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ELGL Connects

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It's here... the ELGL Connects: The Local Government Resource! This is your new go-to resource whenever you need to find a recommended vendor, or want to compare and learn about graduate programs. A listing in this directory is available to all of our All-In members. When they join, they can create a listing (and continually...

In Depth: Prince George's County Parks Innovation Task Force

This guest post by Ed Krafick was reprinted with permission from Soofa. How does government innovate? What are some best practices to engage staff to think differently and challenge the status quo in an actionable way? The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Innovation Taskforce has built and refined a staff-driven formula to...

#13Percent: Local Government Management Isn't for the Faint of Heart

Heidi York, Person County, NC, County Manager, shares her experience in the “Continuing the #13Percent Conversation.” Sign up to be guest writer for this series. I continue to see and hear the question posed of why are there so few female managers leading in local government organizations. This question is everywhere. And yet, if you want to...

Residential Beekeeping

Today's Buzz is all about the bees. Get it? Right Now with Daniel A. Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – Bleachers - Don't Take the Money What I’m Watching – I know I'm late, but I just started watching Stranger Things. I've only watched the first two episodes of the first season. What I’m Doing –...

It's National Native American Month

This is a guest blog by ELGL member Tom Mortenson. Read more about Tom below! As we approach Thanksgiving it may amaze some of us to find out that this is also National Native American Month. While most Americans are thinking about Thanksgiving, a long four day weekend, the Macy parade, and feasting on holiday food,...

On a Personal Note: Lessons from the Court

I'm an unabashed hoops fan. The dribbling of a basketball, the squeak of shoes on the hardwood and the swish of the net are music to my ears. Yep, we've just entered my favorite time of the year. My sons each play on more than one grade school basketball team. My husband helps coach. My...

Mt. Rushmore with Ian Hutcheson, City of Wichita, KS

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Ian Hutcheson City of Wichita, Kansas -- Local Government Management Fellow Connect: LinkedIn Issues Facing Wichita Finding ways to attract and retain young talent Diversifying the local economy Continuing to revitalize downtown Improving public transportation options...

I Have to Ask: Trends in Economic Development

By Amy Jauron, Greater Portland, Business Development Manager, LinkedIn & Twitter I came to Greater Portland from city government. I was working in the City Manager’s Office in Corvallis, Oregon. I realized I wanted to continue in the economic development profession and eventually run an Economic Development Office (EDO) one day, I needed experience in a larger...

Love, Hate, Fear and Your Career

I recently had my annual evaluation. I’m going on my ninth year at the City of San Rafael; in 2009 I started as an intern and have enjoyed a nice, steady career path. I’ve had the pleasure of learning from wonderful mentors and Im fortunate to have always felt supported by people who care about...

Podcast: Serving with Your Whole Heart in the City of Little Rock, AR

Innovation, performance and public service in Little Rock. Two people from the City of Little Rock, AR join GovLove to talk about their work. Melissa Bridges, Performance & Innovation Coordinator, and Susan Langley, City Clerk, discuss the Commodores, their career paths and a cross-departmental quality of life group. Topics: Lighting round (2:30), how children impacted...

Mt. Rushmore with Tyler Isham, Village of Bartlett, IL

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Tyler Isham Community Development/Public Works Management Analyst, Village of Bartlett, IL Connect: LinkedIn Issues facing Bartlett Keeping up with technology Coming up with funds lost by changes in State funding Innovative ways to save and push...

Donuts

All it takes is a donut. Now that I've got your attention I want to talk about getting employees to open up and have meaningful conversations. As I have discussed in a previous post, my department is currently going through a reorganization and bringing our Parks department under the purview of the Public Works department....

Fireside Chat: Empowering Effective Digital Government from the Top

Audio from the Fireside chat Download: ELGL & ProudCity Empowering Effective Digital Government from the Top Listen: ------- On December 7, 2017 ProudCity and ELGL hosted a free fireside chat titled Empowering Effective Digital Government from the Top. In this fireside chat Christine Alilovich, Rebecca Woodbury, and Luke Fretwell discussed how the City of San Rafael embraced a...

October Financial Report

Download the October update of the FY 2018 Monthly & Quarterly Report

Mt. Rushmore with Maria Ryan, City of Vancouver, WA

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Maria Ryan Management Analyst - City of Vancouver, WA Link: ELGL Profile Issues Facing Vancouver: Affordable housing Economic development Parks Transportation Dinner Guests: Lt. General Jay Silveria (this is what leadership looks like) Frida Kahlo Lin-Manuel...

Webinar: Supporting Local Projects through Crowdfunding & Crowdgranting

Download: ELGL & Patronicity Webinar Civic Crowdfunding Crowdgranting Listen: Say you want to build a community garden, or skatepark, or revitalize a community square. Where do you find the money to do it? Join us to hear from Rob St. Mary, Director of Outreach for Patronicity. Patronicity is a crowdfunding and crowdgranting platform that connects local residents and sponsors...

Evaluating the ROI: Measuring Success through Communication Planning

By: Jennifer Casey, LinkedIn & Twitter If the Town of Collierville had a formula for successful communication, it would be our Strategic Communication Plan. The plan starts with a mission that reflects the overall vision of our elected officials, administration, and organization as a whole. Having a Strategic Communication Plan ensures that we articulate a...

Criminal Justice Coordination in Oregon and Beyond

Criminal justice systems are complex and are frequently siloed. Law enforcement officers are very different from a defense attorney, parole and probation officer, or a county commissioner. The problem is that these parties don't often naturally communicate well with each other, which hinders their ability to collaborate and work together to solve problems. In an...

Mt. Rushmore with Erika Harper, State of Iowa

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Erika Harper Communications Specialist for the State of Iowa Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Issues facing state government (varies from agency to agency) Resistance to new technology and taking risks Aging staff and attracting (and retaining) young...

On a Personal Note: Fall Back

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am a fall back person. Earlier to bed. Earlier to rise. And I'm another kind of fall back person. I fall back in to my old habits and old ways of thinking far more often than I like to admit. I go gangbusters when I decide to make a change, tackle a project...