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Podcast: The Evolving Nature of Equity in Practice with Dr. Benoy Jacob, University of Wisconsin

Dr. Benoy Jacob Director, Community Development Institute University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension Bio | LinkedIn Governing for equity. Dr. Benoy Jacob, the Director of the Community Development Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Division of Extension, joined the podcast to talk about bridging the theory and practice of equity in local government. He shared...

In Search of Some Shade

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, Owner, K2 Communications of SC, LLC, in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on Facebook and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Enemy of All Mankind: A True Story of Piracy, Power, and History’s First Global Manhunt by Steven Johnson (this month’s book club pick). What I’m Watching:...

Leaving It to Chance

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adam Gaub, Communications Director at Gaston County, NC and @adamgaub on Threads. (I'm really close to giving up on Twitter/X or whatever Elon’s calling it now, but still there for now @agaub.) What I’m Reading: Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy, by...

Bridging the Digital Literacy Gap for Local Government Employees

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: “Map It: The Hands-On Guide to Strategic Training Design” by Cathy Moore. What I’m Watching: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 channel on...

A Community Photo Contest Solves a Problem

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator at the City of Wauwatosa, WI. Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn. What I’m Drinking: It’s a Council meeting night, so I am having afternoon caffeine — a homemade Earl Grey tea latte. What I’m Eating: Lunch is a lemon Parmesan kale...

Podcast: Equity and Racial Justice in Chicago, IL with Candace Moore, Nneka Onwuzerike, and Anton Seals Jr

Nneka Onwuzurike Community Wealth Building Lead City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn Anton Seals, Jr. Lead Steward Grow Greater Englewood LinkedIn Candace Moore Chief Equity Officer City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn Outcomes and processes. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss equity and racial justice in the City of Chicago, IL. Nneka Onwuzurike is the Community...

The Trustables

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Planning: Vacation in two weeks — Montana,...

How Can Government Leaders Build a More Walkable City?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. By Clara Boudette Edited by Angelica Wedell What I’m Reading: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy What I’m Playing: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom What I’m Eating: Avocados! Walkability can...

Grey Poupon. Evian. TED Talk.

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Lead Content Strategist at Color Health. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram (and Threads!) – not Twitter, unless you want to read some ancient tweets. What I’m Reading: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. It’s definitely a dense read, and I’ve had to...

Podcast: I-NAPA and Inclusion in Local Government with Aishwarya Kumar, International Network of Asian Public Administrators

Aishwarya Kumar President International Network of Asian Public Administrators LinkedIn Encouraging excellence among public administrators of Asian heritage. Aishwarya Kumar, President of the International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) and Management Analyst at the City of Elk Grove, CA, joined the podcast to talk about her role with I-NAPA and her work in Elk...

It Takes a City: In Praise of Cross-Departmental Teams

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Erin Krause Riley, Adult Services Coordinator for the Scottsdale, AZ Public Library. Connect with Erin on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: How To be Perfect: The Answer to Every Moral Question. It’s by Michael Schur, the brains behind the TV show “The Good Place” which is one of my all time...

Best Day of the Year: City Hall Selfie Day

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach, CA. Connect with Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Watching: Unstable, binge-worthy TV featuring a Chris-Traeger-like Rob Lowe whose character is a biotech genius working through grief with the help of his son (played by his actual...

Podcast: Equity in Policing with Max Markham, Center for Policing Equity

Max Markham Vice President, Policy & Community Engagement Center for Policing Equity LinkedIn | Twitter Science to promote justice. Max Markham, Vice President, Policy & Community Engagement for the Center for Policing Equity, joined the podcast to talk about building equity in police departments. He shared the work of rebuilding the St. Louis Police Department,...

Are Buzzwords Getting in the Way of Your Work?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Corner Gas A Hobby I Enjoy: Magnets What I’m Working on: Communications & Engagement, Expanding Community Childcare Service, Records Retention Buzzwords – they exist in every workplace, industry, and throughout popular culture....

Social Justice -> Local Government: Not-A-Conclusion

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Colorado local government and DEI professional. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. In January 2020 I started the Social Justice -> Local Government series with ELGL, and this “not-a-conclusion” marks the 32nd post in about three-and-a-half years. This is intended to be...

Managing Board-Staff Communications

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group and a real Yankee Doodle Boy (feather in cap not included). To check out his many professional musings, peruse his LinkedIn profile. What I’m Watching: Fireworks (or drone simulations of fireworks – tough to tell). What I’m...

Say "Yes." Unless You Need to Say "No."

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m working on: Relaxing! Away on the water somewhere in the Pacific. What I’m watching: Ocean waves. What I’m reading: The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson (I continue...

Podcast: Parks and Recreation for All with Commissioner Justin Cutler, Atlanta, GA

Justin Cutler Commissioner of Parks & Recreation City of Atlanta, GA LinkedIn | Twitter Activate ATL. Justin Cutler, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Atlanta, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about parks and recreation. Justin shared how he is building the culture with his staff and why he chose to move...

The Right People on the Right Seats on the Right Bus

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and third runner-up in the Bass-Hoover Elementary School spelling bee, circa 1984 (who knew you had to *say* “CAPITAL” when starting a formal noun…still bitter). You can see how far he has come in his spelling skills...

Success in Succession Planning

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect on Linkedin. What I am Listening To: Speak Now album by Taylor Swift. I’m a Swiftie for life and cannot wait to hear her version. What I’m Watching: Queen Cleopatra on Netflix What I’m Eating: My mom’s...