Objectivity is a pillar of our local government profession. We earn and maintain trust with our residents by treating them fairly. We advise and make decisions with the use of data-driven metrics. We continue to search for ways to make the services we provide more efficient and effective. Our objectivity helps us put the professional … Continued
In 2020, ELGL published 50 episodes of the GovLove podcast. Here are the top 20 episodes (based on download statistics). Trends in Human Resources with Kylie Bayer, McMinnville, OR Enhancing Public Services with the Google.org Fellowship Technology & Public Safety with Matt Polega, Mark43 Mobility and Infrastructure in Pittsburgh, PA with Karina Ricks Local Politics … Continued
This article was written by Inga Cushman, City of Milton, WI / Administrative Services Director. Inga wrote this article as part of the Community Engagement Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Inga on LinkedIn. I’m Inga Cushman, and I live and work in the City of Milton, Wisconsin. My title is “Administrative … Continued
In 2020, ELGL published 861 articles on ELGL.org. Here are the top 20 (based on Google Analytics page views). #1: COVID-19 Local Government Resources Not surprisingly, the top spot is the resource page that ELGL began when the country shut down in March to address the pandemic. This page includes the information and crowd sourced … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Technology Connections — A YouTube channel that explains the inner workings of household stuff in a fun, digestible way What I’m listening to: Optimism (as a Radical Life Choice) by Spanish Love Songs — Good ol’ Midwestern emo that made my 2020 Mount Rushmore of Music. … Continued
This article was written by Rachael Kuroiwa, City of Arvada, Manager of Communication – Infrastructure. Rachael wrote this article as part of the Community Engagement Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn or email. Anger during a public meeting. It’s so common an experience in local government that everyone … Continued
It’s been a year. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the fifth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Kent, Alyssa, Javon, and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also debated the … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Kim Nakahodo – connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Watching: Anxiously awaiting: Wonder Woman 1984 What I’m Reading: Educated by Tara Westover What I’m Listening To: KCUR; GovLove; Hidden Brain Fellow gov love friends, it has been a LOOOOOONG, hard year. I cannot think of another … Continued
This article was written by Stephanie Hall Campos, City of Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS) / Office Manager/Public Engagement Coordinator – Department of Urban Development. Stephanie wrote this article as part of the Community Engagement Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn. I am Stephanie Hall Campos and I live in … Continued
What am I watching: Cheesy Christmas movies What am I looking forward to: Making the best of 2021! Susan Barkman, Council/Mayor Management Analyst and former Interim City Clerk for the City of Aurora, Colorado. Connect with me on Twitter or Linkedin 2020 has been quite a year. For so many good and bad reasons I … Continued
