The Buzz with Jordan Rae Hillman, Deputy Director of City Planning for the city of Jackson, Mississippi You don’t have to look very hard to find an article about a large failed local government project. Projects like sports venues, convention centers, smart water meters, smart parking meters, zoning code rewrites, enterprise resource planning software, mega road … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. Jordan Hillman, City of Jackson, MS, Deputy Director of Planning, outlines her strategy when transitioning to a new job. After four years as Community Development Director with the small but growing community of Brandon, Mississippi, I have transitioned … Continued
The Buzz with Kirsten Wyatt What I’m listening to: Flava In Ya Ear by [RIP] Craig Mack What I’m reading: In Twenty Years by Allison Winn Scotch What I’m watching: UnREAL on Lifetime A friend of ELGL leaned toward me and said, “…but it’s just a popularity contest, right?” We were talking about #ELGLKnope and last … Continued
The Buzz with Jordan Rae Hillman What I’m listening to: Imagine Dragons What I’m reading: The Problem of Slavery in Christian America by Joel McDurmon What I’m watching: Victoria Just a few years ago I was attending professional conferences wishing I had something interesting enough to talk about to be a speaker. I found myself wishing the topics … Continued
