#481 Addressing the Rise of Local Official Harassment with Brooks Rainwater, National League of Cities

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

English - January 11, 2022 13:38 - 46 minutes - 34.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 208 ratings
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From harassment to a more civil discourse. Brooks Rainwater, Senior Executive and Director of Center for City Solutions at the National League of Cities, joined the podcast to talk about his recent report, On the Frontlines of Today's Cities: Trauma, Challenges, and Solutions. He explained the purpose of the report along with the root causes of harassment toward local elected officials. Brooks shared what can be done to combat polarization and the importance of allowing elected leaders to share the harassment they are facing. He highlighted how to restore civility in 2022.

Host: Kirsten Wyatt