Today’s Morning Buzz is a little late because the Camp GovLife Post Office was running behind! ELGL Board Secretary and Senior Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at Parkland, Florida, Jackie Wehmeyer brings us this letter from one happy camper headed to Santa Rosa, California for this week’s Camp GovLife conference. Camp Log Oct. 1, 2025 Sir, … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Caitlin Lewis, executive director of Work for America in Brooklyn, New York. Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “The Black Rabbit” (so far – 4/10) A hobby I enjoy: Trail running The average time to hire in local government is 130 days. That’s over four months of unfilled … Continued
Leah Fisher Built and Natural Environment Analyst Clackamas County, Oregon LinkedIn John Kamp Urban and Landscape Designer Prairieform LinkedIn | Bio | Book Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County, Maryland as Chief Innovation Officer (come join our innovation Accelerator). Michael is also a Fellow at The People Lab @ Harvard Kennedy School, exploring the future of local government organizations, and an executive coach working with leaders writing their own stories. Stories on Substack … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or X/Twitter. What I’m working on: Workflows to help a team engage community members more consistently A hobby I enjoy: Car detailing What I’m watching: “Breaking Bad” I’m a geriatric Millennial. I grew … Continued
Valerie Lemmie Senior Advisor for State and Local Government Charles F. Kettering Foundation LinkedIn | Bio Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, and proud Secretary of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m excited about: Two words: Football. Season! The games, the food, the fantasy leagues, and the possibility for sub-90 degree weather. What … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “Alien Earth” on Hulu What I’m listening to: “Heard it in a Past Life” by Maggie Rogers (one of those “take with you to a desert … Continued
The perfect campfire isn’t complete without chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers — and ELGL’s Camp GovLife isn’t complete without our sponsors. They’re the secret ingredients that turn a good experience into a great one. These generous friends have pitched their tents with us and are helping keep the lights on in the mess hall, the … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Do I have a pair of binoculars in my office for birding: Yes Am I excited for the leaves to change colors: Yes What food am I craving right now: Mozzarella sticks Leadership, … Continued
