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Debrief: ELGL Live! with Zach Markovits, What Works Cities

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt interviewed Zach Markovits, Director of City Programs for What Works Cities, on ELGL Live! and for a future GovLove podcast. Watch the Periscope recording here. Here's what we learned. East Coast vs. West Coast: Zach was very political in discussing whether he had a preference. He lived in Providence, RI while...

The Deputy: Danielle Noble, Santa Monica, CA

We're back with another installment of The Deputy series. Today we hear from Danielle Noble, Deputy City Manager for Santa Monica, CA

Podcast: Local Solutions to the Minimum Wage

This week GovLove talked to a panel of California local government administrators about one of the hottest current policy topics, minimum wage. The episode covered everything from dealing outreach and engagement to enforcement and implementation. Panelists also brought up how each of their elected bodies felt passionate about raising the minimum wage and committing to...

Finding Local Government with KateLynn Schmitt, Village of Richfield, WI

What was your local government moment? What keeps you in local government? Who have been the influences in your career? We take a deep dive into these questions by asking you (the practitioner) to tell your local government story. You can sign up to participate in the bi-monthly feature at Finding Local Government. Thanks to Matt Wojnowski, City...

The May Confidential: Rollin' Into the Weekend Like...

In the Confidential, ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt makes local government great again by bring the latest news in government, pop culture, and sports. Get up-to-speed by reading April's edition. May 27 Rollin' Into the Weekend... Like this. A Horse, Of Course Perhaps this is the beginning of Twitter's comeback. Nyquist (that's right, the horse) has...

Break it Down: Leveraging the Sharing Economy

ELGL is seeking contributions from you…yeah, YOU! We want to hear about your experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives. We get your content, you get published on a prestigious, Nobel Prize for Literature Award-winning blog…well, not that last part, but you do get to tell your mom you’re famous. Check out our monthly topics and sign-up for a week to...

Webinar: The 10 Commandments of Town-Gown Relationships

Back at it again! Dr. Steve Gavazzi, who gave a webinar last year on the complicated relationships between universities and the towns they're in, is back to help practitioners navigate the complicated marriages between colleges and communities. RSVP here: town-gown-marriage.eventbrite.com The 10 Commandments of Town-Gown Relationships Have you ever wondered if there is a secret...

What’s a #Hashtag and How to Use It

Angelica Wedell brings more than eight years of experience in multimedia communications to her role as marketing and business development coordinator and editor-in-chief of The Civil Review at National Research Center, Inc. By Angelica Wedell - LinkedIn and Twitter What do you call this symbol: # ? I’m guessing half of you said “pound sign,”...

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...

The Week Ahead (and Behind)

Welcome to March (almost), for ELGL members, we present a variety of offerings this week. Check. It. Out. Wednesday, March 2 - CPBB Budgeting Workshop at the Michigan Municipal League, Lansing, MI Thursday, March 3 - Webinar: Cold Weather Crisis Response with Team Chaos (Winner of ELGL and UTA Challenge) Thursday, March 3 - The Year of...

Part V: Organizational Diversity Is Deeper than Race

In the last of a five-part series, Christian Williams, City of Goodyear, AZ, opens up about his experience with race. Disclaimer: Race is controversial topic with many diverging opinions. Knowing that, I feel obliged to start with this disclaimer. The opinions, in this column, are mine and mine alone. My opinions do not reflect those of my...

#WeBuiltThisCity: The Story of the Massari Makeover

#WeBuiltThisCity contrbutor Cheryl Hughes continues ELGL's look at the growing infrastructure crisis in local governments by highlighting the impact of grassroots engagement on Palmdale, CA parks. Despite a reduction in city resources, the City of Palmdale, CA has managed to addressed aging infrastructure. Since 2013, community participation has played a major role in their approach. The Massari Makeover, in 2013, was our largest...

Who Are You? with Nicholas Gaudi, Open Local Illinois

As part of a grueling ELGL initiation process, new members are asked to complete our version of the Wonderlic test. It’s an open book test and participants do not have to use a dull number 2 pencil to fill in tiny circles. Nicholas Gaudi (LinkedIn and Twitter) serves as the President of the Board of Directors for...

Break it Down: The Public's Purse

ELGL is seeking contributions from you…yeah, YOU! We want to hear about your experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives. We get your content, you get published on a prestigious, Nobel Prize for Literature Award-winning blog…well, not that last part, but you do get to tell your mom you’re famous. Check out our monthly topics and sign-up for a week to...

On the Road...Part 2

Cities from around the country are coming together to share their successes. ELGL organizational member, QScend Technologies (LinkedIn and Twitter) is hosting a conference where city leaders who represent ten municipalities will share their citizen request management/311 success stories. ELGL will be there to share our thoughts on improving and maximizing citizen outreach and engagement. Register now to...

The February Confidential: Oscar Goes to...

With January 2016 in the rear view mirror, ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt returns with all the news and happenings that are deemed important in the Wyatt household. February 29 Oscar Goes to... Carly Lorentz, City of Wheat Ridge, CO, for her Rachel McAdams-like performance in Website Launch 2016 - At the Gym. Check out Carly's work. Speaking of...

Shahrzad in the City

ELGL member Shahrzad Rizvi is known for his technology expertise and ability to rock Google Glass. In the Dallas area, he's also known for serving on the Mayor's Star Council. The Mayor’s Star Council is made up of a group of diverse leaders from the ages of 25-40 that come from eight different areas of...

So Fresh, So Clean...Social COOP Invigorates Social Media in Sterling Heights

Bridget Doyle, director of community relations for the city of Sterling Heights, Mich., and former communications coordinator for the village of Lombard, Ill., is a member of ELGL leadership team. By Bridget Doyle -- LinkedIn and Twitter Since this summer, the City of Sterling Heights, Michigan has been working with a social media management and...

Deep in the Heart of SGR (1/23 2:57 p.m)

ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt provides a behind-the-scenes look of the magic at the Strategic Government Resources Conference. Done in the DFW Before we depart the DFW, let's put a bow on the trip. (Yes, I am not wearing socks.) Hat tip to Ryan Adam and Matt Monedero for entertaining us this morning. (Note: If you...

White House Social Media Strategies You Can Use

Angelica Wedell brings more than eight years of experience in multimedia communications to her role as marketing and business development coordinator and editor-in-chief of The Civil Review at National Research Center, Inc. White House Social Media Strategies You Can Use By Angelica Wedell - LinkedIn and Twitter It’s no secret that the White House has...

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