In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Kathryn Welch, City of Denton, Texas, writes about the importance of a capital improvement program. I think we have all asked ourselves what a capital improvement program is at some point in our local government careers. I definitely … Continued
This is a blog series about “Leading Culture” by Rae Buckley and Lindsey Bineau, with the expertise of retired Chapel Hill, NC Town Manager, Roger Stancil. Read all installments as they’re published online here. “A public manager interested in managing culture must focus intently on the dimensions of culture that require change, have a flexible plan, and pursue that … Continued
Terrance Smith Director of Mayor’s Innovation Team Mobile, AL LinkedIn | Twitter Solving problems. Terrance Smith, the Director of the Innovation Team in the City of Mobile, Alabama, joined the podcast to talk about innovation, working with departments and taking on blight. Terrance shared the process the i-Team went through to get a handle on … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Warren Kagarise — connect with him on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram! What I’m watching: Taking a break from a string of Ken Burns documentaries (“The Dust Bowl” and “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”) for both — yes, both — nights of the 20-person Democratic primary debates. What I’m listening to: … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Anna Marum – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m watching: Star Trek: The Next Generation What I’m listening to: Chromatics What I’m reading: The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen Most large cities have an economic development department or agency. But what do these people actually do? … Continued
Doug Matthews Assistant City Manager & CAO, City of Grand Rapids, MI LinkedIn | Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Making the transition from Department head to Assistant City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer, for sure. And making three 1,300-mile trips over the course of 2-1/2 months in the process! What do … Continued
Terra Reed Long Range Planner, City of Albuquerque, NM LinkedIn | Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Working with other City departments, local agencies, and community groups to get the Mayor of Albuquerque to pledge to make Albuquerque a Vision Zero City and working on the task force that will develop a … Continued
What I’m Watching: Season 2 of Big Little Lies. How is Meryl Streep a real person? What I’m Listening To: A very aggressive rainforest bird of some sort on the Spotify Nature Sounds focus playlist What I’m Reading: Just finished Leaving the Witness by Amber Scorah and you should stop what you’re doing and read … Continued
The following organizations joined ELGL (or renewed an existing account) with an All-In or Supersize membership this month. This means that they can add up to 10 (All-In) or 20 (Supersize) staff members to their ELGL membership accounts, and they get free unlimited job postings for the year! Your organization can join too – just … Continued
ELGL has three ICMA conference complimentary registrations to share with ELGL members. These conference comps are part of ELGL’s affiliation agreement with ICMA, where the two organizations agree to support each other, and this includes our respective annual and regional conferences. If you’d like to attend #ICMA19 in Nashville, Tennessee on October 20-23, 2019 using … Continued
