Robert is an MPA student at the University of North Texas. In this interview Robert (@robafloyd) talks about job searching, why local government doesn’t get the love it deserves, and picks his final four team to win it all.
Our friends at Governing are hosting four one-day leadership forums in 2015. The forums are geared state and local government leaders.
We told you that #13Percent initiative was here to stay. We’ll be showcasing the initiative with a dynamic panel discussion at the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) Annual Conference in Denver, CO. Our discussion will focus on experiences and solutions.
I love vibrant public spaces. In fact, I’m scratching out this article as I sit in the Main Plaza in San Antonio overlooking the historic San Fernando Cathedral. This public space and numerous others emit an almost contagious energy.
Eloquent, Funny, and Succinct After a couple of months off to mourn the finale of Parks and Rec, the Knope of the Week returns. We return invigorated to spread gratitude to those changing the status quo of government.
This is a follow up article to ELGL Sets up Shop at the UNT MPA Conference. HUGE thanks to the University of North Texas for welcoming ELGL. We look forward to future partnerships.
ELGL Spreads Across the Country “Think of it as a cross between The Atlantic magazine and Buzzfeed.” ELGL membership provides access to our job postings, events, webinar library, Resume Book, and private networking page. Membership is free for students; $30 for individuals; $230 for organizations.
Former Oregon state legislator Jefferson Smith delivered a Ted Talk on the importance of expressing gratitude to those who often go unrecognized. He references his “favorite example of showing thanks is from a group that awards the Knope of the Week.”
Local Government Goes Mobile With the proliferation of mobile apps it’s natural for local governments to get in on the action. But what’s the best route? Should IT departments build their own app or should we buy them on the private marketplace?
Richard Pietro is back with part 4 of his series on Canada’s Open Government & Open Data movements. Since he considers himself a Fanboy of Open Gov, he’s using a classic movie, and a classic writing tool, to deliver his perspective…The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Check Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here.
