“Our” Government is Better than “Theirs”

Posted on October 25, 2024

Matt Horn is the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; a multi-disciplinary community-building firm. In his spare time, he litigates publishing rights to several compositions he claims to have contributed to, including "Happy Birthday," "Auld Lang Syne," and "Yellow Ledbetter." Check out his non-musical contributions on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Taking myself back...

Welcome to Local Gov Campaign Season, 2024 Edition

Posted on October 23, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Whatever my husband is cooking on his new toy — an outdoor griddle. What I’m watching:...

Confessions of a Roku City NIMBY

Posted on October 21, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA, and ELGL Board of Directors chair. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History" by Jeff Nussbaum, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore who dives into the...

Slow. It. Down.

Posted on October 9, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Jelly Belly jelly beans. Someone please take them from my desk. What I’m watching: "Monsters: The...

Can AI Create the Perfect Elected Official? (Spoiler: Robots Figured Out How to Run for Office)

Posted on September 27, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, Futurist, Shock Talk Podcast Host, and Artist at Shockey Consulting in Overland Park, KS. Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn and @heyshockey everywhere. What I’m reading: "The Improv Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond" What I’m watching: Fareed Zakaria and...

Let’s Talk About the Power of Choice and Voice

Posted on September 23, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, Founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: As a leadership and self-awareness practitioner I'm always looking to learn more about my craft and this space. Currently I'm reading, "Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto" by Darrin Murriner, Kirsten Moorefield, and...

Let’s Unpack Procurement: Insights From a Former Government Worker to Vendor

Posted on September 20, 2024

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alma Castro, Founder of Civic Confidence LLC, in Long Beach, CA. Connect with Alma on LinkedIn and X. What I’m watching: "Industry" on HBO, though I have no idea what they're talking about.  What I’m listening to: Records! I just got a record player and I’m on...

Municipal Performance Management Programs Work, So Why Are They Not Institutionalized Everywhere?

Posted on September 18, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Anthony Santiago, Principal for Outside N Strategies. Anthony currently lives in Central New Jersey, but his heart is always with Newark. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Black Reconstruction in America," by W.E.B Du Bois & David Levering Lewis What I’m watching: "Slow Horses" A...

Local Government — We Have Issues

Posted on September 16, 2024

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Manager at Raftelis and Adjunct Instructor at The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading:  "The Bright Sword" by Lev Grossman What I’m watching: Season 4 of both "The Umbrella Academy" and "Only Murders in...