Morning Buzz

Let’s Hear from You America!

Posted on August 19, 2022

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and "an all around nice guy" (source not cited). For all the Matt Horn news you can use, check me out on LinkedIn. What I'm Watching: Loud House, Big City Greens, and whatever else Hudson Horn forces...

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Committing to Better Balance

Posted on August 17, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: Zoom by Jessi What I’m Reading: Our last comprehensive plan. What I’m Watching: Netflix’s The Future Of What I’m Doing: Budget, budget, and more budget I poured eggs into...

What We Can Learn from a Red-Eyed, Six-Legged, Democracy-Loving Creature

Posted on August 16, 2022

Today's Morning Buzz is by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. What I'm Reading: A look at how the long, deliberate process to build the 11th Street Bridge Park is working to change a Washington, DC neighborhood without fueling further gentrification. What I'm Watching: "Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes" — a new...

Finding Friendship at City Hall

Posted on August 8, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Reading: Just finished Normal People by Sally Rooney, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams What I’m Listening To: Maggie Rogers’ Surrender What I’m Watching: my dog, Lola, carrying her beloved Burt...

Hello From the Other Side (…of the Politics Administration Dichotomy)

Posted on August 3, 2022

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt, a Fellow at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, and the ELGL co-founder. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter. And, join her new project, the Digital Service Network! What I'm Reading: Maisie Dobbs - #16 What I'm Watching: Ozark, Season 1 What...

How Could Anyone Not Like You?

Posted on August 2, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Brat: An 80's Story by Andrew McCarthy What I’m Watching:...

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Life in Your Community, 1 Second at a Time

Posted on July 29, 2022

You are buzzing today with Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I'm watching: Won't You Be My Neighbor (I love Mister Rogers.) What I'm reading: Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life (Why yes, I DID just finish S4...

The New World of Work

Posted on July 26, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Brent Olson, Emergency Management Director at the City of Phoenix. Follow Brent on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius” by Donald Robertson What I’m Watching: WestWorld on HBO I’ve been wracking my brain over the last...

How to Become an Advocate for Healthy Cities

Posted on July 25, 2022

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Best Bollywood of the 2000s (Spotify playlist) What I’m Reading – Legion by Brandon Sanderson What I’m Watching – Only Murders in the Building What I’m Doing – Taking a break and working part-time after leaving my job with the Beaverton Downtown Association and being...