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Off the Stump with State Rep. John Huffman

“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

Josh’s Job Search Finds State Rep. Tobias Read

Email Josh (joshg22@gmail.com) with suggestions for future informational interviews or, of course, if you want to hire him. An Informational Interview with State Rep. Tobais Read District 27 – Beaverton Contact: rep.tobiasread@state.or.us Rep. Read on Social Media: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube About Tobias Read grew up in Idaho, but college brought him to Salem where he earned his … Continued

Off the Stump with State Rep. Margaret Doherty

“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

Lightning Round with David Matz, State of Oregon DHS

David Matz Job Title: Principal Executive Manager C Organization: State of Oregon- Department of Human Services Name three of your mentors: Lee Coleman (DHS- District 1 SDA manager) Ron Bogley (Architect/Builder) Meies Matz (my wife and best coach) Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Consultation and clinical supervision with my … Continued

11.23.12 Knope of the Week – The Bobs (O’Neill and Burg)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315]   The 49th 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 … Continued

The Transition with Amanda Lamb, City of San Diego

As we suffer through the cold, rainy season in Oregon, ELGL thought it would be timely to catch up with one of our California members, Amanda Lamb. Amanda was an early ELGL supporter and helped raise ELGL’s visibility among county staff. Earlier this year, Amanda made the transition from Multnomah County to the City of … Continued

On the Public Record with The Go-Giver Author Bob Burg

On the Public Record with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver Twitter: Bob Burg, Facebook: Bob Burg About Bob Burg and The Go-Giver The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea is a 2008 book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. It is a story about the power of giving. The Go-Giver as the authors tell, revolves around … Continued

The Takeaway with Dennis Mulvihill, Washington County Government Affairs

Dennis Mulvihill Washington County Government Affairs Manager Dennis Mulvihill, Washington County Government Affairs Manager, has seen the transformation of Washington County firsthand. Dennis has worked with the County since 1988 in advancing their legislative priorities. He has become a source for many of us in local and state government who are charged with monitoring legislative … Continued

Lightning Round with Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville

Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville, Long Range Planning Manager Name three of your mentors: Kim Knox, who I worked with at TriMet many years ago (she is now a project manager with Shiels Obletz Johnson). She modeled a graceful balance of tough professionalism with the importance of having a sense of humor and nurturing relationships. … Continued

11.16.12 Knope of the Week – Joe Baessler and Greg Schneider

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 48th 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

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