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Big Innovators in Small Places

This guest blog is reprinted with permission from ELGL member John Burgoyne. The unsung heroes of local government innovation When you hear the term ‘city innovation’ in government, what do you envision? Does a major skyline creep it’s way into your imagination, with tantalizing technologies and curious creatives dancing about? Do the New Yorks and...

I Have to Ask: Public Works Director

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Melissa Weiss, Director of Administrative Services, City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, reflects on key career experiences. Picture this – the Director of Public Works/Engineer submits their two-week notice and there is no management bench to oversee the...

The Gift of Presence is Priceless

This Morning Buzz is brought to you by Lynn Kelly-Lehner from the City of Temecula. What I’m Reading: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (I’m always reading Harry Potter) and The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor What I’m Listening To: Everything Happens Podcast with Kate Bowler Good morning from rainy Southern California, ELGLers! I want...

Increasing Equity by Unifying In-Person & Virtual Efforts

This blog post is by ELGL member Jay Dawkins with PublicInput.com. Sign up to attend a free webinar about this topic on December 12, 2019 at 1:00 ET: RSVP for the webinar! The new paradigm of community engagement is bringing together all efforts into one place As technology has become more integrated into our everyday...

Podcast: University Partnerships in Grand Forks, ND with Todd Feland

Todd Feland City Administrator Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | LinkedIn Public works to city management. Todd Feland, the City Administrator for Grand Forks, North Dakota, joined the podcast to talk about partnering on projects with the University of North Dakota and the impact of the college on the city. He also shared his career...

Recognizing the Value of Soft Skills

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, Senior Associate with The Novak Consulting Group – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening To: NPR. Every. Single. Morning. What I’m Watching: His Dark Materials on HBO and The Last Kingdom on Netflix. It’s time we started to recognize the true value and importance...

Making CAFR Data Accessible

Today's Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Sr. Content Specialist with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I'm reading: The New Yorker (even the fiction) What I'm watching: The Crown, Season 3 What I'm listening to: A Whole New You Podcast There’s no greater picture of a government’s...

Meagle Award Winner: City of Boulder, CO

City of Boulder: It’s All Going to the Dogs

This guest blog is brought to you by Tanya Ange, Deputy City Manager of the City of Boulder. The City of Boulder, Colorado is one of our winners for the 2019 Meagle Award. The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. On behalf of everyone at the City of Boulder, we’re...

Questioning Gender Assumptions

Today's Buzz is by Alisha Janes (Find her on Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m Watching: Watchmen What I’m Reading: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Thanksgiving in my family has typically been a gendered holiday. Most of my female relatives make their annual contribution to the food. My grandma cooks the turkey and...

Investing in Good on Black Friday

Today’s Morning Buzz is written by Katie Nelson – connect on Twitter and LinkedIn! ____________________________________________________________________________________ What I’m Listening To: “Do Go On” a podcast about anything and everything What I’m Reading: “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert What I’m Watching: “The Devil Next Door” on Netflix ____________________________________________________________________________________ Let’s just get this out of the way...

Podcast: Health & Human Services in Houston, TX with Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams Health Department Director City of Houston, TX Bio | LinkedIn Working to protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians. Stephen Williams, the Director of the Health Department in Houston, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about the role of the health departments in the local government landscape and the services they provide...

Innovation is Not a Thing. It is What We Do.

This guest blog is brought to you by Jamie Eustace, Director of Community Engagement at the Sterling Municipal Library in Baytown, Texas. Reading: Wild Game by Adienne Brodeur and The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan Listening to: Death, Sex, and Money podcast Watching: The Morning Show Recently, I was participating in a discussion about leadership in...

Renewing Your Resiliency: You Do You

Today’s Buzz is by Katie Babits – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: No Tomorrow What I’m Reading: What Color is Your Parachute What I’m listening to: Kaleo Radio It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. If you're in the office, you're probably the only one there. I love working during holiday weeks. I...

Podcast: Short Term Rental Policy with Philip Minardi, Expedia Group

Philip Minardi Director, Policy Communications Expedia Group Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Building a responsible vacation rental market. Philip Minardi, the Director of Policy Communications at Expedia Group, joined the podcast to talk about the short term rental industry and local policy regulating the vacation rental market. He shared what cities are doing it well,...

Town of Cary: Orientation Program

This guest blog is brought to you by one of our finalists for the 2019 Meagle Award, the Town of Cary, North Carolina! The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. Your first trip to Disney World. Your first car. Your first kiss — powerful experiences are memorable, and, at the...

Group Development 101

Today’s Buzz is by Laura Hardwicke– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: SNL leftovers from this weekend What I’m Reading: Recipes to up my potluck game What I’m listening to: My dog go to town on a squeaker toy If you’re like me, later this week you’ll be enjoying a massive...

Become a Certified Public Engagement Champion

Download the Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement program flyer The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and the Pepperdine School of Public Policy invite you to become part of the 6th cohort to receive your Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement for Local Government on February 7-9, 2020 at the Pepperdine campus in Malibu, CA....

Meagle Award Finalist: Town of Cary

Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy Cohort: Deborah Needham

ELGL has partnered with Washington City/County Management Association to promote the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy (NWWLA) and their 2019 cohort! To support the program and efforts, ELGL has extended complimentary membership to the women participating in the NWWLA 2019 cohort. ELGL is profiling the NWWLA participants to grow their local government network, and showcase their resumes, work experiences, and...