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NWWLA Oregon Cohort: Emily Stumpf

ELGL has partnered with the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy, Oregon to support and promote their 2019 cohort! To support the program and efforts, ELGL has extended complimentary membership to the women participating in the NWWLA 2019 cohort. ELGL is profiling the NWWLA participants to grow their local government network, and showcase their resumes, work experiences, and perspectives. Emily … Continued

Census 2020: Preparing the Count and the Coming Undercount of the LGBTQIA+ Community

ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership.It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. CivicPRIDE Steering Committee Member Justyn Miller (Justyn’s LinkedIn) provides insight into the importance of the Census and representation of … Continued

Project Divided: We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

Today’s Buzz is by Sarah E. O’Brien | Community Whisperer @ Collaborative Development Collective (Facebook, LinkedIn ,Twitter, ) What I am watching: Project Divided Webseries What I am reading: Visionary Women: How Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall and Alice Waters changed our world. What I am listening to: GovLove 333: Engagement, Arts and Cities … Continued

Zencity Coronavirus Hackathon: Your Feedback Needed

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL member Ido Ivri, founder and CEO of Zencity: As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus increase in the United States, more residents are taking to the internet to voice their thoughts and concerns. They are also increasingly … Continued

Watch: Using Data to Design Resident-Centered Programs

This webinar aired on March 5, 2020. In many cities, the resident survey is a tool for establishing broad priorities (reduce crime, invest in infrastructure) or measuring progress toward a specific goal (Ensure 55% of residents are satisfied with the snow removal on city streets), but the City of Dayton, OH does more.  In Dayton, … Continued

Messaging Strategies During Pandemics

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL members Katie Nelson and Capt. Chris Hsiung from the Mountain View Police Department:

The Coronavirus and Your Workplace

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL member Matt DiCianni from Ancel Glink: The Coronavirus and Your Workplace

County of Santa Clara Issues Order to Cancel Mass Gatherings Due to Increasing Rates of COVID-19

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2020   Contact: County of Santa Clara Emergency Operations Center/Public Health Department 408-808-7863 pio@eoc.sccgov.org COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ISSUES ORDER TO CANCEL MASS GATHERINGS DUE TO INCREASING RATES OF COVID-19 SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — In … Continued

Only You Can Prevent Misinformation

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Is It Canceled Yet? (Sorry, OA fans) What I’m re-reading: Alberto Cairo’s “The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication”  What I’m listening to: I have a soft spot for cover songs, and I think at this point we’re all hoping for The Cure, so … Continued

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