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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...

What I Am with Emily Morrison, Knox County, OH

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to our new member feature. We’ve all heard the excuse “I’m too busy” so we’ve simplified our feature to illicit short, meaningful responses for our new members. As a side note, ELGL is adamantly opposed to the excuse, “I’m too busy.”

#10: Fat Joe Meets Local Government Budgeting

The revamped ELGL website received more than 300,000 views this year. Members and visitors were treated to a wide array of stories from the #13Percent to infrastructure to work/life balance. While some of you dropped by to visit the rapidly growing webinar library or check out the latest job postings. Our crack staff has sorted...

What is an Assistant To: Caitlan Smelley, Addison, TX

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is an Assistant to the City Manager? In between other duties as assigned, council meetings, and a bewildering assortment of public inquiries, ELGL members identify the essential functions of the position.

Who Are You? with Sam Anselm, City of Joplin, MO

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. Sam Anselm (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the city manager of Joplin, MO. Prior to that, he...

On the Road Again...to Florida

CRM / 311 United June 7- 9, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 and staff representing 10 municipalities will come together and share their citizen request management/311 success stories in this...

Recognizing the ICMA Early Career Leadership Award Winner, Kirsten Wyatt

In today's West Linn Tidings, Kirsten Wyatt, West Linn (OR) Assistant City Manager, is recognized for being the recipient of the ICMA Early Career Leadership Award. H/T to ICMA for recognizing leaders in our profession. Link: 2015 Awards Program Booklet Wyatt’s expertise a welcome resource Kirsten Wyatt’s passion for public service is impossible to ignore. This palpable...

IKEA Holds the Key to Accessible Meetings?

By Andrew Coulson - LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter Unfortunately, I was unable to attend #ELGL15, due to a little matter of deep water getting in the way, but I managed to gatehash along with the proceedings thanks to those wonderful members who tweeted using the conference hashtag #ELGL15. The refreshing panel of young, innovative elected officials stuck...

Building Relationships with the Media

Chris Floore, 3CMA Communicator of the Year and Macon-Bibb County, GA Assistant to the County Manager, reflects on the recent Presidential debates to identify tips for working with the media. Or…why you shouldn’t watch the early Presidential Debates Did I watch the Republican or Democratic debates? No. I learn more about the world from playing...