ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is bloggin’ about those things that make you Laugh, Cry, and Think. He is also dishing out the #BigLocalGovBaller designation. Here’s what you missed in July. September 4, 2017 Bad news: Summer’s over. Good news: #ELGLPopUps are here. Bad news: Summer’s over. Good news: Seahawks play the Packers this week. (Side note: … Continued
Dale Fisseler City Manager City of Waco, Texas Bio Film permits, building applications and more. Dale Fisseler, the City Manger of Waco, Texas, joins GovLove to talk about his career and managing a college town. He also discussed the impact of the TV show Fixer Upper on the city’s planning and inspections department, as … Continued
Online Local Government Forms and Payments Wednesday, October 04, 2017, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Pacific Time) Whether it’s permits, parking tickets, registrations or taxes, a critical aspect of government engagement entails online payments. Making online payments available and accessible not only streamlines government processes, but also makes the user experience much more delightful, leading … Continued
Reflections on L.P. Cookingham’s Management, Leadership & Legacy Thursday, October 05, 2017, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Pacific Time) Mr. Al Mauro and Mr. John Laney worked with L.P. Cookingham. They’ll join ELGL for a discussion about “the man, the myth, the legend;” the “grandfather of city management;” the “OG of #CityHallSelfie takers.” Registration is … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Nick Smith City of Gaithersburg, Maryland – Digital and Social Media Specialist Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter City Departments Public Information (my department!) Planning (the most important long-term) Parks (the most visible & yet also invisible) Public … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Shari Fiveash Connecticut Conference of Municipalities – Director, Member Services Connect: Twitter CT vacation spots: Winvian Farm, Morris CT, 5,000 sq. ft. spa Golden Lamb Buttery, Brooklyn CT, restaurant The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford … Continued
Jacqueline Hamilton Commissioner of Growth & Community Development Saint John, New Brunswick LinkedIn Community development and managing growth in Saint John, Canada. Jacqueline Hamilton the Commissioner of Growth and Community Development joins GovLove to talk about the City of Saint John’s one-stop development shop and planning for the future. She also discusses what it’s … Continued
Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler Director of Department of Youth Development and Social Innovation Las Vegas, Nevada LinkedIn | Twitter Helping kids and creating social innovation. Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler joins GovLove to discuss her work at the City of Las Vegas, NV. She talked about how the City works closely with the school system to improve … Continued
Link: Sign up as a guest writer. Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day has been incredible. Luckily, much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. We want to capture the creative spirit in … Continued
Commissioner Denise Driehaus Hamilton County, Ohio Website | Twitter Encouraging women and girls to get involved with local government. Commissioner Denise Driehaus is the first woman to serve on the Hamilton County, OH Board of Commissioners in 25 years. She wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again, so she’s starting a Women and Girls … Continued
