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On the Public Record with Gary Conkling, CFM

On the Public Record Gary Conkling, CFM Strategic Communications Here is someone ELGL can related to - Gary is an active social media user, huge Oregon Ducks fan, has worked in the public sector arena, and run for elected office. The one area where we don't see eye-to-eye - a love for Subway sandwiches. We put...

11.02.12 Knope of the Week - Adam Davis, DHM Research

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhLJim5JxI&w=560&h=315] The 46th 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 Will Norris, City of Long Beach

This rainy November day is a perfect time to catch up with ELGL member Will Norris who graduated from Willamette MBA school and then moved to Long Beach City, California to begin work as a management assistant for the City. Will was an early member of ELGL and important in spreading our mission to other...

The Monthly Development with Pat Mobley

The wait is over, here is the second installment of the Monthly Development with Pat Mobley. (Related links: If He Can’t Blog, No One Can and The Big Three.) Are Jobs the Only Metric? Happy Halloween! Unfortunately, computer issues prevented me from posting in September. I will revisit the Oregon Infrastructure Bank topic in the future. I hope...

ELGL Forum with Ken Allen, Oregon AFSCME Exec. Dir.

Please join us on November 14, 2012 for an ELGL brown bag lunch with Ken Allen, Executive Director of Oregon AFSCME Council 75. Mr. Allen will discuss the challenges facing local governments and their employees from the union perspective. Oregon AFSCME Council 75, represents 140 local unions throughout Oregon. AFSCME represents over 25,000 workers statewide....

A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista

Today we welcome Rafael Baptista to the ELGL blog family. His new blog feature, "A Passion for Public Service" will detail the decisions he faces after graduating from Willamette University. Each of you can help Rafael as he sorts through what do to next. Specifically, Rafael is considering pursuing an MPA and would welcome the...

The Transition with Alex McIntyre, City of Menlo Park

The 3nd installment of The Transition highlights Alex McIntyre's transition from Lake Oswego to Menlo Park, CA. Many of you may remember ELGL's tribute to Alex (one of the clicked on links in ELGL blog history) when he announced his departure, for a refresher, here it is: 01.18.12 The Alex McIntyre Memorial. Alex was one of the first...

Lightning Round with Michelle Bixler, Willamalane Park and Rec District

Michelle Bixler Resource Development Coordinator Willamalane Park and Recreation District Favorite book of all-time: I really loved The Great Gatsby and Jane Eyre in high school, and in fact, those are the only two books I have read more than once. Book that is on your nightstand right now: Ask for It: How...

Josh's Job Search Finds Chris Fick, League of Oregon Cities

As part of ELGL’s expanded offerings, we introduce you to our newest feature, “Josh’s Job Search (JJS).” See related article: New Blog Feature: Josh’s Job Search. Josh will be conducting informational interviews with key figures in the region. Read Josh's first two entries Josh’s Job Search Interviews Olivia Clark, TriMet and Josh’s Job Search Finds...

The Transition with Justin Cutler, Sunset Empire Park and Rec District

The 2nd installment of "The Transition" focuses on Justin Cutler and his move from La Pine Park and Recreation District to Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District. (Related link: The Transition with Ben McCready, Assistant to the City Manager) It must be noted that ELGL owes a great deal to Justin for his efforts along with Robyn...

Last Call: ELGL Central Oregon Presents Brenda Bartlett, CPA

ELGL Central Oregon Presents Brenda Bartlett, CPA Thursday, October 25th Redmond City Hall Address: 716 SW Evergreen Ave Time: Noon-1pm (bring lunch with you) Occupational Fraud - Is Your Government at Risk? RSVP to Megan Messmer, ELGL Project Coordinator, oregonelgl@gmail.com. You may have heard that employee fraud is on the rise. But did you know...

The Takeaway with Larry Patterson

Today ELGL introduces a new blog feature, The Takeway which will catch up with those who have retired from public sector work. In the age where our top leaders and managers are retiring in bulk, we will capture their institutional knowledge in this feature. Another goal of the feature is to integrate the "retiring generation"...

ELGL Member Phil Keisling Advocates Vote-By-Mail in NYT

New York Times: Sunday Dialogue: To Enhance Democracy, Expand Vote-by-Mail To the Editor: As a former secretary of state of Oregon (and chief elections official), I am glad courts have invalidated voter suppression laws cynically cloaked as “election fraud prevention.” Yet in winning these hard-fought battles, voting rights advocates are losing the larger war. In 48...

Lightning Round with Elise Scolnick, City of Damascus

Elise Scolnick Senior Planner City of Damascus Favorite book of all-time: Daniel Kemmis’ “Community and the Politics of Place” Book that is on your nightstand right now: Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach (Fill in the blank) When you wake up in the morning, you are motivated by……… The thought that I may be able...

Oakridge Residents Reap Secret Millionaire Award

by: Scott Reynolds, Lane Today It’s no secret Oakridge’s economy has suffered disproportionately compared to the rest of Lane County in recent years. The once-thriving timber town of approximately 3300 residents was hit hard, first by the mill closures between 1978 and the 1990s, then the Great Recession. Throw in the well-publicized mismanagement of hundreds of...

The Transition with Ben McCready, Assistant to the City Manager

From Oregon to Illinois, ELGL member Ben McCready has transitioned as he began his new role as the City of Rock Island Assistant City Manager. He previously worked as a management analyst for the City of Salem. Ben sat down with ELGL to discuss his transition but before we get into the details, here's a brief...

Back to School with Rhyan Van Horn

ELGL Advisory Board Member and TriMet Senior Accountant of Treasury and Cash Management Rhyan Van Horn has headed back to school as a first year in the executive MPA program at the University of Washington and since she already has a bunch of homework assignments we decided to give her one more. Rhyan will be chronicling her...

RSVP: Spend Your Halloween with Adam Davis, DHM Research

A Conversation with Adam Davis of DHM Research Please join us on October 31 for a conversation with Adam Davis, DHM Research at the Tualatin Library Community Room (18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062). To RSVP, send an email by October 29th to ELGL project coordinator, Megan Messmer – oregonelgl@gmail.com. Adam has over 30 years of experience in...

Josh's Job Search Finds Teri Bankhead, City of Milwaukie

As part of ELGL’s expanded offerings, we introduce you to our newest feature, “Josh’s Job Search (JJS).” See related article: New Blog Feature: Josh’s Job Search. Josh will be conducting informational interviews with key figures in the region. Read his first entry at Josh’s Job Search Interviews Olivia Clark, TriMet An Informational Interview with Teri Bankhead City of Milwaukee Assistant to...

Lightning Round with Charles Clark, Lane County

Charles Clark Director of Strategic Innovations Hatfield Resident Fellow Lane County Administration Favorite book of all-time: Lord of the Rings Wild at Heart Book that is on your nightstand right now: The Last Romantic (Biography of Theodore Roosevelt) (Fill in the blank) When you wake up in the morning, you are motivated by………...