What I’m watching: Into the Spiderverse (worth the hype, imo) What I’m reading: Andrew Kleine’s book “City on the Line” (join the club) What I’m listening to: Maynard Ferguson Can we find time to meet? Do you have a minute? Do you have bandwidth for…? Can you join this interview panel? Do you think you could attend this … Continued
Major Youngblood Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office, City of Irving, TX LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? My most proudest accomplishment in 2019 so far was completing a 4 week performance analytics course through John Hopkins University while still excelling at performing my daily job functions. This course allowed for me to … Continued
Tanner Deisch Parks & Recreation Facilities Coordinator, City of Greensboro, NC Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Working with a community advisory board to develop a long term plan for our historic boxing facility with the Parks & Recreation department. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about … Continued
Lance Liebl Digital Media Specialist, City of Boca Raton, FL Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? My proudest accomplishment so far in 2019 would have to be taking on a leadership role for the ADA compliance trainings in our City. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? … Continued
Chris McMillan Senior Corporate Performance Analyst, City of Fayetteville, NC LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019 Completed some “honey-do” remodeling at home. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? The people with whom I work. (Complete the sentence) Before I die I want to… …hike the … Continued
This post was initially an email from ELGL Executive Director Kirsten Wyatt to a state city manager’s association that asked her for advice on presenting at a college career fair. In this case, the career fair was for landscape architecture and urban planning students so some advice relates to that interest area but this advice … Continued
This blog and webinar is from our friends at Envisio: You’re invited to join us on March 5, 2019 to celebrate women in local government and learn how to make your city future ready! With International Women’s Day coming up, we’ve put together an all-star panel of female leaders to share their insights on city leadership and planning … Continued
Lisa McNames Regulatory Compliance Manager, City of Naperville, IL LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? My proudest accomplishment in 2019 so far has been representing Naperville at the Illinois Wastewater Professional’s Conference in Springfield. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? I love the opportunities my job … Continued
Lisa Marra Director of Elections, Cochise County, AZ Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? That we’re way ahead of the power curve for the 2020 election cycle by developing forms/policy/procedure NOW. Valentines Day is in February. What do you “love” about your job? The importance of public trust when it … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Horn, the Director of Municipal Services for the MRB Group. We’re bloggin’ all month about parks and open space management as part of the 2019 #ELGLKnope bracket challenge to find the best public places in America! Change can be tough in local government. Change that costs … Continued
