Jeffrey DeHerrera Deputy Utilities Director, Pueblo West Metropolitan District So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Becoming a middle school mentor! It’s a very rewarding endeavor. What do you “love” about your job? The responsibility! (Complete the sentence) Before I die I want to… become 100% self-sufficient and visit the Inca archeaological sites. 10 … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Science YouTuber / actual rocket scientist Destin Sandlin’s 3-part series on how bad actors are manipulating social media algorithms What I’m listening to: Dinosaur Pile-Up’s new single “Thrash Metal Cassette” (NSFW language, grab headphones and a working air guitar) Our State of the City event is … Continued
ELGL uses multiple platforms to engage the brightest minds in local government. One of those ways is GovLove, a weekly podcast that examines the profession of local government and discusses the future of the sector and how it can be improved to attract the best and brightest. From City Managers to interns and everyone in … Continued
#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Mike Skibbe Deputy Director of Public Works, Village of Buffalo Grove Website | Linkedin … Continued
Conor Schultz Deputy Utilities Director, Pueblo West Metropolitan District Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I’m proud to be approaching the completion of my MPA—it feels good for that work to finally be coming to fruition. What do you “love” about your job? I love that working in local government … Continued
ELGL’s Diversity Dashboard measures the demographic data of local government leaders, and reports that information in a real-time dashboard. ELGL relies on grassroots outreach through our members and network to distribute the quick and easy survey that asks about demographics of the chief administrative officer (CAO) and assistant chief administrative officer (ACAO) in a local … Continued
#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Rita Kruse Finance Manager, City of Geneva Website What was the very first paying … Continued
This post is by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf and is reprinted with permission from Ancel Glink’s Municipal Minute blog. In a surprising decision out of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the court struck down a City’s practice of “chalking” the tires of parked cars to track how long they have been parked as part … 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
#ELGLInspire’s last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Phil Kiraly Village Manager, Village of Glencoe Website | Linkedin | Twitter | City … Continued
