Posts By Kent Wyatt

New Sensation with Tamara Richards, City of Eugene

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would theyRead… Read more »

RSVP: “No Comment” — and Other Stupid Things You Should Never Say to Media

Title: “No Comment” — and Other Stupid Things You Should Never Say to Media Presenter: Mike Moskovitz, Public Affairs Manager, Willamalane Park and Recreation District Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Location: Willamalane Center, 250 South 32nd Street, Springfield, OR 97478 – Heron Room Description: This mini-workshop will equip participants with some fundamentalRead… Read more »

Knope of the Week: Tiffany Couch, Acuity Group

After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized with aRead… Read more »

03.07.13 Your Morning Buzz

The Best Quotes From Rand Paul’s Filibuster of John Brennan’s Nomination Vote Welcome Newest Members Evan Fransted, University of Colorado Denver, MPA Student Bradley Olin, California State University – Office of the Chancellor, System Budget Analyst Upcoming Forums March 7: Tiffany Couch, Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting April 11: Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager AprilRead… Read more »

ELGL Conference Planning Team

Planning for ELGL’s first annual conference is underway! The planning team represents the best and the brightest of ELGL membership, with each member offering a unique perspective that will make our event the most unique local government conference in the region. If you would like to stay engaged with conference planning, watch this space forRead… Read more »

The Transition with Gary Rebello, City of Milwaukie HR Director

Gary Rebello has been learning the nuisances of the public sector since April 2011 when he began working for Marion County. Before that experience, Gary had spent the bulk of his career in the private sector working for LaCrosse Footwear, Mentor Graphics Corporation, and Intel. He now finds himself leading the human resources department forRead… Read more »

New Sensation with Dan Blue, City of Gresham

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would theyRead… Read more »

03.06.13 Your Morning Buzz

There’s only so many Care Bear conversations a dad can take. It’s time for He-Man to intervene … Welcome Newest Members Evan Fransted, University of Colorado Denver, MPA Student Bradley Olin, California State University – Office of the Chancellor, System Budget Analyst Upcoming Forums March 7: Tiffany Couch, Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting – RSVPRead… Read more »

New Sensation with Michael Parkhurst, City of Gresham

Since ELGL is not a big fan of icebreakers and since we would rather not know what animal you want to be, this blog feature will serve as a means of introducing new members. While you won’t learn about their favorite animal, you will learn about their ideal Sunday morning, which dead people would theyRead… Read more »