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Veronica O. Davis Author Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repair Divided Communities LinkedIn | Twitter Empathy and change. Veronica O. Davis joined the podcast to talk about her book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. She discussed a different way to center equity in transportation, the importance of centering people in the planning...

Time to Take Care of Yourself: Burnout Self-Care Tips

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: Happy Singlehood: The Rising Acceptance and Celebration of Solo Living by Elyakim Kislev What I'm watching: Disappeared on Max and Chrissy & Dave Dine Out on Hulu What I'm listening to:...

Podcast: Innovation in Economic Mobility with Jose Landeros, El Paso County, TX

Jose Landeros Director of Strategic Development El Paso County, Texas LinkedIn | Twitter Early investments. Jose Landeros, Director of Strategic Development for El Paso County, Texas joined the podcast to discuss innovation in economic mobility. He discussed participating in ICMA's Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort, the needs assessment conducted related to after-hours child care, and...

The Campaign Trail Less Traveled: City Hall to the White House

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/X. What I’m Reading: “The Times” — a rigorously reported deep dive into the history of The New York Times from 1977 to 2016 as the business and profession of journalism underwent seismic shifts. What I’m...

Podcast: Sustainable Buildings and IRA Funding with Sabine Rogers, USGBC

Sabine Rogers Federal Policy Project Manager U.S. Green Building Council LinkedIn Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Project Manager for the U.S. Green Building Council, joined the podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, building energy codes, and performance standards. She provided an update on energy reductions in commercial buildings, how local governments can benefit from...

Stretching Outside of My Comfort Zone

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jen Teal, Manager at Raftelis. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: I’m juggling three books right now - Greedy Bastards in preparation for Sheryl Scully’s keynote at the Ohio City & County Management Association’s annual conference, Beartown by Fredrik Bachman, and The Book of Magic...

Top Influencers to be Announced for Public Service Recognition Week

The deadline to nominate someone for Top Influencers in Local Government closed on April 8, 2024. Honorees will be announced during Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2024. Every year ELGL asks our members to nominate outstanding public servants for the Top Influencers in Local Government list. The recognition honors people who make a difference in their...

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Let's Talk About Executive Buy-In

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, TN. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A memoir by Matthew Perry A Hobby I Enjoy: DIY projects in my home. I’m repainting my kitchen cabinets right...

Podcast: Regional Vision with Lauren Palmer, Mid-America Regional Council

Lauren Palmer Director of Local Government Services Mid-America Regional Council LinkedIn In this special episode, Lauren Palmer, Director of Local Government Services for the Mid-America Regional Council joined the podcast to discuss working for a regional government. She shared her GovLove in Love story, what services a Regional Council provides, and the projects she is...

The Case for Budget AND Performance

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin and Instagram. What I’m Reading: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas What I’m Watching: Why Women Kill What I’m Eating: A spicy hummus and roasted pepper sandwich-YUM! Sometimes it pays...

Dodging the Wrenches Life Throws Your Way

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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams (this month’s book club pick) What I’m Watching: The Good Wife, Season 6 on Paramount+ What...

Training Priorities for State and Local Government Employees: Aligning with NASCIO's Technology Priorities

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 Composable Enterprise: Agile, Flexible, Innovative: A Gamechanger for Organisations, Digitisation and Business Software” by August-Wilhelm Scheer. What I'm Watching: “BlackBerry: The...

Podcast: Infrastructure and Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety with Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL

Lara Biggs Bureau Chief - Capital Planning / City Engineer City of Evanston, Illinois LinkedIn Lara Biggs, Capital Planning Bureau Chief and City Engineer for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to discuss capital planning, infrastructure, and improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. She shared the City's engagement strategy to design projects with the...

It Takes a Village

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I'm Cooking: Pizza with liquid cashew mozzarella (see below) What I'm Watching: Just finished “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” on Netflix and trying more vegan/vegetarian options as...

Podcast: Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building with Tamara Lindsay and Janae Bradford

Tamara Lindsay Chief of Strategy The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund LinkedIn Janae Bradford Director, Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth City of Tulsa, OK LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to discuss financial empowerment. Tamara Lindsay is Chief of Strategy for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and Janae Bradford is the Director...

Podcast: Strategic Planning and Leadership with Josh Edwards, Athens-Clarke County, GA

Josh Edwards Assistant Manager Athens-Clarke County, GA LinkedIn | Twitter Drawing ideas out of people and implementing those ideas. Josh Edwards, Assistant Manager for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about leadership, the role of an Assistant Manager, and strategic planning. He discussed how the organization created its first organization-wide strategic plan, how...

In Defense of the Vision Board Boss

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO Public Health Department. Find Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m Reading: I finally just finished the epic that is My Name is Barbra, clocking in at roughly 9000 pages. I still gave it 5 stars on Goodreads,...