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Virtual Job Fair for Texas Local Governments

ELGL is piloting the concept of a virtual local government job fair in conjunction with the virtual #ELGLInspire event on September 14, 2021 for Texas State University students. If your Texas local government agency is interested in participating, please follow these three easy steps: Save the date for September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Your...

2021 Best Videography, Most Famous, Most by One Person, Most Awards Attempted

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

Medal-winning Mental Health

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kendra Davis, Senior Management Analyst for the City of Santa Clara, CA. Follow her on the internet at LinkedIn or Twitter, if she ever decides to tweet again. In the above photo, she is holding a championship ring for the Golden State Warriors that she did not win but...

Splash into Local Government: Jeannetta Maxena, MPA

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jeannetta Maxena, MPA, Senior Management Fellow, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeannetta Maxena is a local government professional in the South Florida Region. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Central Florida, having earned both a BA in political science in 2014...

2021 State & City with the Most Selfies, Biggest Population, Smallest Population

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

2021 Best Community Engagement, Most Historic, Best Promotion by a Government & Non-Government Entity

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

Scholarship Opportunity: Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference

2021 Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application ICMA Annual Conference: October 3 - 6, 2021 Portland, Oregon (and Digital) The Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship includes complimentary conference registration as well as a travel stipend to cover lodging and transportation expenses related to attendance. The ICMA Annual Conference will be held October 3-6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon (and Digital). Please apply by...

Podcast: Curb Management with Chrissy Mancini Nichols, Walker Consultants

Chrissy Mancini Nichols National Director of Curb Management and New Mobility Walker Consultants LinkedIn | Twitter | Blog Maximizing the curb. Chrissy Mancini Nichols, National Director of Curb Management and New Mobility at Walker Consultants, joined the podcast to discuss curb management policy. She shared the difference between the analog curb and the digital curb. Chrissy...

2021 Most Creative, Funniest, Best TikTok, & Pet/Animal #CityHallSelfie

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

Webinar Rewind: Why Explore the Broader Social Media Landscape?

View the slide deck This webinar originally aired August 18, 2021. In our series kickoff, we’ll take a look at the broader social media landscape and social media trends in 2021. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of who is where on social media and where they spend their time. About the Series...

eBook - The American Rescue Plan: How to Modernize Local Government

This eBook is brought to you by our friends at GovPilot. The American Rescue Plan & Local Governments’ Overdue Digital Transformation outlines the many financial, operational and societal benefits of local government digitizing operations and services. The report provides local governments with the knowledge to effectively conserve resources, satisfy citizens, and increase productivity through the...

2021 Best Props, Costume, Other Country, & Family #CityHallSelfies

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

A “Deep Dive” into Lake Local Gov

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Megan Palizzi. Inspired by the public servant icon Leslie Knope, Megan is passionate about enacting tangible community changes through local government. She happily serves the City of Castle Pines, CO as a Management Analyst (by day) and enjoys 10 Barrel Crush sour flights...

Podcast: Peer Support for Public Safety Command Staff with Matthew Kelly & Dan Davis

Matthew Kelly Captain Miami County, Kansas Contact | Twitter Dan Davis Lieutenant City of Belton, Missouri Supporting first responders. Matthew Kelly, Captain with Miami County, Kansas Sheriff's Office, and Dan Davis, Lieutenant with the City of Belton, Missouri Police Department joined the podcast to discuss the Mid-America Regional Council's Peer Support Program for command staff. They...

2021 Best Dressed, Hat, Lighting, & Journalist #CityHallSelfies

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

Strategies for Surviving the Turnover Tsunami

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget Manager for the City of Brighton, Colorado. Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Build an A-Team, by Whitney Johnson What I’m Watching: Atypical and Explained What I’m listening to: Sour Strategies for Surviving the Turnover Tsunami With new postings coming across my...

Local Climate Action

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – The fans as they try to cool my home in this heat wave (again!) What I’m Reading – Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson What I’m Watching – Ted Lasso What I’m Doing – Going to a Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) game tonight Local Climate Action...

Podcast: Peer Support for 911 Dispatchers with Kristin Boyes, Lenexa, KS

Kristin Boyes Dispatcher City of Lenexa, Kansas LinkedIn Supporting first responders. Kristin Boyes, Dispatcher for the City of Lenexa, Kansas, joined on the podcast to discuss the Mid-America Regional Council's 911 Peer Support Program. She shared why it is important for dispatchers to get that support and how 911 calls affect call takers. She also...

Podcast: GovLove in Love with Holly Krejci, Seattle, WA

Holly Krejci Talent Management Partner City of Seattle, WA LinkedIn Finding your greatest self. Holly Krejci, Talent Management Partner for the City of Seattle, Washington came on the podcast to discuss her love and support of Kathy Nyland, Assistant City Manager for the City of Tigard, Oregon. She shared her insights on job transitions, work-life...

Strategic Yes for Social Change Cohort - Application Extended, Due: September 24th!

This course is based more in holding space for creative practice and reflection than in the conventional teaching structure we usually see for professional development. So if you are ready for an opportunity that is structured itself creatively out of the box, this is for you! Designed to be a creative community studio for guided...