Today’s Buzz is by Will Hampton — connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Nothing of note. (Waiting for final season of Game of Thrones) What I’m Reading: First Fruits of Prayer: A Forty-Day Journey Through the Canon of St. Andrew, by Frederica Mathewes-Green What I’m Listening To: Random Access Memories, by … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Javon Davis is Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Philadelphia Fire Department. Javon worked the City of Kansas City, Missouri from 2016 to 2018. I learned so much during my time with the City of Kansas City, Missouri … Continued
ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt will lead a session on “Telling Your Financial Story” at the California Municipal Treasurers Association Conference in San Diego, California. Check out the conference agenda – CMTA 2019 Conference Agenda In preparation for the session, we want your input on the best way to communicate complicated budget and financial information. Complete … Continued
We’re excited to announce that the #ELGL19 conference mixer will be powered by PublicInput.com at Hi-Wire Brewing in Durham, NC. The event is on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Golden Belt brewery location (800 Taylor St, #9-150, Durham, NC). This hosted event is included in your #ELGL19 ticket price (register … Continued
ELGL is fielding a bocce ball team at TLG! Please make sure you sign up for the conference festival so you can join in the fun. In between bocce-ing, we’ll chat local gov, ELGL, and ways that your participation with the Alliance for Innovation and ELGL can result in great local government learning and information. … Continued
This week’s #ELGLTakeover Tuesday comes to us from Sharon Gavin, Communications Manager for Sammamish, Washington. Sammamish: it’s not just a fun word to say, it’s a beautiful place to live – and that’s not just my opinion. Sammamish has been named “The Friendliest Town in the United States” (Forbes, 2012) and “The 9th Best Place … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. My name is Matt Hirschinger, and I could serve as a poster child for privilege in the U.S. (more on this below). Privilege is a very weighted, powerful word today. It is a way in which we … Continued
Head back to school with #ELGLInspire. Next stop: Texas State University on April 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Scott Sellers City Manager, City of Kyle, TX Website | ELGL Fifty Nifty What was the very first paying … Continued
Welcome to the #ELGLKnope Elite Eight! Voting opens on Monday, March 18, 2019 and concludes at noon on Saturday, March 23, 2019. NEW for this round: double points awarded for every park/open space selfie photo shared on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the hashtag #ELGLKnope and the name of the park. This awards program is all about recognizing community … Continued
Photo by Ansel.Ma ———————– Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening To: Hold Out Your Hand, Brandi Carlile What I’m Reading: Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott What I’m Watching: My comfort background TV- The Office – on repeat ———————– Maybe it’s the honesty brought out by reading Anne … Continued
