ELGL is hosting a lunchtime forum on August 20, 2013 to learn about how the Portland region’s economy is changing. Come eat lunch with us at the Metro Council Chambers as we listen to Dr. Charles Heying, Portland State University Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. Join Dr. Heying at this lunchtime session (sorry, no … Continued
On August 8, 2013 at Noon in the Oregon Trail Room of Gresham City Hall ELGL will be hosting a forum where you can learn about PERS form David Crosley. You’ve seen the headlines, you’ve read the articles – what else do you need to know about PERS to make your local government leadership even more … Continued
Please join ELGL on June 20th, 2013 at noon in the Clackamas County Public Safety Training Center. This is your opportunity to learn more about managing public safety operations. Come get the inside scoop on what public safety management expects from local government leaders. Featuring presenters: Lake Oswego Police Chief Johnson, Clackamas County Undersheriff Kirby, … Continued
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ELGL meet Ben Kittelson, Portland State MPA student and new ELGL project assistant. Ben is part of ELGL’s continuing effort to offer real work experience for those considering a career in local government. We feel this is one of the most important contributions that ELGL can make to the future of government, and the opportunity … Continued
Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would they … Continued
Please join ELGL, OMFOA, Center for Priority Based Budgeting, and the Alliance for Innovation for a unique joint session focused on creative, innovative local government budgeting: Fiscal Health & Wellness Through Priority Based Budgeting June 12, 2013 @ Noon City of Portland, 8th Floor Conference Room, 111 SW Columbia Avenue Presenters: Jon Johnson (Center for … Continued
In our first installment of the Rest of the Story, we go beyond the article with writer Rob Gurwitt. His recent article in Governing magazine has again focused a spotlight on Generation X and their potential impact on the way government does business. Whether you are a Boomer, Millennial, GenXer, or something in between, you can … Continued
New Cary town manager coming from Illinois [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2ZouCvZvw&w=560&h=315] 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 … Continued
This is another installment of an ELGL original content series titled “An MPA From My Apt.” by University of Southern California MPA distance graduate program student Josh Halladay. Halladay is sharing his experiences with a distance learning program in the hopes of providing perspective and support to other students who are pondering a degree using … Continued
