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French Fries, Please.

Today’s Buzz is by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Follow Cassie on LinkedIn, Threads (@sonoransunsets), and somehow still on X. What I’m watching: New Amsterdam is my holiday weekend binge-watch. What I’m reading: Dune by Frank Herbert and Change: How to Make Big Things Happen by Damon Centola A...

Podcast: Community Wellness Hubs with NRPA and Shawnee, KS

Kristine Stratton President & CEO National Recreation and Park Association LinkedIn Matt Mann Recreation Program Manager City of Shawnee, KS LinkedIn Sean Keenan Recreation Superintendant City of Shawnee, KS LinkedIn Outcomes and processes. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss community wellness hubs. Kristine Stratton is the President and CEO of the National Recreation and...

A Partner in Lifelong Learning

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a big-time rule follower (I once turned a friend into the National Football League for talking too descriptively about a Monday Night Football production without the explicit written permission of the National Football League). For...

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Supporting Employees Through Grief: A Compassionate Workplace Approach

Today's Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, Iowa. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen What I'm watching: The newest season of The Great British Baking Show...

Podcast: Demystifying Development Finance with Jed Byrne, Oak City CRE

Jed Byrne Editor Oak City CRE LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Jed Byrne, Editor at Oak City CRE, joined the podcast to discuss development finance. He shared the important role of developers, the lifecycle of a project, and shared examples of how projects are financed. Host: Rafael Baptista Subscribe: Learn More A Q+A with Jed...

Evaluating Resident Participation: Critical Measures for Your Next Engagement Project

Today's Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, Founder of A Community Engagement Company and Manager of Revenue Operations at Social Pinpoint. I live in Denver, Colo. Let's connect on LinkedIn! What I’m listening to: Gregory Alan Isakov's latest album, "Appaloosa Bones" What I’m watching: As a devoted fan of Bruce Campbell, I'm currently enjoying the...

Podcast: Improving Roadway Safety and Meeting Community Priorities with Conor Semler, Kittelson & Associates

Conor Semler Principal Planner Kittelson & Associates, Inc. LinkedIn | Bio Helping communities weigh tradeoffs on their roadways. Conor Semler, Principal Planner for Kittelson & Associates, joined the podcast to talk about a new tool that will help communities make streets safer. He shared his recent research into roadway cross-section reallocation and how cities can...

Teaching Your Employees Well: The Necessity of Training and Development

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jen Teal, Manager at Raftelis and adjunct instructor at The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at THE Ohio State University. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: My teen daughter and I recently kicked off our 3rd annual re-watch of Gilmore Girls, and my whole...

Podcast: Community Building and Agricultural Urbanism with Tim Maslow, Groveland, FL

Tim Maslow Community and Economic Development Director City of Groveland, FL LinkedIn Planning with natural charm. Tim Maslow, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Groveland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about planning and urbanism. He shared how Groveland is working to manage population growth, retain natural amenities, and create walkable places....

Responsible Experimentation with Generative AI

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I am Listening To: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) What I’m Watching: Inventing Anna What I’m Working On: Developing a Halloween decorating plan for our competition at work. I used ChatGPT...

Show 'Em How It’s Done

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Mich. Connect with Jessica on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. What I’m Baking: This Best Vegan Pumpkin Bread for Halloween at the office. It’s a new recipe for me, and baking as I type, so look for my judgment...

ELGL Mug Exchange

Give a mug. Get a mug. When you participate in the ELGL Mug Exchange, we match you with another local gov professional so you can swap mugs and build connections. The program is open to all ELGL members. At ELGL, we make friends and authentic connections that strengthen our network and encourage joy in public...

A 10-Point Check-Up for Improving Your Local Government Website's Usability

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m Reading: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (this month’s book club pick) What I’m Watching: The Good Wife, Season 4 on Paramount+ What I’m Excited...

Podcast: Building a Customer Service Culture with Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Wauwatosa, WI

Melissa Cantarero Weiss Deputy City Administrator City of Wauwatosa, WI LinkedIn Strategy and service. Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about building a customer service culture. She shared how they engaged employees in developing customer service values and integrating customer service into training, employee...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? My Decision to Leave the Public Sector

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to by Ann Marie Townshend, professional planner and former city manager. Connect with Ann Marie on LinkedIn. What I'm Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies What I'm Reading: Just finished The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Today I begin my private sector career. After 27 years in public agencies, 17 of which were in...

Thank Mrs. Krebs — and a Local Government — for Halloween

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: Frightgeist, where Google Trends is tracking the top Halloween costumes for 2023. Get ready to see a lot of Barbies in the next 48 hours. What I’m Watching: “Room 237” —...

When Neutrality is a Negative

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adam Gaub, Communications Director, Gaston County, NC. Connect with Adam on Threads and X. What I’m Reading: When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, by Ronald Rosbottom What I’m Watching: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver What I’m Listening to: The West Wing...

Podcast: Strangers and Angels with Gabe Reaume, Saginaw, TX

Gabe Reaume City Manager City of Saginaw, Texas LinkedIn Go get 'em, tiger. Gabe Reaume, the City Manager for the City of Saginaw, Texas joined the podcast to discuss his new book, Strangers and Angels. Gabe shared stories growing up in rural Michigan, his unique path to city management, and how a friendship with a...

Using Citizen Development to Solve the State and Local Government IT Talent Problem

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (instructional design and talent development consultancy) in College Park, MD. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I'm Reading: "The Rise of the Mutant Learner: How to Learn and Lead Effectively in the Digital Age" by Treion Muller with Jeanette Lewis....