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But You Don’t Live Here.

Today’s Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Kim Nakahodo – connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Watching: With the kiddos:  The Book of Boba Fett   Without the kiddos:  Ozark What I’m Reading: The Cornbread Mafia by James Higdon What I’m Listening To: KCUR; GovLove; Hidden Brain There is an interesting phenomenon that I … Continued

National Civic Review – Winter Edition

This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. Winter Edition — Access Code: ELGL22 In this issue our authors provide new insights on local efforts to address some of the most pressing issues of 2022, including innovative approaches to policing, racial equity, public engagement, restoring trust in the news … Continued

Podcast: Arts Data in the Public Sector with Erin Harkey and David Andersson

Erin Harkey Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn David Andersson Arts Team Bloomberg Associates LinkedIn | Twitter Strategies for local arts agencies. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new guide from Bloomberg Associates on data and art. Erin Harkey is the Commissioner of the Department … Continued

The Transitional Leader

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber Perrota. Connect on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: My playlist I’ve been building since 7th grade What I’m Reading: Crazy Rich Asians  What I’m Watching: Great News­ What I’m Doing: Learning how to use an InstaPot A few months ago I found myself in a position I never … Continued

Why I Didn’t Quit (Even Though I Wanted To)

Today’s Buzz is by Kevin Teater. Kevin Teater is the executive director of the Beaverton (Oregon) Downtown Association, a candidate for Beaverton City Council, a City of Beaverton planning commissioner, and an ELGL member since 2017. Connect with Kevin on Twitter or LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to – Coldplay What I’m Reading – A heck … Continued

Our Work Is Not Transactional

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for Recovery for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: Wild Rivers new EP Bedrock What I’m Watching: Checking out a new spooky series Archive81 (that I totally watch between fingers over my eyes.. I scare easily) … Continued

Contribute to the Black History Month 2022 Content Series

To celebrate Black History Month, ELGL is re-launching a writing series focused on Black joy and experiences in public service. Our goal is to highlight and amplify Black voices in local government, although posts from allies are welcome as well. You are welcome to submit your article in February or anytime during the year. Black … Continued

Podcast: Small-Scale Manufacturing as Economic Development with Ilana Preuss

Ilana Preuss Author CEO of Recast City LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Recast your city. Ilana Preuss, author and CEO of Recast City, joined the podcast to talk about her new book Recast Your City, about how small-scale manufacturing is a better way to create thriving communities and strong economic development. She shared what small-scale … Continued

How to Build a Connected Community

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Content Manager, Editorial, with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I’m reading: Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy, by Capricia Marshall What I’m watching: 2022 Winter Olympic trials What I’m listening to: Access to Justice Through Virtual Courts from the Tyler Tech … Continued

Podcast: Living in One Neighborhood with Penn State and State College, PA

Kevin Kassab Community Engagement Manager Borough of State College, PA Douglas Shontz Assistant to the Manager Borough of State College, PA LinkedIn | Twitter An invitation to engage. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the Living in One Neighborhood (LION) program between Pennsylvania State University and State College, PA. Kevin Kassab, Community Engagement … Continued

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