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Final Four: Williamsburg, VA v. Baytown, TX

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_zigzag color="black" el_border_width="15"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]One additional vote will be applied for every comment submitted about why you love your library. One comment per person, please: [contact-form to="kent@elgl.org" subject="Final Four Comments - Williamsburg or Baytown"][contact-field label="Here's why I love my library:" type="textarea" required="1"][contact-field label="Your first and last name:" type="text" required="1"][contact-field label="Your Favorite Library:" type="checkbox-multiple" required="1" options="Williamsburg,Baytown"][/contact-form] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Podcast: Planning Peeps

Kyle Kingma Planning Manager LinkedIn | Twitter Finding a human way to talk about planning. Kyle Kingma the founder of Planning Peeps and a Planning Manager in Texas joined GovLove to talk about the memes and fun spirit behind the community for planners, by planners. Kyle discussed his path into planning as well as why he wanted...

A Clerks Dream?

Ladies and Gentlemen, the time to vote has rolled around once more. Primaries are here and voter registration is a hot topic. I’m not one to generally wade into touchy topics but what the heck, why not? Everyone’s doing it. The State of Washington passed new voter registration laws this past week which automatically registers...

I Have to Ask You: Career Influences

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Tim Gomez, Town of Paradise Valley, AZ, Executive Assistant to Town Manager and Town Council/Deputy Town Clerk, writes about his career influence. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and...

New Year, Fresh Start: 5 Steps to Assessing Your Government Agency’s Communications Program

This blog is cross posted with permission from Jenna Cerruti and her team at Prichard Communications - a long time ELGL member and event sponsor. Learn more online about Prichard services and the Mac's List job board, and subscribe to the "Find Your Dream Job" podcast! A new year means making changes—gym memberships go up,...

Updated: Missing Diversity Dashboard Contact Information

This map is updated as of Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 a.m. PST. Thanks to the states (and ELGL members) for getting their contact information submitted to ELGL! This week, the Diversity Dashboard Research Coordinators (RCs) will send out the surveys on gender, race, birth year, and veteran status to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)...

Diversity Dashboard: Intent of Research

By Lauren Stott on behalf of the Diversity Dashboard team. In fall 2017, ELGL began a campaign to collect diversity data on municipalities throughout the country. A simple start, seeking diversity information about the chief administrative officers (CAOs) and Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAOs), is hoped to initiate research and spur important conversations. The campaign...

Willamette University "Inspiring Local Government Careers" Agenda

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday, February 16 is ELGL's first "Inspiring Local Government Careers" event for undergraduate students. Read more about this program, and check out this incredible line-up of local government practitioners who are volunteering their time to promote local government! Follow along during the event on social media using the hashtag #ELGLInspire. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color="green" style="dotted" border_width="4"][vc_column_text]...

A Well Lit Park

It’s easy to get isolated in public works; our services go mostly unnoticed until something isn’t working or until a lane or two of traffic have to be closed. #PleaseStopDrivingThroughUtilityBoxes #ThatWaterMainWasInstalledInThe60’s Thankfully I have the privilege of getting out of the office. As a commission liaison, I vet ideas through our commissioners before going to council...

Webinar: AI and the City

February 28th at 2:00 pm EST/11:00 am PST Audio: Video: https://www.anymeeting.com/engaginglocalgovernmentleaders/E957DF84894930 Two of the biggest social changes of our time are accelerated urban growth and the rise of AI. How do the two influence each other? In this session, we will demystify the buzzword of AI (Artificial Intelligence)- explain what is it and how it works, what are its...

#ELGLKnope Best Library: Eagleton 8 Round

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NEW! Libraries can earn an extra vote each time someone posts a #SelfieInTheStacks - a selfie at the library. Use the hashtag and the library name to ensure your library gets credit! You can vote once and submit a selfie once this week. Questions? Contact Kent Wyatt, ELGL Co-Founder, kent@elgl.org. ELGL members receive exclusive daily updates with results...

Lewisville v. Lawrence

Voting for this #ELGLKnope #Eagleton8 matchup opens at 1:01 a.m. on Monday, February 12 and end at 11:59 on Friday, February 16.

Pueblo v. State College

Voting for this #ELGLKnope #Eagleton8 matchup opens at 1:01 a.m. on Monday, February 12 and end at 11:59 on Friday, February 16.

Baytown v. Frederick

Voting for this #ELGLKnope #Eagleton8 matchup opens at 1:01 a.m. on Monday, February 12 and end at 11:59 on Friday, February 16.

Williamsburg v. Chapel Hill

Voting for this #ELGLKnope #Eagleton8 matchup opens at 1:01 a.m. on Monday, February 12 and end at 11:59 on Friday, February 16.

#Sweetums16 Results

Here are the final results from the #Sweetums16. Congrats to all of our winning libraries and thanks to everyone in this round of the #ELGLKnope Best Library bracket. Voting in the #EagletonEight begins on Monday, February 12 at 1:01 a.m. and continues through Friday, February 16 at 11:59 p.m. ELGL members will receive a daily...

Newly Elected Leaders Toolkit

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This free toolkit for first-time elected officials was created by our colleagues at ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Their Life, Well Run initiative aims to make local government more effective, efficient, and ethical in part by strengthening the partnership between elected and appointed officials. The toolkit includes a how-to guide for stepping into a...

Podcast: Jerry! Jim O'Heir from NBC's Parks & Rec

Jim O’Heir Jerry Gergich Parks & Rec IMDb | Twitter A very Parks & Rec episode for you. Jim O’Heir the actor that played the lovable Jerry Gergich (or is Garry?) came on GovLove to talk about the hit NBC show, his career in the entertainment industry and more. Jim sat down with co-hosts Alyssa Dinberg...

Podcast: Jerry! Jim O'Heir from NBC's Parks & Rec

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Reimagining Libraries: A Regional Library Funding Model

In this series, guest columnists write about what’s working at their library, how they are adjusting to the digital age, and what their community expects from a library. Catherine Alloway, Library Director, Schlow Centre Region Library, State College, PA, writes about library funding sources. Most public libraries in the United States depend upon state and local government funding...