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My Life in Presidential Terms with Katie Walpole, Clark County, NV

In this series, ELGL members reflect on how their life has changed from 2008 to 2016, and look forward to where they’ll be in 2024. ELGL members can sign up to share their experiences at My Life in Presidential Terms.  By Katie Walpole (LinkedIn & Twitter), Clark County, Nevada In 2008, I graduated from high school and started … Continued

The Executive Search with Waters & Company

New organizational member Waters & Company, a Springsted Company is recruiting for a number of positions throughout the country. Take a look and tell a friend. City Manager, City of Moorhead, MN The City of Moorhead, MN seeks a strategic leader and effective relationship builder to serve as City Manager. Located across the Red River from … Continued

Traeger Winner Develops Fellowship to Help Transition Veterans

ELGL member and Traeger Award winner Darrin Tangeman is doing his part to attract veterans to local government. Listen to Darrin talk about his military experience and the impact on his career journey – Podcast: Veterans in Local Government and then read about the fellowship program started by Darrin. Pueblo West View: Local fellowship helps transition … Continued

The Hottest Takes Ever with Christine Edwards, Mecklenburg County, NC

Everyone has a “hot take” these days from the talking heads at ESPN to political pundits filling the air on cable. ELGL cannot (and will not) be left out. We are asking new members to give us their hot takes on an array of issues. Christine Edwards Community Relations Coordinator at Mecklenburg County Connect: LinkedIn … Continued

Break it Down: Darlin’ You Got to Let Me Know….

ELGL is seeking contributions from you…yeah, YOU! We want to hear about your experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives. We get your content, you get published on a prestigious, Nobel Prize for Literature Award-winning blog…well, not that last part, but you do get to tell your mom you’re famous. Check out our monthly topics and sign-up for a week to … Continued

Finding Local Government With Sam Anselm, Joplin, MO

What was your local government moment? What keeps you in local government? Who have been the influences in your career? We take a deep dive into these questions by asking you (the practitioner) to tell your local government story. You can sign up to participate in the bi-monthly feature at Finding Local Government. Thanks to Matt Wojnowski, City … Continued

2016 #CityHallSelfie Day Map

We love local government and maps! Here are all of the #CityHallSelfie locations plotted on a map – this will be updated in real time, so stay on the lookout for locations near you:

2016 #CityHallSelfie Day Map

We love local government and maps! Here are all of the #CityHallSelfie locations plotted on a map – this will be updated in real time, so stay on the lookout for locations near you: Share this:

I Love BBQ: Olivia Burrell-Jackson, City of Decatur, GA

ELGL is co-hosting the hottest social event at #ICMA16 in Kansas City, MO – the Sunday evening BBQ Mix & Mingle. No one likes to attend an event when they don’t know anyone else attending, so ELGL is publishing daily “I Love BBQ” profiles of our registered attendees to give you a sneak peek and preview … Continued

I Love BBQ: Michael Penicnak, City of Geneva, IL

ELGL is co-hosting the hottest social event at #ICMA16 in Kansas City, MO – the Sunday evening BBQ Mix & Mingle. No one likes to attend an event when they don’t know anyone else attending, so ELGL is publishing daily “I Love BBQ” profiles of our registered attendees to give you a sneak peek and preview … Continued

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