Tag: City of Scottsdale

I Have to Ask: Teaching is in My Bones

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions posed by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Cassie Johnson, Senior Police Analyst, City of Scottsdale, Arizona, reflects on the impact of teaching. Teaching is in my bones. So much so, that when I was a toddler, I climbed up behind the podium and, … Continued

#CityHallSelfie Day Award: Best Use of Props

We’re rolling out the winner announcements from 2019 #CityHallSelfie Day! Winners receive a trophy and selfie stick from Bang the Table. Winner for Best Use of Props goes to… City of Scottsdale, Arizona When it’s a record heat day in Scottsdale and you’re asked to take a #CityHallSelfie you have to do what you have to … Continued

Dear 2019 Clarity Award Winners

Dear City of Scottsdale, AZ- As a representative of the 2018 recipients of the prestigious Cartegraph + ELGL Clarity Award, I am writing you today with congratulations.  Government frequently does good things, but its also important that we share those stories in clear, meaningful ways.  Your story this year was inspirational. So congratulations on winning … Continued

A Love Story About the Little Train Park That Could

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: All They Wanna Be, Madison Mars feat. Caslin What I’m Reading: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things… What I’m Watching: Kim’s Convenience, Season 3 on Netflix Earlier this month, Scottsdale, Arizona’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was recognized with the … Continued

Webinar: Citizen-Friendly Reporting

Webinar: Citizen-Friendly Reporting Friday, February 15, 2019 10:00 a.m. MST Register today! Learn from Brent Stockwell and Mikayla Cutlip about how the City of Scottsdale uses data to engage and inform community members. This webinar is free for ELGL members and will be recorded for on-demand viewing in the ELGL Webinar Library! Register for the webinar!

Scottsdale Serves Using Nextdoor

Scottsdale, AZ Management Fellow & ELGL Member, Rachel Hudgens  interviews John Stumbaugh, Solid Waste Program representative about Scottsdale’s use of the Nextdoor platform . RH: When did the Solid Waste Department begin using the Nextdoor app? JS: The Solid Waste Department started using the app two years ago. RH: Why did the department decide to … Continued

Inside the Certification: City of Scottsdale, Arizona

In this series, we highlight the inaugural group of nine cities to achieve What Works Cities Certification and the five cities selected for the Certification Honor Roll. As part of being awarded the certification, each city received an ELGL all-in membership. What Works Cities Certification recognizes and celebrates local governments that are leading the nation in the use of data … Continued

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Jenna Harte-Wisniewski, Sterling Municipal Library

Know before you go… Meet other #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group.  Jenna Harte-Wisniewski Marketing Librarian – Sterling Municipal Library – Baytown, Texas My favorite adventure in life was…. Following my boyfriend of the time (now my husband!) from Chicago to Texas after finishing my … Continued

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Aly Van Dyke, City of Austin, Texas

Know before you go… Meet other #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group.  Aly Van Dyke City of Austin, Texas – Marketing Consultant Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter My favorite adventure in life was…. You mean other than #ELGL17? Making the switch from journalism to public relations. … Continued

A Taste of #ELGL18 with Cassie Johnson, City of Scottsdale, Arizona

Know before you go… Meet other #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group.  Cassie Johnson City of Scottsdale, Arizona – Police Analyst II Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter My favorite adventure in life was…. my summer spent studying in Lyon, France as an undergraduate student. I soaked … Continued

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