Local governments have not historically done a very good job at promoting themselves. If you ask the average citizen to name their local councilperson or mayor, you’d be surprised how few can. Ask them what their local tax dollars are spent on and many will report federal budget items like defense or health care. How … Continued
Casey Casella City Management Fellow at City of Edina LinkedIn | Twitter If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Barcelona, Spain. I spent a summer studying abroad there and loved it. The beach, the architecture, the people…it’s all so beautiful. Storytelling or Innovation? Which is the most overused … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Christian M. Williams @MyPublicTweeter This past week I was reminded how much I appreciate the power of collaboration. That combined with empathy can make a world of difference. At the city of Goodyear, we have dry-runs for Council presentations that might be out of the ordinary or potentially controversial. I have … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Ruanda McFerren, Cookingham-Noll Management Fellow, City of Kansas City, Missouri, writes about aligning work with your passions. Why work in local government? Why work where you work? Why do what you do? Why do what you … Continued
Grappling with Gnarly Issues – How Local Government Can Help Wednesday, September 11 1 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 10 am – 11:30 am PT Registration is FREE – Advance registration is required. Webinar Topics: What are difficult issues like opioids, homelessness, etc. facing local government? What are innovative and effective ways in … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Sarah Henricks, Public Works Management Analyst, City of South San Francisco, CA (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am watching: Workin’ Moms (I copied this intro section from Caz Muske’s most recent Buzz, but this show is really prepping me for what I hope will be a hilarious ride through motherhood) What I am eating: … Continued
We’re slow-rolling the winner announcements from 2019 #CityHallSelfie day! Learn more about each of our winners in each post, or see all the winners in one page on this page. #CityHallSelfie award winners receive a trophy and selfie stick from Bang the Table. Winner for Most People in a Photo goes to… Long Beach, California! Honorable Mention: Norfolk, … Continued
Caz Muske Main Street Manager, City of Brenham LinkedIn If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Whatever City I end up becoming a City Manager for is where I want to plant my family’s roots. I want to be a part of a community not just work for … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Caz R. Muske, Main Street Manager, City of Brenham, TX (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am watching: Workin’ Moms (looking forward to the release of season 3 on 8/29!!!) What I am reading: The Heart of the City: Creating Vibrant Downtowns for a New Century by Alexander Garvin Newest Discovered Podcast: … Continued
Dr. Robert Young Director Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines Bio | LinkedIn Greg “Rudi” Rudolph Shoreline Protection Manager Carteret County, NC Bio Managing beaches in an era of climate change. Two guests joined the podcast to discuss shoreline management at the local level. First, Dr. Robert Young from the Program for the Study … Continued
