This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Taking Triple Aim on Health Care” by Josh Schultz. Josh is a Client Services Associate at Medicare Rights Center, New York Talking About Obamacare’s Costs The Health Insurance Marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) opened for business this week. We’ve seen some preliminary … Continued
The wait is over – table assignments for #ELGL13 have been made! Here’s what you need to know about tables at the conference: How did ELGL assign tables? You’ll recall that you answered a series of questions about public service, Portland culture, and your preferences when you registered for #ELGL13. We matched up your answers … Continued
Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and we … Continued
Erik Schmidt, Willamette University, Associate Director of Alumni Communications and Frank Miller, Willamette University, Visual Media Manager will be two of our special guests for #ELGL13. Eric and Frank will be participating in the conference and covering #ELGL13 for the Williamette University alumni magazine, The Scene. In our storied three-year history, ELGL has encountered a number … Continued
ELGL’s Josh Halladay goes beyond the headline, this time with management educator and author, Russ Linden. His article in Governing Magazine What Legacy of Leadership Will You Leave? addresses the topic of the next generation and how current professionals can use them to create a legacy. Anyone can find value in the article, whether you are … Continued
For the last several months, Ben McCready (Rock Island assistant to the city manager) and Bridget Doyle (Village of Lombard communications coordinator) have been building the infrastructure for our newest chapter, Midwest ELGL. It is natural that ELGL expands to the Midwest as we now have members in Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and … Continued
We’ve received a few questions about the conference; below please find a handy FAQ for you to reference this week as you get ready for October 4, 2013. What time does the conference start? Please arrive at 7:30 to ensure you have time to grab your complimentary breakfast and coffee before our first session begins … Continued
Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and we … Continued
First Mary Beth Henry, now Erik Kvarsten is honored with the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Herman Kehril Award. The award is given to a city employee whose exceptional contributions to city government in Oregon have provided lasting benefits to the community. Erik Kvarsten, Greshman city manager, was an early supporter of ELGL and a lifetime supporter … Continued
American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount of recognition … Continued
