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Impact through Iteration: Building Government Services that Deliver Value Today

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County's Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I'm watching: "Alien Earth" on Hulu What I'm listening to: "Heard it in a Past Life" by Maggie Rogers (one of those "take with you to a desert...

🍫 S’more to Love: Sweet Thanks to Our Sponsors

The perfect campfire isn’t complete without chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers — and ELGL's Camp GovLife isn’t complete without our sponsors. They’re the secret ingredients that turn a good experience into a great one. These generous friends have pitched their tents with us and are helping keep the lights on in the mess hall, the...

In Loco Ducibus: Leadership in the Absence (and Excess) of Authority

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Do I have a pair of binoculars in my office for birding: Yes Am I excited for the leaves to change colors: Yes What food am I craving right now: Mozzarella sticks Leadership,...

Podcast: Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY

Deb Mohlenhoff City Manager City of Ithaca, NY LinkedIn Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City's form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government,...

Morning Buzz: One Year Later

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, the Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Ore. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Kroger brand toaster pastries What I’m watching: “Taskmaster: New Zealand” What I’m working on: Getting projects to a pause point as I am leaving for a two-week trip to Portugal...

Time to Think

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group, and widely recognized as one of America’s least competitive golfers (I once nearly killed someone with a golf ball – but more on that another time). For non-golf-related advice, connect with Matt on LinkedIn. What I’m...

WEBINAR: EmergenC(ommunications)

Tune in to the ELGL Webinar: EmergenC(ommunications) Each government department houses its own useful data. Between planning and zoning information, GIS, flood regulations, fire data, etc, it’s hard to consolidate all of these data streams and devise thoughtful communications across departments to deploy during emergency events. This webinar will provide frameworks for tackling siloes, data...

Legacy Systems and Data Quality Challenges in AI Implementation: Five Recommendations for Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Dr. Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A Inc., a state and local government consultancy. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work”...

Podcast: Sustainable Libraries Initiative with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System

Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Executive Director Mid-Hudson Library System LinkedIn Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director for the Mid-Hudson Library System joined the podcast to discuss the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. She shared how the initiative was created, how libraries can earn the certification, and the importance of adapting sustainability language. Host: Lauren Palmer Subscribe: Learn More Sustainable...

Your First 90 Days in Local Government Leadership

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Assistant City Manager, Community Services for the City of West Sacramento, Calif. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "The First 90 Days" by Michael D. Watkins What I’m watching: "Black Bag" on Peacock What I’m listening to: "Love and Happiness" by Al Green ...

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Marissa Baum joins GovLove podcast as newest host

The ELGL Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Marissa Baum has joined the GovLove podcast as its newest host. Marissa joins an already exciting roster of Local Gov enthusiasts who celebrate individuals across the country who are making a difference in their own communities. Marissa serves as head of communications for the Town...

WEBINAR: The Foundation of a Government Volunteer Program

Tune in to the ELGL Webinar: The Foundation of a Government Volunteer Program You’ve just been assigned to manage a government volunteer program. Whether you were hired into the role, reassigned as part of your job, or tasked with building a program from the ground up, you may be wondering—where do I start? This interactive session...

Boosting Resilience With Priority-Based Budgeting and Mobile Government Apps

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Fabian, senior director of product strategy, ERP Budgeting and Cate Ryba, director of resident engagement, both at Tyler Technologies. Connect with Chris or Cate on LinkedIn. What we’re reading: “Genesis” by Eric Schmidt, Mundie and Kissinger (Chris) and “Abundance” by Ezra Klein (Cate) What we’re listening...

Don’t Feed the Trolls: How Local Governments Can Lead with Facts

Today’s Buzz is by Tabitha Clark, APR, Communications Director for the City of Perry, Georgia. Connect with Tabitha on LinkedIn. A funny TikTok I saw recently: “When you realize Life 360 is the muggle version of the Marauder’s Map.” If you work in local government communications, chances are you’ve seen the wild west of misinformation...

Podcast: The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA

Peggy Flynn City Manager City of Petaluma, CA LinkedIn Peggy Flynn, City Manager for the City of Petaluma, California, joined the podcast to talk about fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and engagement. She also discussed delivering effective and efficient public services. She shared how the City of Petaluma has evolved, projects her team is...

Camp GovLife 2025 Speakers

Register by Sept. 15 Camp Govlife Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with evening networking events to follow) Flamingo Resort, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Register Camp Govlife kicks off at the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa! Over the course of two days, participants will experience...

Why are we still working this way?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Sr. Manager of Engagement and Digital Marketing at ICMA. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn. What Book I’m Recommending: Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness, 2nd Edition What I’m Excited for: Visiting Tampa for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference! What I’m Proud of: Training my pups to...

The dreaded "Quick 15-minute Demo" that just became a whole afternoon

Today's Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, GovTech professional and founder of Plateia.ai. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. What I'm eating: Trader Joes Chocolate Ice Cream cones What I'm watching: "Platonic" on Apple TV A hobby I enjoy: Off-roading in the Colorado mountains. Living in Denver has its perks when you need to escape the...

Get Involved: Good government requires a little homework

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chaquinta Fisher, I.T. Support Manager & Website Accessibility Coordinator at McLennan County, Texas. Follow Chaquinta on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The Bible, Book of Mathew What I’m Listening to: 'Is Jesus Praying for Us or Are We Praying to Him?' Dr. David Jeremiah What I’m Watching: 'Bodyguard'...