New ELGL Series: Work Life Balance MAY 29, 2015 BY ELGL ELGL is excited to launch a new blog series, survey and webinar on work life balance. Led by Ben McCready and Frieda Edgette, this series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. To begin this series, please take a short survey to … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re hosting a Supper Club in Normal! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, pass out business cards, and network with other local government professionals. There is no cost to attend, but you will have to purchase your own food and drinks and consent to having your picture taken multiple times. Join … Continued
Here are the people who are making the Diversity Dashboard happen. A lot of people talk about supporting diversity, but these are people who don’t just talk the talk – they walk the walk. Dashboard Icon ($12,500) ICMA Dashboard Champion ($1,000) CCCMA Novak Consulting Group Teri Black Dashboard Advocate ($500) GovHR USA Laura K Wall … Continued
Note: Ben McCready, Brian Southey, Carly Lorentz, Rebecca Woodbury and Sarah Hazel were nominated but have been removed because they are part of ELGL leadership. Update: The results of the top 10 voting will be posted here throughout the week. Only ELGL members will be able to access the page. LITERALLY! The 2nd Annual Traeger … Continued
LITERALLY! The 2nd Annual Traeger List And the nominees are…..Submit your nominations here. Allison Scheck, City of Lakewood, Colorado, Community Relations Manager Word on the Street: Allison leads the team that is working to help the community re-imagine Lakewood, Colorado, as the city updates its master plan this year. Almost 2,000 residents have provided input through … Continued
RSVP for a Supper Club June 29: Portland, OR Supper Club July 7: Phoenix, AZ Supper Club Your last chance to participate in a 2017 Supper Club. It’s guaranteed to be more fun than your family vacation. Up Next: 2017 Supper Club Season Host: I Want to Host Supper Club Guest: I Want to be a Supper … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear ELGL members, I just got done planting my garden for this summer. Highlights: a TON of pumpkins (I’m completely obsessed with growing pumpkins – this year I’m going for volume and I planted jack o lantern pumpkins and designer white pumpkins), edamame, various peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, carrots, and herbs. Stay tuned for lots of pictures … Continued
Update: NRC, Inc #ELGL17 Photo Album Update: 3 Reasons Why #ELGL17 Was the Most Fun Local Gov Has Had in Ages The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only … Continued
ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt (LinkedIn & Twitter) is straight bloggin’ about #ELGL17. For breaking news, follow #ELGL17 on Twitter. Sunday, May 28 It was a white wine night in Sunriver. I am beginning to think that I am the only male who drinks white wine. I am secure in my manhood so I will not let … Continued
68,000 votes, 2,100 comments, 400 selfies…..And the winner is…. City of Peoria, Illinois (59% of the total vote) The Leslie Knope Trophy is headed to Peoria. Congrats to Stacy Peterson and her team of staff, elected officials and volunteers. What an effort! Hats off to Sophie Banner and the City of Vancouver, Washington for their … Continued
