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Book Smart with Scott Lazenby, Author of Playing with Fire

Scott Lazenby, Sandy City Manager and Playing with Fire Author Have you finished your holiday shopping? If not, ELGL can help you.  In addition to an ELGL membership which is on the list of most boys and girls, books are always a good gift for the government worker on your list. While there were tons … Continued

Off the Stump with State Senator Ginny Burdick

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.”   With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers who will be working on key … Continued

Lightning Round with Jazzmin Reece, Reece Consulting

Jazzmin Reece  Principal and Owner Reece Consulting, LLC. Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Morning salutations and current event run down before we dive into the day. What elected office do you think can make the biggest impact? Mayor Two solutions for fixing governments problems. An engaged voting public, … Continued

The Monthly Development with Pat Mobley

The wait is over, here is the third installment of the Monthly Development with Pat Mobley. (Related links: If He Can’t Blog, No One Can and The Big Three and Are Jobs the Only Metric?) Belonging & Community By Pat Mobley My first posting this year provided a few practical guidelines while either developing or implementing your municipality’s economic development … Continued

11.30.12 Knope of the Week – CFM Strategic Communications

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 50th Knope of the Week has been selected after a week long search for the individual who has done the most to advance the mission of ELGL. In case you haven’t yet memorized the ELGL mission statement, here it is in its entirety, THE MISSION of the Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders Network … Continued

Off the Stump with State Rep-Elect David Gomberg

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.”   With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers who will be working on key … Continued

The Takeaway with Sheila Ritz, Former Wood Village Manager

Sheila Ritz Former Wood Village City Manager Current OCCMA Range Rider Current OCCMA Range Rider Sheila Ritz is usually the one writing about others in local government. ELGL decided to turn the tables and interview Sheila about her career in local government. Many of us have met Sheila whether it is through her loyal attendance … Continued

Off the Stump with State Rep. Greenlick

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.”   With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers since we will be working with … Continued

Off the Stump with State Rep. Vicki Berger

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.”   With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers since we will be working with … Continued

Part II: A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista

Part I: A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista The GRE, a New Job, and Graduate School Over a month ago, I made the life-changing decision to pursue a Masters in Public Administration. However, only now, with GRE scores in hand and the first applications to graduate school looming, am I appreciating the full scope of … Continued

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