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#ELGL18 Feedback Texting

Rise and shine! It's day one of #ELGL18! We're doing our conference feedback via text message this year, thanks to Public Input. Please text "ELGL" to 919-504-5151. You'll receive text messages allowing you to rank/review/comment on all aspects of the conference, and also share feedback on ELGL.

#ELGL18 Photo Shoot: What Does Your Profile Pic Say About You?

This guest blog is by Angelica Wedell with the National Research Center, Inc. Meet Angelica at #ELGL18 - she'll be behind the camera taking pictures at the conference! Prospective employers, professional connections and even residents will likely see your LinkedIn profile picture before anything else when they search your name. So that photograph is in...

On the Council Agenda: Prohibiting Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas

In this series, guest columnists write about issues that are being deliberated by their elected body. Sarah Henricks, City of Los Altos, California, walks us through the City Council's discussion about prohibiting smoking in certain parts of town. In October 2017, the Los Altos City Council considered an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor...

It Matters Who You Associate With

What I’m listening to – GovLove podcasts as I get excited for #ELGL18 What I’m watching – youth soccer What I’m doing – ELGL strategic planning I am a joiner. I have always seen the value of relationships and learning so I have gravitated to places where I can learn from peers and be mentored...

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Michael Baskin, Foundation for Civic Leadership

Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Michael Baskin Foundation for Civic Leadership My favorite adventure in life was.... quitting my corporate gig to go get my hands dirty in city government! Although the corporate gig allowed me to...

I Have to Ask You: Civic Hackathons

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Sam Edelstein, City of Syracuse, NY, Chief Data Officer, writes about civic hackathons and what they mean to communities. Civic hackathons are often touted as ways to develop new software systems or products for cities. All...

Buzzin’- Time for a “Brain Break”

What I’m Reading- “Radical Candor” by Kim Scott What I’m Watching- Dear White People What I’m Listening To- “Django Jane” by Janelle Monae May seems to be a celebratory month. It is a month where we celebrate everything from Cinco De Mayo, Public Service Week and Mother’s Day. May also happens to be Mental Health...

Local Gov Administering & Mothering

This guest blog is by Charlotte Colley, the village manager of New Concord, Ohio. It’s my first day back to work after 6 weeks of maternity leave. Well almost 6 weeks…28 days to be exact. 28 days of exhaustion, pain, frustration, anxiety, cluelessness and the most deep rooted, soul-searing love for a tiny little person...

Reflections from the 2018 Chinook Institute

Sandy Belson is an ELGL member and the Comprehensive Planning Manager for the City of Springfield and she attended the Chinook Institute on a scholarship where she's sharing her experiences from Chinook with the ELGL membership. What’s the relationship between eagle feathers, INTP, self-portraits, and strings tied on a ring? Each item has contributed...

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Ashley Wooten, City of Mission Hills, KS

Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Ashley Wooten City of Mission Hills, Kansas Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter My favorite adventure in life was.... Exploring Boston with my little brother during his thanksgiving break, during his undergrad at Berklee. What...

Podcast: Running for the Future with Aaron Rouse, Virginia Beach Councilor

Aaron Rouse City Council Candidate Virginia Beach, VA Facebook Update: Aaron Rouse Reflects On Election Victory From the NFL to the campaign trail. Aaron Rouse, former Green Bay Packer, is running for City Council in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He talked about why he’s running for office, how local government needs to change to be more...

Free NextRequest Software Trial for #ELGL18 Attendees

Here's a special offer for #ELGL18 attendees from our friends at NextRequest: It's not often that you get to take software for a spin before you buy it---especially in government. But we here at NextRequest believe in the mantra "try it before you buy it"---so that's why we offer a 100% free trial of our...

Fake News & True Eye Openers (#ELGL18 Preview!)

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I'm reading: The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication by Alberto Cairo What I'm watching: I recently stumbled upon Doug DeMuro and his car review channel on YouTube and I'm not a car guy at all, but the joy he conveys in doing what he loves is just...

Getting Elected Officials To Buy In On Social Media

Jennifer Davies is the Public Information Officer/Social Media Manager for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada. She won the Traeger Award in 2016 and 2017. Her article - We Want Our Own Facebook Page! - was one of the top 10 most viewed articles on ELGL.org in 2017. Getting elected officials to buy in on social media...

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Janine Jordan, City of Laramie, WY

Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Janine Jordan City of Laramie, Wyoming - City Manager Connect: LinkedIn My favorite adventure in life was.... paragliding What is the most local government thing you have done on vacation? Last summer...

Listen Up... Tear It Down Has Dropped

Traeger award-winner and founder of the City Council Chronicles Michael Karlik has dropped another hit for his adoring fans. Tear It Down is a eight-part story about the City of North College Hill, Ohio. In an upcoming GovLove episode, you will learn more about the creation of Tear It Down. Until then, let's binge listen...

$100K Soofa Sign Infrastructure Grant for a Lucky #ELGL18 Attendee

#ELGL18 sponsor Soofa is hosting snacks during the Thursday tours of Golden, and also a meet-up along the Triceratops Trail to talk about the internet of things and local government. We just learned that they're also going to grant $100,000 worth of of Soofa Sign infrastructure to a lucky #ELGL18 attendee. Soofa is expanding their Sign...

It's the Little Things: Public Service Recognition Week

What I'm Reading — "Bringing Up Bébé" by Pamela Druckerman What I'm Watching — A&E's "Undercover High" documentary What I'm Listening To — "Nice For What" by Drake Did you know this week is Public Service Recognition Week? Celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month), Public...

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Anthony Hooper, City of Lake Oswego, OR

Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Anthony Hooper City of Lake Oswego, Oregon - Public Works Director Connect: LinkedIn My favorite adventure in life was....spontaneously skydiving in Switzerland with a bunch of knuckleheads so as to overcome a...

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Ido Ivry, ZenCity

Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Ido Ivry ZenCity - Chief Technology Officer My favorite adventure in life was... founding ZenCity What is the most local government thing you have done on vacation? Visiting a city archive The most...