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MD: Laura Allen, Town of Berlin, Town Administrator

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhDrGnjacvA Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference through the public sector, and we...

Resume Book Overview

Below please find the summarized 2013 Resume Book submissions. This is available to ELGL readers (members can access the full Resume Book page here). Resume Book participants were encouraged to include a three item summary of their career aspirations and skills to share in the public version of the Resume Book. If you are an ELGL...

New Sensation with Pavel Gubanikhin, Eugene Senior Budget Analyst

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would they...

Beyond Traditional Economic Development: Eastvale’s Innovative, Collaborative Approach

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: The delicious chicken piccata dish that my wife has perfected. What I’m watching: Reactions to the 2024 presidential election. What I’m working on: Establishing a new downtown for Eastvale. According to...

We Employ People

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager at the City of Albany, OR. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin and Instagram. What I’m reading: "Science, Submarines & Secrets: The Incredible Early Years of the Albany Research Center" What I’m watching: "Agatha All Along" What I’m eating: Squash — it’s one...

America’s Top 5 Most Socially Connected Counties

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook. What I’m celebrating: The 2024 Voice of the People Awards winners and finalists! Congrats to them all! What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. Edited by Angelica Wedell As isolation continues to define modern...

Podcast: An Actionable and Transformative Comprehensive Plan in North Chicago, IL

Taylor Wegrzyn Director of Economic and Community Development City of North Chicago, IL LinkedIn Siraj Asfahani Vice President The Lakota Group LinkedIn Taylor Wegrzyn, Director of Economic and Community Development at the City of North Chicago, Illinois and Siraj Asfahani, Vice President at The Lakota Group joined to podcast to discuss the City of North...

Welcome to Local Gov Campaign Season, 2024 Edition

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Whatever my husband is cooking on his new toy — an outdoor griddle. What I’m watching:...

Confessions of a Roku City NIMBY

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA, and ELGL Board of Directors chair. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History" by Jeff Nussbaum, a former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore who dives into the...

The Power of Stories: How Lived Experiences Shape a More Inclusive Workplace

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, DEI Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler, AZ. Connect with Adrianna on LinkedIn. What I’m listening to: Arooj Aftab What I’m watching: Impatiently waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to start their season. What I’m dreaming about: Cooler temperatures and hiking season. We’re drawn...

From Meteors to Milestones: Key Strategies to Mastering Your First Leadership Role

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Silsby, CEO of Silsby Strategic Advisors based in Newport Beach, CA, and author of “Managing For Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact.” Connect with Shane on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" (Although not necessarily a Giants fan,...

Can Local Governments Help Restore American Happiness?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook. What I’m supporting: Nominate a woman in local government leadership for the 2024 Leadership Trailblazer Award! (Window ends Aug. 9, 2024.) What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. By Jessie O’Brien Edited by Angelica...

City Hall Selfie Day is My Olympic Games

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, TN. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. What I’m reading: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt What I’m working on: Ribbon-cutting details for our fitness center! A funny TikTok I saw recently: The “Breathing Realtor”...

What’s the Best Day of the Year? City Hall Selfie Day, Of Course.

By Warren Kagarise Chair, ELGL Board of Directors City Hall Selfie Day returns on Aug. 15, 2024. With the calendar inching toward what we at ELGL call the best day of the year, I cannot wait to see what you have in store. Every August, a cast of public servants, elected officials, journalists, and residents...

Jennifer Davies

No. 5 2024 Top Influencers in Local Government Strategic Communications Manager | City of Las Vegas, NV | Jennifer Davies envisions a government that is more accessible, connected, and relevant to the community. As the strategic communications manager for the City of Las Vegas, she is passionate about the transformative power of digital tools....

Anticity Toxicity

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Cooking: The best Drunken Noodles ever What I’m Watching: Lots of Phillies baseball, but most importantly, the sports statistician my son has turned out to be...

Discreteness, Continuity, and Exploding Inboxes

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m working on: Mining resident surveys for patterns complex enough to tailor policy, but simple enough to explain to electeds. What I’m watching: Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+ A...

Podcast: Infrastructure and Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety with Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL

Lara Biggs Bureau Chief - Capital Planning / City Engineer City of Evanston, Illinois LinkedIn Lara Biggs, Capital Planning Bureau Chief and City Engineer for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to discuss capital planning, infrastructure, and improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. She shared the City's engagement strategy to design projects with the...

YouTube and I: Your Agency's Not-So-Secret Social Media Star

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. What I’m Reading: A look back at the top social media trends of 2023. Thinking about the Grimace Shake is my Roman Empire. What I’m Watching: YouTube, of course. Mostly on TV, like more than...

Show 'Em How It’s Done

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Mich. Connect with Jessica on Twitter/X and LinkedIn. What I’m Baking: This Best Vegan Pumpkin Bread for Halloween at the office. It’s a new recipe for me, and baking as I type, so look for my judgment...

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