ELGL is proud to feature the writing and thinking of longtime member Mark Funkhouser. Here’s his latest post, and you can also sign up for his newsletter here or connect with him via email. As someone who’s advocated for local-government workers for 40 years, I’m going to tell you something you’d never expect me to say but that … Continued
Jeffrey Roth Deputy Commission of Veterans Services New York City, New York LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Taking a bite out of big apple bureaucracy. Jeffrey Roth, Deputy Commissioner of the Veterans Services Department for New York City, New York, joined the podcast to talk about his career in local government and his new book Fires, Floods, … Continued
This webinar originally aired on July 29, 2021. Data transparency is an essential part of building public trust. Join us to learn how two different cities approach sharing performance data with residents. We’ll explore the importance of data transparency, how and what to communicate on a community-facing dashboard, and advice for fostering a culture of … Continued
This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. My fifth project as part on my ongoing degree and the Social Justice -> Local Government series is an infographic created for … Continued
We were hopeful that public health circumstances would improve enough to allow us to hold an in-person component for this year’s conference. With the rise of the Delta variant and increasingly uncertain outlook for the coming months, we’ve made the difficult decision to remain virtual for 2021. Our decision was not made lightly. The … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m watching: Happy Endings on Netflix What I am listening to: Roundtrip music in the car What I’m doing: Vacationing in Outer Banks Inspired by how the show The Profit improves businesses by focusing on process, people, and product, I initially planned a three-part #ELGLBuzz … Continued
Anna Chung UX Designer Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) LinkedIn | Twitter A celebrity interview. In this special episode we’re partnering with Montgomery County, Maryland to share one of their innovation celebrity interviews, part of their open innovation events which are internal learning sessions for staff. Anna Chung, a UX Designer at Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority … Continued
Peter Morrissey Associate Director The Volcker Alliance LinkedIn | Twitter | Contact Regional networks of governments and universities. Peter Morrissey, an Associate Director at the Volcker Alliance, joined the podcast to talk about the Government-to-University Initiative, which is an innovative approach to addressing critical governance challenges by building government and university partnerships. He shared how governments can … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for Newton, Iowa. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Listening To: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Reading: Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian Watching: Loki on Disney+ Lately, I’ve found myself in a cynical place. It’s hard not to be … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jessica Hoffman, Assistant City Administrator for the City of Wentzville, MO. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: A local morning show radio podcast. What I’m Watching: We just finished Loki on Disney+. What I’m Reading: Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work for: A … Continued
