Katie Lantukh is the marketing content writer at GovSense, a trusted true cloud solution for land, license and financials for local governments. As we look forward to our 2016 initiatives, I would be surprised if some version of “go green” wasn’t on many of those lists. And what better time to start going green – … Continued
New! New! New! Here’s a chance for you to learn about the newest ELGL members. If you are not a member, shame on you. Join here. Paul Simmons (Twitter) is the Director of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department for the City of Olympia, WA. In 2016, I will…. have my second child, ETA May 10th, 2016. … Continued
This article is part of ELGL’s ongoing look at racial diversity in local government. Tara Smelt (Twitter) is Co-founder of Tayo, Inc. Tayo, Inc. provides cybersecurity and communication services. By Tara Smelt My morning work routine includes sipping on my morning coffee while catching up on what I was missed on the inter webs during my slumber. … Continued
New! New! New! Here’s a chance for you to learn about the newest ELGL members. If you are not a member, shame on you. Join here. Jamie Nicole Atkinson (LinkedIn and Twitter) is a Budget Consultant for the City of Austin, Texas. In 2016, I will… …be a more useful person. To quote Charles Dickens, “No one … Continued
By David Donnelly, LinkedIn & Twitter, Emergency Management Director, Alachua County, FL “What keeps you up at night?” is a question often asked of and by emergency managers at conferences and workshops. In regard to my work, I would say that my greatest concern is the diminishing availability of resources. Resources can be people, equipment, supplies, infrastructure or technology. … Continued
Our friends at WTS have a great event coming up for those in the Portland area. Learn about how the demographics of Oregon are changing and how that will affect services and politics in the state. Details When: January 12, 2016 11:30 am PT Where: The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 What: Oregon surpassed … Continued
Today’s #13Percent column is by Matt Bronson, City Manager for Grover Beach, California. I’ll never forget the moment in July 1999. I was only a few weeks out of graduate school working as a management fellow in the City Manager’s Office in Charlotte, North Carolina. My role included developing agendas for the weekly Leadership Team … Continued
Bo Ferguson Deputy City Manager Durham, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Michelle Ferguson Practice Leader Novak Consulting Group Bio | LinkedIn What’s it like to balance a two career household when both people are in local government? Meet Bo and Michelle Ferguson, they’ve been doing just that for most of their careers and have found a … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is an Assistant to the City Manager? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, ELGL members identify the essential functions of the position.
Ashley Fruechting is Sr. Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships for Santa Monica, Calif.-based Vision Internet, a leader in government website development with more than 600 government, non-profit and education clients across the U.S. and Canada. By Ashley Fruechting – LinkedIn and Twitter Everyone in local government knows that accessibility laws are important to consider … Continued
