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Rewind: Local Gov E-Permitting Webinar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/LnH3fCwZWuo” el_width=”70″ align=”center” title=”ViewPointCloud e-Permitting Webinar”][vc_column_text] [View the story “Technology Efficiency Series: E-Permitting” on Storify] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Bracket Challenge: Ballin’ for the Fund Balance

March Madness is upon us, and ELGL is ready with the 6th annual ELGL Bracket Challenge. Whether you’re a major hoops junkie or not, we want you in this bracket (especially if you pick games based on mascots). The bracket challenge is open to active ELGL members. Need to join or renew? Click here. Complete your … Continued

The Best Ever with Jenny Kosek, City of West Allis, WI

We hope you can deal with change because we’re changing up new member introductions. ELGL has grown tired of everyone and everything being proclaimed as “the best ever.” From now on, we’ll only believe it if our members dub it so. Hold onto your keyboard and mouse. Our new members are here to inform you about the … Continued

Podcast: There’s No Perfect Path to Leadership

  Amber Mathiesen City Manager Mt. Angel, OR LinkedIn | Twitter AJ Fawver Planning Director Amarillo, TX LinkedIn | Twitter The career ladder is becoming more of a career jungle gym, there’s no one path to leadership in local government. To talk about a couple of non-traditional career paths Kirsten chatted with Amber Mathiesen, City Manager of … Continued

#InternationalWomensDay: Read All About It

Unlike schools in Chapel Hill, NC we remain open for International Women’s Day. We’ll recognize the importance in women in local government and ELGL throughout the day. Below are a number of the articles, podcasts, and webinars that have influenced us. What’d we miss? Send your additions to kent@elgl.org. Media Articles Mental Floss: Marie Connolly Owens, … Continued

Intersection of Faith and Public Service with Heather Geyer

We are pleased to share the second article in the series  from Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. In the series, ELGL members talk about how they balance their personal faith with their public service careers.  Writer’s Note: I chose to take a personal approach to this article knowing that I am … Continued

Now Hiring: City Treasurer

Work with one of ELGL’s finest Bridget Doyle. Apply for City Treasurer in Sterling Heights, MI. City of Sterling Heights is seeking applicants for the position of City Treasurer. Salary range $79,074 to $108,913 DOQ. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in governmental accounting, including pensions and investments. Requires a bachelor’s degree … Continued

The Best Ever with Abby Fitch, City of Aurora, CO

We hope you can deal with change because we’re changing up new member introductions. ELGL has grown tired of everyone and everything being proclaimed as “the best ever.” From now on, we’ll only believe it if our members dub it so. Hold onto your keyboard and mouse. Our new members are here to inform you about the … Continued

Podcast: Leadership & Infrastructure with Dan Biles, Jefferson County, AL

Dan Biles Deputy County Manager for Infrastructure Jefferson County, AL Website | LinkedIn | Twitter  . Dan Biles the Deputy County Manager of Jefferson County, Alabama joined GovLove to talk about his career path, perspective on leadership and Texas A&M’s move to the SEC. We discussed his recent article for ELGL entitled, “You don’t have to … Continued

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