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How Mutual Aid Helps Communities Survive

Today’s Buzz is by Kendra Davis, Senior Management Analyst with the City of Santa Clara. Follow her on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: Takénobu – a cellist who sings and has occasional violin accompaniment that reminds me of Andrew Bird; very soothing and lovely What I’m Watching: Ginny and Georgia – I … Continued

Here’s to the Champions

This article is brought to you by Valarie Poindexter, City of Grandview, Missouri Communications Manager. Connect with Valarie on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.  If you work in any kind of local government, you’ve got one and don’t deny it: you’ve got a sh!t list. On it are the frequent flyers and constant complainers who like … Continued

Research: Managerial Experiences of Women City Managers in the United States 

Study Title: Managerial Experiences of Women City Managers in the United States Principal Investigator: Dr. Sebawit G. Bishu  To understand why women are underrepresented in leadership roles in government it is essential to study the lived experiences of the women occupying these roles. Doing so can enlighten government and leadership about ways to address barriers that women encounter, consequently … Continued

Podcast: Educational Local Government Partnerships at Indiana University

Barry Jeskewich Former Parks & Recreation Director City of Bedford, Indiana Twitter | LinkedIn Jane Rogan Director of Sustaining Hoosier Communities Indiana University LinkedIn Sustaining Hoosier Communities. Two guests join the podcast to talk about the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N). Jane Rogan, Director of Sustaining Hoosier Communities at Indiana University, … Continued

Ethics, Equity, and Planning

This post was shared anonymously by an ELGL member. I am honored and proud to serve my community. It is a beautiful town, rich in natural and historic beauty. We value our history and have strong historic district guidelines in place to preserve the historic fabric of our community. Our historic district guidelines, like in … Continued

Establishment of a Restaurant Revitalization Fund

H/T to Rob Sturns in Fort Worth, Texas for sharing this information with ELGL members for their local governments. The American Rescue Plan Act established a $28.6 Billion “Restaurant Revitalization Fund” (RRF) that will run through the SBA. Applications are said to open in a matter of weeks. Please see the below links for more … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Athens, GA vs. Florence, KY

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Elite Eight! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Cedar Creek Water Reclamation Facility Athens, Georgia 30605 Three words to describe Cedar Creek Water … Continued

#ELGLKnope: North Chicago, IL vs. Lenexa, KS

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Elite Eight! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! North Chicago Lakefront Water Plant North Chicago, Illinois 60064 Three words to describe North Chicago … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Winder, GA vs. Irvine, CA

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Elite Eight! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Winder-Auburn Rock Quarry Winder, Georgia 30011 Three words to describe Winder-Auburn Rock Quarry: creative, partnership, commitment … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Cincinnati, OH vs. Winston Salem, NC

It’s time to vote in the #ELGLKnope Elite Eight! Read about this matchup, and then submit your vote! One vote per email address, please. We’ll tally the votes and will post the next round of matchups on Tuesday! Vote! Vote! Vote! Elsinore Arch, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 Three words to describe Elsinore Arch, … Continued

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