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When Neutrality is a Negative

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adam Gaub, Communications Director, Gaston County, NC. Connect with Adam on Threads and X. What I’m Reading: When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, by Ronald Rosbottom What I’m Watching: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver What I’m Listening to: The West Wing … Continued

Podcast: Strangers and Angels with Gabe Reaume, Saginaw, TX

Gabe Reaume City Manager City of Saginaw, Texas LinkedIn Go get ’em, tiger. Gabe Reaume, the City Manager for the City of Saginaw, Texas joined the podcast to discuss his new book, Strangers and Angels. Gabe shared stories growing up in rural Michigan, his unique path to city management, and how a friendship with a … Continued

When It’s Over

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Eating:  I’m stress-eating Jordan almonds again.  … Continued

Podcast: State of ELGL with Maggie Jones, Tarrant County, TX

Maggie Jones Chair of the ELGL Board of Directors Assistant Director of Community Development, Tarrant County, TX LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio The state of ELGL is strong. Maggie Jones is the Chair of the ELGL Board of Directors and Assistant Director of Community Development for Tarrant County, Texas. Maggie joined the podcast to provide … Continued

Is Remote Work Suited for Local Government? 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn. Article originally published by Polco, online community engagement and civic analytics platform. What I’m listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m learning: How to stream on LinkedIn!  What I’m launching: A new white paper! … Continued

Oh, Baby!

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Meredith Reynolds (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram), Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach, featuring Monique Kosal, Recovery Analyst for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn), and Fern Nueno, Climate Manager for the City of Long Beach (LinkedIn). What We Are Working On: Planning for maternity … Continued

Love Takes Time

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, (brand new) Executive Director of the Jefferson County Colorado, Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m Watching: Embarrassing, but I’m watching Daisy Jones and the Six on Prime. It’s garbage, but satisfying if you’ve read the book. I … Continued

What’s Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do? (But Have Never Done?)

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Gabe Reaume, city manager for Saginaw, Texas. Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver What I’m Watching: Past Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings (I love Warren Buffett!) What I’m Listening To: The Turnpike Troubadours A Hobby I Enjoy: Value Investing What I’m Working … Continued

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