Lili’a Uili Neville Public Information Officer Benton County, OR LinkedIn Patrick Rollens Public Information Officer Corvallis, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Local government in the path of totality. Lili’a Uili Neville from Benton County, OR and Patrick Rollens from the City of Corvallis, OR join GovLove to talk about preparing for thousands of visitors for … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District While my main focus in the office is centered around improving workforce diversity and employment outcomes for people of color and of other diverse backgrounds I love me some good old-fashioned HR. One of the most fun parts about working in HR is conducting a benefits orientation … Continued
By Rebecca Woodbury and Andrew Hening, City of San Rafael In my last Morning Buzz, Judi Brown and I wrote about the beginnings of an innovation and engagement initiative called Together San Rafael. Today, my co-author is Treager List Top Influencer, Andrew Hening, San Rafael’s Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach. Andrew is shepherding our guiding principles process for this initiative. After … Continued
This is Kittelson’s Corner my weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. Today is a rare Sunday morning Kittelson’s Corner. My sister has been visiting us this week and yesterday we had a full day of activities and I couldn’t squeeze in Kittelson’s Corner on it’s normal schedule. But … Continued
ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is bloggin’ about those things that make you Laugh, Cry, and Think. He is also dishing out the #BigLocalGovBaller designation. Here’s what you missed in July. Sunday, August 13 It’s #CityHallSelfie Day week! It’s #CityHallSelfie Day week! It’s #CityHallSelfie Day week! Hype for #CityHallSelfie Day has far surpassed last year. Local governments … Continued
Two brothers, two City Managers. Tom and Mike Bonfield join the podcast to discuss what led them to public service, how they motivate employees and the toughest decisions they’ve made on the job. Tom Bonfield is the City Manager of Durham, NC and Mike Bonfield is the City Manager of Creedmoor, NC. Both brothers have … Continued
Here are the best City Hall Selfie Day promos from 2017. If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll consider becoming an ELGL member. City of El Paso, Texas Scottsdale Police Department City of University Park, Texas City of Bryan, Texas City of Columbia, Missouri Tomorrow is City Hall Selfie Day! Take a selfie at any … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Derek Prall, Editor, American City and County, highlights three issues that deserve more attention. Three topics we’re not paying enough attention to in local government By Derek Prall Editor, American City & County Local government leaders … Continued
Here are the best City Hall Selfie Day promos from 2017. If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll consider becoming an ELGL member. City of El Paso, Texas Scottsdale Police Department City of University Park, Texas City of Bryan, Texas City of Columbia, Missouri City of San Marcos, Texas City of West Allis, Wisconsin City … Continued
Here at ELGL, we’re committed to transparency and sharing information with one another, whether that is across departments or across the country. Transparency engenders trust in government (think: “trust, but verify”) and strengthens democracy by empowering the public with the information needed to make informed decisions. This is central to a democracy, a word that … Continued
