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Complex Problems, Comprehensive Solutions

Photo by Olav Ahrens Røtne on Unsplash Having a good heart and good intentions are not good enough. If our goal is to better serve disenfranchised individuals and groups in our communities, to implement projects with tangible results, we require the same level of competence and preparation that we would for any other professional endeavor. Attempting to assist...

Social Justice -> Local Government

In this blog series, Matt Hirschinger, local government and DEI professional, writes about the most critical, interesting, and relevant lessons he learns in his coursework and research and applies them to a local government context. Meet Matt Matt Hirschinger earned his BA in International Relations from Drake University in 2010. Afterwards he joined the U.S. Peace...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Kimberly R. Garduno

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Kimberly R. Garduno Management Analyst – City Manager’s Office LinkedIn I Twitter What was...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Aimee Kaslik

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Aimee Kaslik Chief Innovation and Performance Officer LinkedIn What was the very first paying...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Matt Mueller

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Matt Mueller Town Manager for the Town of Little Elm LinkedIn What was the...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Manya Shorr

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Manya Shorr Library Director, Fort Worth Public Library LinkedIn What was the very first...

How Art School Prepared Me For Local Government Service

Today’s Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Kim Nakahodo – connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Watching: With the kiddos: Fast & Furious Spy Racers (gateway drug into F&F life!) Without the kiddos: Marvel’s Runaways What I’m Reading: Dear Girls by Ali Wong (SUPER NSFW) What I’m Listening To: KCUR; GovLove; Hidden Brain...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Tom Sloan

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Tom Sloan Patrol / Canine Unit Lieutenant LinkedIn What was the very first paying...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Kent Boring

University of North Texas portrait of Kent Boring, Photographed on 25 January, 2017 in Denton, Texas. (Madison Gostkowski/UNT Photo) #ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the...

University of Texas Arlington #ELGLInspire Speaker: Marguerite “Maggie” Jones

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Texas Arlington on February 19th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Marguerite “Maggie” Jones Assistant Director, Community Development (Tarrant County) LinkedIn | Twitter What was...

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The Art of Government Social Media Management

This post was written by Jordan Gilgenbach, Digital Communications Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis, MN. It was in response to a very active Twitter conversation on Friday, February 14, 2020. As public servants, we understand the thanklessness and invisibility of many of our jobs. When we do good things, and do them well, we...

Personal Resiliency- How I Build Mine...

This Morning Buzz is from Susan Barkman, Council/Mayor Management Analyst with the City of Aurora Colorado. What I am reading: The news. What I am listening to: Bluebird by Miranda Lambert What I am working on: office policies! We all experience challenges in life, and sometimes we get knocked down. Bouncing back from our bad...

Podcast: State Chief Data Officers Network with Tyler Kleykamp

Tyler Kleykamp Director, State Chief Data Officers Network Beeck Center, Georgetown University Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Connecting leaders to improve policy and service delivery. Tyler Kleykamp, the Director of the State Chief Data Officers Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, joined the podcast to talk about how...

I Have to Ask: Acing the Interview

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Lydia Rossiter, Santa Clara Valley Water District, gets you ready for your next interview. As a manager, when I interview someone, I am looking for an employee who is going to be productive and fulfilled in the...

Oh, Are You in Sales?

What's New with Clay Campbell (LinkedIn / Twitter): What I’m Doing – Putting in hardwood floors and baseboards What I’m Watching – October Faction on Netflix What I’m listening to – Alan Walker - Different World When many of us think of citizen engagement, the first thoughts are of the digital interactions wrapped up in customer...

Happy Valentine's Day

Right Now w/ Joey Garcia (LinkedIn / Twitter) What I’m Doing - Thinking about how insane the wedding industry is and learning way too much about skin care. What I’m Binging - Youtube videos about wedding prep: I Tried To Get Perfect Skin For My Wedding What I’m Cooking/Baking - Vegan Sweet Potatoes Bites with Black Hummus and...

Podcast: Leadership & FireStat with Chief Reginald Freeman, Hartford, CT

Reginald Freeman Fire Chief & Emergency Management Director City of Hartford, Connecticut Bio | LinkedIn Data and fire service. Chief Reginald Freeman of the Hartford, Connecticut Fire Department joined the podcast to talk about his department's FireStat program and change management. Chief Freeman discussed how they monitor and evaluate performance measures, engaging with fire fighters,...

#NDOSC Interactive Map - 2020

Introducing: Creative Community Partners Civic Arts & ArtPlace America!

Photo by Jonice Moore | Forklift Danceworks, Nadamos Dove Springs (2018) This post is brought to you by Lyz Crane (ArtPlace America) and Lynn Osgood (Civic Arts) as part of ELGL's "Creative Community" learning series about the role of arts and culture in local government. Sign up to guest blog about your local government experiences with...