Russell Bither-Terry, Voter Engagement Advocate for Oregon Secretary of State, reflects on working at the UNC-Chapel Hill Writing Center to bring you tips for clear, concise writing. Last time on Writing With Russ, we learned about reading our writing out loud for fun and profit. I didn’t really say anything you can’t find many other places, though … Continued
We’re stoked to announce another #ELGL15 sponsor: City of Gresham, OR! Connect: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Head west from McMenamins Edgefield and you’ll land in the City of Gresham, home of Randy Couture AND Katie Harman. Gresham is more than just the birthplace of two famous people, it is a city of opportunity and home to over 100,000 proud … Continued
Raise a glass to #ELGL15 sponsor: City of Portland, OR! Job Openings at the City of Portland Here’s An Idea…..Workforce Demographics Dashboard Whatever you like to call it, “City of Roses,” “Rose City,” “Stumptown,” “Beervana,” or “PDX,” the City of Portland is a progressive city that serves nearly 620,000 people. PDX operates with a commission-based … Continued
Register: Taking the Lead on Leave New Parental Leave Policies Support Work/Life Balance Monday November 9, 2015 12:00 PST / 3:00 EST ELGL is proud to host a webinar with leaders from the City of Dayton, Ohio on their recently introduced progressive parental leave policy. Panelists include: Nan Whaley, Mayor City of Dayton Kenneth Couch, Director, Human … Continued
We asked #ELGL15 registrants to name the job title that they aspire to. Of more than 220 registrants, 191 people listed a job title. Contrary to popular belief, many professionals are aspiring to become a city manager. Job Title/Number of Responses City Manager – 33 Business Owner/CEO – 12 Department Director (Specific department not … Continued
Join the leaders of OhioELGL for Supper Club in Columbus, OH. Bonus: it’s Uncorked night! 1/2 price drinks & appetizers accompanied by live jazz and great local government colleagues. The event is being held on the eve of the annual OCMA/OPRA Leadership Summit. Come in for the ELGL Supper Club and stay for the best local … Continued
This installment of On Campus comes to you from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hat tip to Jason Jones, Guilford County, NC for coordinating the visit. Background Check The mission of NC State’s MPA program is “is to develop principled and skilled public service professionals who fulfill leadership roles within governmental and … Continued
Chris Floore, 3CMA Communicator of the Year and Macon-Bibb County, GA Assistant to the County Manager, reflects on the recent Presidential debates to identify tips for working with the media. Or…why you shouldn’t watch the early Presidential Debates Did I watch the Republican or Democratic debates? No. I learn more about the world from playing … Continued
Barbara Roberts: Up the Capitol Steps Blog Post #5: As of 1978, Barbara and Frank Roberts were both in a full-blown political swing. After Frank planted a seed in her head, she had decided to run for the Multnomah County Commission, a seat that just a few years before would have seemed ridiculously out of reach … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We asked #ELGL15 registrants to name their mentor. Below is the list of responses. We eliminated the duplicates and those listing “mom” or “dad.” Bugs Bunny, Indiana Jones, and Pluto remain on the list. Aisha Panas, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District Alex McIntyre, City of Menlo Park, CA Alice Cannon, City of Tualatin, OR … Continued
