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Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO Public Health Department. Find Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m Reading: I finally just finished the epic that is My Name is Barbra, clocking in at roughly 9000 pages. I still gave it 5 stars on Goodreads,...

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Bob’s Burgers A Hobby I Enjoy: Sewing What’s my favorite color? Blue How often do those in local government receive the criticism that government should be run like a business? For most...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; and, according to unnamed sources, CBS’s second choice for the host of this year’s Golden Globes…well, there’s always next year. Who is Jo Koy anyway? What I’m Reading: Just re-started “Eleven Rings” by Phil Jackson – looking...

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...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m reading: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (this month’s book club pick) What I’m watching: YouTube clips of public meetings gone bad (research for this...

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (instructional design and talent development consultancy) in College Park, Md. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn.  What I'm reading: "Reverse Training Design: Start at the End to Revolutionize Corporate Learning" by Mark Mrohs. What I'm watching: The new “Connections” series by...

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m cooking: Homemade pierogis with my kids this weekend What I’m...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m reading: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less What I’m doing: Plotting and planning for 2024   Innovative local governments are amping up...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Health Department. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m watching: Sometimes when life is crazy, all you can do is re-binge an old favorite and settle in. Currently in our Brooklyn 99 era. I’ve...

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Seinfeld A hobby I enjoy: Sewing What’s my favorite color? Blue   Imagine yourself in this scenario – you are a leader who oversees a diverse working group that shares the...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a big-time rule follower (I once turned a friend into the National Football League for talking too descriptively about a Monday Night Football production without the explicit written permission of the National Football League). For...

Today's Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, Iowa. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen What I'm watching: The newest season of The Great British Baking Show...

Today's Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, Founder of A Community Engagement Company and Manager of Revenue Operations at Social Pinpoint. I live in Denver, Colo. Let's connect on LinkedIn!  What I’m listening to: Gregory Alan Isakov's latest album, "Appaloosa Bones" What I’m watching: As a devoted fan of Bruce Campbell, I'm currently enjoying the...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jen Teal, Manager at Raftelis and adjunct instructor at The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at THE Ohio State University. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: My teen daughter and I recently kicked off our 3rd annual re-watch of Gilmore Girls, and my whole...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I am Listening To: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) What I’m Watching: Inventing Anna What I’m Working On: Developing a Halloween decorating plan for our competition at work.  I used ChatGPT...

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...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m Reading: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (this month’s book club pick) What I’m Watching: The Good Wife, Season 4 on Paramount+ What I’m Excited...

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to by Ann Marie Townshend, professional planner and former city manager. Connect with Ann Marie on LinkedIn. What I'm Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies What I'm Reading: Just finished The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Today I begin my private sector career. After 27 years in public agencies, 17 of which were in...

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. What I’m Reading: Frightgeist, where Google Trends is tracking the top Halloween costumes for 2023. Get ready to see a lot of Barbies in the next 48 hours. What I’m Watching: “Room 237” —...

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adam Gaub, Communications Director, Gaston County, NC. Connect with Adam on Threads and X. What I’m Reading: When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, by Ronald Rosbottom What I’m Watching: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver What I’m Listening to: The West Wing...