Welcome to a new blog series, “The Local Government Nerve Center” — all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Abby J. Fitch, City of Aurora, Mayor/Council Management Analyst I am not a City Clerk, nor do I work for the City Clerk’s office. When … Continued
Inn at Northrup Station ELGL Group Rate Information Dates: Thursday, September 21st, 2017 – Sunday, September 24th, 2017 The Inn at Northrup Station is pleased to offer ELGL 15% off the best available rate at the time of booking. Rooms are available on a first come first-served basis. The earlier the reservation is placed, the … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week David Clyne, City of Independence, OR City Manager, writes about managing difficult personnel matters. Question: What is the most complicated or unusual personnel matter that you have addressed in your career? Over a career spanning nearly … Continued
By Ben DeClue, City of Lebanon, Missouri One of the first things that I noticed about Lebanon, Missouri’s City Hall when I started here in December 2014 was the presence of edible landscaping. My time working in a garden center gave me a keen eye for fruit and nut trees. I was surprised to see … Continued
By Hannah Lebovits (ELGL Profile, LinkedIn and Twitter) With the fall semester coming up, I took some time to reflect on my grad school experience as an MPA graduate and current PhD student. I am definitely not a grad school pro but with two little kids, various community projects and a city council run, I’ve learned a thing … Continued
The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Joey Garcia, City of Torrance, California When I interviewed for a position with City’s Public Works Department I was certain of two things, (1) I would primarily be working in the “other duties” category of the Analyst position, and (2) Chuck was clearly on his way out. Eighteen months later I can confidently say … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear ELGL members, I’m back home (and tired as a dog) after a week with my kids at Mother-Child Camp on the Oregon Coast. It was fun and exhausting. I did hikes that overlooked views like this: …and also ate disgusting camp food, used communal bathrooms, and had zero internet or cell reception. I was … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Maia Knox City of Issaquah, Washington – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter City Departments City Manager Public Works Finance Parks Snacks Jalapeno poppers String cheese Pretzels M&M’s Office Pet Peeves Loud breathers Loud sneezers Weird laughers … Continued
This is Kittelson’s Corner my weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. This week I listened to Amine, read about small towns in Montana and learned about Mayor Stoney from Richmond, VA. Alright, let’s go… What I Read Durham program aims to make city more efficient while helping entrepreneurs … Continued
