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Quick Take: Ratna Okhai, University of South Florida MPA

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Ratna Okhai University of South Florida MPA Connect: LinkedIn 1. Name your … Continued

#ELGL14 Sponsor: City of Wilsonville

It’s our pleasure to announce the tenth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the City of Wilsonville, Oregon! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to the City of Wilsonville – welcome to the #ELGL14 team!

#ELGL14 Sponsor: City of Beaverton

It’s our pleasure to announce the ninth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the City of Beaverton, Oregon!  We have a long history of learning from Beaverton employees – and we’re excited they’ll be in full force at #ELGL14. Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A … Continued

Quick Take: Wilson Hooper, City of Charlotte, NC

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Wilson Hooper City of Charlotte, NC  Assistant to the City Manager/Business Manager … Continued

#ELGL14 Sponsor: Clackamas County

It’s our pleasure to announce the seventh #ELGL14 conference sponsor: Clackamas County! There are so many wonderful members of ELGL from Clackamas County, that this is a sponsorship that really makes sense.  We can’t wait to see more of our Clackamas friends at #ELGL14! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and … Continued

#ELGL14 Sponsor: Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management

It’s our pleasure to announce the sixth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the University of Oregon Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management – welcome to the … Continued

#ELGL14 Sponsor: D.A. Davidson

It’s our pleasure to announce the fifth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: D.A. Davidson! Last year, Davidson VP Matt Donahue wowed #ELGL13 audiences with his presentation on public finance.  We’re so pleased to have them back for #ELGL14! Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor?  Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A … Continued

Guidepost #8 – David Ammons

Welcome to week #8 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we hear from David Ammons.  Professor Ammons writes and teaches about performance measurement, benchmarking, and productivity improvement in local government. Guidepost #8: “Treat everyone in the city, friend or foe, as if your success depended on the manner in which you handled his problem. I have often told my … Continued

Quick Take: Pam Weir, City of Sierra Vista

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Pam Weir City of Sierra Vista, AZ – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn … Continued

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