In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Jennifer Davies, City of Las Vegas, NV, Public Information Officer, writes about factors to consider when departments ask for their own social media accounts. By Jennifer Davies, LinkedIn and Twitter “We want our own Facebook page.” … Continued
I’m headed to the beach! Or at least Wilmington, NC (close enough). I’ll be attending and presenting at the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) summer conference and I plan to live blog what I learn over the next three days. Check out the agenda: NCLGBA Summer Conference 2017 July 14 – 12:03 … Continued
This is the fifth post in a new blog series about homelessness (and the second in a three-part series about how to solve chronic homelessness) from San Rafael’s Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach, Andrew Hening. In each post, Andrew will discuss the root causes, overarching strategies and tactics for addressing homelessness in your community. Learn … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In anticipation of #CityHallSelfie day on August 15, 2017, we learn from city of Kansas City, MO Social Media & Web Manager Mark Van Baale about KCMO’s successes on #CityHallSelfie day 2016: Last year for the first annual #CityHallSelfie Day, the City of Kansas City, Missouri really went all out to participate in the … Continued
In anticipation of #CityHallSelfie day on August 15, 2017, we learn from city of Kansas City, MO Social Media & Web Manager Mark Van Baale about KCMO’s successes on #CityHallSelfie day 2016: Last year for the first annual #CityHallSelfie Day, the City of Kansas City, Missouri really went all out to participate in the fun. … Continued
This guest post is by ELGL member Don DeLoach. Don has more than 32 years of state and local government involvement. He was the former Chief Information Systems Officer for the City of Tallahassee, and was responsible for all of the city’s technology needs. He is also a former president of the Florida Local Government Information Systems … Continued
By Ashley Jacobs, Assistant County Administrator, Aiken County, SC Question: What do you do when you face criticism (especially if it is public criticism (e.g., newspapers, social media, etc.)), even though you did nothing wrong? Ashley’s Answer: It depends on the situation. Sometimes the St. Augustine approach is best: “The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend … Continued
Melissa Maddox-Evans CEO Charleston County, SC Housing & Redevelopment Authority Bio | LinkedIn The need for affordable housing is an issue that cities across the country are facing. Melissa Maddox-Evans joins the podcast to discuss the role of the local Housing Authority. She is the CEO of the Housing Authority in Charleston County, SC and … Continued
Join us for a Supper Club in Lombard, IL on Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Miller’s Ale House, 455 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 Questions: Contact Brian Southey (bsouthey@elkgrove.org) or Lauren Stott (lauren.stott@cityofdekalb.com) RSVP: E-Mail Brian Southey or Lauren Stott if you are interested in attending. Join your local government colleagues and friends in the … Continued
This is the fourth post in a new blog series about homelessness (and the first in a three-part series about how to solve chronic homelessness) from San Rafael’s Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach, Andrew Hening. In each post, Andrew will discuss the root causes, overarching strategies and tactics for addressing homelessness in your community. Learn … Continued
