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Glow in the Dark

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: The #ELGL22 Playlist (sneak peek of conference energy!) What I’m Planning: Why, the ELGL22 Conference, of course!  What I’m Watching: Season 1 of In The Dark show series #ELGL22 … Continued

I Have to Ask: What Accomplishments are You Most Proud of in Your Time in Government Technology?

In this series, guest columnists reflect on one of three prompts provided by ELGL Digital Communications Manager Allie Breyer (previously by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt). The guest writer for this article is Chaquinta Fisher, Desktop Support Manager – McLennan County, TX. Chaquinta’s currently… Reading:  Master Key to Riches Listening to: Hope City Podcast Redeemed for Relationships … Continued

The Great Reset: How One City Transcended Turmoil

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: 90s Kids by Jax What I’m Reading: Articles on growing peppers indoors What I’m Watching: House of the Dragon What I’m Doing: Preparing for our first Performance and Leadership … Continued

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be Bold

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (I … Continued

Thank You For Being a Pocket Friend

Welcome, dear pocket friends. Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek in Southwest Michigan. Hit me up on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Trying to squeeze in as much Offspring as possible. I got there late, and it’s about to get the boot off Netflix. What … Continued

Podcast: Diversity and Inclusion in Peoria, IL with Melodi Green

Melodi Green  Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer City of Peoria, IL LinkedIn Advancing equity in government systems. Melodi Green, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Peoria, Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about diversity and inclusion. She shared her path to her current role and how her legal background guides her work … Continued

Brazen Reform

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. As I write this, I’m done with my graduate degree that’s served as the foundation of this ongoing series with ELGL. I’ve … Continued

Leaders Reveal the Biggest Local Government Budgeting Challenges

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Polco. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m Watching: Ancient Aliens What I’m Listening To: Stuff You Should Know – By Angelica Wedell and Jessie O’Brien, Polco –  We’re weathering strange economic times. The federal government has passed sweeping budget programs—CARES, … Continued

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