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Mindset Matters!

What I’m listening to – Pundits discussing the Kavanaugh confirmation fallout What I’m watching – Some much needed rain What I’m doing – A Swedish death cleanse… feels so good to let go of the clutter! As a parent of elementary-aged boys I spend a fair amount of my time thinking about their development. The...

Chicagoland Supper Club | November 2

Chicagoland Supper Club Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville, IL | Friday, November 2 ELGL Supper Club returns to Chicagoland! These events are informal opportunities for you to expand your network, share your passion for local government with colleagues, and exchange ideas. There is no formal agenda, no speakers — just a safe space to let out...

State of Place: Data or Bust

This post is part of a partnership between ELGL and State of Place, who uses extensive knowledge of urban design and empirical analysis to quantify what people love about places and forecast why it makes sense to make them better. Check back weekly for a post from this partnership. In case you don’t have time right this...

Podcast: The Poisoned City with Anna Clark

Anna Clark Author and Journalist The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy Bio | Twitter The author of a new book on the Flint water crisis joined the podcast to talk about what happened. Anna Clark, the author of "The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy," shared her perspective...

Data Stories with Matthias - Terminology and Gender Roles

Welcome back to another week of Data Stories! Today I want to talk a little about terminology. Specifically, the language around leadership and the expectations we have culturally constructed around positions of leadership. As we look at the gender of those in power in this country, and around the world, there is a male-centered narrative...

#ELGLInspire - University of North Texas

#ELGLInspire: University of North Texas October 19, 2018 Union 333 B - Jade B, Multi-Purpose Room, Mock Interview Practice: 10:00 - Noon Presentations & Networking: Noon – 3:30 p.m. – Lunch provided RSVP required! This unique program inspires students to pursue local government careers. ELGL is a professional association that engages the brightest minds in...

Strong Cities Have Lots of Zeros

This guest blog is by ELGL member Clay Pearson. Big cities have big responsibilities. Coming with that are big scale, scope, complexities, priorities, and challenges. Texas has growth and all the other `bigs. We are not shying away from the `bigs’ and building great communities. To get there requires numbers with lots of zeros behind them. A recent...

Kavanaugh-Ford Hearings, and Your Local Gov Workplace

Morning Buzz by Kirsten Wyatt What I'm Reading: Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father What I'm Listening To: Mamma Mia! Soundtrack (Prepping for a 9-year-old's birthday party...) What I'm Watching: Murphy Brown This Morning Buzz has two parts - the first is about office considerations while watching/ reading/ discussing...

Podcast: Building Trust through Strategic Planning with Kevin Knutson, Envisio

Kevin Knutson Vice President of Customer Success Envisio LinkedIn | Twitter Trust and accountability in local government. Kevin Knutson, the Vice President of Customer Success at Envisio, joined the podcast to talk about strategic planning, accountability and his view on the biggest challenges facing local governments. He also shared how Envisio, a software company, is helping...

Hashtags & Topics

We use a lot of #Hashtags, host many signature events, and discuss a diverse array of topics. Below is a running list of what some of the lingo means. Hashtags: #13Percent - A hashtag used to discuss diversity topics within local government. Only 13% of City Managers and City Administrator roles are held by women....

#ELGLTakeoverTuesday: Winter Park, Florida

Hello ELGL! My name is Lauren Luna, Events and Marketing Coordinator at City of Winter Park, FL. I am hosting the ELGL Instagram account takeover on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. I've been in my current position since January 2018. My main duties include; coordinating city events, writing press releases and proclamations and not so secretly...

From Tracking To-Dos to Forecasting the Future

This Jam of the Month blog is by Pam Davis, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Goodyear The beginning of Goodyear’s Envisio story just might sound familiar to any of you who have supported an organizational shift toward more strategic leadership. A major component of our city’s performance management framework used to be our...

Transparency & Storytelling Are More Important Now Than Ever Before

Chris Floore, Macon-Bibb County, highlights the importance of storytelling and transparency in local government.

Podcast: Georgia-Florida Game Day in Jacksonville, FL

Brent Fine Special Events Manager Jacksonville, FL LinkedIn Rick Catlett President/CEO Gator Bowl Sports LinkedIn | Twitter Game day for one of college football's storied rivalries. Every year, the City of Jacksonville, Florida plays host to the Georgia-Florida Game (or Florida-Georgia, depending on the year) and welcomes two fanbases from rival schools for events, tailgating...

#ELGLInspire Speaker: Sarah Medary

Sarah Medary Public Works Director, City of Eugene What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Field Hockey Coach What was your: undergraduate institution? Graduate institution? What was/were your degree(s) in? Colorado State University - Horticulture, University of Oregon - Landscape Architecture, Gonzaga University - Organizational Leadership (masters) What...

Kudos to GovPros & Keep Them Flowing All Year Long

The #Goviree series is authored by Francie Palmer. The past several months, weeks and in recent days; we have witnessed devastating natural disasters and crisis situations our communities have faced. Our brothers and sisters in fire, police, city, county, state and federal government have been called to action using training they had hoped they’d never...

#ELGLInspire Speaker: Liz Butterfield, City of Springfield, OR

Liz Butterfield Management Analyst, City of Springfield, Oregon What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Houston Museum of Natural Science Intern Coordinator What was your: undergraduate institution? Graduate institution? What was/were your degree(s) in? Virginia Commonwealth University (go Rams!)- Journalism & political science; University of Colorado, Denver- master of...

#ELGLInspire Speaker: Katie Babits

Katie Babits Human Rights and Equity Analyst, City of Eugene What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Combine driver (as in for grass seed harvest, that gives everyone allergies) What was your: undergraduate institution? Graduate institution? What was/were your degree(s) in? Missouri Valley College (Dbl major Criminal Justice...

Podcast: Karen Pinkos, ICMA President & City Manger of El Cerrito, CA

Karen Pinkos ICMA President City Manager, El Cerrito, CA Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Live from the 2018 ICMA Conference in Baltimore, MD. The new ICMA President, Karen Pinkos, joined the podcast to talk about her career path, leadership and her tips for young professionals. She answered questions from the audience and talked about her new...

Role of the PIO: Aren't There Two Sides to Every Story?

Nick Smith responds to the questions, "Are there too many PIOs?"