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This Week With ELGL: Week of June 29, 2020

It's a big week with ELGL as we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Learn more and RSVP using the links below for the events and deadlines coming up this week. Webinar: Local Government Preparation for Presidential Candidate Visits June 30, 2020 PAFR Fellowship application due June 30, 2020 Defunding Police: An Interactive...

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Life, Uh….. Finds a Way

Today’s Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Kim Nakahodo – connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Watching: With the kiddos: Craig of the Creek Without the kiddos: Batwoman (no judgment zone) What I’m Reading: The Lines Between Us by Lawrence Lanahan What I’m Listening To: KCUR; GovLove; Hidden Brain Over the last few...

Creative Communities Check-In Poll

We're at the halfway point for ELGL's "Creative Community" partnership with CivicArts and ArtPlace America and we want to know more about what YOU'RE wanting to learn in the next six months. Take this quick survey and tell us (and you can win a book of Allie Breyer's choosing if you want to share your...

Grateful for Fresh Eyes

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alisha Janes, Assistant Town Manager, Winter Park Colorado (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am reading: Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper What I am listening to: All of the Brené Brown Podcasts It is profoundly strange to be a new to an organization in 2020, but I guess no...

Podcast: Innovation and Combating Poverty in Rochester, NY with Henry Fitts and Kate May

Henry Fitts Grant Management & Research Coordinator Former Director of Innovation City of Rochester, New York LinkedIn | Twitter Kate May Chief Performance Officer City of Rochester, New York LinkedIn | Twitter Understanding the drivers of poverty. Two members of the Office of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives joined the podcast to talk about their work...

And the wheels come off...

Today’s Buzz is by Clay Campbell, Administrative Supervisor for the Downers Grove Sanitary District. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Reading: The Kill Order by James Dashner (Prequel to The Maze Runner) What I’m Watching: The Floor is Lava on Netflix (Don’t pretend you never played it as a kid!) Something new I’m trying this year: Growing...

Creative Communities Check-In Poll

We're at the halfway point for ELGL's "Creative Community" partnership with CivicArts and ArtPlace America and we want to know more about what YOU'RE wanting to learn in the next six months. Take this quick survey and tell us (and you can win a book of Allie Breyer's choosing if you want to share your...

Local Government's Next Normal Survey

Share your predictions about how local government services are changing as a result of COVID-19. Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak and due to recent events, many local governments have been forced to reconsider how things are done. As communities start to open back up, many are considering which changes may be permanent and...

A Message from the City of McMinnville's Police Chief

ELGL member Kylie Bayer, HR Manager with the City of McMinnville shares a leadership/communication tidbit with ELGL members. Connect with Kylie on LinkedIn and Twitter! The City of McMinnville's Police Chief, Matt Scales, shared the following communication with the McMinnville Police Department. As an example of "leaning in" to the reforms being demanded by people...

Graduate Thesis: Sustaining a Student-Led Environmental Movement

ELGL member Courtney Ransom wrote her San Diego State University thesis project about a sustainable endowment project, referencing information she gained from ELGL in the “Risk and Fiscal Sustainability” section. Check out her thesis, and connect with Courtney! She's currently looking for her next opportunity working in local government. Thesis Abstract: As the global economy...

Rewind: Fourth of July Celebrations During COVID-19

This webinar originally aired on June 23, 2020. With the 4th of July just around the corner, budget cuts, protests, and concerns about a potential second wave are forcing many cities to adjust their Independence Day celebration plans. Join ELGL, the City of Elk Grove, CA, the City of Mankato, MN, and our friends at...

Podcast: Planning and Engagement with Christian Williams, Goodyear, AZ

Christian Williams Planner City of Goodyear, AZ LinkedIn | Twitter Making the career leap. Christian Williams, Planner for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about his recent career change to working in planning and his career path in local government. He shared how the City is engaging residents in the planning...

Commemorative Christian Williams Fanny Packs

It's Christian Williams Appreciation Week and we've added some special swag to the ELGL store to commemorate his service on the ELGL Board of Directors. You can be the proud owner of a Christian Williams Fanny Pack! Your $25.99 purchase includes a custom ELGL fanny pack, made of lightweight, 100% spun polyester with a fully...

Making The Most Of Reassignment

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: @Questlove Quarantine Live on YouTube. So many great DJ sets to get you through the day! What I’m Watching: Penny Dreadful City of Angeles What I’m Eating:...

Creative Communities Check-In Poll

We're at the halfway point for ELGL's "Creative Community" partnership with CivicArts and ArtPlace America and we want to know more about what YOU'RE wanting to learn in the next six months. Take this quick survey and tell us (and you can win a book of Allie Breyer's choosing if you want to share your...

Census Week of Action During Pride Month

The National LGBTQ Task Force invites local government to participate in a very special Census Week of Action during Pride Month. There are five days of actions, starting June 22nd and running through June 26th, for LGBTQ individuals and communities to share the many ways in which we all count and how each one of...

Christian Williams Appreciation Week

It's Christian Williams Appreciation Week! To kick things off, we're sharing a video about Christian's service on the ELGL Board of Directors. He served from 2018 to 2020. We wanted to say thank you to him for his service to the organization and his commitment to public service.