“Be a mentor” simple yet often difficult advise to espouse which is a main reason for the formation of ELGL in 2010. One local government professional who has lived out this credo is Jim Hough, former Banks City Manager. We caught up with Jim last week after he returned from a grueling vacation in Italy. … Continued
On the Public Record Bob O’Neill, ICMA Executive Director Twitter, Facebook, Website About ICMA Each time we turn on the tap in our kitchens, set the trash out for pickup the next day, or cruise through our neighborhoods on newly paved roads, we access our local governments. Providing essential community services that ensure the quality … Continued
Did you vote last week? Did you vote-by-mail or did you go to a voting booth? Or did your indifference cause you not to vote? Former Oregon Secretary of State and ELGL member Phil Keisling follows up his recently published letter in the New York Times with additional insight into voter turnout and and the … Continued
Introduction to Oregon Local Leadership Institute and the Local Government Management Certificate presented by Jennie Messmer, Member Services Director League of Oregon Cities Thursday, November 15th, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saul Conference Room, 2nd floor Eugene Atrium Building 99 W 10th Ave. , Eugene Agenda 12:00 – 12:10 Introductions and Business 12:10 – 1:00 OLLI’s … Continued
An Informational Interview with Jonathan Eames Jonathan Eames Consulting After earning his Political Science degree from Willamette University, Jonathan Eames got his fresh start out of school as a legislative assistant for a state representative at the Oregon State Legislature. Half-way through the six-month session, Jonathan began looking for his next opportunity. He began reaching … Continued
The City of Jerome, Idaho shares few similarities with Portland, Oregon but that is where we caught up with ELGL member Zoe Monahan. Zoe is transitioning from working as a assistant planner for the City of Sherwood to serving as the community development director in Jerome, Idaho. Her new position is providing the crucial skills (supervisory skills, land … Continued
Many thanks to Adam Davis for sharing the PowerPoint that he used at the ELGL forum last week. The information is very timely with today’s election. DHM Research: The Public Opinion Climate in the Portland Metro Area Related To Public Policy Issues The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Prepared For: Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders … Continued
On the Public Record Ron Holifield, Strategic Government Resources Twitter: @RonHolifield About SGR Strategic Government Resources has a national reputation for innovation and local government leadership development. Almost 21,000 local government officials visit the SGR website each month for help recruiting, selecting, and developing their people; and over 14,000 officials subscribe to SGR’s weekly 10 in … Continued
One of our spiritual founders, Craig Prosser is highlighted in today’s feature. (See related link: The Takeaway with Larry Patterson.) Craig was a driving force in encouraging the formation of ELGL and communicating the new venture with the local government community. Simply put, without Craig, ELGL would not exist. Craig had a distinguished career in the public sector … Continued
Andy Gale Sheriff’s Policy Analyst Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Favorite book of all-time: Vimy by Pierre Berton Books that are on your nightstand right now: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? by James Lukaszewski The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch (Fill in the blank) When you wake up in the morning, … Continued
