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2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #71-#80

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #71 - Matt von...

In Hot Water: How Do We Fix the Water Accessibility Crisis?

This article was written by Courtney Ransom who is a recent graduate from San Diego State University. Courtney wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. If you are not yet aware, the water system in the United States is barely hanging on. I say the...

The Hidden Infrastructure: The Value of Communications

This article was written by Laurie Loftin, Water Conservation Coordinator, Athens-Clarke County. Laurie wrote this article as part of the Water Resources Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Dead rodents at drinking water treatment plant. Fourth organ found at local water reclamation facility.   Imagine waking to find these headlines regarding your water utility...

Engaging Alone, Together

Guest post brought to you by Bang the Table's Meghan Ruble, Head of Client Services   What a year. If you’re fortunate enough to be healthy and employed, you’re likely doing three people’s jobs. Your work has pivoted and sprinted, and at times come to a complete standstill. You innovated, but mostly because you had...

GovComms Speaker Profile: Amanda Nagl

ELGL is excited to participate in the first-ever GovComms Festival, part of OECD’s Government After Shock global dialogue. Register for this free event, and learn more about ELGL members who are speaking at this event! Register for the GovComms Festival on November 17, 2020! Amanda Nagl LinkedIn Current Job Title: Founder and Principal Current Organization: Unlocking...

Podcast: Food Access and Public Art in Jackson, MS with Salam Rida and Travis Crabtree

Salam Rida Project Director Fertile Ground Project LinkedIn | Twitter Travis Crabtree Project Manager Fertile Ground Project LinkedIn Inspiring dialogue through art. Salam Rida, Project Director, and Travis Crabtree, Project Manager, discuss the Fertile Ground Project in Jackson, Mississippi. This project uses public art to talk about urban farming, the availability of healthy food, and...

Now Hiring: ELGL Program Director

This recruitment is now closed. Please check ELGLJobs.com for other opportunities that may be of interest! ELGL is hiring a full time Program Director to manage ELGL learning and training programs. The job description and application link are below. Please contact Kirsten with any questions. Applications are due by November 15, 2020. Program Director 40...

Future-Ready Service Delivery

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: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell Noteworthy Action I Recently Took: Voted! What I'm listening to: The Tyler Tech Podcast for new generational research, easy data wins, why Enneagram types...

Call for 2021 ELGL Cohort Mentors

Are you a local government or adjacent expert? Do you want to give back to others in 2021 by sharing your knowledge and expertise? Are you excited to help cities, counties, towns, and regional governments with the difficult issues they face in a variety of issues? Sign up today to be an ELGL Cohort Mentor! ...

Planning for and Managing Crises

This article was written by Michelle Rubin, City of Portland Budget Office, Financial and Policy Analyst. Michelle wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort here. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or Email.  Hello ELGL Community - my name is Michelle Rubin and...

Podcast: Public Power and COVID-19 Response with Joy Ditto, APPA

Joy Ditto President and CEO American Public Power Association (APPA) Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Powering communities. Joy Ditto, the President and CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), joined the podcast to talk about public power utilities and how the electric industry has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. She discussed how APPA shared...

#12 - PeopleSpeak

It’s #ELGLHaverford time! We’re pleased to recognize the top 25 local government companies as nominated by ELGL members. Learn more about the Haverford Award, and then check out our website every day this week to learn about five new companies added to the 2020 Haverford Award list. Contact information: Website Contact: Jason Sperling, jason@peoplespeak.net Company information:...

#21 - Fourth Economy Consulting 

It’s #ELGLHaverford time! We’re pleased to recognize the top 25 local government companies as nominated by ELGL members. Learn more about the Haverford Award, and then check out our website every day this week to learn about five new companies added to the 2020 Haverford Award list. Contact information: Website  Twitter  LinkedIn  Josh Devine, monica.hershberger@fourtheconomy.com Company...

Police Oversight in Santa Ana, CA

In response to direction from the Santa Ana City Council, this past week I assisted with preparing an informational report relating to police oversight. In today's Morning Buzz, I'll share some of the research I gathered. Right Now with Daniel Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – FARR - Someway Somehow What I’m Reading –...

Podcast: Growing Up in City Hall with Meredith Reynolds and Jan Reynolds

Meredith Reynolds Park Planning & Partnership Manager City of Long Beach, California Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Jan Reynolds Former City Manager City of Hanford, California City management as a family business. Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnership Manager for the City of Long Beach, California, and Jan Reynolds, Retired City Manager for the City...

Podcast: Public Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science Council

Amina Cooper Program Director, Public Art CLT Arts & Science Council LinkedIn | Twitter Authentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public art. She discussed the recent efforts by communities across the country...

Podcast: Supporting Akron Businesses During COVID-19 with James Hardy and Michael Mazur

James Hardy Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development City of Akron, Ohio Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Michael Mazur Vice President for Business Development Colu Technologies LinkedIn | Twitter Rewards for shopping local. James Hardy, Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development at the City of Akron, Ohio, and Michael Mazur, Vice President for Business Development for Colu,...

Podcast: Effects of Carceral Contact on Civic Participation with Brandon Davis, University of Kansas

Brandon Davis Assistant Professor of Law and Society University of Kansas Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Feeling politics. Brandon Davis, Assistant Professor of Law and Society for the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration, joined the podcast to discuss a recent paper he published titled, Feeling Politics: Carceral Contact, Well-Being, and Participation....

How to Lift Up Communities with Opportunity Zones

This article is written by Chelsea Gaylord, Senior Economic Development Specialist, City of Colorado Springs. Chelsea wrote this article as part of the Equity Ambassadors Cohort. You can find all the articles for this cohort here.  For 2.5 hours, Colorado Springs’ nine city council members grilled representatives of a proposed 427-unit housing development in Southeast Colorado...

Report: Local Government's Next Normal

This is the report from the ELGL, The Atlas, and SeeClickFix "Local Government's Next Normal" survey, conducted in June & July 2020. Download the full report About the Local Government's Next Normal Report Local governments across the country, and of all sizes, have been experiencing rapid shifts in priorities and work as a result of...

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