By Brandi Leos, City of Tigard (LinkedIn; Twitter) What I’m watching: The Beastie Boys Story on Apple TV What I’m listening to: Ally Love’s Pitbull Ride on Peloton Digital What I’m reading: Our city’s protocol on what to do if an employee has a positive COVID diagnosis (email me for a copy) It’s been about … Continued
In this series, ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses three questions to the guest columnist, and the guest columnist selects one to reflect on. This week, Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Teen Court/Youth Services Coordinator for the City of Lone Tree, Colorado, writes about the positive ripples of Teen Court. There are over 1,000 Teen Court programs around the … Continued
Gregory Patrick Budget Director City of Norfolk, Virginia LinkedIn | Twitter Strategic planning and managing resources during a crisis. Gregory Patrick, the Budget Director for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about how his office is putting together an annual budget during COVID-19. He shared how their process has changed and … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Kim Nakahodo – connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Watching: With the kiddos: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Without the kiddos: #blackAF What I’m Reading: The Witcher: The Lady of the Lake by Andrzej Sapkowski What I’m Listening To: KCUR; GovLove; Hidden Brain I would like to … Continued
As the COVID-19 crisis impacts every aspect of society, cities across the country feel the strain on their existing technology. Teams are spinning up new systems, websites, and tools to help their workforces and neighbors navigate this crisis, with limited resources, staff, and support. If we can help, we will U.S. Digital Response is a … Continued
This webinar aired on April 22, 2020. Artists and local government leaders can work together to bring innovative and creative capacities to achieve civic goals, improve the workings of government, and benefit community residents. But how can these same arts-based skills and strategies help city staff deal with times of crisis? Nicole Crutchfield, Director of … Continued
This Morning Buzz is by Susan Barkman, Council/Mayor Management Analyst for the City of Aurora, Colorado. Connect on Twitter and Linkedin. What am I watching: Life Below Zero What am I listening to: I Heart Radio – Hot Country, Bobby Bones, and Top 40 What I am hoping for: A new combination of old and COVID practices … Continued
Anthony Santiago Director, Program & Partnership Development LinkedIn I Twitter If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Washington, DC Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? Innovation is the most used, but less real. We need more storytelling on ways to move a … Continued
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges for our organizations, our workforces and how we deliver services. This includes major changes in how and where employees work. The CPS HR Consulting Institute for Public Sector Employee Engagement wants to help you understand how your employees are coping with the challenges of this new work environment – and … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz comes from Clay Campbell, Administrative Supervisor for the Downers Grove Sanitary District. Trending with Clay Campbell What I’m Struggling With – Getting consistent sleep! What day is it again? What the Family is Talking About – Getting a dog (do we dare?) What I’m Watching – The Witcher (on Netflix) What I’m Doing … Continued
