This guest blog is by ELGL member Matthew DiCianni. Want even more helpful information about creating accessible websites? Learn how to make your local government website and digital services accessible for all populations. On November 6, join Matthew and Luke Fretwell, CEO of ProudCity, to talk through this court decision, and then walk you through … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Christian M. Williams @MyPublicTweeter I grew up in the 1990s and a popular video game on Nintendo during this time was Mario…it was a big part of my experience growing up as an only child. There are countless levels in Mario where the setting is a castle; on your journey (as … Continued
Brought to you by US Practice Lead, Amanda Nagl of Bang the Table. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with Lewis Michaelson, President of Participation by Design, also one of a trio who created the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum for Public Participation. I recently asked Lewis to share with me the … Continued
ELGL is headed to Nashville for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference, October 20 – 23, 2019! We have some members joining us for the conference. Here’s what our members are most looking forward to at the conference! Mitch Foster City Manager, City of Ludington Twitter Is this even a real question? What am … Continued
It’s here! The nomination period for the #ELGLHaverford award is now open. Make your nomination for the 2019 award! Nominations due by midnight on November 8, 2019. More information: About the Haverford award Haverford award FAQs 2019 nominee list The ELGL Haverford Award celebrates the top companies that work with local government. We often say … Continued
ELGL is headed to Nashville for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference, October 20 – 23, 2019! We have some members joining us for the conference. Here’s what our members are most looking forward to at the conference! Shawn Bell City Administrator at City of Fountain Inn LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram … Continued
Today’s buzz is by Sarah Henricks (LinkedIn and Twitter) What I’m reading: Any and all search results on how to alleviate sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy and also The Goldfinch What I’m watching: Mindhunter What I’m eating: Still lots of ice cream This is the second installment of my #MorningBuzz about navigating the family leave … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Christine Wallace, Neighborhood Outreach Manager, City of San Luis Obispo, California, writes about event planning in local government. Before joining the police department, I spent a decade with San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation. I started … Continued
Dan Groberg Executive Director at Montpelier Alive LinkedIn If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? I lived in Pittsburgh previously and that was a pretty great city. I really appreciated the neighborhoods within the bigger city. Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? … Continued
ELGL is headed to Nashville for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference, October 20 – 23, 2019! Here’s what our members are most looking forward to at the conference! Kristen Ayers Resource, Performance, & Strategic Planning Manager at City of Independence LinkedIn | Facebook ICMA 2019 is just 6 days away! Not that I’m … Continued
