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The August 2016 Confidential: Picture of Public Service

 In the Confidential, ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt highlights the greatness of America. Saturday, August 28 Punny at the Aquarium Date weekend with daddy rolled on with a stop at the Oregon Aquarium.   Don’t Lowball Me, Bro Articles on the lack of infrastructure funding have become click bait for government folks like us. I am tired of … Continued

Welcome to International #CityHallSelfie Day – Updated 8/16 at 9:24 a.m.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Join ELGL!” h4=”If you like #CityHallSelfie day, you’ll love being an ELGL member!” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” color=”grey”] Membership is free for students, $25 for individuals, and $250 for your entire organization. Sign up today at elgl.org/membership! [/vc_cta][vc_separator color=”green” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text] Today is International #CityHallSelfie Day! Here’s some background on this momentous day for local governments around … Continued

Hillsboro Hopes Homegrown Government Attracts Teens to Service

We introduced you to the City of Hillsboro, OR internship program in 2014 – The Next, Next Generation: City of Hillsboro Internship Program, and now, the Hillsboro Tribune is highlighting the progress of the program. Hillsboro Tribune: City of Hillsboro hopes homegrown government attracts teens to service Hillsboro’s summer internship program looks to relieve aging public sector … Continued

#CityHallSelfie Day – Updated 8/16 at 9:24 a.m.

Today is International #CityHallSelfie Day! Here’s some background on this momentous day for local governments around the world: Route 50 – Why Local Governments Are Taking CityHall Selfies Kansas City Star Article – “It’s #CityHallSelfie day, so you can officially have fun with that“ KTAR News: Phoenix to be a part of national event called ‘City Hall Selfie … Continued

My Life in Presidential Terms with Katie Babits, City of Eugene, OR

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 Babits – LinkedIn and Twitter I vividly remember the night Obama was elected president. I … Continued

I Love BBQ: Serenity Siya Mlay, City of Oakland

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: Mark Schweikhart

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: Joey Garcia, City of Torrance, CA

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: Hayley Falk, City of Burbank, CA

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 we’re publishing “I Love BBQ” profiles of registered attendees to give you a sneak peek. Learn more about the creative … Continued

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