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2021 Winners: Best Places to Work in Local Government

Inspired by Parks and Recreation’s Donna Meagle, the ELGL Best Local Government Workplaces Award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. Local governments that are nominated will be asked to share best practices to build out the ELGL content library on workforce development, employee...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Norfolk, VA

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Norfolk, VA Web | Twitter | LinkedIn Why they're the best: Work-Life...

Best Places to Work 2021: McHenry County, IL

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. McHenry County, IL Web Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer:...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Fort Collins, CO

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Fort Collins, CO Web | Twitter | LinkedIn Why they're the best:...

Member Profile: Michael Blumental

Michael Blumental Hyro COO LinkedIn What's an interesting project or issue you're currently working on? I'm fortunate to be part of an innovative project in which we are developing an accessible new way for businesses to get their own personalized AI based virtual assistants. We are offering a free COVID-19 chat bot that can help...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Parkland, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Parkland, Florida Web | Twitter Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits...

Best Places to Work 2021: Pasco County, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Pasco County, FL Web | Twitter Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits...

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Hopkins, MN

Each year, ELGL honors the "Best Places to Work in Local Government" by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Hopkins, MN Web Why they're the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer: Paid...

COVID, Biking, & Sustainable Development

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Marshall Curry, Program Manager for EPIC-N. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading: In the Red: the US Failure to Deliver on a Promise of Racial Equality, UN SDSN What I’m listening to: Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald What I’m watching: Gold Cup soccer highlights Last...

Engaging with a Gen-Z Audience

This series, "Engaging with a Gen-Z Audience," is written by Cody Kleinsmith, Incoming Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (R.A.R.E) Member. Stay tuned for more articles in this series! One of the largest challenges in public sector initiatives is ensuring that all voices are represented in the decision-making process. Different groups have different attitudes, and one...

Podcast: Good Governance & Leadership with Ian McCormack

Ian McCormack Author & President Strategic Steps, Inc. LinkedIn | Twitter Local governance done well. Ian McCormack, the President of Strategic Steps, Inc. a local government consulting firm, joined the podcast to talk about his new book Who's Driving the Grader? He discussed what led to the writing of the book and who he wrote...

The Phoenix Again

The last several months (years) have been tumultuous for all of us, with highs and lows, victories and defeats, moments of joy and moments of sadness. The Phoenix Again by May Sarton captures this in a beautiful way, reminding us to rise after the fall. The Phoenix Again by May Sarton On the ashes of...

Win a Ticket to the ICMA Conference in Portland, OR!

ELGL is giving away tickets to the ICMA conference in Portland, OR on October 3-6! As part of our affiliate agreement with the International City County Managers Association (a professional association for local gov managers) ELGL receives free tickets to share with our members! Please enter the giveaway by August 20, 2021. You'll be notified...

Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes 16 U.S. Cities For Using Data Most Effectively to Improve Residents’ Lives

This press release shared from our friends at What Works Cities. Check out our full library of What Works Cities articles, webinars, and podcasts here. Fourth Annual What Works Cities Certification Commends Excellence in Using Evidence and Data to Improve City Services, Increase Transparency, and Promote Civic Engagement Data Proved Crucial to Guiding City Responses...

Podcast: Resilience & Sustainability with Sarah Hazel, Charlotte, NC

Sarah Hazel Chief Sustainability & Resiliency Officer City of Charlotte, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Resilient Queen City. Sarah Hazel, the Chief Sustainability & Resiliency Officer for the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about how the City is working to be more environmentally sustainable. She discussed the City's Strategic Energy Action...

Cities of Service Grant Program: Love Your Block

This post is shared from our friends at Cities of Service. We are excited to announce that applications are open for Love Your Block, the Cities of Service grant program that brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time. Eight cities will be selected to receive a $100,000 grant...

Ashley Copeland and Ayushi Roy Join the ELGL Board of Directors

The Engaging Local Government Leader (ELGL) Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of two new members -- Ashley Copeland and Ayushi Roy. They were selected from a competitive applicant pool of 29 candidates. They each add new skills, background, and experience to the ELGL Board and will allow the Board to better...

Podcast: Testing a Guaranteed Income Program in Durham, NC

Amber Wade Assistant to the Mayor City of Durham, NC LinkedIn Mark-Anthony Middleton Council Member City of Durham, NC Bio | Twitter Pierce Freelon Council Member City of Durham, NC Bio | Twitter Helping the justice-involved. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about a guaranteed income pilot program in the City of Durham, North Carolina. Amber Wade, Assistant...

The Many Benefits of Community Gardens

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Rebecca Cormier, ELGL member, govtech enthusiast, and environmental advocate. Connect on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading: In This Together, How Republicans, Democrats, Capitalists, and Activists Are Uniting to Tackle Climate Change and More, by Trammell S. Crow and Bill Shireman What I’m Watching: The Americans-I have just started so...

The Movement Podcast: The Work is Never Done with Ben Kittelson

This week our very own Ben Kittelson, ELGL Board of Directors and GovLove Co-Host, joined The Movement Podcast to talk about local government and the role that government has in the mobility sector. Topics include: The origins of ELGL and the approach to GovLove Trends in mobility in local government Approaches to equity and equitable...