ELGL engages the brightest minds in local government. We do this by: Providing timely, relevant, real content Fostering authentic, meaningful connections Expecting equity and inclusion Encouraging joy in public service Welcoming new ideas and technology Position ELGL is adding a new member to our Board of Directors. The board will support the work of ELGL … Continued
Huge thanks to the 200 local government professionals who attended #ELGL18 in Golden, Colorado. We covered a lot of ground which means we have a number of follow up items. ELGL members: you can request slides from #ELGL18 presentations by sending a request to Kent – kent@elgl.org. #ELGL18 feedback is being collected via this cool Public Input … Continued
In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice can you provide on how to manage your local government social media … Continued
Live from NFBPA: Stacy Schweikhart chronicles ELGL’s participation at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators in Cleveland, Ohio. Favorite Tweet of the Day @nfbpa1 meets @ELGL50 at #NFBPAFORUM18 https://t.co/8oK3TjS8Nv — NFBPA NTC (@NFBPA_NTC) April 20, 2018 ELGL and NFBPA ELGL and National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) aren’t done in considering ways that … Continued
By Stacy Schweikhart, Community Information Manager for the city of Kettering, Ohio and and ELGL Boardmember (LinkedIn and Twitter) What I’m listening to – Johnnyswim. Pretty much always Johnnyswim. What I’m watching – News[y]. I’m a news junky and News[y] is the perfect blend of true journalism without all of the cable channel crap. It also sorta reminds me … Continued
ELGL’s partnership with GFOA allows us to send an ELGL team to the GFOA annual conference – this year in St. Louis, MO on May 6-9. We have four free conference attendance spots to fill. This does not include travel or hotel, just the conference fee (valued at $500). If you’re an ELGL member and … Continued
ELGL is representin’ in Columbus, O-HI-O at the 2018 OCMA Winter Conference and ICMA Midwest Regional Conference from March 7 to 9. Jennifer Teal, Stacy Schweikhart, & Kent Wyatt are leading two sessions & ELGL’s “Pins & Pints” reception. In this blog post, Kent writes about Ohio, the conference, and other random thoughts. Link: Join ELGL Link: Photo … Continued
By Lauren Stott on behalf of the Diversity Dashboard team. In fall 2017, ELGL began a campaign to collect diversity data on municipalities throughout the country. A simple start, seeking diversity information about the chief administrative officers (CAOs) and Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAOs), is hoped to initiate research and spur important conversations. The campaign … Continued
We’re headed to Columbus, Ohio for the 2018 Ohio City Management Association and ICMA Midwest Regional Conference. Ben Kittelson, Kent Wyatt, and Stacy Schweikhart will be representin’ ELGL and here’s what they have planned. Pins & Pints with ELGL & SGR Reception – Reserve Your Spot Here Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. … Continued
There’s a well known rule in my family. Respect the Bird! Let the Turkey have his day before the fat man in the red suit takes over. No music, no decorations, no lights until we’ve all enjoyed the glory of the bird. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Since Hallmark hasn’t made NCAA Selection Sunday an … Continued
