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Podcast: Public Service with Mayor Tara Campbell, Yorba Linda, CA

Mayor Tara Campbell Mayor, Yorba Linda, CA Chief of Staff, Orange County, CA Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter The youngest female Mayor in the country. Mayor Tara Campbell from the City of Yorba Linda, California joined the podcast to talk about her two roles in local government, serving as Mayor of her hometown and working … Continued

Leadership Opportunities From NFBPA

ELGL is pleased to share two leadership development opportunities from our friends at NFBPA: Executive Leadership Institute A Professional Development Program for Senior-Level Public Servants The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) was established in 1987 as a program dedicated to grooming African American managers for the rigors of executive positions in public service organizations. As cities, … Continued

Breaking: Second Circuit Decides Trump Twitter Appeal

Today’s guest blog about public sector Twitter use is by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf. It originally appeared in the Municipal Minute blog, hosted by AncelGlink. We have previously reported on the lawsuit filed against President Trump to challenge his blocking of users from his Twitter account, which the users argued violated their First Amendment rights. The federal … Continued

Podcast: The City Link Program in Springfield, OR with Niel Laudati

Niel Laudati Legislative and Public Affairs Director City of Springfield, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Empowering new leaders. Niel Laudati, Legislative and Public Affairs Director for the City of Springfield, OR, joined the podcast to talk about how the City is working to empower under-represented leaders. Through their City Link program participants meet leaders from different … Continued

Webinar Video: Three Norsemen of the Datapocalypse

Relive the glory of the Three Norsemen of the Datapocalypse webinar and learn from Mike Skibbe, Tom Milas, and Steve Fritz about how the Village of Buffalo Grove, IL moved to data focused decision making in the Public Works Department.

I Have to Ask: Finding Your Spark

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Emily Gibson, Planning Director, Montgomery County, VA, writes about sparks Instead of champagne. After ELGL19, I returned to everyday life challenging myself to keep that “spark” with me as long as I could. You know, the … Continued

Best Place to Work in Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Katie Babits, you can tag along with her on LinkedIn & Twitter. What I’m Listening To: Luca Stricagnoli What I’m Reading: Change the Work Game: Building & Sustaining a Diverse Workforce by Serilda Summers-McGee What I’m Watching: Big Little Lies ELGL doesn’t use the #mword but I’m … Continued

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