ELGL member Courtney Ransom wrote her San Diego State University thesis project about a sustainable endowment project, referencing information she gained from ELGL in the “Risk and Fiscal Sustainability” section. Check out her thesis, and connect with Courtney! She’s currently looking for her next opportunity working in local government. Thesis Abstract: As the global economy … Continued
This webinar originally aired on June 23, 2020. With the 4th of July just around the corner, budget cuts, protests, and concerns about a potential second wave are forcing many cities to adjust their Independence Day celebration plans. Join ELGL, the City of Elk Grove, CA, the City of Mankato, MN, and our friends at … Continued
Christian Williams Planner City of Goodyear, AZ LinkedIn | Twitter Making the career leap. Christian Williams, Planner for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about his recent career change to working in planning and his career path in local government. He shared how the City is engaging residents in the planning … Continued
It’s Christian Williams Appreciation Week and we’ve added some special swag to the ELGL store to commemorate his service on the ELGL Board of Directors. You can be the proud owner of a Christian Williams Fanny Pack! Your $25.99 purchase includes a custom ELGL fanny pack, made of lightweight, 100% spun polyester with a fully … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: @Questlove Quarantine Live on YouTube. So many great DJ sets to get you through the day! What I’m Watching: Penny Dreadful City of Angeles What I’m Eating: … Continued
We’re at the halfway point for ELGL’s “Creative Community” partnership with CivicArts and ArtPlace America and we want to know more about what YOU’RE wanting to learn in the next six months. Take this quick survey and tell us (and you can win a book of Allie Breyer’s choosing if you want to share your … Continued
The National LGBTQ Task Force invites local government to participate in a very special Census Week of Action during Pride Month. There are five days of actions, starting June 22nd and running through June 26th, for LGBTQ individuals and communities to share the many ways in which we all count and how each one of … Continued
It’s Christian Williams Appreciation Week! To kick things off, we’re sharing a video about Christian’s service on the ELGL Board of Directors. He served from 2018 to 2020. We wanted to say thank you to him for his service to the organization and his commitment to public service.
Lawrence Greenspun Director of Public Sector Engagement Drucker Institute Bio | LinkedIn Tanya Ange Deputy City Manager City of Boulder, Colorado Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Don’t be clever, be conscientious. Lawrence Greenspun, Director of Public Sector Engagement for the Drucker Institute, and Tanya Ange, Deputy City Manager of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to … Continued
What I’m reading: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption What I’m watching: The Fertile Ground Documentary (debuted on PBS last week) Today’s morning buzz is brought to you by Jordan Rae Hillman, AICP, Director of Planning, City of Jackson Mississippi This past weekend we @jxnplanning had the privilege of partnering through our Fertile … Continued
