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I Have to Ask You: Lessons Learned from a Career in Emergency Management

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Charles Wallace writes about the learning experiences from his career. He serves as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Grays Harbor County, WA. He is a 32 year veteran of the fire service, retiring from the Philadelphia...

Live from #NACCED17: Local Government Is Fundamental

ELGL takes the stage today at the National Association for County Community and Economic Development. Follow along using the #NACCED17. New to ELGL? Consider joining. Love podcasts? Listen to GovLove. Guests include Gabe Klein, Leah Treat, Malcolm Gladwell, and others. Closing General Session: Local Government is Fundamental! This fast paced panel will pit teams of...

Leading the Way in Local Government: Vision Internet

It's time to meet the sponsors of the #ELGLPopUps. Our sponsors allow us to maintain a lower registration fee. This year, students can attend for $25; ELGL members can attend for $50; and non-ELGL members can attend for $75. Connect: Facebook, Twitter, and World Wide Web Sign Up: Bang the Table Newsletter What They Do: Vision's technology and...

Classes are Coming: The Long and Slow Path

By Susan Barkman, LinkedIn and Twitter  First off, I must acknowledge that I was lucky my supervisor and co-workers were incredibly supportive of my pursuit of a Master’s in Public Administration… even after four years.  I took four years, because I was in a tuition benefit program and did not want to take out more student loans....

Kittelson's Corner: Code for Durham & Thoughts on Charlottesville

This is Kittelson’s Corner my weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. Alright, let's go... This week's Kittelson's Corner is coming later than usual because this weekend I was celebrating 1 year of marriage (nbd) and reeling from the news and images coming out of Charlottesville. It's shocking to...

You (Yes, YOU!) Are a Writer

This is part of the periodic series, “Writing With Russ,” where Russell Terry shares with us his expertise and mastery of clear writing and communications. A little over two years ago, I had this exchange on Twitter with my friend Brent Schaeffer, a professor of writing at a community college (and rabid Sounders Fan): (After several attempts...

Top Three Digital Marketing Tactics for Local Governments

By Angelica Wedell, National Research Center, Inc. Every local government has an invested interest in building and maintaining a meaningful relationship with its residents. But it can be hard to keep up with a world that rapidly changes the way it talks. The average person today is walking around with a computer in their pocket, kids...

How to get your Organization to Fly Together

By Rebecca Woodbury and Andrew Hening, City of San Rafael In my last Morning Buzz, Judi Brown and I wrote about the beginnings of an innovation and engagement initiative called Together San Rafael. Today, my co-author is Treager List Top Influencer, Andrew Hening, San Rafael’s Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach. Andrew is shepherding our guiding principles process for this initiative. After...

I Have to Ask You: Most Difficult Personnel Matter

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week David Clyne, City of Independence, OR City Manager, writes about managing difficult personnel matters.  Question: What is the most complicated or unusual personnel matter that you have addressed in your career? Over a career spanning nearly...

Weekly Update: Pop-Ups, Project Coordinator, Dues, & Software

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear ELGL members, I'm back home (and tired as a dog) after a week with my kids at Mother-Child Camp on the Oregon Coast. It was fun and exhausting. I did hikes that overlooked views like this: ...and also ate disgusting camp food, used communal bathrooms, and had zero internet or cell reception. I was...

Innovating Local Government from the Inside Out

By Rebecca Woodbury, City of San Rafael & Judi Brown, CivicMakers The City of San Rafael, like many city governments, faces growing challenges related to public trust, community satisfaction, and employee morale. With a structural budget deficit paired with increased demand for modernized services by residents, the status quo and “business as usual” is no longer a sustainable option. (Sources: Pew,...

TCU Takeaways: CODE RED!

Chad Doran (LinkedIn and Twitter), City of Appleton, WI, is blogging about  finishing the Certified Public Communicator Program at TCU. Read about the first two parts of his experience -  TCU Takeaways: It's Time for a Hotwash and TCU Takeaways. Wednesday, July 26 Crisis communication was the focus today. We spent the day involved in a mock crisis...

I Have to Ask You: Serving as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt asks three questions to our guest columnist, who chooses one to write about. This week, Susan Barkman reflects on the skills gained from serving as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner.  Question: You serve as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner in Broomfield. What three skills did you gain during this experience? This...

I Have to Ask You: We Want Our Own Facebook Page!

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Jennifer Davies, City of Las Vegas, NV, Public Information Officer, writes about factors to consider when departments ask for their own social media accounts. By Jennifer Davies, LinkedIn and Twitter "We want our own Facebook page."...

July Twenty Seventeen: Laugh, Cry, Think

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is bloggin’ about those things that make you Laugh, Cry, and Think. He is also dishing out the #BigLocalGovBaller designation. Here's what you missed in June.  July 30 It's Traeger List week! Here's how we'll reveal this list. Monday: #81 to 100 Tuesday: #61 to 80 Wednesday: #41 to 60 Thursday: #21...

The Scoop on Comp, Master, General, Strategic, Vision Plans

This is a new monthly blog by AJ Fawver, the Planning Director in Amarillo, Texas. She'll share her perspectives on land use, planning, and community development in this series. Learn more about AJ from her GovLove interview! In the initial post of this series, we talked briefly about what makes cities successful, and the fact...

14 Ways to Make Local Government More Accessible

This guest reflection is by ELGL member and NRC Marketing Manager Angelica Wedell. “OPEN” is a four-letter-word, but one that local governments today need no longer avoid. Making the profession more accessible is a major talking point for ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders), and was a recurring motif at the recent conference in Detroit. Keynote speakers...

Knope of the Week: Bridget Kozlowski, Amanda Opalewski, and #ELGL17 Planning Team

Update: NRC, Inc #ELGL17 Photo Album Update: 3 Reasons Why #ELGL17 Was the Most Fun Local Gov Has Had in Ages The Knope of the Week recognizes sustained excellence in local government. It’s the Heisman Trophy, Noble Peace Prize, James Beard Award all rolled into one. Many have vied for the honor over the years, but only...

#ELGL17: What's Going On with Stacy Peterson, City of Peoria, IL

#ELGL17: Agenda, Facebook Group, Guest List, Hotels, Partners, Register, Sponsorships and Twitter List Meet #ELGL17 attendees. Stacy Peterson City of Peoria, IL Before you leave for #ELGL17, what’s the biggest project facing you at work? In my position, I’m usually working on projects for multiple departments at the same time.  It keeps things interesting.  Currently—working on launching a...

5/28/17: Laugh, Cry, Think

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt (LinkedIn & Twitter) is straight bloggin' about #ELGL17. For breaking news, follow #ELGL17 on Twitter. Sunday, May 28 It was a white wine night in Sunriver. I am beginning to think that I am the only male who drinks white wine. I am secure in my manhood so I will not let...

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