Nicole Vleck leads off our new series on MPA graduates who are working outside of local government. By Nicole Vleck (LinkedIn), Open Channels Group I love local government. Heck, I have spent the last decade working alongside local government staff. But, for now, it’s not the right fit for me. Politics at its Best In college … Continued
The ELGL and SGR Futures Forum debuts on December 4. Registration is free for ELGL members; $100 for non-members. Leading up to the forum, we’ll highlight the attendees. Here’s the guest list. Caitlan Smelley (LinkedIn and Twitter) is Assistant to the City Manager, Town of Addison, TX. She has been involved with local government since she was 15 years … Continued
By Bobbi Nance, Website, LinkedIn & Twitter Training has been on my mind a lot lately as I have been attending a slew of conferences. In the last three weeks, I will have presented at a national, state, regional, and local training in three different states. Knowing that my take on the #13Percent was coming, I … Continued
The ELGL and SGR Futures Forum debuts on December 4. Registration is free for ELGL members; $100 for non-members. Leading up to the forum, we’ll highlight the attendees. Here’s the guest list. Matt Wojnowski (Twitter) is the City of Altus, OK Assistant City Manager. (Complete the following sentence) If I had one free hour each … Continued
In a continuing series as part of the ELGL & UTA Local Government Challenge, Kevin Amirehsani highlights trends in communicating financial information. By Kevin Amirehsani – Balancing Act and Engaged Public Outside of local government, civic engagement is usually taken to mean voting patterns, the presence of community groups (think “Bowling Alone”), and rather abstract mentions of “public … Continued
Link: ELGL/SGR Twitter List – Live tweet the forum using #ELGLSGR Register: Futures Forum Announcing the ELGL/SGR Futures Forum Lineup Here’s the guest list for the ELGL/SGR Futures Forum. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. ELGL members receive free registration. Andrew Conyers, City of Edmonds, OK Amethyst Sloane, City of Fort Worth, TX – “Leaning … Continued
As part of the 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. Zach Navin (LinkedIn and Twitter) is an Administrative Intern for the City of Mequon, WI. He is enrolled … Continued
By Robbie Lippard – LinkedIn and Twitter Imagine finding yourself perusing the breakfast buffet at a conference. The only indicator as to what state you’re in takes form in the sustenance before you. Chicken biscuits are offered. Then, you hear your name called: “Robbie!” My head swirls around the atrium seeking out my name caller. … Continued
In today’s West Linn Tidings, Kirsten Wyatt, West Linn (OR) Assistant City Manager, is recognized for being the recipient of the ICMA Early Career Leadership Award. H/T to ICMA for recognizing leaders in our profession. Link: 2015 Awards Program Booklet Wyatt’s expertise a welcome resource Kirsten Wyatt’s passion for public service is impossible to ignore. This palpable … Continued
Register: Futures Forum – FREE for ELGL Members The ELGL & SGR Present The Futures Forum Breakfast (7:45 AM – 8:30 AM) – Starbucks and iHeart Kolache Introductions (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM) Ron Holifield Citizen Input and Community Engagement (9:00 AM – 9:45 AM) Speakers: Chris Hernandez, Communications Director, Kansas City, Missouri Break (9:45 AM … Continued
