“Class, please open your textbooks to the chapter on ‘Post-Declaration American Immigration: The Melting Pot’, please.” -Most likely said by an American History teacher I had once. This chapter would’ve described the metaphor of cultural assimilation in the United States and the theory of many races and ethnicities melting together to create one unified culture; … Continued
Around the World in Local Government – August 2014 Stereotyping Local Government Three Biggest Issues Facing Local Government What’s something you (or a neighboring community) are working that will change the way local government operates? Brian H. – Assistant to the Director (Chief) at San Antonio (TX) Police Department Changing the way local governments operate, eh? … Continued
We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with … Continued
Welcome to week #5 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we hear from Jenifer Della Valle, the ICMA Fellow at the Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Prior to her work for Hillsborough, she worked for the UNC School of Government, Catawba County, the North Carolina League of Municipalities, and the Town of Lake Lure, NC. Today’s guidepost … Continued
Welcome to the first installment of Discovering Detroit, ELGL’s all new column aimed at uncovering the truth behind some of the Motor City’s tallest tales. ELGL contributors Cole Grisham and John McCarter will be your tour guides as we get insights from people living and working in the Metro-Detroit area. Our goal is to give … Continued
When Cracked Sidewalks Become Art These are fantastic! You have to love the creativity of these pieces of urban artwork. In this Emily Badger article she asks French artist Oakoak about his project, his response: “I have no particular message. Perhaps it’s just to show that urban elements or walls could be not just grey, … Continued
Washington State Evening Buzz Say WA!? ELGL expands to Washington State It’s time for the first Washington state ELGL event! Join us on August 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fish Tale Brew Pub for an “Evening Buzz.” This is your chance to learn more about ELGL if you live in Washington – we’ll host appetizers, you host your bar tab. Please RSVP for this event! List … Continued
We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Who is attending the ELGL & ICMA event? Raise Your … Continued
Tornado season in the United States is just about over for 2014. Typically most tornados strike the Midwestern states between March and August. Growing up in western Ohio, a few miles from the Indiana border, my family experienced our fair share of massive thunderstorms. Midwestern thunderstorms are nerve-racking enough but the few occasions when tornados … Continued
All our #ELGL14 sessions provide local gov professionals opportunities to engage with one another, and now our Public Participation panel will talk about how to engage the public! Citizens want a voice in their government, but the process of engaging citizens on issues of importance is changing. Technology and expectations are evolving, and this #ELGL14 … Continued
