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#ELGLFerguson Twittersation Recap

ELGL hosted a Twittersation addressing many of the local government issues that arose following the shooting of Michael Brown. Our moderator, Brittany Bennett, summarized her thoughts on the Twittersation. You can also read the Storify summary we compiled from the many tweets flying to and fro during the conversation and add your input on the...

#ELGL14: Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in reaching ELGL's 600+ members from across the country? Do you support the work of ELGL? Then please consider becoming a sponsor for the #ELGL14 annual conference! Sponsorship affords you the opportunity to share your message with our membership, leading up to the conference, and during and after too. We rely on...

#ELGL14: The Power of "Yes"

We’ve reached the midpoint of our #ELGL14 conference day ! During our lunch session at #ELGL14, learn from J.D. Roth about relishing the richness of life and learning to live in the moment. His talk “The Power of Yes” is a reminder of fulfilling our potential as public servants. Pizza, (root) beer, and life lessons?...

Quick Take with Tamara Lynn Schaps, Evans School of Public Affairs, Director of Career Services

Municipal Management at the Evans School from Evans School of Public Affairs on Vimeo. We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course,...

30 Days of Badger - Day 25

“Class, please open your textbooks to the chapter on ‘Post-Declaration American Immigration: The Melting Pot’, please.” -Most likely said by an American History teacher I had once. This chapter would’ve described the metaphor of cultural assimilation in the United States and the theory of many races and ethnicities melting together to create one unified culture;...

Around the World: Frame Changers

Around the World in Local Government – August 2014 Stereotyping Local Government Three Biggest Issues Facing Local Government What’s something you (or a neighboring community) are working that will change the way local government operates? Brian H. - Assistant to the Director (Chief) at San Antonio (TX) Police Department Changing the way local governments operate, eh? ...

Quick Take with Eric Norenberg, Oberlin (OH) City Manager

We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will 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...

Guidepost #5 – Jenifer Della Valle, Town of Hillsborough, NC

Welcome to week #5 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we hear from Jenifer Della Valle, the ICMA Fellow at the Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Prior to her work for Hillsborough, she worked for the UNC School of Government, Catawba County, the North Carolina League of Municipalities, and the Town of Lake Lure, NC. Today's guidepost...

Discovering Detroit with Cole Grisham and John McCarter

Welcome to the first installment of Discovering Detroit, ELGL’s all new column aimed at uncovering the truth behind some of the Motor City’s tallest tales. ELGL contributors Cole Grisham and John McCarter will be your tour guides as we get insights from people living and working in the Metro-Detroit area. Our goal is to give...

30 Days of Badger - Day 24

When Cracked Sidewalks Become Art These are fantastic! You have to love the creativity of these pieces of urban artwork. In this Emily Badger article she asks French artist Oakoak about his project, his response: “I have no particular message. Perhaps it's just to show that urban elements or walls could be not just grey,...

Can I Bum a Ride to the Inaugural Washington ELGL Event?

Washington State Evening Buzz Say WA!? ELGL expands to Washington State It’s time for the first Washington state ELGL event! Join us on August 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fish Tale Brew Pub for an “Evening Buzz.” This is your chance to learn more about ELGL if you live in Washington – we’ll host appetizers, you host your bar tab. Please RSVP for this event! List...

Quick Take with Lee Worsley, Durham County, Deputy County Manager

We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Who is attending the ELGL & ICMA event? Raise Your...

30 Days of Badger - Day 23

Tornado season in the United States is just about over for 2014. Typically most tornados strike the Midwestern states between March and August. Growing up in western Ohio, a few miles from the Indiana border, my family experienced our fair share of massive thunderstorms. Midwestern thunderstorms are nerve-racking enough but the few occasions when tornados...

#ELGL14: Public Participation Trends and Concepts

All our #ELGL14 sessions provide local gov professionals opportunities to engage with one another, and now our Public Participation panel will talk about how to engage the public! Citizens want a voice in their government, but the process of engaging citizens on issues of importance is changing. Technology and expectations are evolving, and this #ELGL14...

Three Biggest Issues Facing Local Government

Join ELGL: $0/Students, $25/Individuals, $250/Organizations “ELGL is among the most creative and insightful professional groups in the nation today,” says Matt Horn, City of Geneva, NY City Manager. “ELGL is Changing the Face of Local Government,” writes John Thomson, PayIt Founder. Around the World in Local Government – August 2014 Highlight the three biggest issues...

30 Days of Badger - Day 22

A few years back I read A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. A lot of things in that book stuck with me as I too am fond of hiking and backpacking (although I haven’t gone as often as I should or would like to). One thing from the book I constantly think about...

Mark Stotik, Clackamas County Assistant Director, Employee Services

Intelligent. Astute. Snarkapotamus http://youtu.be/Ng_-HgRfGBY Mark Stotik, ELGL advisory member and Clackamas County staffer, is the runaway winner of the Knope of the Week. We honor Mark this week as he prepares to leave Clackamas County to move to Denver, Colorado. Mark has been a core ELGL member from the beginning. He has hosted ELGL...

Guidepost #5 – Scott Lazenby, City of Lake Oswego

Welcome to week #5 of the Cookingham Connection. Today, we hear from Scott Lazenby, the city manager of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Most notably, Mr. Lazenby was a key mentor in the founding of ELGL, providing essential support and guidance to its founders, who are huge fans of "Playing With Fire." ___________________ Guidepost #5: Be as humble as...

Morris Family (Local Gov) Adventures

We're always happy to find local government families amongst our ELGL brethren. Julie and Dave Morris are classic - Julie is an HR Analyst for the City of West Linn, and Dave is a Battalion Chief at City of Lake Oswego. Together they have two adorable kids who are destined to be local government superstars. Today...

#ELGLFerguson Twittersation Topics

Our #ELGLFerguson host Brittany Bennett will be working from the below list of topics for the Twittersation on the recent events in Ferguson, MO. Please use this list to formulate your comments, questions, and issues before the Twittersation on Friday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. PST: What are some of the biggest mistakes made by...