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#CityHallSelfie Day Award: Smallest Population

We’re rolling out the 2019 #CityHallSelfie Day award winners! Winners receive a trophy and selfie stick from Bang the Table. Winner for Smallest Population in a #CityHallSelfie goes to… Jesse Kiehl  – Gustavus Alaska #CityHallSelfie reaches far and wide. We are excited to see participation coming from towns like Gustavus Alaska with a population of 440! … Continued

Podcast: Operationalizing Racial Equity in Austin, TX with Brion Oaks

Brion Oaks Chief Equity Officer Austin, TX Bio | LinkedIn Building and sustaining a culture of equity. Brion Oaks, the Chief Equity Officer for the City of Austin, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about how they make racial equity actionable. He shared how they work to create a shared understanding around the history of … Continued

The Unbearable Office

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Atlas: Body by Sleeping At Last What I’m Reading – Asher’s Garden by Derek Pangelinan What I’m Watching ­– “Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands” on YouTube by Google Nederland What I’m Doing – I’m enjoying, just enjoying. What does your workspace look like? … Continued

How Social Should Social Media Be?

Do you know what’s trending on social? Has your boss ever asked you to make something go viral? Ever wonder what will happen if you block that pesky troll? How much time should you be spending listening instead of posting? Are ‘stories’ really the way of the future? These are all normal questions for social … Continued

Live Long and Prosper

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: The new @noahgundersen album Lover (not to be confused with the album of same name by Taylor Swift).  What I’m Reading: @NPRA training materials for ‘Preparing for Diverse … Continued

Global Tech Jam Ticket Discount for ELGL

This post is shared by our friends at the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO). Global Tech Jam TAO has recently made special passes to Global Tech Jam available to ELGL for as little as $50.  Please consider joining TAO on Sept. 10th, 11th and 12th at Viking Pavilion at PSU in Portland. With a variety of … Continued

Meet Hallee Haygood: ELGL’s Innovation Projects Coordinator

This blog is by ELGL’s new employee – Hallee Haygood, the Innovation Projects Coordinator! ELGL hired Hallee to assist with the work of our Innovation Cohorts, teams of local governments that are working together to tackle tricky local government issues and challenges! Hello there, ELGL family! A few years ago I became interested in local … Continued

Member Profile: Joel Hensley

Joel Hensley Franchisee Owner at Blue Moon Estate Sales LinkedIn If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Maybe if I were younger, I would choose Boise, ID. I love the pace, the beauty, and that it’s a small college town essentially. Storytelling or Innovation? Which is the most … Continued

Webinar: Making Creative Resident Engagement “Business as Usual”

Register for this event! September 18, 2019 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 ET Trust in government (and indeed in all institutions) is at an all time low, indifference toward local government is at an all time high, and the challenges facing communities are more complex than ever. In this context, finding authentic, inclusive and effective ways to … Continued

Do You Have A Plan? Let’s Talk: Another Next Step from ELGL Innovation

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Josh Edwards, so be kind or not– either way connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Eric Church ever since I moved to Georgia! What I’m Reading:   Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes  What I’m Watching: UGA Football, #GODAWGS  Don’t get me wrong, I love data.  But, I worry we might have … Continued

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