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Knope of the Week: Josh Halladay, “MPA from My APT”

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5sgX9gH8hc&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized … Continued

New Sensation with Beth Otto, City of Lake Oswego and PSU MURP Student

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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 … Continued

2nd Annual ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbHI1yI1Ndk&w=560&h=315] March Madness is nearly upon us, and ELGL is ready with its 2nd annual ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge. There is  one question on the minds of bracketologist everywhere is anyone capable of breaking the incredible one-year winning streak of Tanya Johnston, last year’s winner. So, how does the ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge work? We’re … Continued

New Sensation with Adam Hackman, Drake University MPA Student

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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 … Continued

RSVP: Forum with Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager

Who: Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager What:  Greg will discuss his career in city management including lessons learned from his time spent in Missouri. Baker spent seven years as an assistant city manager for Kansas City municipal government and served two years as head of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Greg will also discuss his time in … Continued

New Sensation with Tamara Richards, City of Eugene

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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 … Continued

Knope of the Week: Tiffany Couch, Acuity Group

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIqkmMC1sw&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized … Continued

New Sensation with Scott Aycock, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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 … Continued

The Transition with Gary Rebello, City of Milwaukie HR Director

Gary Rebello has been learning the nuisances of the public sector since April 2011 when he began working for Marion County. Before that experience, Gary had spent the bulk of his career in the private sector working for LaCrosse Footwear, Mentor Graphics Corporation, and Intel. He now finds himself leading the human resources department for the … Continued

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