This article is part of our Black History Month (and beyond) content series and was submitted by Jamilah Stephens. Connect with Jamilah on email or LinkedIn. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. The annual celebrations of Black History and Women’s History Months offer opportunities to recognize trailblazing women whose contributions … Continued
This article was written by Michael Huling, Master’s of Public Policy Student at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy and a Graduate Assistant for the Davenport Institute. Businesses have been suffering for a year now due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are continuing to struggle as the nation approaches reopening. However, despite the widespread … Continued
Kent Wyatt Communications Director City of Tigard, Oregon LinkedIn | Twitter Late night in Tigard. Kent Wyatt, Communications Director for the City of Tigard, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about the City’s creative approach to the annual State of the City address. He discussed how to make the State of the City more authentic … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, Vice President of Health Solutions at mySidewalk. Find her on Twitter @DrSarahMarie and on Medium. What I’m Reading: I just finished The Push by Ashley Audrain, which was my choice for the office book club. Yikearoo, I’m feeling pretty bad about choosing something so heavy. It’s a really amazing … Continued
It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope National Championship! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. Voting closes at 11:00p.m. PT on Sunday, April 4. We’ll tally the votes and will post the winner on Monday, April 5! Vote! Vote! Vote! Sides Road Water Tank Winston Salem, North … Continued
Caitlin Lovett Local Government Management Intern Larimer County LinkedIn I Twitter What’s an interesting project or issue you’re currently working on? Performance Management If you could have coffee or a beer with any famous person, who would it be and why? Brent Weeks; he’s one of my favorite authors and I would love to … Continued
This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. How do we in local government tell stories concerning the poor? On a national scale, it’s a pretty bleak picture. The poor are depicted … Continued
Brianna Lennon County Clerk Boone County, Missouri Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Elections administration. Brianna Lennon, County Clerk for Boone County, Missouri and Co-Host of High Turnout Wide Margins, joined the podcast to talk about the work of County Clerks and what it takes to administer elections. She shared how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted elections, … Continued
This guest article was written by Edmund M. Henschel. Life is full of surprises. When one is in a management position, they become responsible for dealing with all kinds of issues that human nature can conceive. Several years ago, I was the manager of a small town with its own emergency dispatch center. The dispatch … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kara Roberson, Communications and Strategic Engagement Manager at the City of Wentzville, Mo. Connect with Kara on LinkedIn and Instagram. What I’m Reading: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah What I’m Watching: Just finished “Ginny & Georgia” and I thoroughly enjoyed it! What I’m Listening to: I spend way too much … Continued
