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The Takeaway with Barbara Simon, City of Hillsboro Public Affairs Manager

Barbara Simon City of Hillsboro, Public Affairs Manager Contact: Barbara.Simon@hillsboro-oregon.gov What one or two factors helped you know it was time to retire? Did you time your retirement date so you can become a Hillsboro Hops fanatic during the inaugural season? I am part of the proverbial baby boomer generation and my age was a determining...

New Sensation with Michelle Tagmyer, City of Beaverton Public Information

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 Evan Fransted, University of Colorado-Denver School of 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...

New Corporate Sensation with Ben Patinkin, Patinkin Research Strategies

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: ICMA PSU Student Chapter

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ky0DkczHI&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...

The Takeaway with John Anderson, Troutdale City Manager

Former city and county manager John Anderson is enjoying the type of retirement that will be the envy of many ELGL members. John plays tennis a few times a week and goes downhill skiing as often as possible. He also enjoys canoeing and has taken a number of trips, including a cruise on the Danube River, river...

New Sensation with Emma Williams, Oregon Metro

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 Nick Herrera, State of Oregon

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

Executive Search with Melissa Anzman, Author of Stop Hating Your Job

Our new feature the "Executive Search" will give you an inside look into the world of executive recruitments. The world of executive searches is often misunderstood and carries a veil of secrecy. We hope you will takeaway from these features a tips for improving your profile and a better understanding of how high level recruitments...

New Sensation with Lauren Stott, Village of Montgomery, IL

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

Knope of the Week: Josh Halladay, "MPA from My APT"

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5sgX9gH8hc&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...

New Sensation with Beth Otto, City of Lake Oswego and PSU MURP Student

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

New Sensation with Bradley Olin, California State University, Office of the Chancellor

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

2nd Annual ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbHI1yI1Ndk&w=560&h=315] March Madness is nearly upon us, and ELGL is ready with its 2nd annual ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge. There is one question on the minds of bracketologist everywhere is anyone capable of breaking the incredible one-year winning streak of Tanya Johnston, last year's winner. So, how does the ELGL Bureaucrat Bracket Challenge work? We're...

New Sensation with Adam Hackman, Drake University MPA Student

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

RSVP: 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 municipal government and served two years as head of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Greg will also discuss his time in...

New Sensation with Tamara Richards, City of Eugene

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

Knope of the Week: Tiffany Couch, Acuity Group

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIqkmMC1sw&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...

New Sensation with Scott Aycock, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jujG5X9iZs&w=560&h=315] 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...

The Transition with Gary Rebello, City of Milwaukie HR Director

Gary Rebello has been learning the nuisances of the public sector since April 2011 when he began working for Marion County. Before that experience, Gary had spent the bulk of his career in the private sector working for LaCrosse Footwear, Mentor Graphics Corporation, and Intel. He now finds himself leading the human resources department for the...