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I Have to Ask: Expanding the Library's Reach

In this feature, a guest columnist responds to a question from ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Stephanie Chase, Director of Libraries, City of Hillsboro, OR, writes how libraries can expand their reach to parts of the community less familiar with library services. Learn more from Stephanie on the GovLove podcast episode - Rethinking the...

July Update - Membership & Programs!

What I'm Doing: Merging Four Excel Membership Spreadsheets into A Single All-Powerful Database with Superpowers! What I'm Listening To: Google Play's Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Radio What I'm Reading: Alternating Neal Stephenson's Fall, or Dodge in Hell (which at 980 pages has lasted me a LOT of pool time this summer and makes...

Reflections From #ELGL19

This post is by ELGL Executive Director Kirsten Wyatt. Thanks to our #ELGL19 attendees who took our post-event survey about #ELGL19. In the spirit of closing the feedback loop, I'm including a summary below of the comments and reflections. Special thanks to #ELGL20 committee member Stephanie Chase for adding her reflections and takeaways from the...

When Life Gives You Lemons…

Today's Buzz is by Clay Campbell. What I’m Reading: Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism [] – A bit extreme, but like the general idea What I’m Watching: Schitt’$ Creek – kudos to Kylie Bayer, Kent Wyatt, Hillary Ostlund and Stephanie Chase for sharing – So good! What I’m Listening to: The Lego Movie 2:...

Reflections on the Night Library

This guest blog is by ELGL member Stephanie Chase, the director of the Hillsboro Public Library in Hillsboro, Oregon. About a week ago, at the end of February, Twitter user Erin Glass posted the following tweet: The tweet sparked a lot of conversation, and what was perhaps most interesting to me was how quickly (and,...

Adapting & Learning During a Pandemic

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Stephanie Taylor, the Public Information Coordinator for Carlisle Borough. You can find her on Twitter (frequently) or LinkedIn (rarely). What I’m Reading: You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. This book is both hilarious and horrifying. The stories...

Podcast: Equity and Engagement with Manisha Paudel, Des Moines, IA

Manisha Paudel Equity Coordinator City of Des Moines, Iowa LinkedIn | Twitter Inequity eliminator. Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to talk about implementing racial equity work and engaging with the community. She shared her career path doing equity and engagement work as well as how she...

2/18/17: Laugh, Cry, and Think

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is live bloggin' the month of February and he starts with Super Bowl 51. Monday, February 20 Back from Sunriver...after four hours in the car with Michael Jordan and two young kids, it's time to kick back with a lil' good ol' fashion blogging. Today is not Presidents' Day, I repeat,...

The Hottest Takes Ever with Christine Edwards, Mecklenburg County, NC

Everyone has a “hot take” these days from the talking heads at ESPN to political pundits filling the air on cable. ELGL cannot (and will not) be left out. We are asking new members to give us their hot takes on an array of issues. Christine Edwards Community Relations Coordinator at Mecklenburg County Connect: LinkedIn...

The November Confidential: Short and Sweet

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt documents the wonders of the World Wide Web and the latest transactions in local government. Get up to speed by reviewing the October edition. November 30 Emerald City When we roll to Seattle for an NFL football game, we make sure to include a #CityHallSelfie.   Don't like Uber? Or walking?...

The October Confidential: Local Government Theme Music

Kent Wyatt, ELGL co-founder, writes a running blog on everything from My Little Pony to government fund balance. October 31 Transaction Wire City Hall Goes Crazy for Halloween Belgrade clerks claim gender discrimination in suit against city Council should be more transparent in making this hire South Portland city councilor’s use of private email scrutinized...

Digital Storytelling: Competing with Llama Drama

Kim Ervin,  Pyramid Communications Senior Social Media Strategist, provides a monthly column on digital storytelling.  Competing with Llama Drama By: Kim Ervin, LinkedIn and Twitter This week the internet was fascinated by llamas running through the streets of Arizona and “the dress.” Huh? I mean, how on earth is one supposed to compete with and capture people’s...

Webinar: Local Government Gets Mobile with Apps

Register for the webinar on March 18 #ELGLInnovation Join ELGL for a webinar to discuss local governments experience with mobile apps. A panel of local government all stars will share their experience developing, implementing, and finding the right constituent relationship management (CRM) solution for their communities. We will talk about what drove interest in developing a mobile...

On Campus with the Carolina MPA Program

Update: Diversity Dashboard: Rosemary Stump, UNC MPA & The Takeaway with Cal Horton, Former Chapel Hill Town Manager The Master of Public Administration Program at UNC-Chapel Hill is a full-time, two-year program that serves up to 60 students annually. It consistently ranks among the best public administration graduate programs in the country, particularly in city management. With courses...

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