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Contribute to the Black History Month (and Beyond) Content Series!

To celebrate Black History Month, ELGL is launching a writing series focused on Black joy and experiences in public service. Our goal is to highlight and amplify Black voices in local government, although posts from allies are welcome as well. We’ll showcase and share your ideas so others can hear your stories and learn from your experiences....

Tis the Season of Giving

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Nina Vetter, Pueblo West Metro District Manager. You can find her on Twitter or LinkedIn. Tis the season of giving! Yes, I know it's not anywhere close to Thanksgiving, but during tough times, the pandemic that will never end, and general turmoil, there is nothing quite like giving to...

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Adapting & Learning During a Pandemic

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Stephanie Taylor, the Public Information Coordinator for Carlisle Borough. You can find her on Twitter (frequently) or LinkedIn (rarely). What I’m Reading: You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. This book is both hilarious and horrifying. The stories...

Podcast: Placemaking in Native Communities with Joseph Kunkel, MASS Design Group

Joseph Kunkel Principal MASS Design Group Bio | Twitter | LinkedIn Sustainable planning and design. Joseph Kunkel, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of the Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab, joined the podcast to talk about planning projects with Native communities. He discussed his work on affordable housing in Indian Country and engaging with...

Rewind: COVID-19 – Applying Lessons Learned to the New Workplace

This webinar originally aired on January 28, 2021. About COVID-19 has resulted in millions of employees, including in government, working from home full time. While many may view this as a short-term response to a crisis, many employees will want to continue working from home, at least part-time. What lessons have we learned from this sudden...

Who should present?

Practitioners ELGL members represent all parts of the local government field—you don’t need a specific title, tenure, or specialty to present with us. We’re looking for timely, relevant topics no matter what your job function. Educators, this includes you! Students Have you done local government research or projects that you’re particularly passionate about sharing? A...

Present a Webinar

We’re always looking for opportunities to engage the brightest minds in local government by providing timely and relevant content. Help us bring that vision to life by presenting a webinar! Have a question that isn't answered here? Email cherise@elgl.org. Apply to present!

When should I apply?

A good rule of thumb is to apply approximately one month in advance of when you’d like to present, which gives us time to work together to choose a date, polish a title and description, and promote your webinar to our network. That said, let us know on the application if you have a topic...

What am I committing to?

We’re typically looking for one-hour presentations that take place during the workweek. That said, we’re flexible—reach out with your vision and we’ll see what we can do! If you’re selected to present, we’ll work together to choose a date and time that works for both of us. We’ll handle the publicity and facilitate the session....

Topics

The possibilities are wide open! ELGL exists to amplify the good in local government, and that’s our guiding principle when it comes to selecting training topics.

Webinars

An Essay on Overcoming Perfectionism

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I'm listening to: The Other Side, Cam What's saving me right now: House updates feel like fresh air If I was a Bird I'd be a: Heron (according to Quizony, which had 29 questions so it must be scientific) My story begins at these four...

State & Local Government Review: Economic Resources for Local Government

ELGL is a proud partner with the State and Local Government Review journal. Here's a link to a free virtual issue of the journal that showcases some papers previously published in SLGR that may provide guidance for the current economic environment. The articles featured in the issue are available for free download for a limited...

Rewind: What Citizens Want From Local Government Digital Services

This webinar originally aired on January 27, 2021. About the Event: How do U.S. citizens feel about the accessibility of local government services? We’re living in the midst of a boom of options for connectivity. With this in mind, Rock Solid Technologies partnered with the Center for Digital Government and Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) to conduct a survey to...

Rewind: Planning for GASB 87

This event originally occurred on January 26, 2021. About the Event: Calling all finance teams! Join us for an interactive discussion about GASB 87 and learn how local governments are making quick work of this significant standard change. Participants include: Chris Kessler, CPA, Principal, State and Local Government at Clifton Larson Allen Kasey Harris, CPA, CFE,...

Clubhouse: Come Inside, It's Fun Inside

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt (LinkedIn & Twitter). If you're interested in a Clubhouse invite (and if you're an iOS user), send her a text to 919-225-2961. What I'm Reading: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson What I'm Watching: The Flight Attendant on HBO Max What I'm Listening To: The Popcast With Knox & Jamie...

4 Ways a Hobby will Improve Your Career

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Rebecca Cormier, regional sales director at Roadbotics. She has worked with govtech companies and for local government, with a passion for smart cities and civic engagement. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Consider This, by Chuck Palahniuk, full of excellent advice on...

Podcast: Community Engagement During COVID-19 with Ashley Traynum-Carson & Jay Dawkins

Ashley Traynum-Carson Communication Specialist City of Asheville, NC LinkedIn Jay Dawkins CEO Public Input LinkedIn | Twitter From public meetings to communications. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how communication and engagement has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Traynum-Carson, Communication Specialist for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, and Jay Dawkins, CEO...

Reflections

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, Deputy City Administrator with the City of Yuma – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! I have always loved New Years. For me it has always been a time to reflect on the year behind us and celebrate what is to come. I have always felt that the...