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From Ad to Offer: An Insider's Guide to the Recruitment Process

Our most popular columnist (based on web hits) Julie Underwood returns with an insider's view of the recruitment process. Julie is the Daly City (CA) assistant city manager and former Shoreline (WA) city manager. From Ad to Offer: An Insider's Guide to the Recruitment Process By: Julie Underwood, LinkedIn and Twitter I had just earned my...

Marilynne Beard, Deputy City Manager, Kirkland (WA)

We're back with another installment of The Assistant series where we sit down with Assistant and Deputy City (& County) Managers to get their take on local government. Today we hear from Marilynne Beard the Deputy City Manager of Kirkland, Washington. Background Check Marilynne Beard (connect on LinkedIn) was hired in 1988 by the City...

Quick Take: Sarah Hazel, City of Charlotte, NC

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Sarah Hazel ICMA Local Government Management Fellow Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter ...

Social Media as Service Delivery

In social media, we’re often focused on communications efforts: pushing out links, promoting upcoming events and generally working to increase engagement among our followers. This is particularly true in local government, where there’s always an upcoming council meeting, community forum or groundbreaking ceremony to post on Facebook or Twitter. But social media has another role...

Quick Take: Lauren Brune, UNC-Chapel Hill MPA Program

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Lauren Brune UNC-Chapel Hill MPA Student Connect: LinkedIn 1. Name your career...

Quick Take: Dave Waffle, City of Beaverton, OR

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Dave Waffle Beaverton, OR - Assistant Finance Director Connect: LinkedIn 1. Name...

Meet Creighton!

Meet Creighton Avila! Creighton is taking on local organizing resonsibilities so ELGL can provide more California-focused topics for webinars, lunch and learn sessions, and blog columns. Please email Creighton if you're a Californian looking for new ways to engage with ELGL's mission of connecting, communicating, and educating about local government. Today, Creighton provides an introduction:...

Guidepost #7 – Anthony Hooper

Welcome to week #7 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we hear from Anthony Hooper, the Support Services Supervisor for the City of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Previously, Mr. Hooper was the Management Analyst for the City of Lake Oswego. He has an MPA from the University of Southern California, and a BA from Willamette University. Today, Mr. Hooper...

On Campus With Grand Valley State University

Today's edition of On Campus takes us to Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale, Michigan. The GVSU MPA program was started in 1978 and offers affordability, a convenient Grand Rapids location, and an attractive urban campus. Current and former GVSU MPA students are well represented in ELGL including one of our newest members Nathan Mehmed,...

Quick Take: Pam Brangaccio, New Smyrna Beach, FL

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Pam Brangaccio New Smyrna Beach, FL City Manager Bio 1. Name your...

Quick Take: Tracy Miller, Sarasota County, FL

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Tracy Miller Sarasota County (FL), Strategic Management Advisor Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter 1. Name your...

Quick Take: Jason Damweber, Town of Chapel Hill, NC

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Jason Damweber Town of Chapel Hill, NC Assistant to the Town Manager...

#ELGL14: Rapid Resume Review with SGR

With a handful of spots remaining for #ELGL14, we are excited to announce another benefit for #ELGL14 attendees. This year we are launching the "Rapid Resume Review." You will have the opportunity to have your resume reviewed by Strategic Government Resources, which is one of the largest executive recruitment firms in the nation. Participating in the...

Innovation Series: SeeClickFix & Empowering Citizens

We've started an Innovation Webinar Series and leading off is a company that is empowering citizens and allowing local governments to better connect with their residents. SeeClickFix is a smart phone app that allows citizens to report issues and so much more. Register for the SeeClickFix Webinar How are they innovative? SeeClickFix is a new...

Quick Take: John Stefanski, City of Hayward, CA

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. John Stefanski City of Hayward, CA - Management Fellow Connect: LinkedIn Name...

Innovation! A Webinar Series

ELGL is excited to announce a webinar series all about innovation! Check out the lineup of speakers and mark your calendars for these great learning opportunities. Innovation! Innovation is a popular buzz word especially in local government and there seem to be speakers, classes, seminars and more, extolling the virtues of innovation or telling organizations how...

#ELGL14 Sponsor: City of Gresham

It’s our pleasure to announce the fourth #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the City of Gresham, Oregon! Gresham employees have long been ELGL members and we're so happy to have their support for #ELGL14. Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor? Click here to learn more and sign up today – spaces are limited. A huge high five to...

#ELGL14 Sponsor: The Novak Consulting Group

It’s our pleasure to announce the third #ELGL14 conference sponsor: the Novak Consulting Group! ELGL first met Julia Novak at CPBB, and we're excited to continue working with the Novak Consulting Group. Special thanks to Julie Underwood, ACM in Daly City, CA for helping with this sponsorship. Are you interested in becoming an #ELGL14 sponsor? Click here...

Quick Take: Karen Pinkos, City of El Cerrito, CA

As we prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference, attendees describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA. Karen Pinkos City of El Cerrito, CA - Assistant City Manager Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter...

Knopes of the Week: Julie Morris, City of West Linn & Dave Morris, City of Lake Oswego

Passionate. Driven. Courageous Leslie Knope would be impressed by Dave & Julie Morris' recent #CityHallSelfie tour of the Western United States. We saw picture after picture of city hall buildings and fire halls, thanks to Dave & Julie's dedication. When they're not snapping selfies, Dave is the Battalion Chief for the Lake Oswego Fire Department, and...