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Google Hangout: Be the expert!

#ELGLSocial Tomorrow ELGL will be pushing the boundaries of comfort as we go online with the first in a series of Google Hangout’s to discuss the nitty gritty details of how leaders build the case and support for social media in local government. Unsure about what this Google Hangout thing is all about? Well, no need...

360 Review with Carlos Moreno, Code for Tulsa

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...

Leadership Case Responses: Patrick Rollens & Pam Antil

ELGL is partnering with ICMA to examine and think about a local government leadership case study. We asked our members to review this case about the "post heroic leader," and then share your ideas. Here are responses from Patrick Rollens, the Social Media Coordinator for the Village of Oak Park, IL; and Pam Antil, the Assistant City...

Leadership Case Responses: Gwen Voelpel & Kurt Bressner

ELGL is partnering with ICMA to examine and think about a local government leadership case study. We asked our members to review this case about the "post heroic leader," and then share your ideas. Here are responses from Gwen Voelpel, the Assistant City Manager for the City of Sea Tac, Washington; and Kurt Bressner, an ICMA...

Guidepost #20 – Michelle Crandall, Dublin, OH

Welcome to week #20 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we learn from Michelle Crandall, the Assistant City Manager for Dublin, Ohio. She previously served as the Director of Administrative Services for Dublin. Ms.Crandall was also the regional vice president for ICMA for the Midwest region from 2010 to 2013. Guidepost #20. Keep your personal contacts with other city...

Relive the Everyblock and Neighborhood-level Media Webinar

A huge thanks to Nick d'Angelo and Matthew Summy of the Comcast/Everyblock for participating in our innovation webinar series. If you didn’t have a chance to tune in and watch the webinar live don’t worry we have it archived below! #ELGLInnovation Nick d'Angelo and Matthew Summy's presentation explained neighborhood-level media, including Everyblock. If you missed the webinar...

Trending in Australia with Andrew Coulson

Editor's Note: Make sure to read Andrew's recent article, A crowdsourced guide to successful community engagement. Trending: Flying Foxes, Innovation, and More by Andrew Coulson - Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest What a rapid month November seems to have been. Alongside the hairy lip phenomenon of Movember, for which I avoided for fear of looking like a disheveled World War II...

My Story with Heidi York, Person County (NC) Manager

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. One way we do that is by “telling our story.” In our new ongoing series we allow ELGL members to tell their story, describing how they got into local government and a little about their path and journey in the field. Check out Heidi York's story below. Heidi...

360 Review with Chad Doran, City of Appleton, WI

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...

6 Tips for Writing a Resume by Katie Babits, Veneta, OR

In this series of articles, ELGL members will reflect on the themes from our recent survey on careers. Katie Babits, City of Veneta, OR management analyst, leads us off with six tips for writing a resume. 6 Tips for Writing a Resume by Katie Babits - LinkedIn and Twitter Upon graduating from the Missouri State University MPA program in...

Leadership Case Responses: Heather Kauer & Lee Worsley

ELGL is partnering with ICMA to examine and think about a local government leadership case study. We asked our members to review this case about the "post heroic leader," and then share your ideas. Here are responses from Heather Kauer, the Senior Planner for the Town of Chestermere, Alberta; and Lee Worsley, the Deputy County Manager for Durham...

My Story with Barack Matite, City of Eudora, KS

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. One way we do that is by “telling our story.” India Adams, Derek Matheson, Cathy Wilson have shared their story, now Barack Matite, Eudora, KS assistant to the city manager, takes center stage. I started working in local government because....I had nothing better to do (just kidding!!). I have always had...

Defeating the Bureaucratic Halls of Government Through Technology Solutions

Santa is coming early this year and he’s bringing local government a bag full of volunteer hours from tech developers. This Christmas cheer is being spread by ELGL and another professional association (that shall remain nameless until January 2015) who are creating an initiative to match software developers to civic projects. Details of the initiative...

What is an Assistant To: Chris Floore, Macon-Bibb County, GA

What is an Assistant to the City Manager? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, ELGL members identify the essential functions of the position.

MI: Julius Suchy, Village Manager, Village of Sparta

Suchy takes over as Sparta village manager Fifty Nifty Takeaways What do we hope to learn from this series? We hope you will gain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of local government in each state, we hope you will learn that there are others like you who are motivated to make a difference...

Part Deux: The Road Back to the SGR Conference

ELGL is proud to announce that for the second year in a row we will have a group presenting at the SGR Annual Conference. Bridget Doyle (Sterling Heights, MI), Ryan Adams (Irving, TX), and John McCarter (Pearland, TX) will be spreading the good word on motivating employees in their presentation, entitled Fresh Ideas to Inspire...

Under the Saguaro by Christian Williams

Observations from Under the Saguaro by Christian M. Williams @MyPublicTweeter ELGL had the good fortune to meet Christian Williams from the City of Goodyear, Arizona at the CPBB conference in August. He impressed us further with his knowledge of local government budgeting and he successfully retweeted all 40 tips that ELGL shared during our CPBB...

ICYMI: Recap of the 12/2 #ELGLFerguson Twittersation

Last Tuesday ELGL hosted another Twittersation to discuss the events in Ferguson, MO that resulted from the shooting death of 18 year old Michael Brown by local police officer. Moderator Brittany Bennett facilitated a conversation on race and how public servants can be better prepared to deal with the community tensions it can cause. Check...

360 Review with Andrew Opalewski, City of Troy, MI

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned performance reivew? 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...

Leadership Case Responses: Jeff Towery & Sarah Hazel

ELGL is partnering with ICMA to examine and think about a local government leadership case study. We asked our members to review this case about the "post heroic leader," and then share your ideas. Here are responses from Jeff Towery, the Assistant City Manager of Springfield, Oregon (and ICMA West Coast Vice President); and Sarah Hazel, an ICMA...