Time: 2:00 pm Thursday, May 16 Location: Foster Street Hallway, Room #1 Breakout: Case Study – Improving Opportunities for Justice-Involved Residents in Durham, NC A team inside the City of Durham, North Carolina is tackling one of the biggest issues that cities face, improving the economic opportunity for residents impacted by the justice system. From interviewing … Continued
Shannon Delaney Design Strategist for the City of Durham LinkedIn Favorite song from 2018: Beyond by Leon Bridges Favorite book from 2018: Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Proudest work accomplishment in 2018: Finished grad school and started working for the City of Durham People who most positively impacted you in 2018: ma and da New Year’s Resolution(s) … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past three weeks, ELGL members and friends took part in ELGL City Hall Madness, narrowing the field from 64 to this week as we head into the Elite Eight. Vote in the head-to-head match-ups to determine which city hall advances to the Elite Eight. Voting ends at 11:59 EST on February 24. Follow along and fill out … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past three weeks, ELGL members and friends took part in ELGL City Hall Madness, narrowing the field from 64 to this week as we head into the Elite Eight. Vote in the head-to-head match-ups to determine which city hall advances to the Elite Eight. Voting ends at 11:59 EST on February 24. Follow along and fill out … Continued
Bo Ferguson Deputy City Manager Durham, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Michelle Ferguson Practice Leader Novak Consulting Group Bio | LinkedIn What’s it like to balance a two career household when both people are in local government? Meet Bo and Michelle Ferguson, they’ve been doing just that for most of their careers and have found a … Continued
September 23rd marks the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall, so come out and celebrate with a great learning and networking opportunity. The Southeast ELGL chapter will be meeting up at 21c in downtown Durham for a happy hour and to hear how this innovative project came to be. RSVP for … Continued
Bertha Johnson Budget Director Durham, NC LinkedIn | Twitter John Allore Assistant Budget Director Durham, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Two guests from the City of Durham, North Carolina join GovLove to discuss budgeting and engaging residents in the budget process. Bertha Johnson, Director of Budget & Management Services, and John Allore, Assistant Director of … Continued
As a part of our ongoing series interviewing Assistant City (and County) Managers, ELGL sat down with Bo Ferguson from the City of Durham, North Carolina. He gave some great interviewing advice and tips for Assistants everywhere. Background Check Bo Ferguson Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter He answered questions for one of our most successful Twittersations, sat … Continued
The Outsider’s View is a monthly column written by Brittany Bennett on interesting and innovative community and economic development happenings in North Carolina with an emphasis on areas for potential collaboration between local governments and other partners. Can Light Rail and Affordable Housing Co-Exist? by Brittany Bennett – LinkedIn and Twitter Growth is good. It … Continued
ELGL is excited to announce an event for our Southeast members! Join us on October 3rd at 5:30 pm ET for a chance to meet other local government professionals in the Research Triangle area. RSVP: Southeast ELGL Happy Hour on Oct. 3rd at 5:30 pm Our Southeast chapter is getting together for the first in-person … Continued
