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#ELGL19 Attendee: Sharon Gavin

"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! Sharon Gavin Communications Manager at City of Sammamish, WA LinkedIn |...

I Have to Ask: Embracing Video

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jennifer Casey, Emerging Media Specialist, Town of Collierville, TN, highlight three tips for producing video content. There was a Microsoft attention span study that went around a few years ago...

Podcast: Right-of-Way Management - Cell Towers, Scooters & Free Speech

Panelists: Alan Weinstein, Cleveland State University (Bio) Alicia Giudice, San Rafael, CA (LinkedIn) Brandon Bordenkircher, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development (Twitter) Daniel J. Bolin, Ancel Glink (LinkedIn) Gail A. Karish, Best Best & Krieger LLP (LinkedIn) Isidro A. Jimenez, San Francisco, CA (LinkedIn) Trends in planning. GovLove was recently at the National Planning Conference for...

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Kyle Knott

#ELGLInspire's last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Kyle Knott Management Intern: Economic Development & Marketing, Village of Belleville, Wisconsin Website |...

#ELGL19 Attendee: Graham Rothrock

"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! Graham Rothrock Sr. HR Analyst at Guilford County, NC Human Resources...

Be The Reason, Daily

Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/ Twitter/ Instagram) What I’m reading: Today I read about some WWII historic moments. What I’m watching: Seinfeld. What I’m listening to: Joe Bonamassa - Get Back My Tomorrow Be the reason people enjoy coming into the office, daily. Have you heard this before? Recently, I was asked about this statement and...

Member Profile: Paulina Martinez

Paulina Martinez Assistant to the City Manager, City of Evanston, IL Twitter So far, what's your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Completing a facade improvement program in a historically underserved area of Evanston. It was an investment of $100,000 that benefitted 6 low-income businesses. What do you "love" about your job? Having the opportunity to help...

Member Profile: Allen Peterson

Allen Peterson Road & Bridge Division Manager, Arapahoe County, CO Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what's your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Transforming a culture into a group of high performing, engaged employees What do you "love" about your job? Making a difference in the lives of the customers we serve (Complete the sentence) Before I...

Member Profile: Christiana Cabrera

Christiana Cabrera Analyst, The Novak Consulting Group LinkedIn I am currently working on... Starting my new job as an Analyst for The Novak Consulting Group My favorite summer song ever is... Yes by LMFAO My ideal office environment would be... Quiet, friendly, productive, creative When I think about data and government, I think... It's FUN!...

Member Profile: Jeffrey DeHerrera

Jeffrey DeHerrera Deputy Utilities Director, Pueblo West Metropolitan District So far, what's your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Becoming a middle school mentor! It's a very rewarding endeavor. What do you "love" about your job? The responsibility! (Complete the sentence) Before I die I want to... become 100% self-sufficient and visit the Inca archeaological sites. 10...

State of Social at State of the City

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I'm watching: Science YouTuber / actual rocket scientist Destin Sandlin's 3-part series on how bad actors are manipulating social media algorithms What I'm listening to: Dinosaur Pile-Up's new single "Thrash Metal Cassette" (NSFW language, grab headphones and a working air guitar) Our State of the City event is...

Come take a JoyRide at #ELGL19

ELGL uses multiple platforms to engage the brightest minds in local government. One of those ways is GovLove, a weekly podcast that examines the profession of local government and discusses the future of the sector and how it can be improved to attract the best and brightest. From City Managers to interns and everyone in...

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Mike Skibbe

#ELGLInspire's last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Mike Skibbe Deputy Director of Public Works, Village of Buffalo Grove Website | Linkedin...

Member Profile: Conor Schultz

Conor Schultz Deputy Utilities Director, Pueblo West Metropolitan District Twitter | LinkedIn So far, what's your proudest accomplishment in 2019? I’m proud to be approaching the completion of my MPA—it feels good for that work to finally be coming to fruition. What do you "love" about your job? I love that working in local government...

Diversity Dashboard Outreach Tools

ELGL's Diversity Dashboard measures the demographic data of local government leaders, and reports that information in a real-time dashboard. ELGL relies on grassroots outreach through our members and network to distribute the quick and easy survey that asks about demographics of the chief administrative officer (CAO) and assistant chief administrative officer (ACAO) in a local...

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Rita Kruse

#ELGLInspire's last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Rita Kruse Finance Manager, City of Geneva Website What was the very first paying...

"Chalking" Found Unconstitutional by Sixth Circuit

This post is by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf and is reprinted with permission from Ancel Glink's Municipal Minute blog. In a surprising decision out of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the court struck down a City's practice of "chalking" the tires of parked cars to track how long they have been parked as part...

March-April 2019 All-In & Supersize Members!

The following organizations joined ELGL (or renewed an existing account) with an All-In or Supersize membership this month. This means that they can add up to 10 (All-In) or 20 (Supersize) staff members to their ELGL membership accounts, and they get free unlimited job postings for the year! Your organization can join too - just...

NIU #ELGLInspire Speaker: Phil Kiraly

#ELGLInspire's last stop for the 2019 academic year! ELGL is headed to Northern Illinois University on April 26, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Phil Kiraly Village Manager, Village of Glencoe Website | Linkedin | Twitter | City...

#ELGL19 Attendee: Louise Wyatt

"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! Louise Wyatt Organizational Development Manager at Albemarle County (VA) Government Twitter...