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Defining Sustainability with SustainIndy

Last time we heard from Beth Otto we learned about sustainability efforts in the City of Hillboro, OR. This time she heads to the Midwest to learn about SustainIndy, the ongoing efforts in Indianapolis. Learn more about SustainIndy on Facebook, Twitter, World Wide Web, and YouTube SUSTAININDY Making Indianapolis the Most Sustainable City in the Midwest http://youtu.be/EwW-0E8Saes...

One Minute Raps in the City of River Falls, Wisconsin

Dawn Wills (LinkedIn), Communication Coordinator for River Falls, WI, takes us behind the scenes of these short, informative videos.

Communications Breakdown: Convergence is the Name of the Game

By Shawn Patrick Floss and Bridget Doyle Until recently, broadcast reporters and print reporters stuck to their own arena of journalism. Broadcast focused on its well-coiffed anchors, on-scene stand-ups and colorful B-roll; print informed the masses with the beauty of the written word showcased in front page news stories, columns and features. While both types of journalism still...

#ELGL14: Emily Badger, Washington Post

#ELGL13 starred Dion Jordan, former Oregon Gov. Kulonguski, former Washington Gov. Gregoire, and the mayors of Beaverton, Gresham, and Portland. The event received rave reviews from Mac’s List (named the ELGL conference as a can’t miss networking event) and George Rede from the Hillsboro Argus. This year, we have added concurrent session, expanded the venue's capacity,...

Hello America.....This Is Australia Calling

Perhaps we should add an "I" in front of ELGL as we have gone international with new correspondents Andrew Coulson and Ashleigh Weeden (Canada). Andrew introduces you to........himself and highlights six important news articles in the first entry in his new ELGL column. A Vegemite cheers to Andrew's debut! Our Man Down Under by Andrew Coulson, July 21,...

Attend the NLC Leadership Summit with ELGL Member Discount

ELGL members have the opportunity to attend the NLC's next Leadership Summit for a $200 discount. This is a great opportunity to learn new ways to lead through innovation.

What We Learned From Mark Funkhouser, Publisher of Governing

Unofficial Picture Show: A Night of Funk(houser) Official Picture Show: The David Nguyen Collection: A Night of Funk(houser) Takeaways Mark Funkhouser, publisher of Governing, addressed a standing room only crowd of ELGL members, Oregon Fellows, Portland State University faculty and staff, and other local government professionals on July 17 at Base Camp Brewery. The following are...

Your Yelp Guide to the CPBB Conference

Riding a "New Wave" at CPBB Conference ELGL is headed to the Rocky Mountains for the CPBB Conference from August 5 to 7 in Denver, Colorado. We are co-sponsoring the conference with NLC, ICMA, AFI, TIG, SRB, and SAN. OK, maybe, we made up the last three acroymns. Unfortunately, this scene from "Dumb and Dumber is...

Rick Usher on Bringing Google Fiber to Kansas City

This week we had the opportunity to hear from Rick Usher the Assistant City Manager of Kansas City, Missouri about the efforts he and others went through to bring Google Fiber to Kansas City. It was an informative webinar and Rick even brought on a special guest to give her point of view.

Knope of the Week: Joe Kreml, VOP-TV Manager in Oak Park

Award-winning videographer. Cult movie aficionado. Standing desk advocate.

What Can Local Governments Do About Gangs?

Joe Walsh the City of Gresham, Oregon's Gang Prevention Policy Coordinator is sharing his expertise with an article on what local governments can do in the battle against gangs. Joe reveals that gangs aren't just a big city problem and local governments have a key role to play in combating gang activity. The local government...

A Plate of Local Government with a Side of Maple Syrup with Ashleigh Weeden, Grey County

http://youtu.be/KpXzASiXX8U This is a new original series from Ashleigh Weeden, and yes, Ashleigh is from Canada. But no, she is not a Nickelback groupie. Ashleigh is playing in the same sandbox as the rest of us who are looking to making a difference through our work in the public sector. In this column, she will highlight best...

The Assistant with Susan Sherman, City of Olathe, Kansas

Ben McCready, Rock Island (IL) assistant to the city manager, adds to ELGL's ongoing series on assistant city manager and deputy city managers by profiling the Assistant City Manager in Olathe, KS. Background Check Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter ELGL members may remember being introduced to Susan Sherman earlier this year when she was part of a dream team of local government...

SGR Recruitments 07.14.2014

Our friends at Strategic Government Resources have a number of recruitments they want ELGL members to know about! You can apply by contacting SGR, inquire about a specific position through the contact listed.

New Sensation: Jon Funfar, Pasco (WA) Communications Specialist

Background Check City of Pasco, Washington, Communications Specialist Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter Jon Funfar was raised in Enumclaw and graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1987. After graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Jon worked at a number of video production/audio-visual positions, before being hired by the City of Enumclaw in 2000 as Media Services Manager and...

Around the World in Local Government

Introducing Around the World in Local Government http://youtu.be/s9MszVE7aR4 The World Cup ends; Around the World begins. You've met the participants so let's get right to the action. I. Give us your best stereotypes about the other countries. Andrew (Australia): I have to be a little careful with this one as I'm not Australian. But typically its...

Thank you, Metro & Drive Oregon!

Oregon Metro is the newest sponsor for the Mayor Hales/Mayor Ballard conversation about sustainability! Thank you, Metro, for supporting this important conversation.

Top 5 YouTube Tips from ELGL Midwest's Lunch & Learn

The Midwest chapter hosted its Lunch and Learn event at the Village of Oak Park and Patrick Rollens is here to give us the break down of how it went and what they learned. Oak Park TV Manager, Joe Kreml, spoke about operating a YouTube account on a budget. The Recap Last week ELGL’s Midwest chapter...

Knope of the Week: Randy Ealy, Beaverton Chief Administrative Officer

Exceptional Leader. Collaborator. Questionable Basketball Coach http://youtu.be/Ng_-HgRfGBY "The Big Fundamental" Randy Ealy, Beaverton Chief Administrative Officer, is the runaway winner of local government's top weekly honor the Knope of the Week. Randy was been an ELGL supporter since day one which is evident in his quote in this Portland Tribune article, "Plugging the public sector"...

L.P. Cookingham's Guideposts

L. P. Cookingham, one of the deans in the local government management profession, set forth his philosophy of management for the guidance of younger administrators in a 1956 PM article. Mr. Cookingham served for three decades as a city manager and was president of ICMA in 1940. Here are his guideposts, which are as relevant today as they...