American City & County Magazine Highlights Knope of the Week What is the Knope of the Week? It’s ELGL’s way of recognizing an individual or group of individuals who have excelled in promoting the public sector. Recipients may come from the public or private sector and are nominated by ELGL members. Recipients receive an incredible amount … Continued
One of the favorite bloggers in the two-year history of ELGL.org is now a permanent employee with the City of Portland. Josh was working on a six-month contract until recently when he was promoted to a full-time Revenue & Taxation Specialist II. Our one beef with Josh is based on this picture it appears he … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5sgX9gH8hc&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIqkmMC1sw&w=560&h=315] After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized … Continued
After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized with a … Continued
ELGL does great work, and I encourage anyone interested in a management career in Oregon government to visit your website and attend your organization’s events, especially your conference in the fall of 2013. One of the features you published last year on your website that I found useful was the series of blog posts by … Continued
Josh’s Job Search Finds an Ending Last week I started my job as a Revenue Tax Specialist II for the City of Portland Revenue Bureau. Along with the relief of finding a position after a long seven month search, all of my first impressions here at the bureau have been fantastic. The people are welcoming … Continued
Jazzmin Reece Principal and Owner Reece Consulting, LLC. Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Morning salutations and current event run down before we dive into the day. What elected office do you think can make the biggest impact? Mayor Two solutions for fixing governments problems. An engaged voting public, … Continued
David Matz Job Title: Principal Executive Manager C Organization: State of Oregon- Department of Human Services Name three of your mentors: Lee Coleman (DHS- District 1 SDA manager) Ron Bogley (Architect/Builder) Meies Matz (my wife and best coach) Part of your work day that you look forward to the most. Consultation and clinical supervision with my … Continued
Katie Mangle, City of Wilsonville, Long Range Planning Manager Name three of your mentors: Kim Knox, who I worked with at TriMet many years ago (she is now a project manager with Shiels Obletz Johnson). She modeled a graceful balance of tough professionalism with the importance of having a sense of humor and nurturing relationships. … Continued
