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Power of Data Modeling in the City of Wheat Ridge, CO

We’re partnering with the Center for Priority Based Budgeting on the innovative webinar training series, “I Want to be Your Analyst.”  Join us for a follow up webinar with Heather Geyer, City of Wheat Ridge, CO on Oct. 27 at noon PST & 3:00 p.m. Link: Register for Wheat Ridge Webinar. By: Center for Priority Based Budgeting Taxpayers … Continued

#ELGL15 Sponsor: UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

Raise the roof for #ELGL15 sponsor Evans School of Public Policy & Governance! On Campus with the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs Over the past 50 years, the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance has built a reputation as one of the best public policy schools in the nation. The school … Continued

#ELGL15 Mobile App

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Link: Download the #ELGL15 Conference App   We can’t wait to see you at #ELGL15! It’s going to be a great conference and you’ll quickly notice a lot of things about #ELGL15 that will be different than your “normal” government conference. For starters, #ELGL15 is an interactive event where using a mobile device is … Continued

Who Are You? with Candice Bodkin, UNC School of Government Adjunct Professor

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.  Candice Bodkin (LinkedIn and Twitter), a Ph.D. candidate in Public Administration at NC State, is writing a dissertation … Continued

#LocalGovSolutions: Funding What You Cannot See

In the continuing #LocalGovSolutions series, Douglas Petroshius, Lincolnwood, IL assistant village manager, writes about five approaches to funding infrastructure.  By Douglas Petroshius – LinkedIn Public infrastructure is a constant challenge facing all municipalities. The expenses are high and construction costs continue to escalate. Further, many types of improvements are not visible by residents (i.e. water, sewer) … Continued

#ELGL15 Schedule

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]#ELGL15 is officially sold out! A waitlist is in effect; if there are cancellations, tickets will be released to the waitlist in the order in which people sign up. Here’s the final schedule: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 2:00 – 5:00 Leadership Training (Edgefield Ballroom) 6:00 – Social Hour (hosted by CPBB & Veracity Media) 7:00 – Local … Continued

Tuesday: PDX Conversation with Detroit’s Bankruptcy Judge

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN WHO: The Honorable Steven W. Rhodes, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan WHAT: A conversation with Bankruptcy Judge Steven W. Rhodes: Detroit’s reorganization under Bankruptcy Code Chapter 9 and implications for municipalities elsewhere.  WHEN: October 13, 2015, 4 – 6 p.m. Registration includes hors d’oeuvres. Beer and wine courtesy of Stoel … Continued

Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #7

Barbara Roberts: Up the Capitol Steps Blog Post #4: Well folks, things are heating up! A formerly two-dimensional character has gone the full 3D. Who? One Frank Roberts of course, that ol’ rascal. He enters the fray when by “chance” he sits next to Barbara on a car trip to the monthly Democratic Party meeting. They were … Continued

Event: The Case for Special Districts

Special invitation from our organizational member Colorado City County Managers Association.   Register — FREE Defending the Special District by Bobbi Nance Join us for a panel discussion with various special districts to learn more about what they mean in Colorado and how they work with local governments. We will discuss the role special districts play … Continued

Podcast: Millennials in the Workplace, a Conversation with Cam Marston

  Cam Marston President & Owner Generational Insights Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter In this episode of GovLove, we talk with Cam Marston, an expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the marketplace. As an author, columnist, blogger, and lecturer, he imparts a clear understanding of how generational demographics are changing … Continued

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