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Fort Lauderdale Reopened Community Court Services

This article was shared with us by Chris Leonard, Community Court Coordinator for the 17th Judicial Circuit Community Court in Fort Lauderdale. This program is an innovative approach to providing services to neighbors experiencing homelessness. With COVID-19 concerns, they have transitioned from in-person meet ups to an open-air facility where participants can interact with providers, … Continued

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #21-#30

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #21 – Stephanie Chase … Continued

New Realities & Aha Moments

This article was written by Melissa McCoy, City of Dodge City, Assistant City Manager/Public Affairs. Melissa wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Melissa by email. My name is Melissa McCoy and I live in the queen of the Cow towns, … Continued

USDR: COVID Vaccine Provider Guide & Communications Strategies

This post is by our friends at the US Digital Response. Learn more about USDR’s work. USDR recently launched a dedicated health program to help state and local governments meet the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis. Using our existing rapid response model to deliver fast and free support, USDR’s health program assists with COVID-19 testing, … Continued

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #31-#40

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #31 – Julius Suchy … Continued

Leave Time to Breathe – Planning Ahead, and Consciously Abandoning

This article was written by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Jessica wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Jessica on email, Twitter, or LinkedIn. I am Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle … Continued

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #41-#50

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #41 – Khabirah Myers … Continued

Nine Leadership Lessons from The Mandalorian

This Morning Buzz post is brought to you by Lynn Kelly-Lehner from RSG, Inc. I’d love to connect with fellow government friends on LinkedIn! What I’m Reading: (I’m still reading) The First Ninety Days by Michael Watkins What I’m Watching: The Mandalorian What I’m Listening To: Cheesy Christmas Tunes Warning! Spoilers! Like many of you, … Continued

Podcast: Rural Placemaking in the Kentucky Highlands with Sandi Curd

Sandi Curd Promise Zone Coordinator Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation Bio | LinkedIn Arts and economic development. Sandi Curd, Promise Zone Coordinator for the Kentucky Highland Investment Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about her work supporting communities and small businesses through placemaking. She shared how the Promise Zone impacts the 22-county service area in southeastern … Continued

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #51-#60

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #51 – Noor Shaikh … Continued

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