GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
1,112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsGovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
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#272 Entrepreneurial Mindset in Albuquerque, NM with Tom Darling
May 28, 2019 21:41 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBUnleash employees. Tom Darling the Division Manager of Public Service University at the City of Albuquerque, NM joined the podcast to talk about training staff and changing culture. He discusses why "entrepreneurship" is a useful trait and why it's important to bring to local government. He also talks about motivation and inspiring employees int he workplace. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#254 Entrepreneurial Mindset in Albuquerque, NM with Tom Darling
May 28, 2019 21:41 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBUnleash employees. Tom Darling the Division Manager of Public Service University at the City of Albuquerque, NM joined the podcast to talk about training staff and changing culture. He discusses why "entrepreneurship" is a useful trait and why it's important to bring to local government. He also talks about motivation and inspiring employees int he workplace. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#253 Budgeting & War Eagle with Barrett Warren, Auburn, AL
May 24, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBBudgeting in a college town. Barrett Warren the Budget & Strategic Planning Manager for the City of Auburn, AL joined the podcast to talk about her path into local government and working in a college town. She shared how Auburn is balancing the demands of housing a big college student population with maintaining its small town aesthetic. She also explained "War Eagle" and how the city is working to communicate about the budget. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local G...
#271 Budgeting & War Eagle with Barrett Warren, Auburn, AL
May 24, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBBudgeting in a college town. Barrett Warren the Budget & Strategic Planning Manager for the City of Auburn, AL joined the podcast to talk about her path into local government and working in a college town. She shared how Auburn is balancing the demands of housing a big college student population with maintaining its small town aesthetic. She also explained "War Eagle" and how the city is working to communicate about the budget. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local G...
#252 Law in Plain English with Jenny Kosek and David Silverman
May 17, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBWriting legalese for residents. GovLove Legal returns with a discussion of how to write about complex legal topics in a way that is understandable for residents and elected officials. Jenny Kosek, Communications Strategist in West Allis, WI, and David Silverman, Partner at Ancel Glink Law Firm, share their perspectives and tips for taking complex legal topics and communicating them clearly.
#270 Law in Plain English with Jenny Kosek and David Silverman
May 17, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBWriting legalese for residents. GovLove Legal returns with a discussion of how to write about complex legal topics in a way that is understandable for residents and elected officials. Jenny Kosek, Communications Strategist in West Allis, WI, and David Silverman, Partner at Ancel Glink Law Firm, share their perspectives and tips for taking complex legal topics and communicating them clearly.
#251 Data & NOLAlytics in New Orleans, LA
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MBSolving real-world problems with data. Three people from the City of New Orleans, Louisiana joined the podcast to talk about how the City uses data and earning a What Works Cities Certification. Melissa Schigoda is the Director of the Office of Performance and Accountability, Eric Ogburn is the Director of Enterprise Information and Jonathan Wisbey is the Chief Technology Officer. They shared how the certification process helped them improve their processes and transitioning their data progr...
#269 Data & NOLAlytics in New Orleans, LA
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MBSolving real-world problems with data. Three people from the City of New Orleans, Louisiana joined the podcast to talk about how the City uses data and earning a What Works Cities Certification. Melissa Schigoda is the Director of the Office of Performance and Accountability, Eric Ogburn is the Director of Enterprise Information and Jonathan Wisbey is the Chief Technology Officer. They shared how the certification process helped them improve their processes and transitioning their data progr...
#268 Civic Lab in Sacramento with Adrienne Moretz & Monica Hernandez
May 10, 2019 18:06 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBTesting innovative solutions. Adrienne Moretz, Civic Lab Project Manager, and Monica Hernandez, Director of Innovation & Partnerships, joined the podcast to talk about their work for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG). They discussed Civic Lab, a program that works with teams from around their region to design and launch pilot projects aimed at regional challenges. In year one they took on "Smart Mobility" and had some innovative approaches to transportation that covered both...
#250 Civic Lab in Sacramento with Adrienne Moretz & Monica Hernandez
May 10, 2019 18:06 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBTesting innovative solutions. Adrienne Moretz, Civic Lab Project Manager, and Monica Hernandez, Director of Innovation & Partnerships, joined the podcast to talk about their work for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG). They discussed Civic Lab, a program that works with teams from around their region to design and launch pilot projects aimed at regional challenges. In year one they took on "Smart Mobility" and had some innovative approaches to transportation that covered both...
#249 Game of Drones in Manatee County, FL with Diana Robinson
May 07, 2019 18:57 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBUsing new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of cameras. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#267 Game of Drones in Manatee County, FL with Diana Robinson
May 07, 2019 18:57 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBUsing new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of cameras. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#248 Community Healing with Melissa Glaser
May 03, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBLessons for recovery after a large-scale trauma. Author and psychologist Melissa Glaser joined the podcast to talk about how a community deals with traumatic events. She shared her experience working in Newtown, CT after the Sandy Hook shooting. She also discussed lessons for community leaders dealing with tragic events.
#266 Community Healing with Melissa Glaser
May 03, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBLessons for recovery after a large-scale trauma. Author and psychologist Melissa Glaser joined the podcast to talk about how a community deals with traumatic events. She shared her experience working in Newtown, CT after the Sandy Hook shooting. She also discussed lessons for community leaders dealing with tragic events.
#265 Lead for America with Joe Nail
April 30, 2019 18:03 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBCommunity service. Joe Nail the CEO and Co-Founder of Lead for America joined the podcast to talk about their two-year fellowship program for young leaders in local government. The program takes undergraduate students interested in public service and matches them with organizations in their community. Joe shared his background and why he wanted to start this program. He also explained how local governments can participate and what the experience is like for fellows.
#247 Lead for America with Joe Nail
April 30, 2019 18:03 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBCommunity service. Joe Nail the CEO and Co-Founder of Lead for America joined the podcast to talk about their two-year fellowship program for young leaders in local government. The program takes undergraduate students interested in public service and matches them with organizations in their community. Joe shared his background and why he wanted to start this program. He also explained how local governments can participate and what the experience is like for fellows.
#264 Right-of-Way Management: Cell Towers, Scooters & Free Speech
April 26, 2019 15:12 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBTrends in planning. GovLove was recently at the National Planning Conference for a session all about right-of-way. Local governments hold the public right-of-way in trust for the benefit of the public; but rapid changes in technology, federal policy, and constitutional law are increasing demands for services and challenging local regulatory authority. Experienced local government attorneys, and industry professionals discuss best practices for right-of-way management in the face of emerging ...
#246 Right-of-Way Management: Cell Towers, Scooters & Free Speech
April 26, 2019 15:12 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBTrends in planning. GovLove was recently at the National Planning Conference for a session all about right-of-way. Local governments hold the public right-of-way in trust for the benefit of the public; but rapid changes in technology, federal policy, and constitutional law are increasing demands for services and challenging local regulatory authority. Experienced local government attorneys, and industry professionals discuss best practices for right-of-way management in the face of emerging ...
#263 Code for America Summit with Dan Hon
April 23, 2019 19:03 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBDesigning better government. Dan Hon, the Co-Chair for the 2019 Code for America Summit, joined the podcast to talk about the work of Code for America, how he got involved and why technologists should work with governments. Dan also shared some of the agenda they are planning for the conference and tips for attendees.
#245 Code for America Summit with Dan Hon
April 23, 2019 19:03 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBDesigning better government. Dan Hon, the Co-Chair for the 2019 Code for America Summit, joined the podcast to talk about the work of Code for America, how he got involved and why technologists should work with governments. Dan also shared some of the agenda they are planning for the conference and tips for attendees.
#244 Innovate Durham & Faith with Eric Marsh, Durham County, NC
April 19, 2019 11:14 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBLocal government innovation and faith in public service. Eric March, Strategic Initiatives Analyst for Durham County, NC joined the podcast to discuss Innovate Durham, a partnership program between the County, City of Durham and local startups. Eric shared his path in public service from an engineer to an innovation office. He also discussed his work for a church and compared the similarities of the work to local government. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Gove...
#262 Innovate Durham & Faith with Eric Marsh, Durham County, NC
April 19, 2019 11:14 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBLocal government innovation and faith in public service. Eric March, Strategic Initiatives Analyst for Durham County, NC joined the podcast to discuss Innovate Durham, a partnership program between the County, City of Durham and local startups. Eric shared his path in public service from an engineer to an innovation office. He also discussed his work for a church and compared the similarities of the work to local government. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Gove...
#243 Strategic Planning in Lancaster, PA from Execution to Implementation
April 16, 2019 12:57 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBTwo Mayors and a Chief of Staff. Mayor Danene Sorace, former Mayor Rick Gray and former Chief of Staff Pat Brogan joined the podcast to talk about creating and advancing Lancaster's strategic plan. Mayor Gray and Pat Brogan shared the creation of the city's first strategic plan and current Mayor Sorace talked about embracing and continuing to advance the plan. They also shared their paths into public service, the role of Chief of Staff and both mayors' perspectives on leadership.
#261 Strategic Planning in Lancaster, PA from Execution to Implementation
April 16, 2019 12:57 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBTwo Mayors and a Chief of Staff. Mayor Danene Sorace, former Mayor Rick Gray and former Chief of Staff Pat Brogan joined the podcast to talk about creating and advancing Lancaster's strategic plan. Mayor Gray and Pat Brogan shared the creation of the city's first strategic plan and current Mayor Sorace talked about embracing and continuing to advance the plan. They also shared their paths into public service, the role of Chief of Staff and both mayors' perspectives on leadership.
#260 McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, AZ
April 13, 2019 02:03 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBELGL Knope Award Winner. Brent Stockwell, the Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, Arizona, discussed their award-winning park the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. He talked about the work that went into winning the ELGL Knope Award, stories from park staff and how they tried to improve their communications strategy during each round of the competition. This podcast was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#242 McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, AZ
April 13, 2019 02:03 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBELGL Knope Award Winner. Brent Stockwell, the Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, Arizona, discussed their award-winning park the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. He talked about the work that went into winning the ELGL Knope Award, stories from park staff and how they tried to improve their communications strategy during each round of the competition. This podcast was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
#259 Politics & Administration Careers with Sarah Moss
April 05, 2019 15:18 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBCivic dreamer and doer. Sarah Moss joined GovLove to talk about her unique career path that has switched between campaign and political roles to administrative roles. She shared what led to her first role in politics and how she ended up in local government. Sarah also discussed her work as a consultant and her professional philosophy.
#241 Politics & Administration Careers with Sarah Moss
April 05, 2019 15:18 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBCivic dreamer and doer. Sarah Moss joined GovLove to talk about her unique career path that has switched between campaign and political roles to administrative roles. She shared what led to her first role in politics and how she ended up in local government. Sarah also discussed her work as a consultant and her professional philosophy.
#240 Neighborhood Planning with Mercy Murguia, Dina Newman and AJ Fawver
March 29, 2019 12:46 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBEngagement and shaping communities. Three guests join the podcast to discuss approaches to neighborhood planning and the work that goes into engaging residents. Mercy Murguia is a Commissioner for Potter County, TX; Dina Newman is the Director of the Center for Neighborhoods at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; and, AJ Fawver is the Planning Director for the City of Lubbock, TX. All three discussed their perspectives on planning and engagement as well as how each of their communitie...
#258 Neighborhood Planning with Mercy Murguia, Dina Newman and AJ Fawver
March 29, 2019 12:46 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBEngagement and shaping communities. Three guests join the podcast to discuss approaches to neighborhood planning and the work that goes into engaging residents. Mercy Murguia is a Commissioner for Potter County, TX; Dina Newman is the Director of the Center for Neighborhoods at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; and, AJ Fawver is the Planning Director for the City of Lubbock, TX. All three discussed their perspectives on planning and engagement as well as how each of their communitie...
#257 Perspectives on Procurement with Chris Van Beke, Vendor Registry
March 22, 2019 14:02 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBPurchasing and RFPs. Chris Van Beke the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendor Registry talks about improving the way vendors and governments work together, from updating paper processes to improving communication. Chris also shared his career path to leading a tech company focused on procurement.
#239 Perspectives on Procurement with Chris Van Beke, Vendor Registry
March 22, 2019 14:02 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBPurchasing and RFPs. Chris Van Beke the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendor Registry talks about improving the way vendors and governments work together, from updating paper processes to improving communication. Chris also shared his career path to leading a tech company focused on procurement.
#256 Managing as a Team in Iowa City with Geoff Fruin and Ashley Monroe
March 15, 2019 12:31 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBCan't be neutral on a moving train. Two members of the leadership team in Iowa City, IA joined the podcast to talk management, recruitment and their path to public service. Geoff Fruin, City Manager, and Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager, shared their experiences going through hiring processes and what they look for in hiring leadership positions. Geoff and Ashley also talked about what they are working on, from data driven policing to engagement.
#238 Managing as a Team in Iowa City with Geoff Fruin and Ashley Monroe
March 15, 2019 12:31 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBCan't be neutral on a moving train. Two members of the leadership team in Iowa City, IA joined the podcast to talk management, recruitment and their path to public service. Geoff Fruin, City Manager, and Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager, shared their experiences going through hiring processes and what they look for in hiring leadership positions. Geoff and Ashley also talked about what they are working on, from data driven policing to engagement.
#237 Engagement in Local Government with Jay Dawkins, PublicInput
March 12, 2019 19:21 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBMeeting people where they are. Jay Dawkins the CEO of PublicInput joined the podcast to talk about community engagement and reaching more people through engagement. Jay shared his career path to leading a software company and how they work with local governments. He talked about pitfalls in engagement like the "if you build it, they will come" mistake and why engagement matters.
#255 Engagement in Local Government with Jay Dawkins, PublicInput
March 12, 2019 19:21 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBMeeting people where they are. Jay Dawkins the CEO of PublicInput joined the podcast to talk about community engagement and reaching more people through engagement. Jay shared his career path to leading a software company and how they work with local governments. He talked about pitfalls in engagement like the "if you build it, they will come" mistake and why engagement matters.
#236 Near the Top Report with Leisha Dehart-Davis & Kimberly Nelson
March 08, 2019 11:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDiversity in the local government profession. Two professors from the University of North Carolina School of Government share findings from recent research on the diversity of city and county managers. Leisha Dehart-Davis and Kimberly Nelson talked about what they heard from interviewing managers for their "Near the Top" report and the importance of attracting women and people of color to local government management.
#254 Near the Top Report with Leisha Dehart-Davis & Kimberly Nelson
March 08, 2019 11:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDiversity in the local government profession. Two professors from the University of North Carolina School of Government share findings from recent research on the diversity of city and county managers. Leisha Dehart-Davis and Kimberly Nelson talked about what they heard from interviewing managers for their "Near the Top" report and the importance of attracting women and people of color to local government management.
#235 Local Government Law: Drones
March 01, 2019 16:48 - 1 hour - 30 MBUsing and regulating drones in government. GovLove Legal is back. Derke Price and Erin Pell from the law firm Ancel Glink join the podcast to talk about the regulations around drones. From how the law varies from state to state to how the Federal government treats drones they cover what you need to know. Derke and Erin also share examples of how local governments are using drones to support their work.
#253 Local Government Law: Drones
March 01, 2019 16:48 - 1 hour - 30 MBUsing and regulating drones in government. GovLove Legal is back. Derke Price and Erin Pell from the law firm Ancel Glink join the podcast to talk about the regulations around drones. From how the law varies from state to state to how the Federal government treats drones they cover what you need to know. Derke and Erin also share examples of how local governments are using drones to support their work.
#234 The Future of Government Websites with Ken Clark, Indianapolis, IN
February 22, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBShift Indy. Ken Clark the Chief Information Officer for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana discussed his career path and his work updating the organization's website. Ken shared how he got buy in for a new approach to the website, the work that went into bringing it into the 21st century and how they improved the user experience. Ken also talked about the importance of understanding finances and how he cut his departmental budget while also taking on this enormous project.
#252 The Future of Government Websites with Ken Clark, Indianapolis, IN
February 22, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBShift Indy. Ken Clark the Chief Information Officer for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana discussed his career path and his work updating the organization's website. Ken shared how he got buy in for a new approach to the website, the work that went into bringing it into the 21st century and how they improved the user experience. Ken also talked about the importance of understanding finances and how he cut his departmental budget while also taking on this enormous project.
#233 Civic Imagination in Bologna, Italy with Deputy Mayor Matteo Lepore
February 19, 2019 23:49 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBEngagement in Bologna, Italy. The Deputy Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, talked about how his city won an Engaged Cities award for their work engaging residents with local government. By engaging with residents the City is able to bring people into the process of shaping public spaces. Learn more from their case study: Co-Creating Urban Commons.
#251 Civic Imagination in Bologna, Italy with Deputy Mayor Matteo Lepore
February 19, 2019 23:49 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBEngagement in Bologna, Italy. The Deputy Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, talked about how his city won an Engaged Cities award for their work engaging residents with local government. By engaging with residents the City is able to bring people into the process of shaping public spaces. Learn more from their case study: Co-Creating Urban Commons.
#250 Empowering Residents to Solve Problems with James Wagner, Tulsa, OK
February 15, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBFinding innovative ideas with residents not just for them. Tulsa, Oklahoma has been empowering their residents to address longstanding or emerging civic challenges in partnership with city staff. James Wagner, the Chief Financial Officer and former Chief of Performance Strategies and Innovation, talked about their Urban Data Pioneers and Civic Innovation Fellowship programs. Through these programs Tulsa residents can learn about data analysis or human centered design as they bring new ideas ...
#232 Empowering Residents to Solve Problems with James Wagner, Tulsa, OK
February 15, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBFinding innovative ideas with residents not just for them. Tulsa, Oklahoma has been empowering their residents to address longstanding or emerging civic challenges in partnership with city staff. James Wagner, the Chief Financial Officer and former Chief of Performance Strategies and Innovation, talked about their Urban Data Pioneers and Civic Innovation Fellowship programs. Through these programs Tulsa residents can learn about data analysis or human centered design as they bring new ideas ...
#249 Engaged Cities with Myung Lee, Cities of Service
February 12, 2019 15:12 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBCelebrating the most effective solutions to engagement. Myung Lee, the Executive Director of Cities of Service, joins the podcast to talk about their Engaged Cities Award, spotlighting solutions from around the world and her winding career path. Myung also shared the work of Cities of Service and how they help Mayors build stronger cities.
#231 Engaged Cities with Myung Lee, Cities of Service
February 12, 2019 15:12 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBCelebrating the most effective solutions to engagement. Myung Lee, the Executive Director of Cities of Service, joins the podcast to talk about their Engaged Cities Award, spotlighting solutions from around the world and her winding career path. Myung also shared the work of Cities of Service and how they help Mayors build stronger cities.
#248 Fostering an Inclusive City with Mayor Steve Callaway, Hillsboro, OR
February 08, 2019 15:40 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBLeading Hillsboro. Mayor Steve Callaway from Hillsboro, Oregon joined the podcast to talk about his path into public service, how his city works to attract people into local government and reaching out to the Latino community. Mayor Callaway also discussed his viral social media post on dealing with a racism and his love of the Hillsboro Hops.
#230 Fostering an Inclusive City with Mayor Steve Callaway, Hillsboro, OR
February 08, 2019 15:40 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBLeading Hillsboro. Mayor Steve Callaway from Hillsboro, Oregon joined the podcast to talk about his path into public service, how his city works to attract people into local government and reaching out to the Latino community. Mayor Callaway also discussed his viral social media post on dealing with a racism and his love of the Hillsboro Hops.