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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#156 Mayor Megan Barry, Nashville, TN
January 26, 2018 13:21 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MBUsing power to make a difference in people's lives. Nashville, Tennessee's first female Mayor, Megan Barry, joins GovLove to talk about her path into public service and her time as Mayor. Mayor Barry discusses inspiring women and girls to run for elected office, diversity in local government, and Nashville's vision zero efforts. Topics: Lightning round (2:55), The influence of her parents on her career (9:00), Her experience as a woman in politics (13:20), Inspiring women and girls to run ...
#173 The New Localism with Bruce Katz & Jeremy Nowak
January 19, 2018 12:29 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBThe authors of a new book, The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism, Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak joined the podcast to talk urbanism and cities. Bruce and Jeremy share how localism isn't just local government solving problems, but bringing different stakeholders together to tackle big issues that cities face. Topics: Lightning round (1:40), Mt. Rushmore of Mayors (8:15), Writing "The New Localism" after the 2016 election & Brexit (19:20), Writing as co-authors & the a...
#155 The New Localism with Bruce Katz & Jeremy Nowak
January 19, 2018 12:29 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBThe authors of a new book, The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism, Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak joined the podcast to talk urbanism and cities. Bruce and Jeremy share how localism isn't just local government solving problems, but bringing different stakeholders together to tackle big issues that cities face. Topics: Lightning round (1:40), Mt. Rushmore of Mayors (8:15), Writing "The New Localism" after the 2016 election & Brexit (19:20), Writing as co-authors & the a...
#172 Smart City Coordinator Kate Garman, Seattle, WA
January 16, 2018 12:31 - 39 minutes - 22.4 MBThe first Smart City Coordinator for the City of Seattle, Washington, Kate Garman, joined GovLove to talk about her role and her thoughts on tech and local government. Kate revealed what a day in her job is like, what makes a city "smart" and what working in Amazon's hometown is like. She also compared working for Kansas City, MO with Seattle and her advice for those entering the profession. Topics: Lightning round (0:45), How Kate got started in local government (5:40), Her definition of ...
#154 Smart City Coordinator Kate Garman, Seattle, WA
January 16, 2018 12:31 - 39 minutes - 22.4 MBThe first Smart City Coordinator for the City of Seattle, Washington, Kate Garman, joined GovLove to talk about her role and her thoughts on tech and local government. Kate revealed what a day in her job is like, what makes a city "smart" and what working in Amazon's hometown is like. She also compared working for Kansas City, MO with Seattle and her advice for those entering the profession. Topics: Lightning round (0:45), How Kate got started in local government (5:40), Her definition of ...
#153 The City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller, Aaron Foley
January 12, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 38 MBAaron Foley is an author, journalist and now the Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, MI. He joined GovLove to talk about his position, which was created by the Mayor last year, and the unique work he's doing as a city employee. Aaron discussed his career path in journalism, the decision to take a job in local government and the importance of telling Detroit's stories. Topics: Lightning round (2:50), Aaron's career path & influence of his parents (7:55), Standing up for Detroit after...
#171 The City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller, Aaron Foley
January 12, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 38 MBAaron Foley is an author, journalist and now the Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, MI. He joined GovLove to talk about his position, which was created by the Mayor last year, and the unique work he's doing as a city employee. Aaron discussed his career path in journalism, the decision to take a job in local government and the importance of telling Detroit's stories. Topics: Lightning round (2:50), Aaron's career path & influence of his parents (7:55), Standing up for Detroit after...
#152 City Manager Troy Schulte, Kansas City, MO
January 05, 2018 11:30 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBLeading Kansas City. Troy Schulte, the City Manager of Kansas City, MO, joined GovLove to talk about leading an organization of 4,400 employees. He discussed the City's bond program, using performance and data in local government, and the Royals World Series chances. He also talked about the challenges Kansas City faces and investing in the future. Topics: Lightning round (0:25), Troy’s career path in local government (10:20), Starting a performance office in Kansas City (15:55), The City'...
#170 City Manager Troy Schulte, Kansas City, MO
January 05, 2018 11:30 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBLeading Kansas City. Troy Schulte, the City Manager of Kansas City, MO, joined GovLove to talk about leading an organization of 4,400 employees. He discussed the City's bond program, using performance and data in local government, and the Royals World Series chances. He also talked about the challenges Kansas City faces and investing in the future. Topics: Lightning round (0:25), Troy’s career path in local government (10:20), Starting a performance office in Kansas City (15:55), The City'...
#151 The GovieLovie Awards & 2017 Year End Look Back
December 29, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe take the last episode of the year to recognize our favorite episodes and interviews of 2017. GovLove hosts Kent Wyatt, Kirsten Wyatt and Ben Kittelson all handed out awards in different categories to their 15 favorite episodes. The episode also covered the most listened to episodes of the year and plans for 2018. Topics: 2017 recap (1:05), Most listened to episodes (4:05), Segments! Best gifts & funniest ELGL thing in 2017 (7:55), The GovieLovie Awards (16:30), Looking ahead to 2018 (1:...
#169 The GovieLovie Awards & 2017 Year End Look Back
December 29, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe take the last episode of the year to recognize our favorite episodes and interviews of 2017. GovLove hosts Kent Wyatt, Kirsten Wyatt and Ben Kittelson all handed out awards in different categories to their 15 favorite episodes. The episode also covered the most listened to episodes of the year and plans for 2018. Topics: 2017 recap (1:05), Most listened to episodes (4:05), Segments! Best gifts & funniest ELGL thing in 2017 (7:55), The GovieLovie Awards (16:30), Looking ahead to 2018 (1:...
#150 Placemaking with the Project for Public Spaces
December 22, 2017 13:10 - 47 minutes - 27 MBCreating spaces for people. Two representatives from the Project for Public Spaces, Laura Torchio and Elka Gotfryd, joined the podcast to talk about how to shape and influences places. They discussed projects that they have worked on across the country, how engagement is important to placemaking and tools for people that want to do placemaking. Topics include: Lightning round (1:20), How Laura & Elka got into placemaking (6:45), The work of Project for Public Spaces (12:55), Their definiti...
#168 Placemaking with the Project for Public Spaces
December 22, 2017 13:10 - 47 minutes - 27 MBCreating spaces for people. Two representatives from the Project for Public Spaces, Laura Torchio and Elka Gotfryd, joined the podcast to talk about how to shape and influences places. They discussed projects that they have worked on across the country, how engagement is important to placemaking and tools for people that want to do placemaking. Topics include: Lightning round (1:20), How Laura & Elka got into placemaking (6:45), The work of Project for Public Spaces (12:55), Their definiti...
#149 The New Urban Crisis with Richard Florida
December 15, 2017 11:30 - 41 minutes - 23.8 MBThe acclaimed writer, urbanist and best selling author, Richard Florida joins the podcast to discuss his new book and the challenges cities face. Richard is a professor and Director of Cities for the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto, his most recent book "The New Urban Crisis" deals with the increases in inequality and segregation cities have experienced. He discusses the book, his love of Jimi Hendrix and the three T's of technology, talent and tolerance.
#167 The New Urban Crisis with Richard Florida
December 15, 2017 11:30 - 41 minutes - 23.8 MBThe acclaimed writer, urbanist and best selling author, Richard Florida joins the podcast to discuss his new book and the challenges cities face. Richard is a professor and Director of Cities for the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto, his most recent book "The New Urban Crisis" deals with the increases in inequality and segregation cities have experienced. He discusses the book, his love of Jimi Hendrix and the three T's of technology, talent and tolerance.
#148 Gathering a Tribe of Civic Innovators in San Jose, CA and The Atlas
December 08, 2017 12:25 - 57 minutes - 32.6 MBImproving collaboration and innovation in local government. Ellory Monks from The Atlas and Kip Harkness, the Deputy City Manager of San Jose, CA, join GovLove to talk about their work. The Atlas is a marketplace for local governments to work together and learn from each other on infrastructure projects. Kip leads the Office of Civic Innovation in San Jose. They discuss everything from juggling fire and celebrity look-a-likes to improving procurement and email management. Topics Include: L...
#166 Gathering a Tribe of Civic Innovators in San Jose, CA and The Atlas
December 08, 2017 12:25 - 57 minutes - 32.6 MBImproving collaboration and innovation in local government. Ellory Monks from The Atlas and Kip Harkness, the Deputy City Manager of San Jose, CA, join GovLove to talk about their work. The Atlas is a marketplace for local governments to work together and learn from each other on infrastructure projects. Kip leads the Office of Civic Innovation in San Jose. They discuss everything from juggling fire and celebrity look-a-likes to improving procurement and email management. Topics Include: L...
#165 Pay for Success Contracting with Brian Beachkofski, Third Sector Capital Partners
December 01, 2017 12:37 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBPaying for the service outcome rather than the cost of implementation. Brian Beachkofski from Third Sector Capital Partners joins GovLove to talk about a new contracting model called Pay for Success contracting. He shares examples of local governments using the model and how it can be more effective in delivering services to people. Topics: Lightning round (1:10), introducing the Pay for Success concept (3:25), examples of organizations like Los Angeles County using this model (4:40), the ...
#147 Pay for Success Contracting with Brian Beachkofski, Third Sector Capital Partners
December 01, 2017 12:37 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBPaying for the service outcome rather than the cost of implementation. Brian Beachkofski from Third Sector Capital Partners joins GovLove to talk about a new contracting model called Pay for Success contracting. He shares examples of local governments using the model and how it can be more effective in delivering services to people. Topics: Lightning round (1:10), introducing the Pay for Success concept (3:25), examples of organizations like Los Angeles County using this model (4:40), the ...
#164 Player-Coach Management with Jestin Johnson, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
November 24, 2017 18:36 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MBManaging in a consolidated city and county government. Jestin Johnson, the Assistant Manager of Athens-Clarke County, GA consolidated government, joins the podcast to talk about his career path and management philosophy. He shared his strong opinions on parking, being a player-coach type of manager and how important town-gown relations are in Athens. Topics: Lightning round (0:30), Jestin's career background (4:45), what it's like working for a consolidated city-county government (10:50),...
#146 Player-Coach Management with Jestin Johnson, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
November 24, 2017 18:36 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MBManaging in a consolidated city and county government. Jestin Johnson, the Assistant Manager of Athens-Clarke County, GA consolidated government, joins the podcast to talk about his career path and management philosophy. He shared his strong opinions on parking, being a player-coach type of manager and how important town-gown relations are in Athens. Topics: Lightning round (0:30), Jestin's career background (4:45), what it's like working for a consolidated city-county government (10:50),...
#163 Trends in Human Resources with Heidi Voorhees, GovHR USA
November 21, 2017 12:30 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MBRecruiting & retaining talent in local government. Heidi Voorhees, the President of GovHR USA, joined GovLove to talk about the work of finding and attracting talented local government employees. Heidi discussed her experience as a Management Fellow in Kansas City, MO with current fellows Javon & Alyssa. She also talked about the importance of LinkedIn and the drawback of residency requirements. Topics: Lightning round (0:35), Heidi's experience as a Kansas City Management Fellow (3:30), w...
#145 Trends in Human Resources with Heidi Voorhees, GovHR USA
November 21, 2017 12:30 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MBRecruiting & retaining talent in local government. Heidi Voorhees, the President of GovHR USA, joined GovLove to talk about the work of finding and attracting talented local government employees. Heidi discussed her experience as a Management Fellow in Kansas City, MO with current fellows Javon & Alyssa. She also talked about the importance of LinkedIn and the drawback of residency requirements. Topics: Lightning round (0:35), Heidi's experience as a Kansas City Management Fellow (3:30), w...
#144 Behavioral Insights & Benchmarking in Scottsdale, AZ with Brent Stockwell
November 17, 2017 11:55 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBBrent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, AZ, joined GovLove to discuss his work on performance measurement, behavioral insights and his favorite color. Brent described how Scottsdale is taking a new approach to simplifying city reports. He also shared his thoughts on diversity in local government and how tourism has shaped Scottsdale. Topics: Lightning round (1:20), using behavioral insights in Scottsdale (7:40), simplifying reports & communication (19:00), managing tourism ...
#162 Behavioral Insights & Benchmarking in Scottsdale, AZ with Brent Stockwell
November 17, 2017 11:55 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBBrent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, AZ, joined GovLove to discuss his work on performance measurement, behavioral insights and his favorite color. Brent described how Scottsdale is taking a new approach to simplifying city reports. He also shared his thoughts on diversity in local government and how tourism has shaped Scottsdale. Topics: Lightning round (1:20), using behavioral insights in Scottsdale (7:40), simplifying reports & communication (19:00), managing tourism ...
#161 GovLaunch, Connecting Startups & Cities with Barry Greenfield
November 14, 2017 12:49 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat startups and local government can do to work better together. Barry Greenfield the Co-Founder of GovLaunch, a platform for local governments to compare and review technology solutions. Barry discusses his career path, which includes a stint as an elected official, and what local governments and startups can learn from each other. Topics: Lightning round (0:45), why Barry ran for local office (3:00), how local government can better engage (4:00), the mission of GovLaunch (7:00), what ...
#143 GovLaunch, Connecting Startups & Cities with Barry Greenfield
November 14, 2017 12:49 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat startups and local government can do to work better together. Barry Greenfield the Co-Founder of GovLaunch, a platform for local governments to compare and review technology solutions. Barry discusses his career path, which includes a stint as an elected official, and what local governments and startups can learn from each other. Topics: Lightning round (0:45), why Barry ran for local office (3:00), how local government can better engage (4:00), the mission of GovLaunch (7:00), what ...
#142 Serving with Your Whole Heart in Little Rock, Arkansas with Melissa Bridges & Susan Langley
November 10, 2017 14:48 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MBInnovation, performance and public service in Little Rock. Two people from the City of Little Rock, AR join GovLove to talk about their work. Melissa Bridges, Performance & Innovation Coordinator, and Susan Langley, City Clerk, discuss the Commodores, their career paths and a cross-departmental quality of life group. Topics: Lighting round (2:30), how children impacted their careers (7:45), challenges and innovations in Little Rock (10:20), communicating to the public (19:25), what they wa...
#160 Serving with Your Whole Heart in Little Rock, Arkansas with Melissa Bridges & Susan Langley
November 10, 2017 14:48 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MBInnovation, performance and public service in Little Rock. Two people from the City of Little Rock, AR join GovLove to talk about their work. Melissa Bridges, Performance & Innovation Coordinator, and Susan Langley, City Clerk, discuss the Commodores, their career paths and a cross-departmental quality of life group. Topics: Lighting round (2:30), how children impacted their careers (7:45), challenges and innovations in Little Rock (10:20), communicating to the public (19:25), what they wa...
#159 Leadership & ICMA with Peggy Merriss, City Manager, Decatur, GA
November 07, 2017 12:41 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBGet to know the City Manager of Decatur, Georgia. Peggy Merriss joins GovLove to discuss her career in local government, which includes 24 years as City Manager and stints in leadership positions with ICMA. She talked about the projects going on in Decatur, her experience as a woman in local government and more. Topics: Lightning round (0:50), Peggy's career background (1:45), road diets (4:30), what keeps her in Decatur and how it's changed during her career (6:40), her time as ICMA's fir...
#141 Leadership & ICMA with Peggy Merriss, City Manager, Decatur, GA
November 07, 2017 12:41 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBGet to know the City Manager of Decatur, Georgia. Peggy Merriss joins GovLove to discuss her career in local government, which includes 24 years as City Manager and stints in leadership positions with ICMA. She talked about the projects going on in Decatur, her experience as a woman in local government and more. Topics: Lightning round (0:50), Peggy's career background (1:45), road diets (4:30), what keeps her in Decatur and how it's changed during her career (6:40), her time as ICMA's fir...
#140 Managing Crisis in Gatlinburg, TN with City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle
November 03, 2017 10:30 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBForest fire and emergency response. Cindy Cameron Ogle the City Manager of Gatlinburg, Tennessee joins GovLove to discuss what it was like to manage the city through a forest fire that destroyed 2500 buildings last year. She shared her experience dealing with the crisis and how both her home and the Mayor's home were lost in the fire. Cindy also discussed her leadership style and her path to becoming a City Manager. Topics: Lighting round (1:10), Cindy's path into local government and bec...
#158 Managing Crisis in Gatlinburg, TN with City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle
November 03, 2017 10:30 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBForest fire and emergency response. Cindy Cameron Ogle the City Manager of Gatlinburg, Tennessee joins GovLove to discuss what it was like to manage the city through a forest fire that destroyed 2500 buildings last year. She shared her experience dealing with the crisis and how both her home and the Mayor's home were lost in the fire. Cindy also discussed her leadership style and her path to becoming a City Manager. Topics: Lighting round (1:10), Cindy's path into local government and bec...
#139 Lean Six Sigma & Roundabouts with Jennifer Teal, City Administrator, Gahanna, OH
October 31, 2017 10:30 - 42 minutes - 24.3 MBLeading Gahanna, Ohio and improving processes. City Administrator Jennifer Teal joins GovLove to discuss how she's used her black belt in Lean Six Sigma to improve operations and the unique way they taught residents to use roundabouts. Jennifer also shared her experience as a female City Administrator and how she balances her work and life. Topics: Lightning round (1:30) including her celebrity look alike and top four mentors and concerts attended. Jennifer's career path and her experienc...
#157 Lean Six Sigma & Roundabouts with Jennifer Teal, City Administrator, Gahanna, OH
October 31, 2017 10:30 - 42 minutes - 24.3 MBLeading Gahanna, Ohio and improving processes. City Administrator Jennifer Teal joins GovLove to discuss how she's used her black belt in Lean Six Sigma to improve operations and the unique way they taught residents to use roundabouts. Jennifer also shared her experience as a female City Administrator and how she balances her work and life. Topics: Lightning round (1:30) including her celebrity look alike and top four mentors and concerts attended. Jennifer's career path and her experienc...
#156 Power to the People with Marc Ott, Executive Director of ICMA
October 27, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 26.4 MBFrom City Manager of Austin, Texas to leading ICMA, get to know Marc Ott. The Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Marc Ott, joined GovLove to discuss his career path in local government and his first year on the job at ICMA. Marc also shared his thoughts on diversity in local government as well as the importance of cities in the age of ineffective federal and state governments. Topics include: Lightning round (0:50) including what book he's re...
#138 Power to the People with Marc Ott, Executive Director of ICMA
October 27, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 26.4 MBFrom City Manager of Austin, Texas to leading ICMA, get to know Marc Ott. The Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Marc Ott, joined GovLove to discuss his career path in local government and his first year on the job at ICMA. Marc also shared his thoughts on diversity in local government as well as the importance of cities in the age of ineffective federal and state governments. Topics include: Lightning round (0:50) including what book he's re...
#137 Practical Innovation in Syracuse & Anchorage with Sam Edelstein & Brendan Babb
October 20, 2017 09:43 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBOpen data and innovation from coast to coast. Brendan Babb, the Chief Innovation Officer of Anchorage, Alaska and Sam Edelstein, the Chief Data Officer of Syracuse, New York join GovLove. They answered questions from our listeners, talked about how innovation doesn't have to be fancy and the role of an innovation office in a city.
#155 Practical Innovation in Syracuse & Anchorage with Sam Edelstein & Brendan Babb
October 20, 2017 09:43 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBOpen data and innovation from coast to coast. Brendan Babb, the Chief Innovation Officer of Anchorage, Alaska and Sam Edelstein, the Chief Data Officer of Syracuse, New York join GovLove. They answered questions from our listeners, talked about how innovation doesn't have to be fancy and the role of an innovation office in a city.
#136 Battling Homelessness with Andrew Hening, San Rafael, CA
October 13, 2017 12:47 - 57 minutes - 32.7 MBLocal solutions to homelessness and practicing radical empathy. Andrew Hening the Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach for the City of San Rafael, California joins GovLove to discuss his work reducing the homeless population in Silicon Valley. He also discussed his career path into local government, from law school to Americorps Vista. Andrew Hening took the #1 spot in this year's ELGL Traeger List of local government influencers. This episode was hosted by Javon Davis and Alyssa Dinberg...
#154 Battling Homelessness with Andrew Hening, San Rafael, CA
October 13, 2017 12:47 - 57 minutes - 32.7 MBLocal solutions to homelessness and practicing radical empathy. Andrew Hening the Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach for the City of San Rafael, California joins GovLove to discuss his work reducing the homeless population in Silicon Valley. He also discussed his career path into local government, from law school to Americorps Vista. Andrew Hening took the #1 spot in this year's ELGL Traeger List of local government influencers. This episode was hosted by Javon Davis and Alyssa Dinberg...
#135 Finding Your Role Model with John Keisler, Long Beach, CA
October 06, 2017 12:11 - 55 minutes - 31.5 MBHe started as a management assistant and now he's the Director of Economic and Property Development for the City of Long Beach, California, get to know John Keisler. John was also the innovation team director in Long Beach. In this episode Kent talks with John about his career path, role models and his definition of innovation.
#153 Finding Your Role Model with John Keisler, Long Beach, CA
October 06, 2017 12:11 - 55 minutes - 31.5 MBHe started as a management assistant and now he's the Director of Economic and Property Development for the City of Long Beach, California, get to know John Keisler. John was also the innovation team director in Long Beach. In this episode Kent talks with John about his career path, role models and his definition of innovation.
#134 The Opioid Epidemic & Reporting on Government with Ian Birrell
September 29, 2017 22:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBAn international perspective on reporting and government. We're joined by a columnist and foreign correspondent during his recent trip to Kettering, Ohio. Ian Birrell a contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and writer for several papers in London, England talked about his work as an international reporter and adviser for speech writing and crisis management. This episode was guest hosted by Stacy Schweikhart.
#152 The Opioid Epidemic & Reporting on Government with Ian Birrell
September 29, 2017 22:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBAn international perspective on reporting and government. We're joined by a columnist and foreign correspondent during his recent trip to Kettering, Ohio. Ian Birrell a contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and writer for several papers in London, England talked about his work as an international reporter and adviser for speech writing and crisis management. This episode was guest hosted by Stacy Schweikhart.
#151 Responding to Hurricane Irma with Dan Biles, Pasco County, Florida
September 22, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 24 MBHurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10 but the preparation to weather the major storm started well before then. Dan Biles, the County Manager of Pasco County, FL joins the podcast to discuss all the work that went into preparing for Hurricane Irma and what they have left to do now. He also shared the key role social media played in the County's communications strategy before, during and after the storm.
#133 Responding to Hurricane Irma with Dan Biles, Pasco County, Florida
September 22, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 24 MBHurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10 but the preparation to weather the major storm started well before then. Dan Biles, the County Manager of Pasco County, FL joins the podcast to discuss all the work that went into preparing for Hurricane Irma and what they have left to do now. He also shared the key role social media played in the County's communications strategy before, during and after the storm.
#132 The Effect of Driverless Cars & Amazon on Local Government
September 15, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBHow cities will be adjusting to automated vehicles and e-commerce. Dr. Ben Clark & Dr. Nico Larco from the University of Oregon join the podcast to discuss the impact of driverless cars and online shopping. Local governments will be adjusting through their tax and revenue policies, land use and more. These changes are already here, many brick and mortar retail stores are closing and Uber and Lyft are impacting how the public uses streets and parking.
#150 The Effect of Driverless Cars & Amazon on Local Government
September 15, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBHow cities will be adjusting to automated vehicles and e-commerce. Dr. Ben Clark & Dr. Nico Larco from the University of Oregon join the podcast to discuss the impact of driverless cars and online shopping. Local governments will be adjusting through their tax and revenue policies, land use and more. These changes are already here, many brick and mortar retail stores are closing and Uber and Lyft are impacting how the public uses streets and parking.
#149 A 2nd Grader Interviews a County Manager about Local Government with Phil Smith-Hanes
September 08, 2017 12:50 - 20 minutes - 9.15 MBCareer day with the County Manager of Ellis County, Kansas. To celebrate the start of the new school year we have an interview between second grader Eleanor Wyatt and Phil Smith-Hanes, the County Manager of Ellis County, KS. They discuss his career path, what he likes about his job and the differences between a county and a city.