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#ELGLTakeoverTuesday: State College, PA

Welcome to the Borough of State College, PA! I’m excited to take you around this town and gown centric community. You might not know, but State College is the home of Penn State University. Without getting you too excited about this tour, let me introduce myself. My name is Douglas Shontz. I’m the Communications Specialist for...

#ELGLInspire - Cleveland State University

ELGL is headed to Cleveland State University for an #ELGLInspire program on March 1, 2019! Cleveland State University The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs 1717 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Friday, March 1 | Noon - 3:30 Join the Levin School from 3:30 to 5:30 to also learn about degree programs. RSVP |...

I Have to Ask: Channeling My Inner Leslie Knope

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Stephanie Taylor, Public Information Coordinator, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, writes about three strategies for connecting with the community. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. One of the most challenging things I faced when stepping into my...

Why I Love My Short Commute

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Rend Collective What I’m Reading – Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (almost done!) What I’m Watching – These days it is mostly University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball What I’m Doing – Chilling next to my dog on the couch after eating dinner Last...

Slow Down

What I’m doing: Flying out of frigid Wisconsin and heading for warmer weather What I’m watching: The Wire What I’m listening to: Slow Burn, a Slate Podcast As a young professional almost two years into my career I often get questions like; where do you want to be in 5 years? Do you want to...

Podcast: The Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Heather Worthington Director of Long Range Planning Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter Paul Mogush Manager of Community Planning Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter Battling disparities through planning. Two people from the City of Minneapolis, MN join the podcast to talk about the hottest comprehensive plan in the country, Minneapolis 2040. Heather Worthington is the Director...

New Member Profile: Matthew Drost

Matthew Drost Selectman, Town of Randolph, Maine Twitter | LinkedIn Favorite song from 2018: Finesse by Bruno Mars and Cardi B Proudest work accomplishment in 2018: Developed a full roster of professional speakers and sponsors for a course series my 9-5 job offers People who most positively impacted you in 2018: Hard not to say...

New Member Profile: Matt Roylance

Matt Roylance Assistant Town Manager, Town of Garner, NC Twitter | LinkedIn Favorite song from 2018: This might be late 2017, but I’m going with Havana by Camila Cabello - heavily influenced by my time in morning carpool with my middle schoolers. Favorite book from 2018: Tears of Autumn by Charles McCarry – it’s an...

Event: Technology Tools to Increase Trust in Government

ELGL member Luke Norris with OpenCities is hosting two free learning events - one in Atlanta, and the second in KCMO: At a time when government services are increasing, trust and confidence in government is decreasing. Technology makes it possible for governments to engage people in real-time, across demographics, in the moments that matter most....

#VLGMFProfiles - Russ Eidenschink

Russ Eidenschink VLGMF - Fountain City, CO Tell us about your time in the military and what made you interested in enlisting. I grew up on a Dairy Farm in MN as the 9th of 10 children, so my childhood consisted of milking cows twice a day and working in the fields every summer. To...

Hiring Decisions Gone Wrong

Morning Buzz with Jordan Rae Hillman, Deputy Director of City Planning for the city of Jackson, Mississippi I've made some great hiring decisions over the years. Those individuals are key pieces of my career puzzle. I've also made some terrible hiring decisions. Those decisions serve as an important reminder each time I make a hiring decision. A...

New Member Profile: Rick Osborn

Rick Osborn Founder, Osborn Communications & Communications Director at Oregon Senate Majority Office Twitter | LinkedIn Favorite song from 2018: Simple, by Florida Georgia Line Favorite book from 2018: Fire and Fury (I'm a bit of a political junkie) Proudest work accomplishment in 2018: I think relaunching Osborn Communications, LLC, is my proudest accomplishment this...

New Member Profile: Alex Lestinsky

Alex Lestinsky Planner, City of Goodyear, AZ Twitter | LinkedIn Favorite song from 2018: New song? Me and My Friends -- James Vincent McMorrow Most played song of 2018? Operator -- Jim Croce Favorite book from 2018: Just received Dare to Lead by Brene Brown as a gift. Haven't read it yet, but I'm sure...

Recommendations: Books/Articles for Undergraduate Interns

An ELGL member and university professor is looking for book and article recommendations for undergraduate students who are starting their first government internships this spring. What books have you read that would be instructive and important for students who are starting their careers? Have you read an article that spoke to the realities of working...

Make Improving Your Animal Shelter A Priority

This guest blog is by ELGL member Kacey Chayeb, the Maddie's® Marketing and Communications Manager for American Pets Alive! She's sharing information about the American Pets Alive! Conference on Feb. 2-4. With over 300,000 shelter pets dying each year in Texas alone, American Pets Alive! (AmPA!) believes that animal sheltering in our country is in a state of...

I Have to Ask: Learning from the Military & Gov. Cuomo

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jacob Sherwood writes about his three years working for New York Governor Cuomo. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. I began working for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in January of 2016 as an...

New Year, New Life

The start of 2019 for me is filled with changes both personally and professionally. Personally, I'm still figuring out what life looks like without my dad in it. Professionally, Little Rock elected our first popularly elected African American Mayor who was sworn in on January 1st. I'm going to focus this post on the professional...

New Year, New You: Goals for 2019! #ELGLResolutions

It's January 1! In this post, I look forward to a new year filled with opportunities and excitement. The biggest question, I am sure many of you have been asked today is, what is your New Year’s Resolution?!?! For me, a few come to mind: When I have to write a date, I have a...

I LOVE MY LONG COMMUTE!

Buzzin' with Susan Barkman What I am reading: Harvard Business Review 10 Must Read Articles 2019 What I am watching: Newsroom What I am listening to: Interstate Gospel by Pistol Annies My New Year’s Resolution: To take better care of myself! What most people think my commute is like: What I think my commute looks...

Podcast: The GovieLovies - Best Episodes of 2018

The hosts of GovLove pick the best episodes of the year. The best episodes of the year. All five regular GovLove hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the year of GovLove. Kirsten, Alyssa, Javon, Kent and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in...