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ELGL Book Club -- Detroit: An American Autopsy by Charlie LeDuff

Looking for a good read? Join ELGL members in reading New York Times Bestseller, Detroit: An American Autopsy by Charlie LeDuff. We will dive into this thought-provoking investigation of Detroit's decline over the next seven weeks, ending with a Twittersation on March 27 at 12 noon EST to discuss what we've read. One lucky person will...

#13Percent: I'm a 36-Year Old White Male

#13Percent: I'm a 36-Year Old White Male by: Kent Wyatt -- LinkedIn and Twitter I am a 36-year old, white male. I work as a senior management analyst for the City of Tigard, OR. My dad was a city manager for more than 35 years in North Carolina and Virginia. I grew up going to...

"Get Off My Lawn" - Working with the Angry Resident

Civic Leaders is an exclusive local government web-interview series hosted and operated by Springbrook Software, produced by the VOLSTA Media Network, and syndicated on ELGL.org. Each month the show shares a candid look into the challenges and triumphs experienced by passionate public employees that are committed to their calling. The Angry Resident By Bert Lowry, Springbrook...

Southwest of Center with Ryan Adams, City of Irving, TX

This new column will highlight trending issues in Texas. Ryan Adams, City of Irving, TX, Assistant to the City Manager, leads the inaugural discussion. ###### "Hellooooooo!"..... to our new organizational member the City of Pearland, TX Break out the Redbull and Alka-Seltzer – the Leg is in session! It’s that time of year that perhaps...

1984 with Diedra Lane, City of Tallahassee, FL

Report: Glass Ceiling Still Strong in Local Government More than 215 professionals have registered for the upcoming Webinar: Women in Local Government. The event is a sell out and we have started a wait list. Based on the registration numbers, it’s clear that the issue is not only a female issue, but an issue of how local...

360 Review with Matt Monedero, City of Garland, TX

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned performance review? ELGL loves them so much that we’re embarking on a “360 Review of Local Government.” We’re going to evaluate every single inch of the local government arena by talking to ourselves (a.k.a: other local government professionals), tech companies, journalists, professors, and anyone else who hasn’t blocked our...

Designing a Social Media Super Hero

Recent Knope of the Week receipient Kim Ervin returns with tips for becoming a successful social media manager. Designing a Social Media Super Hero By: Kim Ervin (LinkedIn and Twitter), Pyramid Communications "What are the qualities that make a successful social media manager?" This is a question that I hear often. Maybe your social media was started...

My Story with Darwin Wade, City of Grand Prairie, TX

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, ELGL members tell their story including how they got into local government. Darwin Wade (LinkedIn) is a Neighborhood Services Specialist at the City of Grand Prairie, TX. He is responsible for provide consulting, training and other technical assistance to NeighborWorks America. Darwin was named employee...

1984 with Sarah Bledsoe, Village of Rye Brook, NY

Report: Glass Ceiling Still Strong in Local Government More than 215 professionals have registered for the upcoming Webinar: Women in Local Government. The event is a sell out and we have started a wait list. Based on the registration numbers, it’s clear that the issue is not only a female issue, but an issue of how local...

#13Percent: The Role of the Elected Official with Rafael Baptista

We’re committed to keeping the #13Percent issue at the forefront of local government discussions. Periodically, we’ll post “From My Perspective” blog posts from ELGL members on the topic of women in local government leadership. Here’s a post from SE ELGL Project Manager Rafael Baptista. Baptista is a soon to graduate MPA candidate at UNC...

1984 with Carmen Mays, City of Spartanburg, SC

Report: Glass Ceiling Still Strong in Local Government More than 215 professionals have registered for the upcoming Webinar: Women in Local Government. The event is a sell out and we have started a wait list. Based on the registration numbers, it’s clear that the issue is not only a female issue, but an issue of how local...

My Story with Jim Healy, Village of Richfield, WI

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, ELGL members tell their story including how they got into local government. In 2010, Jim Healy (LinkedIn and Twitter) was appointed the Village Administrator and Planning & Zoning Administrator in Richfield, WI. He serves on the State Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association of Municipal/County Assistant...

GovLove Features Kirsten Wyatt, ELGL Co-Founder

In the first episode of "GovLove" you heard the ELGL story from Kent Wyatt, ELGL Co-Founder. It was such a compelling story that the podcast took the top spot for local government podcasts. Now the drama begins.... can Kirsten top the record-breaking numbers from Kent's appearance. Put on your short-shorts, adjust your Reebok Pumps, and blast...

Join us for the Parks and Rec Finale

Celebrate the Season Finale of Park and Rec with IAMMA and ELGL! Raise a glass with Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson and the Parks and Rec crew as they close out the popular TV show after seven seasons; sign up here.

Introducing the 2015 "Company Man" with Eric Ameigh, City of Boulder, CO

Eric Ameigh outlined his theory on the local government workplace in his first article, and now, he returns with supporting evidence. The 2015 "Company Man" By: Eric Ameigh – LinkedIn In my first article for ELGL, I wrote about my introduction to ELGL and key takeaways from #ELGL14. I asked a lot of questions about the...

360 Review with Dave Kanner, City of Ashland, OR

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned performance review? ELGL loves them so much that we’re embarking on a “360 Review of Local Government.” We’re going to evaluate every single inch of the local government arena by talking to ourselves (a.k.a: other local government professionals), tech companies, journalists, professors, and anyone else who hasn’t blocked our...

Facebook Goes Down, People Call 911

Earlier this week, while a brutal nor'easter was ravaging the East Coast, a handful of panicked citizens in San Francisco called 911. What was their emergency, you ask? Oh nothing much -- Facebook and Instagram were down, that's all. The breathless calls (five in total) prompted one dispatcher to send out this message on social...

My Story with Cassie Tucker, City of Southlake, TX

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, ELGL members tell their story including how they got into local government. Cassie Tucker (LinkedIn and Twitter) serves as the Assistant to the Director of Community service for the City of Southlake, Texas. She provides high level assistance through a variety of administrative, budgetary, research and...

College Football Championship Brings Big Rewards for the DFW Metroplex

Harrison Wicks covers the lasting effects of the College Football Championship for Arlington, TX and the surrounding DFW Metroplex. Hosting national sporting events is becoming big money for an area that has all the tools such as sporting facilities, premier hotels and resorts, a robust infrastructure, and mild climate. So what do we know? Ohio...

Social Media Superstar: Portland Police Bureau

The second ELGL “Social Media Superstar” award goes to the Portland Police Bureau. Carrie Ann Taylor collects some of PPB’s best social media posts in the below Storify, and she writes: “The Portland Police feeds typically aren't stale, but engaging and sometimes doggone funny. Who knew police could be humorous while also being informative? ”...