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2021 Best Props, Costume, Other Country, & Family #CityHallSelfies

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

San Rafael Analyst Team

The City of San Rafael, CA is Hiring an Analyst Team! Are you a passionate and creative problem solver? Join the City of San Rafael, CA's Management Analyst team! The city is hiring five analysts to work in the economic development, finance, public works, fire, and management departments. Learn more about the positions and apply...

Best Places to Work 2021: McHenry County, IL

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. McHenry County, IL Web Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer:...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Fort Collins, CO

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Fort Collins, CO Web | Twitter | LinkedIn Why they're the best:...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Hopkins, MN

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Hopkins, MN Web Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer: Paid...

Engaging with a Gen-Z Audience

This series, "Engaging with a Gen-Z Audience," is written by Cody Kleinsmith, Incoming Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (R.A.R.E) Member. Stay tuned for more articles in this series! One of the largest challenges in public sector initiatives is ensuring that all voices are represented in the decision-making process. Different groups have different attitudes, and one...

Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes 16 U.S. Cities For Using Data Most Effectively to Improve Residents’ Lives

This press release shared from our friends at What Works Cities. Check out our full library of What Works Cities articles, webinars, and podcasts here. Fourth Annual What Works Cities Certification Commends Excellence in Using Evidence and Data to Improve City Services, Increase Transparency, and Promote Civic Engagement Data Proved Crucial to Guiding City Responses...

Cities of Service Grant Program: Love Your Block

This post is shared from our friends at Cities of Service. We are excited to announce that applications are open for Love Your Block, the Cities of Service grant program that brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time. Eight cities will be selected to receive a $100,000 grant...

Podcast: The Public Sector Pivot with Kaitlyn Rentala

Kaitlyn Rentala Author & Student University of Pennsylvania LinkedIn | Twitter A renaissance in public service. Kaitlyn Rentala, an author and student at the University of Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about her new book, The Public Sector Pivot: How Gen Z Will Lead a Renaissance in Public Service. She shared strategies for how...

Podcast: Wastewater Monitoring for COVID-19 & Opioids with Stephanie Deitrick, Tempe, AZ

Stephanie Deitrick Enterprise GIS & Analytics Manager City of Tempe, Arizona Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Data and public health. Stephanie Deitrick, Enterprise GIS & Analytics Manager for the City of Tempe, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about monitoring wastewater to understand public health trends. She shared how the City partnered with Arizona State...

Podcast: Supporting the Nighttime Economy with Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sarah Hannah-Spurlock Nighttime Economy Manager City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Economy after dark. Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, the Nighttime Economy Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about how the City manages the nighttime economy. She shared what her job looks like day to day, how...

Fourteen Evidence-Based Tips to Make Effective Instructional Videos

Video is the most popular way to train learners. Back in the 1990s, it took much work to create a good instructional video. Today, it's easy to make a video from your smartphone or through PowerPoint's recording function. Video is so easy to create that trainers turn on the recorder and start talking. We have...

Podcast: Regional Benchmarking Initiative with Kate Bender, Stephen Wade & Reagan Walsh

Kate Bender Deputy Performance Officer City of Kansas City, MO LinkedIn | Twitter Stephen Wade Budget and Performance Manager City of Topeka, KS LinkedIn Reagan Walsh MPA Candidate University of Kansas LinkedIn | Twitter Using data to make better decisions. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the Regional Benchmarking Initiative in the...

Summer Cohorts Now Accepting Applications!

We're excited to announce our most robust offering of cohorts yet! As part of our mission to help our members find joy in public service, ELGL offers high-quality, accessible, affordable learning opportunities in a variety of formats. Our diverse membership base, expert partners, and staff experience help us create programs that are engaging, relevant, and...

Podcasting for Local Government Cohort

What is a podcast, and why is podcasting such a powerful vehicle for storytelling? In this cohort, you’ll find out! In just six weeks you’ll learn how to develop and publish your brand new podcast. In six training sessions, seasoned podcasting pros will take you from identifying topics, producing a script, and promoting your podcast...

COVID Changes: Identifying What to Keep, What to Add, and What to Change

Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m watching: Might Ducks Game Changers on Disney+ What I am listening to: Commentary on the Bears drafting Justin Fields What I'm playing: Fantasy Baseball What I'm doing: Staining my shed At the Park District of Oak Park, we are currently engaging staff in a conversation...

Green Collar Jobs a Catalyst for Strong Communities

This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel's Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. Many ways exist to address poverty, unemployment, and social equity. The green collar industry made up of recycling, landscaping, food production, and energy production...

Podcast: Investing in Infrastructure with Kip Eideberg, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Kip Eideberg Sr. Vice President, Government & Industry Relations Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) LinkedIn | Twitter Rebuild with purpose. Kip Eideberg, Sr. Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and manufacturing. He shared results from AEM's recent Infrastructure Vision 2050 report and the need for federal infrastructure...

Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program

“Leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations." – Peter F. Drucker As Peter Drucker taught, leadership is not a matter of rank, title, or position: “Its essence is performance.” With this in mind, ELGL,...

I Have to Ask: Accomplishments as a Strategic Performance Manager

In this series, guest columnists reflect on one of three prompts provided by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Erin L. Hudson, MPA, NCCMC, Strategic Performance Manager for the Town of Morrisville, writes about the accomplishments she is most proud of. Connect with Erin on Twitter or LinkedIn. Sign up to be the next guest columnist for...