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Lessons Learned from 2020 to Engage Better in 2021 (and Beyond)

This article was written by Christianna Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah government - Civic Engagement Program Specialist. Christianna wrote this article as part of the Community Engagement Cohort. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Christianna on LinkedIn. I’m a Program Specialist with the Civic Engagement team for Salt Lake City, Utah’s growing...

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Member Profile: Sanford Hess

Sanford Hess IT Director City of Urbana, IL LinkedIn I Website What's an interesting project or issue you're currently working on? Re-implementing a Public Works Work Order system, because the first attempt didn’t “take” for most of the typical reasons that implementations don’t go well. Going back and re-doing it after 2 years is...

#ELGLTraeger Map & Info

Here's some data on the 2020 #ELGLTraeger list! View the full list here. Map - Where the #ELGLTraegers Work Word Cloud - Three Words to Describe the Honoree Map - #ELGLTraeger Honorees Clustered by State Honoree Job Titles Adult Services Librarian Assistant City Administrator Assistant County Administrator Assistant County Manager Assistant Manager Assistant Planner Assistant...

Lessons From the Dog

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: The holiday playlist I made my staff. You can tune in with me! What I’m Watching: Television miniseries Flight Attendant Reading on Twitter: Thoughts of a Dog...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #1-#10

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #1 - Cassie Johnson...

Podcast: Communications and Podcasting with Christine Martindale, Port Orange, FL

Christine Martindale Public Information Officer Port Orange, Florida LinkedIn The Port Orange Government Show. Christine Martindale, Public Information Officer for the City of Port Orange, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her new podcast for the City of Port Orange. She shared her transition from the private sector into local government as well as...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #11-#20

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #11 - Megan Lynn...

Fort Lauderdale Reopened Community Court Services

This article was shared with us by Chris Leonard, Community Court Coordinator for the 17th Judicial Circuit Community Court in Fort Lauderdale. This program is an innovative approach to providing services to neighbors experiencing homelessness. With COVID-19 concerns, they have transitioned from in-person meet ups to an open-air facility where participants can interact with providers,...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #21-#30

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #21 - Stephanie Chase...

New Realities & Aha Moments

This article was written by Melissa McCoy, City of Dodge City, Assistant City Manager/Public Affairs. Melissa wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Melissa by email. My name is Melissa McCoy and I live in the queen of the Cow towns,...

USDR: COVID Vaccine Provider Guide & Communications Strategies

This post is by our friends at the US Digital Response. Learn more about USDR's work. USDR recently launched a dedicated health program to help state and local governments meet the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis. Using our existing rapid response model to deliver fast and free support, USDR’s health program assists with COVID-19 testing,...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #31-#40

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #31 - Julius Suchy...

Leave Time to Breathe - Planning Ahead, and Consciously Abandoning

This article was written by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Jessica wrote this article as part of the Crisis Management Cohort with Drucker Institute. Read all the articles from the cohort. Connect with Jessica on email, Twitter, or LinkedIn. I am Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #41-#50

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #41 - Khabirah Myers...

Nine Leadership Lessons from The Mandalorian

This Morning Buzz post is brought to you by Lynn Kelly-Lehner from RSG, Inc. I’d love to connect with fellow government friends on LinkedIn! What I’m Reading: (I’m still reading) The First Ninety Days by Michael Watkins What I’m Watching: The Mandalorian What I’m Listening To: Cheesy Christmas Tunes Warning! Spoilers! Like many of you,...

Podcast: Rural Placemaking in the Kentucky Highlands with Sandi Curd

Sandi Curd Promise Zone Coordinator Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation Bio | LinkedIn Arts and economic development. Sandi Curd, Promise Zone Coordinator for the Kentucky Highland Investment Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about her work supporting communities and small businesses through placemaking. She shared how the Promise Zone impacts the 22-county service area in southeastern...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #51-#60

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #51 - Noor Shaikh...

Reconciling the Heart Wrenching

Disclaimer: This post will include difficult topics such as racial and sex oppression, sterilization, homophobia, among others. The intent of this post is to discuss accepting the reality of these tragedies both historical and in the present day. However, it is also recognized that not everyone is in the right place to read about these...

2020 #ELGLTraeger Winners: #61-#70

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're counting down the top 100 influencers in local government. Today, met ten amazing local leaders who are making a difference in their communities. View the full list on the #ELGLTraeger page, and share your congrats using the hashtag #ELGLTraeger on social media! #61 - Kirsten Decker...