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Podcast: Bar Exam on Recent Legal Cases Affecting Local Government with Megan Mack and Greg Jones

Megan Mack Partner Ancel Glink LinkedIn | Bio Greg Jones Partner Ancel Glink LinkedIn | Bio Three lawyers walk into a bar. Megan Mack and Greg Jones, both Partners at the local government law firm, Ancel Glink, joined the podcast to talk about recent cases impacting local governments. They discussed the Supreme Court ruling affecting...

The Challenges of Maintaining a Positive Work Culture

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael T. Paulhus, Town Manager for the Town of Plainville, Conn. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. What I'm watching: "The Recruit" on Netflix What I’m reading: "Day Trading Attention" by Gary Vaynerchuk What I’m listening to: Classic Vinyl, Channel 26 on Sirus/XM It’s never a good sign...

Webinar Recap: Work for America’s Civic Match Program

Civic Match by Work for America is a nonpartisan talent-matching program connecting experienced federal workers and campaign staff with jobs in state and local governments nationwide. Watch our webinar to learn more about Civic Match by Work for America and how to access the platform, which features more than 3,000 candidates eager to work in...

Can a Zombie Apocalypse Reduce Your Anxiety?

Today's Morning Buzz is by Angela Wilson, Communications and Engagement Manager and Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colo. Connect with her on Instagram. What I'm reading: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon What I'm listening to: Rock the Bells on Sirius XM A hobby I enjoy: Hiking...

Podcast: Career Change and Leadership with Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Albany, OR

Kayla Barber-Perrotta Deputy City Manager City of Albany, OR LinkedIn Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Oregon, rejoined the podcast to talk about her new role. She discussed the transition from Budget and Performance Manager to Deputy City Manager in a new state, what she was looking for in a new...

Lessons That Stuck with Me

By Andrew Kleine Some of our most important lessons we learn by example. My mother, Gail Kleine, died in late January. In life, she was a force, a wonderful energy: frank, fierce, and fun. She was a leader in the community, and her legacy includes thousands of young people whose lives she improved, and even...

When Your Friends Ask You for Help, You Help Them

By Meredith Reynolds Vice Chair, ELGL Board of Directors The start of a new year marks the celebration of my January birthday. I take the week off — because nothing good ever happens when you work on your birthday — and by the time my birthday rolled around, I was out of town but glued...

Podcast: Urban Cooling and Climate Action with Brianne Fisher, Tempe, AZ

Brianne Fisher Climate Action Manager City of Tempe, AZ LinkedIn Brianne Fisher, the Climate Action Manager for the City of Tempe, Arizona, joined the podcast to discuss sustainability and climate action. She talked about the importance of urban cooling to reduce risk from extreme heat and how green infrastructure plays a role. She also shared...

From Elected Official to City Manager: The Ultimate Career Glow-Up

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, NY. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros (Spicy dragon-filled romances are perfect for escapism.) What I’m watching: "Zero Day" on Netflix (This is hitting way too close to home right now.)...

Podcast: Civic Match with Caitlin Lewis, Work for America

Caitlin Lewis Executive Director Work for America LinkedIn Caitlin Lewis, Executive Director for Work for America, joined the podcast to discuss her work in tackling the government staffing crisis in communities nationwide. She shared information about their Civic Match program, opportunities the transition of federal administrations presents for local governments, and why she wants to...

Nonpartisan Leadership in a Polarized Era: A Local Government Survival Guide

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colón, Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, FL. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It" by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi What I’m listening to: Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast What I’m...

That’s Not How We Talk in These Parts! Building Bridges and Tossing Your Terminology Off Them

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Graham Smith, Library Operations Supervisor for the City of Happy Valley, OR. Connect with Graham via email. What I’m reading: "Learning Modern Linux: A Handbook for the Cloud Native Practitioner" by Michael Hausenblas What I’m watching: "The Umbrella Academy" A hobby I enjoy: Archery (recurve bow) There...

How the City of Manhattan's New Dashboard is Raising the Bar in Kansas' Little Apple

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ted Jackson from Arlington, VA, Co-Founder of ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Ted on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Material World" by Ed Conway What I’m watching: "Severance" What I’m listening to: Acquired Podcast Manhattan, Kansas, fondly known as "The...

The Power of Purpose-Driven Teams

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County's Information Technology Department in Miami, FL. Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Threads. What I'm watching: "The Pitt" on Max What I'm listening to: "Right Back to It" by Waxahatchee What I’m reading: "On Freedom" by Timothy Snyder In government,...

Podcast: Data and AI for Public Good with Amy Edwards Holmes, Center for Government Excellence

Amy Edwards Holmes Former Executive Director Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence LinkedIn Amy Edwards Holmes, former Executive Director for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence joined the podcast to discuss data and artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good. She discussed use cases for AI for local government, how to safely...

Why You Should Nominate a Top Influencer

Every year ELGL honors the Top 100 Influencers in Local Government — people who make a difference in their communities and the larger local gov network, and who demonstrate ELGL values of joy, creativity, connection, dependability, and equity through their work and public activities. As we accept nominations for 2025 Top Influencers, and as public...

Podcast: Reflections of a Former Mayor with Bill Peduto, Pittsburgh, PA

Bill Peduto Former Mayor City of Pittsburgh, PA LinkedIn Bill Peduto, former Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to reflect on his service as Mayor. He discussed the accomplishments that he is most proud of and advice he would give to young folks interested in local government or early career professionals....

Is Perfection the Enemy of Good? Fostering Growth Through Imperfection

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "What We Do in the Shadows" A hobby I enjoy: Photography My favorite bird: Stellar’s jay "Perfection is the enemy of progress" is an expression popularized by the Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire, that...

The Ethical AI Playbook: Navigating Challenges for Local Governments

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Vishal Kalia from Scottsdale, AZ, Co-Founder/CEO at Strategage, a strategic initiative management and employee empowerment solution for local governments. Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely What I’m watching: "The Social Dilemma" Hobbies I enjoy: photography and meditation 1. Introduction Artificial...

Podcast: Connecticut Communications with Marissa Baum, East Hartford, CT

Marissa Baum Head of Communications City of East Hartford, CT LinkedIn Marissa Baum, Head of Communications for the City of East Hartford, Connecticut joined the podcast to discuss her role in communications. She shared her transition from museums to local government, how she made an award winning video for #CityHallSelfie Day, and provided insight on...