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Hello From the Other Side (...of the Politics Administration Dichotomy)

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt, a Fellow at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, and the ELGL co-founder. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter. And, join her new project, the Digital Service Network! What I'm Reading: Maisie Dobbs - #16 What I'm Watching: Ozark, Season 1 What...

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How Could Anyone Not Like You?

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 Reading: Brat: An 80's Story by Andrew McCarthy What I’m Watching:...

Life in Your Community, 1 Second at a Time

You are buzzing today with Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I'm watching: Won't You Be My Neighbor (I love Mister Rogers.) What I'm reading: Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life (Why yes, I DID just finish S4...

Podcast: Inclusive Prosperity in Economic Development with Jessica L. González Martínez and Sterling Johnson

Jessica L. González Martínez Inclusive Economic Development Advisor New Growth Innovation Network LinkedIn Sterling Johnson Just Opportunity Portfolio Director Partnership for Southern Equity LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about inclusive prosperity in economic development. Jessica L. González Martínez is an Inclusive Economic Development Advisor for the New Growth Innovation Network. Sterling Johnson...

The New World of Work

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Brent Olson, Emergency Management Director at the City of Phoenix. Follow Brent on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius” by Donald Robertson What I’m Watching: WestWorld on HBO   I’ve been wracking my brain over the last...

Supporting Stronger - and more Representative - Water Leaders

This database of training opportunities was shared with us by our friends at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center. Check out this new database containing over 100 training opportunities for water leaders, run and administered by a range of organizations. Need: Support and Training for Water Leaders Water utilities often do not resemble the water customers they...

How to Become an Advocate for Healthy Cities

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Best Bollywood of the 2000s (Spotify playlist) What I’m Reading – Legion by Brandon Sanderson What I’m Watching ­– Only Murders in the Building What I’m Doing – Taking a break and working part-time after leaving my job with the Beaverton Downtown Association and being...

$Equity$

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. One challenge in bringing equity into our lines of work is how to adequately measure it. How do we effectively measure whether...

Podcast: ADA Compliance & Improving Accessibility with Linda Mastandrea, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Linda Mastandrea Director, Regional ADA Planning and Local Safety Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Linda Mastandrea, Director of Regional ADA Planning and Local Safety for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act and creating more accessible communities. She shared some...

My Promise to the City Management Team

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Amie Hendrix, City Manager of Geneva, New York. Connect with Amie on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee What I’m Watching: Friends - The One with the Race Car Bed What I’m Listening to: The...

Advancing AI Is Alarming but There’s Hope

Complex issues, the spread of misinformation, and futuristic AI distorts perceptions of reality. But here’s how leaders can get around it.

Apply to UniverCity Year

This opportunity is brought to you by our friends at the UniverCity Alliance. UniverCity Year is now accepting proposals for the 2022-2025 UniverCity Year program. Please email Managing Director Gavin Luter at gavin@cows.org or call at 608-261-1141 with any questions about the program or for information about developing a successful proposal. We are also available to...

Connected Colorado (C²) Challenge

This challenge opportunity was shared with us by our friends at the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance and UrbanLeap. What is the C² Challenge? The Alliance recently launched the C² Challenge seeking actionable solutions that address four specific problems faced by Colorado communities: housing stability, safe streets, community resilience, and civic engagement. Communities are facing significant challenges as they rebuild...

Podcast: Infrastructure & Leadership Training with Denise Bevan, Palm Coast, FL

Denise Bevan City Manager City of Palm Coast, Florida LinkedIn | Bio Preparation and service. Denise Bevan the City Manager of the City of Palm Coast, Florida joined the podcast to discuss her career path from environmental planner to City Manager. She talked about the history of Palm Coast and the infrastructure challenges the City...

Podcast: Employee Engagement & Culture with Dan Biles, Pasco County, FL

Dan Biles County Administrator Pasco County, Florida LinkedIn | Bio People, purpose, and performance. Dan Biles, County Administrator for Pasco County, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss employee engagement and culture. He shared what makes a place great to work at and tools to get organizational buy-in. Dan outlined the robust training the County offers...

The Company You Keep

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for Recovery for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: Bon Iver songs like  ‘Second Nature’ and 'Heavenly Father' on repeat. Music is an important coping mechanism for me on account of recent events. What I’m Watching:...

What I Learned About Federal Funding Opportunities as a Transportation Professional

This article was written by Meagan Landis, Regional Coordinator at Prince William County Department of Transportation, as part of the Federal Funding Opportunities to Create More Livable Communities cohort. Connect with Meagan on LinkedIn. As a public sector employee of a rapidly growing and urbanizing County grappling with the ongoing impacts of the global pandemic,...

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