ELGL is comprised of innovative local government leaders with a passion for connecting, communicating and educating. They are a professional association of more than 900 local government professionals from 35 states and the only big tent local government professional association in the country that encourages membership from all areas of the government arena. Our members come from local government, non-profits, public affairs firms, banks, students, as well as federal and state government. Whether you are an MPA student, planner, or city manager – ELGL has networking and educational opportunities for you. More information is available at http://elgl.org/.