Amy Glovinsky, President and CEO – Bureau of Government Research

GNOEA met via Zoom on Tuesday November 3, 2020 for organization updates and to learn more about the Bureau of Government Research (BGR) with guest speaker Amy Glovinsky, President and CEO for the BGR.

Amy became President & CEO of BGR in early 2016. She began her professional career at Jones Walker, LLP, where she was a commercial litigation partner. In 2006, she entered the public policy arena as an adviser to business and community leaders on best practice government reform. She received BA and JD degrees from Louisiana State University with multiple distinctions.

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is a private, nonprofit, independent research organization dedicated to informed public policy making and the effective use of public resources for the improvement of government in the New Orleans metropolitan area. They are an objective voice on local public policies and produces an average of 8 – 12 reports annually. Their research focus is on infrastructure, general administration and infrastructure, essential services and core systems, government finance and public involvement. Example: a report on breaking down the $1.25 billion in Orleans parish tax revenue and the reinstated hotel tax with $12.3 million dedicated annually to infrastructure. BGR’s criteria for prioritizing research topics is based on time sensitivity/need, “white space” for BGR, and citizen’s impact. Her presentation included reports that are in progress to deliver Q1 2021 and future topics to explore.

Their PolicyWatch newsletter is published periodically to address current public policy issues. For more information on BGR or to be added to their mailing list for the PolicyWatch publication visit https://www.bgr.org/.

Recording and presentation will be in meeting archives

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Bylaw Amendments

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