This is Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words, 25th Anniversary Edition What I’m watching: Making A Murderer on Netflix Who my pet is: The absolutely amazing Hush Puppy, a Pitbull mix, … Continued
Jacques Colon Chief Strategy Officer City of Tacoma, WA LinkedIn A better Tacoma for tomorrow. Jacques Colon, Chief Strategy Officer with the City of Tacoma, Washington, joined the podcast to talk about strategy and confronting complex challenges. He discussed the role of the new Office of Strategy, the City’s Equity Index, and the City’s Strategic … Continued
Renae Jackson Equity and Engagement Director City of Decatur, GA LinkedIn Transformative action in equity. Renae Jackson, Equity and Engagement Director with the City of Decatur, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about her work in equity and engagement. She shared lessons learned in her previous role in communications, detailed her new role, and how … Continued
Dr. Misty Stults Sustainability and Innovations Director City of Ann Arbor, MI LinkedIn Addressing climate change, now. Dr. Misty Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, joined the podcast to talk about climate action and sustainability. She shared details from the City’s A2ZERO Climate Action Plan, including electrification and incorporating … Continued
In this series, guest columnists reflect on a prompt provided by ELGL. Today’s contributor is Chaquinta Fisher, Desktop Support Manager for McLennan County, TX. What I’m Reading: Greatest Salesman in the World What I’m Listening to: Hope City Podcast There’s Levels to This What I’m Watching: From Scratch LinkedIn In a previous article, I asked: … Continued
No. 1 – Meredith Reynolds City of Long Beach, Calif. | Special Deputy City Manager, Recovery LinkedIn | Twitter Wearer-of-Many-Hats | Helper Extraordinaire | Thoughtful Meredith Reynolds is the real deal. When she says she’s going to do something, she not only does it, but she rocks the socks off of the darn thing. … Continued
No. 3 – Josh Edwards Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Ga. | Assistant Manager LinkedIn | Twitter Kind | Creative | Curious Josh Edwards is the leader you wish you had. He asks the right questions at the right time, fosters growth and creativity, and knows how to lead with grit, grace, and understanding … Continued
No. 3 – Karen Tapahe City of Orem, Utah | Communications Specialist and PIO LinkedIn | Twitter Curious | Inventive | Empathetic Helpful | Innovative | Loyal Karen has a gift for understanding the different needs of various audiences, from residents to city councilmembers to city administrators, and then using those priorities to shape … Continued
Justin Elszasz Chief Data Officer City of Baltimore, MD Twitter | LinkedIn Incorporating data into local government. Justin Elszasz, Chief Data Officer with the City of Baltimore, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about integrating data into local government. He shared the role of the digital services team, how the team work with other departments, … Continued
No. 4 – John Kross Town of Queen Creek, Ariz. | Town Manager LinkedIn | Twitter Visionary | Tenacious | Humble Integrity | Determination | Planner John Kross has served the Queen Creek community for 26 years, with 16 years as the Town Manager. When Kross joined the town in 1997 as the Community … Continued
