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Knope of the Week: Amber Mathiesen, Falls City Administrator

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XADtLhgbH7U&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized...

On the Public Record with Aaron Renn, The Urbanophile

On the Public Record Aaron Renn, The Urbanophile Connect with Aaron: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Email With a title such as "The Urbanophile," how could we not want to hear more from Aaron Renn who is considered an opinion-leading urban sustainability strategist and writer. We became acquainted with Aaron's work by becoming one of his12,639 Twitter followers, yet another reason...

New Sensation with Rob Caballero, Willamette University MBA

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

New Sensation with Melanie Cutler, Oregon Department of Revenue

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

RSVP: Forum with Steve Bass, Oregon Public Broadcasting, President and CEO

A Conversation with Steve Bass, OPB President and CEO When: May 8 at Noon Where: 111 SW Columbia, Sixth Floor, Rivers Conference Room, Portland, Oregon Same building, different floor as Tiffany Couch forum. RSVP: Send email to Megan Messmer, ELGL Project Coordinator, oregonelgl@gmail.com Background Check on Steve Steven Bass was named president and chief executive officer of...

Knopes of the Week: City of Hillsboro and Hillsboro Hops

Before we move forward, take a look back at the 52 recipients from 2012. Each recipient will tell you that life has changed dramatically with the recognition, similar to a lottery winner minus the money and notoriety. ELGL proudly notes that before awarding a Knope of the Week we test the potential recipient for performance...

New Sensation with Stephanie Tripp, Oregon Health Authority, Public Affairs

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

Webinar: Communicating From the City Manager's Office Featuring Sean Stegall

After the resounding success of our last ELGL webinar featuring Alex McIntyre, the City Manager of Menlo Park, California, we are pleased to offer another online-only opportunity to hear from a leading local government professionals - City Manager Sean Stegall from Elgin, Illinois. Join us on May 14 at noon from a computer of your...

Part IV: A Passion for Public Service Headed to Chapel Hill

Part I, Part II, and Part III - A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78O6--THTF0&w=560&h=315] Simply from reading the news, one can easily infer that our communities (locally, regionally, and nationally) face critical decisions regarding our future. Amid this backdrop, I made the decision this fall that I was going to pursue a Master in Public...

Knope of the Week: Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPr936y2veQ&w=420&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized...

New Sensation with Andrew Spaeth, Oregon State Master of Public Policy

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

ELGL Willamette Valley Forum with Sarah Medary, Eugene Assistant City Administrator

ELGL Willamette Valley is very pleased to present Sarah Medary, Assistant City Administrator at the City of Eugene, as this month’s lunch forum guest. Title: Current Eugene Issues, Q&A Session Presenter: Sarah Medary, Assistant City Administrator, City of Eugene Date: April 18, 2013 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Atrium Building, 99 W 10th Ave., Sloat Conference Room Description: Participants will be...

Agenda: Forum with Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager

Meeting Agenda: ELGL Forum with Greg Baker Consider carpooling: Can I Bum a Ride to the Forum with Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager? Who: Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager What: Greg will discuss his career in city management including lessons learned from his time spent in Missouri. Baker spent seven years as an assistant city manager for Kansas City...

New Sensation with Zach Henkin, Sunlight Solar Energy, Operations Manager

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

New Sensation with Carlos Soriano, Business & Employment Specialist at State of Oregon

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...

Knope of the Week: Baby Boomers

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYrv-FY-47M&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized...

Takeaways with Steve Bryant, Former Albany City Manager

To understand the passion that Steve Bryant has for local government one must only read his article titled "The Sacrifice and Rewards of Public Service." Luckily for the residents of Albany and the many local government professionals in Oregon who view Steve as a mentor, Steve had incredible skill and was extremely effective at turning his...

Resume Review With Heather Gantz, Waldron HR

To date, we’ve had an overwhelming response to the Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) network “Resume Book,” an opportunity to showcase your resume to a wide variety of employers in the region. Thank you for your interest in this unique opportunity for ELGL members. Providing opportunities like the Resume Book is consistent with ELGL’s commitment...

Play Ball! Hillsboro Hops GM Highlights ELGL Forum on April 17

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueo2_gxn37s&w=560&h=315] Join ELGL for a conversation with K.L. Wombacher, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Hillsboro Hops on April 17 at noon. The forum will be held at Ronler Acres (Station 3) Fire Station. City of Hillsboro staff will be hand to provide the City's perspective of the new team in town. Space...

New Sensation with Ellen Currier, Lane Council of Governments

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means 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 they...