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UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Will Hampton

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Will Hampton Communication and Marketing Director, City of Round Rock, Texas Twitter What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? ...

Using a Cooperative Contract? Start with this Diligence Checklist

In this series, Brian Alexander of CoProcure helps break down the ins and outs of public purchasing. CoProcure is an early-stage venture-backed startup optimizing local public procurement by helping local governments share contracts. Cooperative purchasing can save government staff time and achieve cost savings. But if you’re new to cooperative purchasing, navigating the diligence process can be...

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UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Katherine Caffrey

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Katherine Caffrey Assistant City Manager, City of Cedar Park E-mail What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? I worked...

El Campo: Perspectives on "Getting the Work Done"

The Innovation Cohort read Hana Schank's "Getting the Work Done: What Government Innovation Really Looks Like" as part of their cohort learning. Today's reflection post is by the City of El Campo, TX's Courtney Sladek and Jai McBride. Government innovation involves overcoming old structures and modes of thinking and embracing new technologies and ideas. The...

Webinar: Revamping Local Government Workflows with Data-Driven Communication

Join ELGL, City of Scottsdale, AZ and Zencity for a webinar titled: Revamping Local Government Workflows with Data-Driven Communication This webinar is free but requires an RSVP here. Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET

ICMA Coaching Program: Promoting Trust In A Divisive World

Promoting Trust In A Divisive World Thursday, October 10 2 pm - 3:30 pm ET / 11 am - 12:30 am PT Registration is FREE - Advance registration is required. Webinar Topics: What are the keys to promoting trust in local government? How have local government built and rebuilt trust? What are useful approaches...

UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Zarin Ahmed

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Zarin Ahmed Legislative Intern, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs LinkedIn What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? ...

Member Profile: Holly McPhail

Holly McPhail Chief strategist and Creator at Windwood Communications, LLC LinkedIn | Twitter If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? I am a North Florida girl, through and through, but if forced to choose, I am definitely thinking somewhere in Colorado. I immediately think of Boulder but also...

Perspective in Government

Today’s Buzz is by Allie Camp (LinkedIn) Read her other ELGL posts here and here. The City of Eugene is focusing on developing a culture where employees feel supported and bring their whole selves to work mentally, physically, and emotionally. We can all agree developing these skills requires practice. And when work as a management analyst...

UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Robert Isbell

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Robert Isbell Fire, Round Rock Texas E-mail What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Firefighter – 1982….. What was...

UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Martie Simpson

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Martie Simpson Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes...

UT Austin #ELGLInspire Speaker: Samantha Armbruster

#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Samantha Armbruster Neighborhood Engagement Manager, City of San Marcos Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram What was the very first paying job you held...

This Land is Your Land: How Instagram is Changing Public Lands

Right Now with Warren Kagarise (Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram) What I'm watching: The latest installment of "The Great British Baking Show" for the increasingly complicated treats and the Instagrammable setting. What I'm reading: "Parks" — a chronicle of America's Best Idea through 103 years' worth of National Park Service brochures, maps, memorabilia and other ephemera. You can find...

Podcast: A Data-Driven Approach to the 2020 Census

Mo Cheeks Sr. Business Development Manager Civis Analytics LinkedIn | Twitter Christopher Dick Managing Director Civis Analytics LinkedIn Democratizing data science. Two members of the Civis Analytics team join the podcast to talk about their work and engaging with local governments around Census 2020. Mo Cheeks is a Sr. Business Development Manager, and former Madison, WI...

Comic: Local Government Employee Lens

Zencity has developed a new comic strip series to share perspectives with the local government community. Check it out, and share your ideas for future comics with us in the comments! For the average Jane and Joe living in a city, their daily commute can feel a bit like an obstacle course. For a local...

Who Creates Cooperative Contracts?

In this series, Brian Alexander of CoProcure helps break down the ins and outs of public purchasing. CoProcure is an early-stage venture-backed startup optimizing local public procurement by helping local governments share contracts. Cooperative purchasing is when two or more governments collaborate on purchasing by sharing contracts. Collaboration can happen up-front, when governments decide to run a...

Godzilla Turns 50: A Monstrous Story of Innovation

Photo: Godzilla, the first fully-automated residential trash collection vehicle (1969) Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Something to Say by The Town Pants (2018) What I’m Reading: The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes (2019) What I’m Watching: Heavy Metal: Solid Waste Truck...

Podcast: The All-America Cities Award with Rebecca Trout

Rebecca Trout Program Director National Civic League LinkedIn | Bio Recognizing communities for civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation. Rebecca Trout, the Program Director of the All-America City Award & Membership, joined the podcast to talk about the National Civic League's work. She shared the history of the All-America City Award and stories from some of the...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Leaving a Job

This is a periodic series where members can anonymously ask our two anonymous experts (code names: Ellie & Jill...) about tricky #localgov topics. Want to ask them your own question? Email info@elgl.org. Dear Ellie & Jill--What are some overlooked tips that people have for leaving your job for a new one? Everything online is stuff...