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Rewind: Fort Lauderdale #ELGLRoadTrip Video

This is the video from the #ELGLRoadTrip event held in Fort Lauderdale, FL the week of September 23, 2019. In a data-driven economy, providing value means being able to translate data rapidly into value-adding information. Presented in partnership with the Center for State & Local Government Excellence (SLGE)!

Podcast: Hiring a City Manager with Mayor Rick Rogers, Newberg, OR

Rick Rogers Mayor City of Newberg, Oregon Bio | LinkedIn Behind the scenes of recruiting a City Manager. Mayor Rick Rogers from the City of Newberg, Oregon joined the podcast to talk about how they are approaching hiring a new City Manager. He describes the community and what the City Council is looking for in...

Warning: Transitions Ahead

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I'm Watching: The I-Land What I'm Reading: Prepping for all things baby...magazines, apps, birthing class resources What I’m listening to: Queen of Country and of my heart: Miranda Lambert's newly released "Wildcard" album The only thing constant in life is change. A truism to be...

I Have to Ask: Employee Turnover

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Noor Shaikh, City of Dallas, Texas, Manager III - Capital, Office of Budget, writes how local government can do a better job of retaining employees. If you have been paying attention over the past few years you...

Member Profile: Dawn Gustafson

Dawn Gustafson Executive Assistant, Cabarrus County, NC E-mail If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Gunnison, Co Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? Innovation. What year would the most important in your life? Why? 2011. The birth of my first son.  (Complete...

Rewind: Transylvania County #ELGLRoadTrip Slide Deck

This is the slide deck from the #ELGLRoadTrip event held in Transylvania County, NC the week of September 23, 2019. More than half of Transylvania County is public land (rare for the Eastern part of the US) and we draw heavily on that public land for niche tourist businesses, but it also hinders our property...

Making Interns Feel Important

Shay Bauman, student at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, reflects on interning with Performa.  This summer, I lived in Utah, did a fellowship out of Oregon, while my boss lived in Virginia, my organization was headquartered in Maryland, and the CEO lived in Australia. My experience was...

City of River Falls: Passport Program

This guest blog is brought to you by one of our finalists for the 2019 Meagle Award, The City of River Falls Wisconsin! The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. Welcome aboard! Often, when a new employee is hired, they are given a quick walk through the office and briefly...

ICMA Coaching Program: Having Difficult Conversations In Your Organization and Beyond

  Having Difficult Conversations In Your Organization and Beyond Thursday, November 14 12:30 pm - 2 pm ET / 9:30 am - 11:30 am PT Registration is FREE - Advance registration is required. Webinar Topics: What are difficult conversations with employees, citizens, and others? What techniques and skills can you develop to be more effective...

Podcast: Starting as a City Manager & Unique Local Governments with Martha Bennett

Martha Bennett City Manager City of Lake Oswego, Oregon LinkedIn Transitioning into a new leadership role. Martha Bennett, the City Manager of Lake Oswego, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about her first two months on the job. She also talked about her time leading two unique local government agencies Metro, a regional government for...

Criticizing Other Cultures Professionally

This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read Matt's writing about understanding privilege, understanding identity, and impressing in meetings. It’s a common discussion to consider ways to open ourselves to other cultures and appreciate the differences that exist among us. The social, economic, and personal...

Census Recruitment Jobs

The below information is from the U.S. Census Bureau and is shared to assist local governments with outreach and recruitment for the nearly 500,000 people needed to hire to ensure a fair and accurate 2020 Census. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau launched its nationwide 2020 Census recruitment campaign to recruit and hire the nearly 500,000 people needed to...

Building a Bridge from Failure

What I’m Watching: Daybreak on Netflix because the older I get, the more obsessed with teen drama I become. What I’m Reading: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss - this reimagines historic horror figures (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Frankenstien, Van Helsing) as fathers and posits what would happen if they...

How to Get Into HR

What I’m Watching – NFL Pregame Shows, because my Buzz was due on a Sunday What I’m Reading – Born A Crime by Trevor Noah What I’m Listening To – The NPR Politics Podcast I’ve been asked a time or ten… how do I get into public sector HR? The answer is elusive and frankly,...

Podcast: A Taste of Tennessee, Hot Chicken & Local Government

Eric Stuckey City Administrator Franklin, TN Bio | LinkedIn Brenda Wynn County Clerk Davidson County, TN Bio Bill Purcell Former Mayor Nashville, TN Bio Felix Castrodad Director of Planning & Grants Nashville MTA LinkedIn Career advice, elected office and transportation all with a side of hot chicken. Four guests come on the podcast to talk...

Beyond Engaging Citizens: Create a Bond of Trust

Brought to you by Stéphanie Beauregard, Practice Lead and Engagement Manager at Bang the Table. Do you remember the last time you completed a survey? I do. I wanted to express myself and give my opinion, plus I was able to complete it quickly. Unfortunately, I never received an update, nor could I find more information...

Reflections From the League of Women in Government Symposium

This guest blog is by ELGL member Jackie O'Connell about her first-time experience attending the ICMA League of Women in Government Symposium. Connect with Jackie on Twitter. So, ICMA-noob here….  I pride myself on being a pretty prepared conference attendee.  I have usually scoped out not only weather and parking before I attend a conference, but also...

I Have to Ask: Three Book Recommendations

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jamie Eustace, Baytown, Texas, Librarian, provides three must-reads for this year. I read in fits and starts.  Since my job, and more importantly, my professional reputation depend upon me being well read, my habit of inconsistency can...

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