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Interview with Michael Karlik, Founder of City Council Chronicles

Update: Check out Michael’s podcast. Guests include: Rochester, NY Council Vice President Dana Miller, Bangor, ME Councilor Joe Baldacci, and Former San Francisco, CA Board of Supervisors President David Chiu. Michael will be appearing at #ELGL16 Denver. City Council Chronicles (Facebook, Twitter, World Wide Web) is sweeping the (local government) nation. We interviewed Michael Karlik, comedian, creator of City … Continued

Top 10 Reasons to Write a Top 10 List

Angelica Wedell brings more than eight years of experience in multimedia communications to her role as marketing and business development coordinator and editor-in-chief of The Civil Review at National Research Center, Inc (NRC).   By Angelica Wedell – LinkedIn, Twitter, Website When it comes to communicating ideas for any reason and in any profession, a list is your best friend.  Local … Continued

Background Reading on #13Percent

For our friends attending #NCLGBA16 next week – here’s some background reading on #13Percent to get you up to speed for our presentation: The Entire #13Percent Blog Category Data Download: Measures to Meaning Part I Data Download: Measures to Meaning Part II Data Download: Measures to Meaning Part III #ELGL15 Workplace Equity Plan Development (Graphic … Continued

ELGL at the Beach: #NCLGBA16

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ben Kittelson, Kent Wyatt and Kirsten Wyatt are taking the ELGL #13Percent show on the road! They’ll visit Wrightsville Beach on Thursday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m. for the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) summer conference. The conference agenda is chock full of interesting sessions, many that are taking place at the same time … Continued

Regional Collaboration: The Fears, Benefits & First Steps

ELGL and organizational member Stone Mountain Advisers are teaming up for a semi-regular blog share where we learn from this coaching, consulting, corporate leadership, and team alignment consulting firm. Follow along using the “Star City Gazing” category as we learn from this Roanoke, VA-based team. Regional Collaboration: The Fears, Benefits & First Steps by Sheri Winesett, Peak Performance, Strategy … Continued

Last Call: Vote for the 2016 Trending Now! Award

The most exciting Final Four in local government begins now. The Trending Now! award will be awarded to the local government with the best social media presence. You are responsible for selecting a winner. The champion will be crowned using two criteria. 90% of the award will determined by the results of the official poll. … Continued

7/8 AM Update: I Stand Behind the City of Las Vegas, NV Because…

Link: Vote for the 2016 Trending Now! Award .@jendavies26 will bungee jump from @LVStratosphere if you vote for #Vegas#JumpingJenniferhttps://t.co/CYyGRREW1w pic.twitter.com/KZhnEYmkp1 — Don (@BigSurfDon) July 7, 2016 [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name %26amp; Email’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’I Stand Behind Las Vegas Because…’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form] Submissions Las Vegas is a great place to live, work and play! #REALTOR — Michele It’s … Continued

7/10 Update: I Stand Behind the City of Hamilton, OH Because…

Link: Vote for the Trending Now! Award   [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name %26amp; Email’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’I Stand Behind Hamilton Because…’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]   Submissions The city of Hamilton has really made a difference in the past few years. Changing the city to become positive for everyone. — L. Christina A small town with a big heart. … Continued

7/10 Update: I Stand Behind the City of Lenexa, KS Because…

Link: Vote for the 2016 Trending Now! Award A very important message from Lenexa's Mayor…#VoteLenexa @ELGL50 https://t.co/tgetFtTWav pic.twitter.com/d8lNg98Hil — City of Lenexa (@cityoflenexa) July 7, 2016   [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name %26amp; Email’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’I Stand Behind Lenexa Because…’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]   Submissions Their App, I Like Lenexa is fun, informative, and well put together. Trying … Continued

7/10 Update: I Stand Behind the City of Kansas City, MO Because…

Link: Vote for the 2016 Trending Now! Award You know what to do, #KansasCity! #VoteKCMO to win @ELGL50 Trending Now social media award! https://t.co/GB3EP1qBnB pic.twitter.com/UmDavb6dHH — Mark Van Baale (@markvanbaale) July 7, 2016   [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name %26amp; Email’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’I Stand Behind Kansas City Because’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]   Submissions I see & feel a lot … Continued

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