This guest post is by Michelle Stephens, AICP, Engagement Manager at Bang the Table 2020 continues to shine a bright light on local government, including the processes and functions it does and doesn’t do well. As a planner and President of the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association, I’m particularly interested in how local government is … Continued
This article is written by Fabio Ramos de Andrade, Human Rights and Equity Analyst, City of Eugene, Oregon. Connect with Fabio by LinkedIn or email. He wrote this article as part of the Equity Ambassadors Cohort. You can find all the articles for this cohort here. Since the novel coronavirus and the Covid-19 disease spread … Continued
As part of our mission to help our members find joy in public service, ELGL offers high-quality, accessible, affordable learning opportunities in a variety of formats. This month, we’re opening applications to our next Level Up Cohort, focused on strategy & performance management with priority consideration for applicants who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Trigger Warning with Killer Mike What I’m listening to: Run The Jewels — RTJ4 If you’re interested in becoming a better anti-racist, Killer Mike is a great, outside-the-box (read: hilarious and NSFW) resource. If you’re not … now might be a good time to stop reading. Let’s start at … Continued
Mark Stodola Attorney, Barber Law Firm Former Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas Bio | Twitter Thinking outside the box about economic development. Mark Stodola, former Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas and attorney, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors’ Council and the importance of entrepreneurship. He talked about his work … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Jacquelyn McCray, Ph.D., a senior manager with Management Partners. My background is in urban planning, so I believe that neighborhoods and communities, and the people who reside in them are the bedrock and foundation of cities, counties and states. Communities are “where the action is,” where people gather … Continued
Ellie and Jill (get it? EL and GL?) are two anonymous ELGL members who answer your most pressing and sensitive questions. Because everything is anonymous, you can rely on Ellie and Jill to tackle the issues you’ve always wanted to talk about but were too afraid to ask. Want to submit your own question for … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dan Weinheimer, City Manager of Newberg, OR (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m listening to – Fireworks from neighbors’ driveways and backyards. What I’m reading – Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates Greek philosopher Heraclitus has been quoted saying “Change is the only constant in life.” With … Continued
During my time in local government, I saw myself as a guardian of the public trust. Doing my job under the watchful gaze of many community eyeballs raised the stakes, and I couldn’t always deliver what everyone expected of me. But one thing often delighted constituents more than it should have: I always did my … Continued
Our friends at 3CMA shared this free two-part event with ELGL members. Register and sign up today! July 9 & July 16, 2020 at 2:00 ET Registration Link In every community across America and beyond, important conversations, events, and protests are taking place on the issue of social justice and equity. 3CMA’s commitment is to … Continued
