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Celebrating Public Service – and Public Servants

This guest commentary is by Bob J. Lavigna with CPS HR Consulting. Bob is the author of the book "Engaging Government Employees," and director of the Institute for Public Sector Employee Engagement, a division of CPS HR Services, an independent government agency. This year, May 1-7 is Public Service Recognition Week. Since 1985, this...

Podcast: Sustainability & Building IQ with Tessa Schreiner, Aspen, CO

Tessa Schreiner Climate Action Manager City of Aspen, Colorado LinkedIn Leading by example. Tessa Schreiner, Climate Action Manager for the City of Aspen, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about sustainability and energy use. She highlighted the City's Building IQ program, the logistics behind it, and the importance of data collection and benchmarking for building...

Live and Work Anywhere?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ben Kittelson, Senior Consultant with Raftelis and ELGL Board Chair (LinkedIn | Twitter). What I'm... Listening To: Bob Marley & The Wailers' Survival Album, it's turning towards summer which means the weather is appropriate for some reggae Watching: So many things, last night we watched Barry and...

National Civic Review - Spring Edition 2022

This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. Spring Edition — Access Code: ELGL22 Communities succeed when they leverage the power of civic engagement and take collaborative approaches to local challenges such as the lack of affordable housing. This issue of the National Civic Review borrows some old ideas—organizing local civic...

Podcast: Navigating as a Leader with Daniel Roberts, BrightDrop

Daniel Roberts Head of Communications BrightDrop LinkedIn | Twitter Being bold and pushing boundaries. Daniel Roberts, the Head of Communications at BrightDrop, joined the podcast to talk about lessons he's learned as a leader early in his career. He discussed his leadership philosophy, developing staff, and working in both the public and private sectors. This...

Get Away – Conferences Combat Loneliness

Today's Buzz is by Joe Warren, Assistant City Manager in Atchison, Kansas. Joe is available at LinkedIn or at joew@cityofacthison.com. What I'm reading: Many things on theathletic.com - I'm a former sportswriter - it's what Sports Illustrated used to be. What I'm watching: Local News as much as possible. What I'm listening to: My childhood...

Deadline extended, May 25! Transformative Local Government Leaders Cohort in Cincinnati, Ohio

Local governments need creative and dynamic leaders who are prepared to break through the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset to help communities thrive. Transformative leaders build resilient organizations that are unafraid to try new things, reform and improve business processes, and encourage empathy throughout the organization. The new Transformative Local Government Leaders program...

Lessons From A Local Gov In Love

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: my 40 for 40: Love Songs playlist of my top 40 favorite love songs (creating playlists during the pandemic was a tangible thing I could control, so...

Podcast: Starting a Public Service Career with Jonathan Henry, NFBPA Student Representative

Jonathan Henry Student Representative NFBPA, Board of Directors LinkedIn Step up and stand out. Jonathan Henry, the Student Representative on the NFBPA Board of Directors, joined the podcast to talk about starting his career, his interest in accounting and information technology, and the value of internships. He discussed how students can position themselves for success...

Water Innovation Leadership Development Program

Water Innovation Leadership Development Program For emerging leaders in water services management Full scholarships available for all program participants. Application Deadline: Sunday, May 1, 2022 The Duke University Water Innovation and Leadership Development (WILD) program is a cohort-based transformative leadership training designed for early-to-mid-career water utility managers. Benefits of the Program After completing this leadership program, participants...

Telling the Story of Tigard Forward

Today’s Buzz is presented by Kent Wyatt, ELGL co-founder and City of Tigard communications manager. Connect with Kent on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. What I’m... Listening to: Chaise Lounge by Wet Leg Thinking: Coach K shouldn’t have a puppy. Watching: Yellowstone It should be easy to understand a local government budget. Unfortunately, it usually is not....

UniverCity Year Seeks New Local Government Partners

This cohort program is offered by our friends at UniverCity Alliance - a cross-campus initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that connects local governments across the state with university resources to solve problems. UniverCity Year is seeking new local government partners to work toward practical solutions to locally-identified challenges during the 2022-2025 academic years. The...

Interactive Workshop on Citizens' Assemblies

Interactive Workshop on Citizens' Assemblies July 5-8, 2022 In person on campus at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Full scholarships including travel stipends available How can government regain trust, solve thorny policy issues, and de-escalate tensions between polarized citizens? This July, join a cohort of 30 local government officials for a hands-on practical workshop on Citizens' Assemblies (CAs) with the world's...

Supreme Court Issues Decision in Challenge to Austin's Sign Regulations

This post is authored by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf and reshared with permission from Ancel Glink. The US Supreme Court just issued an opinion in a case challenging the City of Austin's sign regulations. This case overturns the Court of Appeals ruling finding the City's sign regulations to be unconstitutional and seems to offer welcome...

Caring Loudly

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, Iowa. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Listening To: Sounds Like A Cult with Isa Medina & Amanda Montell Reading: Bittersweet by Susan Cain Watching: CNN Original Series This is Life with Lisa Ling I don't believe I'm alone when I say that my...

It's Possible for Everyone to Be Wrong

Public service and life don’t always come with easy answers.

Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week with the #GovPossible Toolkit

This campaign is brought to you by our friends at Performance.gov. Come celebrate the second annual #GovPossible campaign with the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, and Performance.gov! Download our #GovPossible Toolkit for Twitter Download our #GovPossible Toolkit for LinkedIn/Facebook Our first #GovPossible campaign for Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) last...

Podcast: Becoming a City Manager with Tanisha Briley, Gaithersburg, MD

Tanisha Briley City Manager City of Gaithersburg, Maryland LinkedIn | Bio Sharing experiences and learning from each other. Tanisha Briley, the City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland, rejoined the podcast to talk about how to become a City Manager. She explained her leadership style along with obstacles faced in her career. Tanisha shared...

Policy for Climate Change Unites the Three Sectors

Image from StudioX This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in the Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. Local government leaders have the tools to create a structure to institute climate change policies by uniting with the private and...

How Local Governments Can Support Home-Based Entrepreneurs

This guest article was written by Michael Huling, Graduate Assistant at the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership. Entrepreneurship has long been a feature of the American economy that reflects the dynamic and creative spirit of Americans. One of the fascinating developments that has emerged in light of the pandemic is the resurgence...