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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...

Why Poverty Mitigation Matters in Emergency Management

Jalesha Smith serves the City of Norfolk, VA, as a Management Analyst for the City Manager’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a proud HBCU graduate, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Norfolk State University. Connect with Jalesha on LinkedIn. I know you are asking yourself, “What does...

Is Local Government Immune from the "Great Resignation"?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects Department for the City of West Sacramento, California. Connect with Ariana on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: More Than Ready, by Cecilia Munoz What I’m Watching: Iron Fist What I’m listening to: Jay Z Essentials The “Great Resignation” is a...

Podcast: Onboarding New Employees with Benjamin Mead-Harvey

Benjamin Mead-Harvey Adjunct Instructor University of Illinois LinkedIn | Bio Making onboarding successful. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Adjunct Instructor for the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences, came back to the podcast to discuss onboarding. He shared tips on how to improve in three areas: welcome elements, training with the team, and onboarding check-in meetings. He...

National Civic Review - Summer Edition

This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. The summer issue of the National Civic Review celebrates cities that are making progress on addressing challenges such as racial equity, health equity and community resilience. Review authors offer insightful ideas on measuring the value of public participation, engaging urban residents through...

Reaching the Broader Social Landscape

There's a lot more to the internet than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram—and if you aren't there, you're missing out! Join us each week for a look at ways to connect with residents in the broader social media landscape. This series is brought to you by ELGL in partnership with Whispir. In our first session, we’ll...

San Rafael Analyst Team

The City of San Rafael, CA is Hiring an Analyst Team! Are you a passionate and creative problem solver? Join the City of San Rafael, CA's Management Analyst team! The city is hiring five analysts to work in the economic development, finance, public works, fire, and management departments. Learn more about the positions and apply...

Podcast: Distraction Free Messaging with Brad Dunn, Whispir

Brad Dunn Chief Product Officer Whispir LinkedIn | Twitter | Blog Making messaging more effective. Brad Dunn, Chief Product Officer at Whispir, joined the podcast to talk about distraction-free messaging. He shared how local governments can better craft messages to members of the public. He also discussed the difference between prediction and engagement in messaging. Host:...

New Ways to Manage Outdoor Recreation

Today's Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Content Manager, Editorial, with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I'm reading: Beach reads all the way, including Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty, by Lauren Weisberger What I'm watching: The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team in...

Mayor Funk: The Smaller, Supercharged Workforce Our Cities Need

ELGL is proud to feature the writing and thinking of longtime member Mark Funkhouser. Here’s his latest post, and you can also sign up for his newsletter here or connect with him via email. As someone who’s advocated for local-government workers for 40 years, I’m going to tell you something you’d never expect me to say but that...

Podcast: Fires, Floods, & Taxicabs with Jeffrey Roth, New York, NY

Jeffrey Roth Deputy Commission of Veterans Services New York City, New York LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Taking a bite out of big apple bureaucracy. Jeffrey Roth, Deputy Commissioner of the Veterans Services Department for New York City, New York, joined the podcast to talk about his career in local government and his new book Fires, Floods,...

Webinar Rewind: Building Public Trust Through Performance Dashboards

This webinar originally aired on July 29, 2021. Data transparency is an essential part of building public trust. Join us to learn how two different cities approach sharing performance data with residents. We’ll explore the importance of data transparency, how and what to communicate on a community-facing dashboard, and advice for fostering a culture of...

Homelessness and a Choice

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. My fifth project as part on my ongoing degree and the Social Justice -> Local Government series is an infographic created for...

#ELGL21 Will Be An All-Virtual Conference

We were hopeful that public health circumstances would improve enough to allow us to hold an in-person component for this year's conference. With the rise of the Delta variant and increasingly uncertain outlook for the coming months, we’ve made the difficult decision to remain virtual for 2021. Our decision was not made lightly. The...

The Profit Returns: Why You Need to Relaunch Your Innovation Program (part 3 of 3)

Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m watching: Happy Endings on Netflix What I am listening to: Roundtrip music in the car What I’m doing: Vacationing in Outer Banks Inspired by how the show The Profit improves businesses by focusing on process, people, and product, I initially planned a three-part #ELGLBuzz...

Podcast: Service Design & Innovation with Anna Chung, MBTA

Anna Chung UX Designer Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) LinkedIn | Twitter A celebrity interview. In this special episode we're partnering with Montgomery County, Maryland to share one of their innovation celebrity interviews, part of their open innovation events which are internal learning sessions for staff. Anna Chung, a UX Designer at Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority...

Podcast: Government-to-University Initiative with Peter Morrissey, Volcker Alliance

Peter Morrissey Associate Director The Volcker Alliance LinkedIn | Twitter | Contact Regional networks of governments and universities. Peter Morrissey, an Associate Director at the Volcker Alliance, joined the podcast to talk about the Government-to-University Initiative, which is an innovative approach to addressing critical governance challenges by building government and university partnerships. He shared how governments can...

Bringing Gratitude Back

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for Newton, Iowa. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Listening To: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Reading: Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian Watching: Loki on Disney+ Lately, I've found myself in a cynical place. It's hard not to be...

Five Reasons to Choose Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jessica Hoffman, Assistant City Administrator for the City of Wentzville, MO. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: A local morning show radio podcast. What I’m Watching: We just finished Loki on Disney+. What I’m Reading: Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work for: A...

Podcast: Preemption & Taxation with Alexandria Zhang, Pew Research Center

Alexandria Zhang Research Officer Pew Research Center LinkedIn How states can help localities improve budget flexibility. Alexandria Zhang, a Research Officer at the Pew Research Center, joined the podcast to talk about her research on local tax limitations. She shared how limits on local government revenue imposed by state governments affect localities. She also makes...