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Off the Stump with State Rep. John Huffman

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.” With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers since we will be working with...

Josh's Job Search Finds State Rep. Tobias Read

Email Josh (joshg22@gmail.com) with suggestions for future informational interviews or, of course, if you want to hire him. An Informational Interview with State Rep. Tobais Read District 27 - Beaverton Contact: rep.tobiasread@state.or.us Rep. Read on Social Media: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube About Tobias Read grew up in Idaho, but college brought him to Salem where he earned his...

Off the Stump with State Rep. Margaret Doherty

“Off the Stump” is a new feature that will introduce you to the members of the Oregon Legislature. We have invited every legislator to participate in “Off the Stump.” With an important session beginning in early February, it is especially important that we get to know the decision makers since we will be working with...

Lightning Round with David Matz, State of Oregon DHS

David Matz Job Title: Principal Executive Manager C Organization: State of Oregon- Department of Human Services Name three of your mentors: Lee Coleman (DHS- District 1 SDA manager) Ron Bogley (Architect/Builder) Meies Matz (my wife and best coach) Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Consultation and clinical supervision with my...

11.23.12 Knope of the Week - The Bobs (O'Neill and Burg)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 49th Knope of the Week has been selected after a week long search for the individual who has done the most to advance the mission of ELGL. In case you haven't yet memorized the ELGL mission statement, here it is in its entirety, THE MISSION of the Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders...

The Transition with Amanda Lamb, City of San Diego

As we suffer through the cold, rainy season in Oregon, ELGL thought it would be timely to catch up with one of our California members, Amanda Lamb. Amanda was an early ELGL supporter and helped raise ELGL's visibility among county staff. Earlier this year, Amanda made the transition from Multnomah County to the City of...

On the Public Record with The Go-Giver Author Bob Burg

On the Public Record with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver Twitter: Bob Burg, Facebook: Bob Burg About Bob Burg and The Go-Giver The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea is a 2008 book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. It is a story about the power of giving. The Go-Giver as the authors tell, revolves around...

The Takeaway with Dennis Mulvihill, Washington County Government Affairs

Dennis Mulvihill Washington County Government Affairs Manager Dennis Mulvihill, Washington County Government Affairs Manager, has seen the transformation of Washington County firsthand. Dennis has worked with the County since 1988 in advancing their legislative priorities. He has become a source for many of us in local and state government who are charged with monitoring legislative...

Lightning Round with Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville

Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville, Long Range Planning Manager Name three of your mentors: Kim Knox, who I worked with at TriMet many years ago (she is now a project manager with Shiels Obletz Johnson). She modeled a graceful balance of tough professionalism with the importance of having a sense of humor and nurturing relationships....

11.16.12 Knope of the Week - Joe Baessler and Greg Schneider

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 48th Knope of the Week has been selected after a week long search for the individual who has done the most to advance the mission of ELGL. In case you haven't yet memorized the ELGL mission statement, here it is in its entirety, THE MISSION of the Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders Network...

The Takeaway with Jim Hough, Former Banks City Manager

"Be a mentor" simple yet often difficult advise to espouse which is a main reason for the formation of ELGL in 2010. One local government professional who has lived out this credo is Jim Hough, former Banks City Manager. We caught up with Jim last week after he returned from a grueling vacation in Italy. ...

On the Public Record with Bob O'Neill, ICMA Executive Director

On the Public Record Bob O'Neill, ICMA Executive Director Twitter, Facebook, Website About ICMA Each time we turn on the tap in our kitchens, set the trash out for pickup the next day, or cruise through our neighborhoods on newly paved roads, we access our local governments. Providing essential community services that ensure the quality...

Vote-By-Mail? ELGL's Interview with Phil Keisling, Former Oregon Secretary of State

Did you vote last week? Did you vote-by-mail or did you go to a voting booth? Or did your indifference cause you not to vote? Former Oregon Secretary of State and ELGL member Phil Keisling follows up his recently published letter in the New York Times with additional insight into voter turnout and and the...

ELGL Willamette Valley Hosts LOC Member Services Director

Introduction to Oregon Local Leadership Institute and the Local Government Management Certificate presented by Jennie Messmer, Member Services Director League of Oregon Cities Thursday, November 15th, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saul Conference Room, 2nd floor Eugene Atrium Building 99 W 10th Ave. , Eugene Agenda 12:00 - 12:10 Introductions and Business 12:10 - 1:00 OLLI’s...

Josh's Job Search Finds Jonathan Eames

An Informational Interview with Jonathan Eames Jonathan Eames Consulting After earning his Political Science degree from Willamette University, Jonathan Eames got his fresh start out of school as a legislative assistant for a state representative at the Oregon State Legislature. Half-way through the six-month session, Jonathan began looking for his next opportunity. He began reaching...

The Transition with Zoe Monahan, City of Jerome, Idaho

The City of Jerome, Idaho shares few similarities with Portland, Oregon but that is where we caught up with ELGL member Zoe Monahan. Zoe is transitioning from working as a assistant planner for the City of Sherwood to serving as the community development director in Jerome, Idaho. Her new position is providing the crucial skills (supervisory skills, land...

DHM Research's PowerPoint from ELGL Forum

Many thanks to Adam Davis for sharing the PowerPoint that he used at the ELGL forum last week. The information is very timely with today's election. DHM Research: The Public Opinion Climate in the Portland Metro Area Related To Public Policy Issues The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Prepared For: Oregon Emerging Local Government Leaders...

On the Public Record with Ron Holifield, Strategic Government Resources

On the Public Record Ron Holifield, Strategic Government Resources Twitter: @RonHolifield About SGR Strategic Government Resources has a national reputation for innovation and local government leadership development. Almost 21,000 local government officials visit the SGR website each month for help recruiting, selecting, and developing their people; and over 14,000 officials subscribe to SGR’s weekly 10 in...

The Takeaway with Craig Prosser, Former Tigard City Manager

One of our spiritual founders, Craig Prosser is highlighted in today's feature. (See related link: The Takeaway with Larry Patterson.) Craig was a driving force in encouraging the formation of ELGL and communicating the new venture with the local government community. Simply put, without Craig, ELGL would not exist. Craig had a distinguished career in the public sector...

Lightning Round with Andy Gale, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Andy Gale Sheriff’s Policy Analyst Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Favorite book of all-time: Vimy by Pierre Berton Books that are on your nightstand right now: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? by James Lukaszewski The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch (Fill in the blank) When you wake up in the morning,...