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Podcast: Game of Drones in Manatee County, FL with Diana Robinson

Diana Robinson Energy Manager Manatee County, FL LinkedIn | Twitter Using new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of...

City Managers Are Not Pithy, Just Professional

This post is by ELGL member Clay Pearson, in response to this Governing blog about Pueblo, Colorado's form of government. Really? Advocating a form of government so there’s one person supposed to answer the phone for a developer inquiry? Seems certain to break down at the first sign of delegation from the all-knowing singular boss....

#ELGL19 Attendee: Matt Roylance

"Know before you go:" that's our philosophy with ELGL events. We're profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Matt Roylance Assistant Town Manager at Town of Garner, NC LinkedIn...

Innovation Cohort Deadline Extended

New deadline announced for Innovation Cohort: May 21, 2019 We're so excited that the Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort has received such significant national interest - and sparked great conversations among ELGL members and new local governments who are ready to get involved! We've had such great response, in fact, that we've extended the...

#ELGL19 Attendee: Gillian Phillips

"Know before you go:" that's our philosophy with ELGL events. We're profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Gillian Phillips Planner II at Buncombe County, NC LinkedIn | Twitter...

Who Am I?

Today’s Buzz is by Will Hampton – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones (aren't we all?) What I’m Reading: "Laughing at the Devil. Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich," by Amy Laura Hall What I’m Listening To: The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with journalist and author Graham Hancock. Who am I?...

I Have to Ask: Parks and Recreation

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Matt Roylance, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Garner, writes about what he learned as the Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space. I know a lot of us in local government get (and make) jokes...

Podcast: Community Healing with Melissa Glaser

Melissa Glaser Author & Consultant Melissa Glaser, MS, LPC LinkedIn Lessons for recovery after a large-scale trauma. Author and psychologist Melissa Glaser joined the podcast to talk about how a community deals with traumatic events. She shared her experience working in Newtown, CT after the Sandy Hook shooting. She also discussed lessons for community leaders...

Don't Lose Your Momentum

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m looking forward to: A Public Records training by our state Public Records Advocate tomorrow What I’m drinking: Cherry Lime La Croix, my favorite What I’m listening to: My almost four-year old’s 259th excuse to stay awake ----------------------- In my organization, leadership encourages staff...

MMANC Women's Leadership Summit: May 16

Friends in Northern California, make sure you don't miss the 12th annual MMANC Women's Leadership Summit held on May 16 in Santa Cruz! To register, visit: https://www.mmanc.org/events/womens-leadership-summit/

Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement

Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement: Three-Day Intensive Workshop for Local Government Practitioners July 19-21, 2019: Malibu, CA In an age where trust in government (and indeed in all institutions) is at an all time low, and indifference toward local government is at an all time high, the very future of local representative democracy requires...

#ELGL19 Attendee: Natali Betancur

"Know before you go:" that's our philosophy with ELGL events. We're profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Natali Betancur Finance Business Manager at Mecklenburg County, NC LinkedIn What...

Financial Literacy Begins Here!

Today’s Buzz is by Susan Steward– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am watching: Game of Thrones (#ARYA) What I am listening to: Florence + The Machine Mix What I am reading: Interviews with Maisie Williams about GoT In my last post I wrote about the delicate balance between being innovative and inundating. I...

Could the ELGL Conference Change Your Life? It Did For Me.

This guest blog is by Sarah Moss, Civic Dreamer and Doer, Twitter | LinkedIn | Web. What I’m ?: The new album from Johhnyswim, who has a concert near Durham on Tuesday, May 14, the night before #ELGL19 starts! Hit me up on Twitter if you want to join me for the show. What I’m...

Podcast: Lead for America with Joe Nail

Joe Nail CEO & Co-Founder Lead for America LinkedIn Community service. Joe Nail the CEO and Co-Founder of Lead for America joined the podcast to talk about their two-year fellowship program for young leaders in local government. The program takes undergraduate students interested in public service and matches them with organizations in their community. Joe...

#ELGLInspire Year In Review

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. What I'm Reading: The Kremlin's Candidate (I have until midnight to read 150 pages before my digital loan expires - wish me luck.) What I'm Listening To: All of the great song ideas for the #ELGL19 playlist - tweet your ideas to Adria Finch! What I'm Watching: Schitt's...

#ELGL19 Attendee: Denise Katula

"Know before you go:" that's our philosophy with ELGL events. We're profiling our awesome attendees for #ELGL19 in Durham so you can connect with fellow attendees before the best local government conference in the world, held May 15-17, 2019 in Durham, NC. Register today! Denise Katula Manager of Leadership and Talent Development at County of Somerset,...

#ELGLTakeoverTuesday: Aspen, Colorado

Hello ELGL! I am Michelle Holder, a Management Analyst II for the City of Aspen, Colorado. Over the past four years, I've run our citizens' academy program, contributed to our community sustainability report, run our performance program, and hiked more miles and gained more elevation than ever before in my sheltered, air-conditioned Floridian life. In my...

City on the Line: Budget as a Reflection of Vision

ELGL recently hosted an #ELGLBookClub on “City on the Line.” As part of this effort, author Andrew Kleine gifted five copies of the book to ELGL members so they could read, participate, and share what they’re learning with the ELGL family. This third installment is by Lindsay Jacques with the City of Hillsboro, Oregon. Read the first installment here. Read...

Rocky Mountain High: Demetrius Parker

ELGL is partnering with Cartegraph for the Rocky Mountain High-Performance Government workshop on May 3, 2019 (register today!) and we’re profiling the ten speakers so you can get to know them before their high-energy presentations on becoming a high-performance agency! Demetrius Parker LinkedIn What's a "high performance" government idea you're fascinated with right now? Trust and the power...