Latest Posts

Live from Southern California…. It’s Supper Club!

It’s time for another ELGL SoCal Supper Club! We will be hosting Supper Club at Eureka! Tasting Kitchen in Hawthorne on Thursday, August 17. We will gather for social time at 6:00 p.m. and “official” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to this event! Space is limited to 15 people. If you’ve never been to an ELGL Supper Club … Continued

Mt. Rushmore with Aaron Hufford, City of Hamilton, OH

It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Aaron Hufford City of Hamilton, Ohio – Senior Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter City Departments Strategy & Information Economic Development Planning Utilities TV Shows House of Cards Stranger Things Arrested Development Better Call Saul Office Pet … Continued

Podcast: Civic Innovation in Calgary, Canada with Jonathan Veale

  Jonathan Veale Innovation Lead City of Calgary, Canada LinkedIn | Twitter GovLove International returns! Jonathan Veale from the City of Calgary, Alberta talked about how he works to inspire innovation and solve civic challenges. This includes a unique idea platform where residents submit ideas to improve their community and others vote to support them. This … Continued

Assessing Racial Equity In Your Organization

By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Today we’re buzzin’ about racial equity and organizational assessments! The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, along with a few other organizational members of The Intertwine Alliance, is in the midst of an organizational assessment on racial equity. Lemme back up just a bit… The Intertwine … Continued

Purchase 2017 #CityHallSelfie Day Swag

Purchase a #CityHallSelfie Greatest Hits 2018 Calendar for $12 (ships September 2017) Purchase a #CityHallSelfie Frame & Magnets for $6 (ships September 2017) Purchase both a 2018 #CityHallSelfie Calendar & Frame/Magnets (ships September 2017)

Innovating Local Government from the Inside Out

By Rebecca Woodbury, City of San Rafael & Judi Brown, CivicMakers The City of San Rafael, like many city governments, faces growing challenges related to public trust, community satisfaction, and employee morale. With a structural budget deficit paired with increased demand for modernized services by residents, the status quo and “business as usual” is no longer a sustainable option. (Sources: Pew, … Continued

Creative Inspiration: City of Hillsboro, OR Public Service Fellows Video

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here’s the latest and greatest video from ELGL All-In Member and #ELGLPopUps sponsor, City of Hillsboro, Oregon. In this video, they provide some creative inspiration on how local governments can use video to highlight important programs like their Public Service Fellows program:  Have you ever wanted your own fancy sports intro video, like the videos … Continued

I Have to Ask You: The Case for County Government

By Ashley Jacobs In county government, you serve a broader population that’s both urban and rural. People who live in rural areas often don’t have access to goods, services, and personal and professional growth opportunities. They experience life in a county very differently from those who live in developed areas and do have access to … Continued

Mt. Rushmore with Kristen Smith, UNC School of Government

It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Kristen Smith UNC School of Government – Advancement Communications Manager Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter City Departments Communications and Public Affairs Solid Waste Budget & Finance Department of Social Services (a county function, but SUCH an important one) … Continued

Purchase 2017 #CityHallSelfie Day Swag

Purchase a #CityHallSelfie Greatest Hits 2018 Calendar for $12 (ships September 2017) Purchase a #CityHallSelfie Frame & Magnets for $6 (ships September 2017) Purchase both a 2018 #CityHallSelfie Calendar & Frame/Magnets (ships September 2017)

Close window