, 2023

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m working on: Being on vacation! What I’m looking forward to: Going to the Life is Beautiful festival with my best friend in Las Vegas in September to see The Killers What I’m...

Getting to Yes… or No: How to Make a Decision

Posted on September 11, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colo. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Monk A hobby I enjoy: Sewing What I’m reading: The Weekender Effect   When I was in City Manager School (aka, the MPA program at the University of Colorado), the coursework...

Never Say Never

Posted on September 7, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram.  What I’m reading: Demon Copperhead. After a few pure-entertainment books, I am back in the Pulitzer Prize saddle. Although I am always one step behind on popular books (because I vowed this year to use our digital...

The Network Outcomes

Posted on September 5, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Follow Cassie on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m eating: Sour Patch Kids, a delightful afternoon treat  What I’m watching: The latest video in our department Foundational Behaviors – check them out on our socials @ScottsdalePD What I’m listening to:...

Dollars and $ense

Posted on September 1, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Josh Allen Fan Club’s Central Finger Lakes Chapter. For non-Bills related updates, check him out on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World by Alan Mallach; a global look at...

Building Your Personal Brand

Posted on August 30, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, Colo. Connect on Linkedin. What I'm listening to: The Barbie movie soundtrack What I’m watching: Schitt's Creek What I’m eating: Apples - We did a pick-your-own, and I am now drowning in apples.   What is your professional brand?...

Local Gov Needs to Keep Moving: Maggie Smith Can Help

Posted on August 28, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones - connect on LinkedIn! What I’m Listening to: Kelly Clarkson’s Chemistry What I’m Reading: Keep Moving by Maggie Smith What I’m Doing to Take Care of Myself: MixxedFit, driving with the windows down, snuggling on the couch with my kids, and hugging my dog  ...

Accessible Reports: 7 Strategies to Improve Closing the Loop

Posted on August 14, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Billy Trakas, Founder at A Community Engagement Company. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. What I'm Watching: Halfway through the new season of Black Mirror What I'm Listening to: Been getting into folk music more and more so I've been listening to Gregory Alan Isakov and his collaboration with...