Also I am happy to help with the content and editorial of the next newsletter (if available).
I suggest my recent postings elsewhere on Government Innovation and "Open Source" discussions in the USA with applying Google apps across Government might be good relevant topics for next letter.
Let's set up a newsletter topics heading at LGAM where members and others can suggest topics they might like covered. This is user engagement and what we are all about.

DP

I think you are correct about "we" being better than "I".

Whilst I passionately believe that the site is a very good thing for Local Government, I worry about the updates being considered to be SPAM. I thought putting my name and contact details on the e-mails and not hiding behind the site so to speak was the way to go. I actually would feel more more comfortable sending updates to Councils if I could sign them - "The Team at the Local Government & Municipal Knowledge Base".

What I/we should do is try and get an editorial team together for the next newsletter, and then set up a special e-mail address for it.
Any volunteers?

Some comments;
1 I would not use 1st person in a newsletter like this. e.g.
Instead of "I hope .." use "It is hoped …"
Often "we" (showing more than one) is more inclusive and less personal than "I".
2 I would suggest all current members be asked to get this newsletter (in appropriate format) to not only their CEO but also their executive team. Another way to get it (with credibility) to the right people.
Regards DP