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The Omnipresent and Indifferent Enemy

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group; and recently-crowned “Horn Household Champion” of Trivial Pursuit:The Teen Edition. For non-Bieber information on Matt, check out LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "Landman" — great new series on Paramount+. Nerding out on every, single, possible local government...

Podcast: Sustainable Energy Utility and Climate Action Progress with Dr. Missy Stults, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Missy Stults Sustainability and Innovations Director City of Ann Arbor, MI LinkedIn Dr. Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, returned to the podcast to give an update on the implementation of the A2ZERO Climate Action Plan and discuss the recent referendum where voters created a Sustainable Energy...

How Local Governments Can Champion Small Business Success

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek What I’m watching: Reactions to "Squid Game" 2’s ending. What I’m working on: Bringing the Eastvale Economic Development Team to the next...

Podcast: The Real Ice Town with Tim Blakeslee, Plymouth, WI

Tim Blakeslee City Administrator City of Plymouth, WI LinkedIn Tim Blakeslee, the City Administrator for the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin joined the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of a past ice rink project and how it almost became an episode of Parks and Rec. He shared how the public-private partnership was formed to...

7 Best Practices for Disaster Preparedness and Public Health Training

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, KY. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "How Leaders Learn" by David Novak What I’m watching: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" What I’m working on: Moving from Maryland to Louisville, KY, and establishing my business in a...

The Fears of the Few

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m cooking: Bobby Flay’s 12-layer potatoes with caramelized shallots and truffle oil. What I’m (anticipating) watching: By the time this is published,...

Podcast: Modernizing Transportation Design Standards in Durham, NC with Nate Baker and Lauren Grove

Nate Baker At-Large Council Member City of Durham, NC LinkedIn | Bio Lauren Grove Vision Zero Coordinator City of Durham, NC LinkedIn Two guests from the joined the podcast to discuss transportation standards and how they shape the built environment. Nate Baker is an At-Large City Council Member for the City of Durham, North Carolina...

Nominate a Top Influencer in Local Government

Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Top Influencers in Local Government. Honorees will be announced during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, 2025. In the meantime, hear from past Top Influencers what the award means and get to know the hundreds of people recognized as Top Influencers since the honor debuted in 2016 as the Traeger...

Podcast: Social Media 2.0 with Cathedral City, CA and CiviSocial

Ryan Hunt Communications & Events Manager City of Cathedral City, CA LinkedIn Sam Toles Founder & CEO CiviSocial LinkedIn Anne Ambrose Assistant City Manager City of Cathedral City, CA LinkedIn Three guests joined the podcast to discuss a new approach to managing and creating social media. Sam Toles is the Founder and CEO at CiviSocial....

Podcast: The 2024 GovieLovies

It's the most wonderful time of year! From artificial intelligence and traffic engineering to recruiting and planning, our episodes covered a wide array of all that goes into local government. To celebrate 2024 and look forward to 2025, the GovLove co-hosts teamed up to give out the most prestigious award in local government podcasting. Lauren,...

Podcast: All About the Inspector General with Deborah Witzburg, Chicago, IL

Deborah Witzburg Inspector General City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn Deborah Witzburg, the Inspector General for the City of Chicago, Illinois, joined to the podcast to discuss her current role. She shared the difference between an inspector general and auditor, how she determines which programs of the City to evaluate, and important changes she has implemented...

Do Your Employees Fit Like a Glove or a Mitten?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips What I’m working on: Our new City Commissioner orientation presentation What I’m anticipating:...

Podcast: Managing a Small Town and Returnships with India Adams-Jacobs, Bowling Green, VA

India Adams-Jacobs Town Manager Town of Bowling Green, VA LinkedIn India Adams-Jacobs, Town Manager of the Town of Bowling Green, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and managing a small town. She talked about taking on her current role managing her hometown, the transition to get to know the organization, and...

It's Time Everyone Knew About Your All-America 'Sustainable' City

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Anthony Santiago, Principal for Outside N Strategies, and a proud National Civic League board member. Anthony currently lives in Central New Jersey, but his heart is always with Newark. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper...

Podcast: Civic User Research with Ryan Kurtzman and Gati Wankyo, Long Beach, CA

Ryan Kurtzman Technology Partnerships Officer City of Long Beach, CA LinkedIn Gati Wankyo Training Coordinator City of Long Beach, CA LinkedIn Two guests from the City of Long Beach, California joined the podcast to discuss civic user research. Ryan Kurtzman is the Technology Partnerships Officer and Gati Wankyo is a Training Coordinator. They discussed how...

From Service Desk to Strategic Partner: The Power of Listening in Government

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County's Information Technology Department in Miami, Fla. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I'm watching: The Great British Baking Show on Netflix What I'm listening to: The Kids Bop version of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe” that my daughter...

Podcast: ICMA Governance Review with Andy Pederson, Bayside, WI

Andy Pederson Village Manager Village of Bayside, WI LinkedIn Andy Pederson, the Village Manager for the Village of Bayside, Wisconsin joined the podcast to discuss his work on the ICMA Governance Task Force. He shared why the Task Force was formed, the need to rebalance the regions, and how the Code of Ethics influenced the...

Making the Case: Why the Equity Conversation Should Continue

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects for the City of West Sacramento. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday What I’m watching: A Man on the Inside on Netflix What I’m listening to: Pronoia by Carly Pearl Why Local Governments Should Apply...

Podcast: Innovation Officer to City Manager with Dan Hoffman, Winchester, VA

Dan Hoffman City Manager City of Winchester, VA LinkedIn Dan Hoffman the City Manager for the City of Winchester, Virginia joined the podcast to discuss his career path of Innovation Officer to the role of City Manager. He shared how changing jobs allowed him to implement projects at scale and how innovation principles have prepared...

Steal This Book: Unorthodox Lessons from Abbie Hoffman for Modern Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, founder, CEO, futurist, Shock Talk Podcast host at Shockey Consulting, and artist/gallery owner at 80 Santa Fe in Downtown Overland Park, Kansas. Follow Sheila on LinkedIn, and on Instagram here, and here. What I’m watching: Celebrity Apprentice - Presidential Cabinet Remix - Oh, I mean...