Come Together in Beautiful Public Spaces

Posted on June 2, 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 watching: Vintage Perry Mason episodes. This helps to understand the modern Perry Mason detective show, of which I’ve successfully binged Season 2. What I’m working on: Planning our All-City Manager’s Retreat,...

Change Management for Local Government Luddites

Posted on May 31, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Jane the Virgin A hobby I enjoy: Birding What I’m working on: Expanding community childcare services, records retention, capital construction projects   Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus proposed that the only constant...

The Price of a Bad Apple (NOT Another Inflation Story)

Posted on May 24, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a seriously terrible fast dancer (or slow dancer). Check out some of the things he IS good at on his LinkedIn profile… What I’m watching: Re-watching the original Bad News Bears franchise with my 6-year-old...

A Tale of Two Cities…

Posted on May 19, 2023

Today’s Buzz is by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Follow Cassie on LinkedIn and Twitter What I’m working on: Getting ready to leave for Portland, Ore. for a long weekend…and all that entails What I’m watching: I’ve started watching Madam Secretary What I’m reading: All the Light We Cannot...

A Love Letter to European Planning

Posted on May 15, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin. A hobby I enjoy: Gardening. I started growing my own vegetables a few years ago and it has become a great relaxation activity. It is finally warm enough consistently to garden...

Stories of Us: What the HOME-ARP Consultation Process Taught Me About Being Human

Posted on May 12, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones. Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening to: The Wombats’ Fix Yourself, Not the World and //brain waves// What I’m Reading: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak and Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho What I’m Watching:...

Conference Lessons from Outside the Sessions

Posted on May 10, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with Jessica on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Spare by Prince Harry What I’m watching: Taskmaster Series 9 on YouTube (Spouse and I have really gotten into British comedy panel shows.) Conferences are the best, aren’t they?...

Checking on Job Satisfaction for Public Service Recognition Week

Posted on May 8, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: The latest profile of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, now known as Liz as she awaits federal prison. What I’m Watching: “Succession” as the dysfunctional dynasty saga for our modern Gilded Age prepares...

Hitting the Books One Hour a Week

Posted on May 5, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data craftsman based in Providence, RI. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m working on: Diagnosing a recurring glitch in a data replication process What I’m listening to: Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Jean Sibelius A hobby I enjoy: Birdwatching Every...