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5 Innovative Methods to Create New State and Local Government Services

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive” What I’m watching: Season 5 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” What I’m listening to: The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society’s … Continued

Podcast: Across the Generations with Sam Badger and Decker Ploehn

Sam Badger City Manager’s Office Marvin Andrews Fellow City of Scottsdale, AZ LinkedIn Decker Ploehn City Administrator City of Bettendorf, IA LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to share their generational perspective on local government. Sam Badger is the City Manager’s Office Marvin Andrews Fellow at City of Scottsdale, Arizona and Decker Ploehn is the … Continued

America’s Top 5 Most Socially Connected Counties

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m celebrating: The 2024 Voice of the People Awards winners and finalists! Congrats to them all! What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. Edited by Angelica Wedell As isolation continues to define modern … Continued

Podcast: Student Engagement and Starting in Local Government with Olivia Perfetti and Lily Neilsen

Olivia Perfetti Municipal Engagement Manager Allegheny County Conservation District LinkedIn Lily Neilsen Environmental Justice Intern New Sun Rising LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about starting their careers in public service. Olivia Perfetti is the Municipal Engagement Manager for Allegheny County Conservation District and Lily Neilsen is an Environmental Justice Intern for a … Continued

“Our” Government is Better than “Theirs”

Matt Horn is the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; a multi-disciplinary community-building firm. In his spare time, he litigates publishing rights to several compositions he claims to have contributed to, including “Happy Birthday,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and “Yellow Ledbetter.” Check out his non-musical contributions on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Taking myself back … Continued

Podcast: An Actionable and Transformative Comprehensive Plan in North Chicago, IL

Taylor Wegrzyn Director of Economic and Community Development City of North Chicago, IL LinkedIn Siraj Asfahani Vice President The Lakota Group LinkedIn Taylor Wegrzyn, Director of Economic and Community Development at the City of North Chicago, Illinois and Siraj Asfahani, Vice President at The Lakota Group joined to podcast to discuss the City of North … Continued

Welcome to Local Gov Campaign Season, 2024 Edition

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Whatever my husband is cooking on his new toy — an outdoor griddle. What I’m watching: … Continued

Confessions of a Roku City NIMBY

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA, and ELGL Board of Directors chair. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History” by Jeff Nussbaum, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore who dives into the … Continued

Podcast: Empowering Women and Employment Contract Negotiations with Jessica Kinser, Fairibault, MN

Jessica Kinser City Administrator City of Faribault, MN LinkedIn Jessica Kinser, City Administrator for the City of Faribault, Minnesota, joined the podcast to discuss empowering women and employment contract negotiations. She shared her unique experience negotiating contracts as a city’s first manager, an internal candidate, and a manager in transition. She also highlighted common mistakes … Continued

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