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#ELGL13: There’s An App for That

We can’t wait to see you at #ELGL13 next week. It’s going to be a great conference, and we’re glad you’ll be in attendance. You’ll notice a lot of things about #ELGL13 that will be different than your “normal” government conference.  For starters, #ELGL13 is a paperless conference. No paper? How will I know what’s going … Continued

#ELGL13 Conference Agenda

7:30 – Conference Check-In at the Kennedy School Gymnasium 7:45 – ELGL Breakfast – Trending Topics in Local Government Law Presented by Cosgrave Vermeer Kester Jeremy James, Associate, Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Please join ELGL for a breakfast session about the trending topics in local government law that you should be aware of as an emerging … Continued

Tom Haverford and Twee Birds Are Setting the Table for #ELGL13

  List of #ELGL13 Attendees To stave off a “mosh pit” or “crowdsurfing” at the sold out #ELGL13, we have created the ultimate seating chart. Fourteen tables, 9 people per table. Each table will be organized around a different theme and include a cross section of professionals. For instance, you may be seated at the … Continued

Josh’s Job Search 2.0 Finds Ina Zucker, Metro Council Policy Manager

This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Josh’s Job Search 2.0” by Josh Halladay.  Halladay is sharing career advice that he is receiving in informational interviews. For more career resources, attend The Employment Lowdown with Jessica Williams, Mac’s List and Prichard Communications on November 13. Vitals Ina Zucker Council Policy Manager, Metro … Continued

WA: Charlie Bush, City of Issaquah, Deputy City Administrator

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 hope … Continued

Knope of the Week: Bill Monahan, City of Milwaukie, City Manager

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

Blues and Bureaucrats: Joe McMurrian to Perform at #ELGL13

After a full day on “wonking” it out at #ELGL13, we’ll celebrate our community at a Social Hour sponsored by Johnson Controls. The social hour will be highlighted by a performance from Blues Master Joe McMurrian. Joe has performed at the Portland Blues Festival and has been described by Oregon Music News as, “..brilliance, tension, … Continued

MI: Clay Pearson, City of Novi, City Manager

  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

Defining Sustainability: South Kelso Revitalization Plan

This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “Defining Sustainability” by Beth Otto.  Beth is sharing her perspective on the varying definitions of sustainability and her experiences in implementing sustainability strategies. Revitalizing South Kelso, WA Document: The South Kelso Revitalization Plan Sustainable Communities are about much more than green buildings, bike lanes and … Continued

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