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Podcast: Local Matters with Janice Allen Jackson

Janice Allen Jackson Principal, Janice Allen Jackson & Associates LLC Host of Local Matters Bio | Twitter | LinkedIn Public service and voter education. Janice Allen Jackson, Principal at Janice Allen Jackson & Associates and Host of Local Matters, joined the podcast to talk about her career path in local government and her current efforts...

Meet the 2020 Crisis Management Cohort

Join us in welcoming the 2020 Crisis Management Cohort participants! These 36 local government professionals have signed on for a six-week course from ELGL & The Drucker Institute on how to balance competing values, prepare for planned abandonment, and ensure equity in the face of unprecedented changes and challenges. The cohort kicks off next week...

Bring a Virtual #ELGLInspire Event to a School Near You

Applications are now being accepted to host a Virtual #ELGLInspire event in Fall 2020! Learn more about the #ELGLInspire program, and view past campus programs here. How to Apply: Hosting an #ELGLInspire event starts with an application process. To host a Fall 2020 #ELGLInspire event, please complete the below application by August 10, 2020. All...

What Happens When City Staff Make a Dance: Real Impacts of Collaborative Art

This blog is part of ELGL, ArtPlace America, and Civic Art's "Creative Community" learning series about the role of arts and culture in local government. As a dancer and choreographer, I’ve been working with city staff for over seven years. My job is with Forklift Danceworks, a non-profit arts organization. We make dances with people...

Podcast: Leadership in Times of Crisis - The Drucker Playbook

Lawrence Greenspun Director of Public Sector Engagement Drucker Institute Bio | LinkedIn Tanya Ange Deputy City Manager City of Boulder, Colorado Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Don't be clever, be conscientious. Lawrence Greenspun, Director of Public Sector Engagement for the Drucker Institute, and Tanya Ange, Deputy City Manager of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to...

Geraldine, Sarah, Hillary, & ???

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn & Twitter. What I'm Reading: The Proposal by Jasmine Guilory What I'm Watching: Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story on USA Network What I'm Listening To: The Be Good Tanyas In 1984, I was seven years old. Old enough to pay attention to...

Wanted: Natural Environment Sprint User Advocates

The US Census Bureau Opportunity Project (TOP) brings together technologists, government, and communities to rapidly prototype digital products—powered by federal open data—that solve real-world problems for people across the country. To date, TOP’s 12-week technology development sprints have catalyzed over 100 consumer-facing digital products that leverage open data to address problems like disaster response, youth...

Standing Out in Second Round Interview

This is a periodic series where members can anonymously ask our two anonymous experts (code names: Ellie & Jill…) about tricky #localgov topics. Want to ask them your own question? Email info@elgl.org. Hello Jill & Ellie, I'm looking for thoughts on how to really stand out in the second round interview for a promotional position. I've...

Podcast: Parks & Recreation During COVID-19 with Alison Rhodes, Boulder, CO

Alison Rhodes Director of Parks and Recreation City of Boulder, Colorado LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Thinking creatively about being mission critical. Alison Rhodes, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about operating during COVID-19. She shared how the pandemic has affected the work of...

So THAT'S what the Vision and Values Section is About...

It's Matt Horn...again...you can still find my rantings on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I'm Reading: When I'm not perusing the local take-out menus (helping regional economy--mind your business), I'm re-reading "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek. Great thoughts for these weird times... What I'm Watching: With a three year-old who stays up past my own...

Haley Fish Memorial Scholarship

Haley Fish was a longtime ELGL member, one of the first people to join the organization when it started in Oregon. Her work as a Finance Director in many Oregon cities was featured on a GovLove podcast with her friend Casey Camors. Listen to Haley's GovLove episode Over the years, Haley was a key advocate...

I Have to Ask: Benefits to Perspective

In this series, ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses three questions to the guest columnist, and the guest columnist selects one to reflect on. This week, Cynthia Northrop, City Administrator for Rhome, Texas, shares three takeaways from her career experiences. My journey to city management may be the road less traveled, yet it has afforded me...

Rewind & Recap: Virtual Meetings & Public Records Law

Miss the recent webinar with the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) and PublicInput.com, or just want a review? Here’s what we discussed on the recent “Virtual Meetings & Sunshine” webinar on April 28th. Hosting Virtual Meetings that are Secure, Accessible, and Compliant with Public Records Laws The challenges of virtual public meetings Adjusting to...

Seven Things to Consider When Reopening Communities

This guest post is by ELGL member Randall Reid, Southeast regional director for ICMA. This week cities and counties throughout the southeast (SE) begin in earnest to reopen not just their city halls but their business communities as well. Most states in the region have established May 1 to June 1 as critical dates to end their stay-at-home...

I Have to Ask: Teen Court

In this series, ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses three questions to the guest columnist, and the guest columnist selects one to reflect on. This week, Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Teen Court/Youth Services Coordinator for the City of Lone Tree, Colorado, writes about the positive ripples of Teen Court. There are over 1,000 Teen Court programs around the...

Podcast: Budgeting During COVID-19 with Gregory Patrick, Norfolk, VA

Gregory Patrick Budget Director City of Norfolk, Virginia LinkedIn | Twitter Strategic planning and managing resources during a crisis. Gregory Patrick, the Budget Director for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about how his office is putting together an annual budget during COVID-19. He shared how their process has changed and...

Rewind: Small Business & Economic Development Strategies During & After COVID-19

This webinar aired on April 16, 2020. Watch the recording and review the slide deck below. Learn how local governments can support small businesses and strengthen economic development during and after COVID-19 impacts. Please join us for a free webinar program & interactive chat session about ways local governments can support small businesses in their...

I Have to Ask: Life in the Special Forces

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Dalton Rice, Management Analyst for the City of Mont Belvieu, Texas, reflects on the transferable skills learned as a Green Beret. Before serving in city management, I dedicated over 13-years in the United States Army Infantry, Special...

Creative Ways to Navigate Disruption

Today's Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Sr. Content Specialist with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I'm reading: Frankly, I've turned to beach reads on Kindle for some escape What I'm cooking: Playing our own version of "Chopped" with pantry items until next available grocery slot What...

Podcast: Census 2020 in an Age of COVID-19 with Lorena Molina

Lorena Molina Director of Operations Census Open Innovation Labs LinkedIn | Bio Outreach and operations during a pandemic. Lorena Molina, the Director of Operations for the Census Open Innovation Labs, joined the podcast to give an update on how Census 2020 is being impacted by COVID-19. She also shared outreach tools and the value of continuing to...

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