ELGL is now accepting applications to host an #ELGLInspire program in the 2019-2020 school year! #ELGLInspire is a half day program to introduce students to local government careers. ELGL curates a packed agenda of speakers from the wide variety of job functions in local governments and manages all logistics and registration. Campus partners market the … Continued
Diana Robinson Energy Manager Manatee County, FL LinkedIn | Twitter Using new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of … Continued
This post is by ELGL member Clay Pearson, in response to this Governing blog about Pueblo, Colorado’s form of government. Really? Advocating a form of government so there’s one person supposed to answer the phone for a developer inquiry? Seems certain to break down at the first sign of delegation from the all-knowing singular boss. … Continued
“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Matt Roylance Assistant Town Manager at Town of Garner, NC LinkedIn … Continued
New deadline announced for Innovation Cohort: May 21, 2019 We’re so excited that the Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort has received such significant national interest – and sparked great conversations among ELGL members and new local governments who are ready to get involved! We’ve had such great response, in fact, that we’ve extended the … Continued
“Know before you go:” that’s our philosophy with ELGL events. We’re profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Gillian Phillips Planner II at Buncombe County, NC LinkedIn | Twitter … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Will Hampton – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones (aren’t we all?) What I’m Reading: “Laughing at the Devil. Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich,” by Amy Laura Hall What I’m Listening To: The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with journalist and author Graham Hancock. Who am I? … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Matt Roylance, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Garner, writes about what he learned as the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space. I know a lot of us in local government get (and make) jokes … Continued
Melissa Glaser Author & Consultant Melissa Glaser, MS, LPC LinkedIn Lessons for recovery after a large-scale trauma. Author and psychologist Melissa Glaser joined the podcast to talk about how a community deals with traumatic events. She shared her experience working in Newtown, CT after the Sandy Hook shooting. She also discussed lessons for community leaders … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m looking forward to: A Public Records training by our state Public Records Advocate tomorrow What I’m drinking: Cherry Lime La Croix, my favorite What I’m listening to: My almost four-year old’s 259th excuse to stay awake ———————– In my organization, leadership encourages staff … Continued
