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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local government planning and zoning staff literally shape the look, feel, and futures of our communities. This ELGL series will provide insight and perspective from the people working on the front lines in these departments. We'll share their stories and insights to give the ELGL community a bigger perspective on planning, zoning, and land use.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn...

In the next 24 hours some of the best & brightest in local gov from every corner of the country will move in to a charming AirBnB in San Antonio - more affectionately known as the ELGL Real World House. Prepare yourself for five illustrious days of us filling up your Twitter feed with all...

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Trevor Minyard Assistant to the City Manager - City of McKinney, TX Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter McKinney attractions Tupp's Brewery & Franconia Brewery (both offering tours throughout the week) Historic Downtown McKinney Heard Natural Science Museum...

Right Now with Nick Smith (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Reading: The Puzzler's Dilemma by Derrick Neiderman What I’m Listening to: The Hold Steady - A Slight Discomfort What I’m Doing: I'm visiting the Netherlands! I have tried and tried and tried to get a #CityHallSelfie in Amsterdam, and I am completely unsure as to how successful I've been. Because...

Elizabeth Vogel, Deputy Supervisor at Charter Township of Clinton, kicks off our series, "Continuing the #13Percent Conversation." Sign up to be guest writer. for this series. The wrong education & a job title no one understands: A young woman straightening out her crooked path to CAO By Elizabeth Vogel - ELGL Profile, LinkedIn & Twitter My path into local...

In today’s Buzz, I’ll be sharing about Sanctuary City task forces around the country. Right Now with Daniel A. Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – Brad Paisley - Last Time for Everything What I’m Reading – The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch What I’m Doing – I am celebrating (well, not actually celebrating--but I am happy) that...

By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District This article has been updated to give credit to Tarana Burke, the founder of #MeToo. If you follow news out of Hollywood you recently learned what many women have known and dealt with for years, Harvey Weinstein is a sexual predator who used his position and...

As ELGL works to formalize its commitment to diversity in local government leadership through its Diversity Dashboard project, it is also excited to partner with Young Government Leaders (YGL) to help advance both organizations’ diversity research goals. YGL’s research initiative aims to learn about how young government employees view diversity and how their views might...

One week ago I woke up to a 6 a.m. phone call from my parent’s landline. My brother told me the hillside up above our parents home was on fire. On Sunday, October 9, a series of wildfires broke out across the state of California, some of them starting in the dead of night. Fires...

This guest post is by ELGL member Clay Pearson, a seasoned ELGL content contributor, city manager, and ICMA conference attendee. Note: Richard Florida will keynote at conference this year. Part of the University of Kansas MPA program involves the full-time students attending the ICMA annual conference. I was in Lawrence in 1990, which meant going to...

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Matt Yager, City of Plano, TX, discusses other jobs than his current one. By Matt Yager, LinkedIn and Twitter The best part of watching James Lipton interview actors and other entertainers on Inside the Actor’s Studio for me is...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is Kirsten Wyatt's "Weekly Update," shared over three days at the Associations @ Work conference in Baltimore, Maryland. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color="green" border_width="3"][vc_column_text]Tuesday, October 17 3:30 p.m. Update I'm in my last session of the day. My first afternoon session was about using predictive analysis to make association decisions. It was fascinating to learn from...

This is Kittelson’s Corner my weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. I'm currently reading Richard Florida's "Rise of the Creative Class" so I can get that and his new book done before ICMA, but whenever I pull it out I feel like Spongebob in this gif. Alright, let's...

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is bloggin’ about those things that make you Laugh, Cry, and Think.  He is also dishing out the #BigLocalGovBaller designation. Here's what you missed in July.  Cry T-minus 42 hours to contribute to the ELGL Diversity Dashboard Kickstarter. This is my final plug for the Diversity Dashboard. My two daughters Eleanor and Josephine...

Andrew Hening Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach San Rafael, CA Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Local solutions to homelessness and practicing radical empathy. Andrew Hening the Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach for the City of San Rafael, California joins GovLove to discuss his work reducing the homeless population in Silicon Valley. He also...

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Justin Stirewalt Detective at Surry County, NC Sheriff's Office Connect: LinkedIn Surry County attractions (with eats)  Downtown Mount Airy (Take a Mayberry Squad Car Tour & eat a Pork Chop Sandwich at Snappy Lunch) Historic Rockford...

In my first crack at the Morning Buzz I'm going to discuss the importance of involving all levels of staff in process improvement projects. Right Now with Zach Navin (Linkedin / Twitter) What I’m Listening to – Garth Brooks- Pandora Station What I’m Reading – Make Your Bed- William H. McRaven What I’m Doing –...

It's Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We're asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Emily Tipps City of DeKalb, Illinois - Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter DeKalb attractions Egyptian Theatre Northern Illinois University DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport Ellwood House Dinner guests Ruth Bader Ginsburg John McCain Olan Rogers 4....

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