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Today’s Morning Buzz is by Katie Ludwig, Director of Resource Development for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Connect with Katie on LinkedIn.  What I’m Reading: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson and The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware (I love a good mystery/thriller!) What I’m Watching: The Summer I Turned Pretty...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence What I’m watching: Tiago Forte and Rachel Woods interview on AI Ops What I’m listening to: Criminal Avoid Legal...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colón, Consultant with the Southern Group in Florida. Connect with Emily via LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "10% Happier" by Dan Harris in between reading my 2-year-old son Llama Llama books.  A hobby I enjoy: I’m attempting to take up tennis with my daughters. What I’m working...

Mural Artist: Dan Burgevin Today’s Morning Buzz is by Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn.  What I’m Reading: Just finished Demon Copperhead — 5 stars — definitely recommend! What I’m Watching: Dept. Q on Netflix — Two episodes in and already addicted. What is my...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn or on his website. A hobby I enjoy: Disc golf — It’s a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, challenge myself, enjoy the company of others if I want, and even talk...

Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash. Today's Morning Buzz is by Jennifer Teal, Senior Manager at Raftelis. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading – Just finished "The Bones Beneath My Skin" and I need a minute to recover before I pick up another book What I’m watching – Hacks I think it's fair to...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The innovators: how a group of hackers, geniuses, and geeks created the digital revolution What I’m watching: My kids play outside What I’m listening to: Government Video Podcast Across the...

Today's Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, GovTech professional and founder of Plateia.ai. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. Who my pets are: My Cocker Spaniel, Louie — you can catch a photo on my LinkedIn! What I’m watching: "The Studio" on Apple TV A hobby I enjoy: Off-roading and camping If you work in local...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Heaven Schott from Arlington, Va., Customer Success Manager at ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Heaven on LinkedIn.  What I’m watching: "Ghosts" on CBS — such a heartwarming show! A hobby I enjoy: Reading — working through an extensive summer...

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County's Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I'm watching: "Andor" on Disney+ over and over again.  What I'm listening to: "American Dream" by The Strike What I’m reading: "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Senior Manager of Engagement and Digital Marketing at ICMA and co-host of the "Voices in Local Government" podcast. She writes and speaks to local government leaders on topics including workplace culture, community engagement, professional development, and more. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, Futurist, Shock Talk Podcast Host at Shockey Consulting and artist/gallery owner 80 Santa Fe in Downtown Overland Park, Kan. Follow Sheila on LinkedIn and Instagram, and Shockey Consulting. What I’m watching for: The Five Economic Indicators of Coming Doom: 1. Inverted Yield Curve; 2. Rapid Decline in Consumer Confidence; 3....

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects for the City of West Sacramento, Calif. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Let Them" by Mel Robbins What I’m watching: "Your Friends and Neighbors" on Apple TV What I’m listening to: "Manana Sera Bonito" by Karol G A...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angela Wilson, Deputy Public Information Officer for the Communications & Engagement team at the Town of Frederick, CO. Connect with Big Ang on LinkedIn or Instagram. What I’m reading: "All the Colors of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker What I’m watching: My Betta, Gordan. What I’m listening...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “You’re in Charge — Now What?” by Thomas J. Neff and James M. Citrin What I’m watching: Season 2 of "Severance"   What I’m working on: Preparing Eastvale for the 2028...

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Caitlin Lewis, Executive Director of Work for America. Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "Yellowjackets" A hobby I enjoy: Trail running Who my pets are: Leo, Australian Shepherd with one blue and one brown eye Folks in local government know the struggle all too well:...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Monica McAlister, Social Media Coordinator for Charter Township of Fenton, MI and the Executive Director for the Michigan Emergency Management Association (MEMA). Connect with Monica on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading: "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes — and Why" by Amanda Ripley.  What I’m watching: Stanley...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Bill Brantley, President of Brantley Advanced Social Sciences Applications, a state and local government consultancy. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson What I’m watching: "Ludwig" What I’m listening to: Pantsuit Politics podcast As technology advances, citizens' expectations rise. Local governments must keep up in an...

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County MD. Michael is also chief innovation officer and an executive coach. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn, Bluesky, or (for a rural setting), Instagram. What I’m reading: "Exhalation: Stories" by Ted Chaing / "Mindwise" by Nicholas Epley What I’m listening to: Hidden...