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We engage the brightest minds in local government. You may know us from GovLove Podcast, Top Influencers in Local Gov, and #CityHallSelfie Day: Aug. 12, 2025.
We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives and communities. We believe telling stories about people, ideas, trends and approaches in local government is the best way to make a positive difference. We believe that working creatively, harder and smarter makes our professional association unique, relevant and timely. We believe that building a network of support will attract and retain th
All over the country heroes are getting ready to celebrate their corner of the world!!! Join us Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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We ❤️ when our state associations, ICMA - International City/County Management Association and others hype up the fun around Day! Join us and everyone across the country in celebrating your heroes!
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07/30/2026
Day is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but are we dating ourselves by declaring today a ?! 👵👴
📼 ELGL friends, it’s time to embarrass yourself… professionally. We know you’ve got one:
🌫️ The blurry selfie.
🦆 The duck face.
🤑 The Instagram Valencia filter.
💇 The giant side-part.
😎 The “Why did we think this looked cool?” haircut.
Dig up your FIRST and share it with us!
Bonus points if you recreate it on the official Day, Tuesday, August 11.
(We promise not to judge… too much.)
07/30/2026
As the United States marks 250 years of democracy, leaders are being called to do more than deliver essential services. They are being challenged to strengthen public trust and help shape the next chapter of American democracy.
In today's ELGL Morning Buzz, Angelica Wedell summarizes a recent podcast between ICMA - International City/County Management Association Executive Director and CEO Julia Novak and National League of Cities Executive Director Clarence Anthony.
Read on in the comments below to learn how local government leaders can commit to shaping the next chapter of democracy through everyday leadership and by building trust with the communities they serve. 👇
07/28/2026
What do chickens and a tomato have to do with organizational change in ? Ask Tabitha Clark, APR, Communications Director for the City of Perry, GA (and new member of the ELGL Board!). 🐔 🍅
Tabitha tells us why employees may not be as hen-thusiastic as we might think when we have high egg-spectations of a new initiative. Don't egg-nore resistance or wing it - prepare before that tomato clucks up your team's mojo.
End the chicken puns by reading this great article in today's Morning Buzz linked in the comments below. 😁 👇
🎂 City Hall Selfie Day is turning ELEVEN!
That's eleven years...
📸 Millions of smiles.
🏛️ Thousands of city halls.
🤝 Countless friendships.
💙 One incredible community.
What started as a goofy idea became one of the biggest celebrations of local government in the world. Now we are celebrating our Golden Birthday with selfies GALORE!
Mark your calendars:
📅 Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 = City Hall Selfie Day!
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Because No One in Local Government Leads Alone... and selfies are always better together.
ICMA - International City/County Management Association
07/23/2026
I can.
I will.
I should...? 🤷♀️
In this morning's ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders Morning Buzz, Ariana Adame, Assistant City Manager - Community Services for City of West Sacramento, Government, reminds us that in , we owe it to our communities not only to pause and ask if an initiative or project should be undertaken, but also to ask why it should be done in the first place.
Read on in the comments below to hear how Ariana cultivates clarity on the "shoulds." 👇
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