As part of a grueling ELGL initiation process, new members are asked to complete our version of the Wonderlic test. It’s an open book test and participants do not have to use a dull number 2 pencil to fill in tiny circles. Eli Ritchie (LinkedIn and Twitter) is a student at the University of Washington Evans School. … Continued
As part of a grueling ELGL initiation process, new members are asked to complete our version of the Wonderlic test. It’s an open book test and participants do not have to use a dull number 2 pencil to fill in tiny circles. Benjamin Davidson (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the Administrative Intern in Upper St. Clair Township, PA. He is recent graduate … Continued
By: Eric Ameigh, City of Boulder, CO, LinkedIn According to the New York Times, 2016 “is shaping up to be a big year for paid family leave.” That’s a bold, exciting statement which hopefully turns out to be true. But, as I hear and read about paid leave efforts at the City of Dayton, City of Ferndale, MI, … Continued
In this multi-part blog series, Julie Underwood interviews the women who were the first female manager in cities across the country. Read the introductory blog post online here. First, I wanted to know if they were aware that they would be the first woman in that role, if it played into their decision to apply, and if … Continued
Please join us for a 2016 OCMA Winter Conference Welcome Reception hosted by ELGL. Register for ELGL Reception at the OCMA Conference WHEN: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) WHERE: Oliver’s – 26 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 WHO: FREE to attend and open to all local government professionals QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Schweikhart … Continued
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
By: Meredith Hauck, Assistant City Manager, City of Merriam, Kansas Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Most people begin the new year with hope and wishes. In 2015, however, senior staff at the City of Raymore, Missouri, started the year with an intense session focused on doom and gloom. Our resolution for the year was to get prepared for … Continued
In this five-part series, Christian Williams, City of Goodyear, AZ, opens up about his experience with race. Disclaimer: Race is controversial topic with many diverging opinions. Knowing that, I feel obliged to start with this disclaimer. The opinions, in this column, are mine and mine alone. My opinions do not reflect those of my organization, my race, … Continued
This article is part of our continuing series about attracting veterans to local government. By Will Doerfer – LinkedIn and Twitter So who are veterans? All veterans have one thing in common: each signed a blank check payable to the United States of America for their service up to, and including their life. At this point, … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re back with another installment of The Assistant series. Today we hear from Dan Biles, Deputy County Manager for Jefferson County, AL
