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2018 Chris Traeger Award - #11 to #20

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an...

2018 Chris Traeger Award - #41 to #50

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an...

2018 Chris Traeger Award - #51 to #60

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an...

2018 Chris Traeger Award - #61 to #70

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an...

2018 Chris Traeger Award - #91 to #100

The Chris Traeger List recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. Chris Traeger was the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show Park and Recreation. He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Traeger List is not based on title or longevity. It’s based on an...

Data Stories with Matthias - MIDTERM RESULTS

The midterms are finally over. But at the Diversity Dashboard, we won’t be resting just yet! Now, of course, is the time where we take the results and try to paint a clear picture of who these thousands of newly elected government officials are and which communities they will be representing. As many of you...

Role of the PIO: Being Responsive and Transparent

Are there too many public information officers (PIOs)?  Sherry Fletcher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, City of Stillwater, Meagan Kascsak, Communications Coordinator, City of Stillwater, and Jasmine Sievert, TV/Video Specialist, City of Stillwater share their perspective.  Are there too many public information officers?  For local government, we think PIOs are spread too thin and wear too many...

#ELGLPopUps: Choose Your Own Adventure in LAX

In this post, you’ll hear from those who have registered for the upcoming Pop Up in Los Angeles, California. View the complete agenda and register. Hunter Hastings Pepperdine University Andy Navarro Government Relationship Manager - ViewPoint Cloud Robert Neiuber Human Resources Director - City of Rancho Cucamonga Matt Bronson City Manager - City of Grover Beach, CA Leslie...

Final: 2018 Chris Traeger Award Nominees

Nominees for the most prestigious award in local government.

#GovireeLife: Be Courageous & Ask

This guest blog is by Francie Palmer. It's part of a recurring series about her transition from local government, to retiree/community member superstardom. Here I am…. Shifting into the #GovireeLife!  What is “that” you say? After 14 years in the private and workforce development sectors, I spent an amazing 15 year career journey at a...

#CityHallSelfieDay It's Not Just Picture Day

Morning Buzz by Zach Navin What i’m doing - Planning a hiking trip to Southern Utah What I’m listening to –  Slow Burn What I’m watching – It’s still summer, I try to avoid the indoors What I’m reading – Simple, Not Easy - Terrence Roberts (H/T @lizzykayAR) Now that you've tackled #CityHallSelfie Day let’s...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Your Social Media Footprint

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice can you provide on how to manage your local government social media...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with Consultants

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Member Question Hey Ellie & Jill. Here’s a question for you. I am surprised about the number of...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Best Approach for Finding Local Government Job

Submit your questions to Ellie & Jill using the anonymous form at http://elgl.org/answers/ or by emailing answers@elgl.org. From PoliSci Bachelor: Thank you for taking time to answer people's questions and begin a series of open discussions. I have a question that perhaps many younger people thinking of entering the world of local government would be interested...

National Day of Civic Hacking is August 11

ELGL and Code for America are working together to promote the National Day of Civic Hacking on August 11! Learn more about this exciting day where civic leaders will work to tackle some of local governments most difficult challenges. This guest post is by ELGL member Christopher Whitaker. Government works best when it’s government by...

I Have to Ask: Potholes, Parking, and Public Safety

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Kathy Nyland writes how Seattle Councilor Sally Bagshaw influenced her career path. Hear more from Kathy on this GovLove episode - Podcast: Broadening Neighborhood Engagement. People often ask me about my path into government. I am the...

Public Meetings are Boring

Welcome to the blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" about the important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Megan Asikainen, CivicClerk You are likely thrilled to see residents filing into your meeting room to observe and take part in public discussions on topics that will impact...

Relational Local Government

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I'm listening to: the Folk Pop station on Spotify What I'm reading: 'Walkable City - How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time' by Jeff Speck What I'm watching: Parks and Rec (Season 2: I got a very late start). The part where Mark, the planner, was...

Humanism in Local Government

Kyle Knott, LinkedIn & Twitter, has worked at Village of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, Elk Grove Township, Illinois, and DeKalb County Business Incubator.  My first post was about the concept of professionalism. I wanted to convey that, at its core, professionalism calls for an abandonment of individuality to conform to a culture. This culture stresses the necessity of responsibility, accountability, and...

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