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The Transition with Patrick Preston, City of Hillsboro, Public Affairs Manager

Hillsboro names broadcast television reporter as new public affairs manager Here is an example of the circle of life of ELGL features. A few months ago, we covered the retirement of Barbara Simon, Hillsboro Public Affairs Manager. Today we cover the transition of her replacement, Patrick Preston. Patrick joins the wonderful world of local government...

California: Brian Angus, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, Chief Executive Officer

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 through the public sector, and we hope...

Emerging Local Government Leaders Host First Annual Conference on October 4 in Portland

For Immediate Release: Portland, Ore.- Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), a nonprofit focused on innovative local government networking, will present its inaugural annual conference on Friday, Oct. 4 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR). “ELGL has grown from 16 members to more than 400 members,”...

Taking Triple Aim on Health Care with Josh Schultz

ELGL Intro We've seen the clever Cover Oregon commercials and heard the back-and-forth about "Obamacare" also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For those of us in the public sector, we may think that we won't be impacted because of the quality health insurance offered by our city, county, or state. While this may...

Washington/California: Julie Underwood, Shoreline City 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 through the public sector, and we hope...

What are your best public speaking tips?

This is the third installment in an ELGL original content series titled “A Tale of Two Internships” by University of Kansas MPA graduate Ashley Graff. Graff recently obtained a shared internship with the City of West Linn and the City of Sherwood. In this series, Graff provides perspective on the experience of working for two...

Role Reversal: CPBB Puts ELGL Through the Lens

The most recent Center for Priority Based Budgeting newsletter has a feature on ELGL. The feature discusses our history, and more importantly, our future. Thanks to Erik Fabian, CPBB Chief Creative Officer for highlighting our efforts. Now onto the feature: CPBB Local Government Regional Focus: The Center for Priority Based Budgeting is always on the lookout for...

Knope of the Week: David Crosley, Oregon PERS Spokesperson

American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount of recognition...

Everything You Wanted to Know About PERS and the Agenda

Join us today at noon to learn about PERS from David Crosley. The forum will be in the Oregon Trail Room of Gresham City Hall. Here's a link to the full agenda, ELGL Forum with David Crosley, PERS. Below is an outline of what's on tap for the lunch hour: 12:00 Kirsten Wyatt will kick off...

Lessons Learned From Defining Moments

ICMA President Bonnie Svrcek was kind enough to provide ELGL with an exclusive summary of her recent presentation. Below please find "Lessons Learned From Defining Moments." ELGL continues to be so impressed with Bonnie's commitment to local government professionalism and service. Lessons Learned from Defining Moments by Bonnie Svrcek, Deputy City Manager, City of...

Portland Native Comes Home to Headline ELGL Conference

Oregonian: Dion Jordan, newest Portland Parks board member, keeps his father's passion alive Dion Jordan Personal Development Strategist Internationally Renowned Speaker Best Selling Author Talk Show Host Portland Parks Board Member Son of Charles Jordan, Portland’s first African-American City Commissioner and Portland Parks & Recreation Director Connect: Facebook, Twitter, and the World Wide Web Background Check...

Knope of the Week: Todd Silverstein, Vizify Co-Founder and CEO

American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It's ELGL's way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount...

New Feature: Defining Sustainability with Beth Otto

Raise your hand if you are against sustainability? That's what we thought, it is hard to be against sustainability but how many of us actually know what sustainability means. Fear not, ELGL has enlisted Beth Otto who was worked on sustainability projects in Lake Oswego, Kelso, Maine Energy Education Program, and Maine Conservation Corp. As part...

New Sensation with Timothy M. Beinert, Oregon Military Department, Facility Manager and PhD Candidate

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxLKo9APWMU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this feature will serve as a way of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would...

New York: Jay Gsell, Genesee County, County Manager

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE2RFiaf7Xc&w=400&h=225] 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 through the public sector, and we...

New Sensation with Amy Jauron, Corvallis/Benton County Economic Development Officer

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxLKo9APWMU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this feature will serve as a way of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people...

The OCCMA Conference, the ICMA President, and ELGL ... Oh My!

The 2013 OCCMA Conference This summer I had the opportunity to represent ELGL down at the OCCMA Conference in Bend, OR. Since our co-founders have kids to take care of, they sent me and my exceptional photography skills to let our members know what was happening at the Seventh Mountain Resort. Now that I've had...

Conference Sneak Peek IV: Lessons in Leadership from Gov. Gregoire and Gov. Kulongoski

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSWdYLu8ono?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Hindsight is 20/20: Lessons in Leadership From Governor Gregoire and Governor Kulongoski You're reading it here first: the lunchtime session at the 2013 ELGL Conference will feature two former governors, for the first time sharing their perspectives on their time in the executive offices in Washington and Oregon. Enjoy your complimentary lunch at the...

Arkansas: Jeff Dingman, Fort Smith Deputy City Administrator

Woo Pig Sooie! The ELGL Fifty Nifty has landed in Arkansas to hear from Jeff Dingman, Fort Smith deputy city administrator. Our immediate thoughts before arriving in Arkansas: Bill Clinton, Walmart, Nolan Richardson, calling of the hogs, and incredible food. A more thorough review of Arkansas and its history provides better insight into what makes...

Knope of the Week: Justin Finestone, City of Bend and Anna Johnson, Deschutes County

American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It's ELGL's way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount...