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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#131 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.
#148 Managing Waco, TX with City Manager Dale Fisseler
September 01, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBFilm permits, building applications and more. Dale Fisseler, the City Manger of Waco, Texas, joins GovLove to talk about his career and managing a college town. He also discussed the impact of the TV show Fixer Upper on the city's planning and inspections department, as well as his journey from the water department to the city manager's office.
#130 Managing Waco, TX with City Manager Dale Fisseler
September 01, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBFilm permits, building applications and more. Dale Fisseler, the City Manger of Waco, Texas, joins GovLove to talk about his career and managing a college town. He also discussed the impact of the TV show Fixer Upper on the city's planning and inspections department, as well as his journey from the water department to the city manager's office.
#129 Local Government Law: Are You Tweeting Into Trouble?
August 25, 2017 13:31 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBLocal government law and social media. In a new series we're exploring the legal side of local government and this week it's all about social media. Dan Bolin and Julie Tappendorf from the Ancel Glink law firm in Chicago, IL join the podcast to discuss. They talk about the cases and trends they are seeing in the legal world around social media.
#147 Local Government Law: Are You Tweeting Into Trouble?
August 25, 2017 13:31 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBLocal government law and social media. In a new series we're exploring the legal side of local government and this week it's all about social media. Dan Bolin and Julie Tappendorf from the Ancel Glink law firm in Chicago, IL join the podcast to discuss. They talk about the cases and trends they are seeing in the legal world around social media.
#128 Community Outreach in Saint John, New Brunswick with Jacqueline Hamilton
August 22, 2017 11:34 - 54 minutes - 25 MBCommunity development and managing growth in Saint John, Canada. Jacqueline Hamilton the Commissioner of Growth and Community Development joins GovLove to talk about the City of Saint John's one-stop development shop and planning for the future. She also discusses what it's like dealing with cruise ships coming to your city.
#146 Community Outreach in Saint John, New Brunswick with Jacqueline Hamilton
August 22, 2017 11:34 - 54 minutes - 25 MBCommunity development and managing growth in Saint John, Canada. Jacqueline Hamilton the Commissioner of Growth and Community Development joins GovLove to talk about the City of Saint John's one-stop development shop and planning for the future. She also discusses what it's like dealing with cruise ships coming to your city.
#145 Social Innovation in Las Vegas with Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler
August 18, 2017 11:38 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBHelping kids and creating social innovation. Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler joins GovLove to discuss her work at the City of Las Vegas, NV. She talked about how the City works closely with the school system to improve educational achievement, attendance and graduation rates. She also explained what exactly social innovation is and ranked her favorite movies.
#127 Social Innovation in Las Vegas with Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler
August 18, 2017 11:38 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBHelping kids and creating social innovation. Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler joins GovLove to discuss her work at the City of Las Vegas, NV. She talked about how the City works closely with the school system to improve educational achievement, attendance and graduation rates. She also explained what exactly social innovation is and ranked her favorite movies.
#144 Love in Public Administration, Married Couples in Local Government
August 15, 2017 11:25 - 30 minutes - 14 MBTrue love in local government. We talk with three people whose spouse also works in public administration. They discuss balancing two local government careers, discussing issues at the kitchen table and taking advantage of two networks. Justin Miller works in Lakeville, Minnesota; Dianne Miller works for Eagan, Minnesota; and Ashley Garcia works for Costa Mesa, California.
#126 Love in Public Administration, Married Couples in Local Government
August 15, 2017 11:25 - 30 minutes - 14 MBTrue love in local government. We talk with three people whose spouse also works in public administration. They discuss balancing two local government careers, discussing issues at the kitchen table and taking advantage of two networks. Justin Miller works in Lakeville, Minnesota; Dianne Miller works for Eagan, Minnesota; and Ashley Garcia works for Costa Mesa, California.
#125 Getting Women & Girls Involved in Government with Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Hamilton County, OH
August 11, 2017 11:21 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBEncouraging women and girls to get involved with local government. Commissioner Denise Driehaus is the first woman to serve on the Hamilton County, OH Board of Commissioners in 25 years. She wants to make sure that doesn't happen again, so she's starting a Women and Girls Council. Commissioner Driehaus talked about her goals for that Council and what the county is doing to battle Ohio's opioid epidemic.
#143 Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Hamilton County, OH
August 11, 2017 11:21 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBEncouraging women and girls to get involved with local government. Commissioner Denise Driehaus is the first woman to serve on the Hamilton County, OH Board of Commissioners in 25 years. She wants to make sure that doesn't happen again, so she's starting a Women and Girls Council. Commissioner Driehaus talked about her goals for that Council and what the county is doing to battle Ohio's opioid epidemic.
#124 Preparing for the Solar Eclipse in Oregon with Lili’a Uili Neville & Patrick Rollens
August 08, 2017 11:38 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBLocal government in the path of totality. Lili’a Uili Neville from Benton County, OR and Patrick Rollens from the City of Corvallis, OR join GovLove to talk about preparing for thousands of visitors for the coming solar eclipse. Patrick and Lili'a also share some of the disruptions to services they expect to happen during the eclipse and the strangest question they've gotten.
#142 Preparing for the Solar Eclipse
August 08, 2017 11:38 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBLocal government in the path of totality. Lili’a Uili Neville from Benton County, OR and Patrick Rollens from the City of Corvallis, OR join GovLove to talk about preparing for thousands of visitors for the coming solar eclipse. Patrick and Lili'a also share some of the disruptions to services they expect to happen during the eclipse and the strangest question they've gotten.
#123 All in the Family with Tom and Mike Bonfield
August 04, 2017 11:27 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBTwo brothers, two City Managers. Tom and Mike Bonfield join the podcast to discuss what led them to public service, how they motivate employees and the toughest decisions they've made on the job. Tom Bonfield is the City Manager of Durham, NC and Mike Bonfield is the City Manager of Creedmoor, NC. Both brothers have been in local government for over 30 years including previous stints as City Managers in the state of Florida.
#141 All in the Family with Tom and Mike Bonfield
August 04, 2017 11:27 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBTwo brothers, two City Managers. Tom and Mike Bonfield join the podcast to discuss what led them to public service, how they motivate employees and the toughest decisions they've made on the job. Tom Bonfield is the City Manager of Durham, NC and Mike Bonfield is the City Manager of Creedmoor, NC. Both brothers have been in local government for over 30 years including previous stints as City Managers in the state of Florida.
#122 Leading Richmond with Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond, VA
July 28, 2017 10:37 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBThe youngest Mayor ever elected to serve the City of Richmond, VA joins GovLove. Mayor Levar Stoney talked about why he wanted to run for local office, what he's learned so far in his seven months on the job and how he's working to change the culture at City Hall. Mayor Stoney discussed his vision for improving education and how the City is working to deal with the history of Richmond's Monument Avenue.
#140 Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond, VA
July 28, 2017 10:37 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBThe youngest Mayor ever elected to serve the City of Richmond, VA joins GovLove. Mayor Levar Stoney talked about why he wanted to run for local office, what he's learned so far in his seven months on the job and how he's working to change the culture at City Hall. Mayor Stoney discussed his vision for improving education and how the City is working to deal with the history of Richmond's Monument Avenue.
#139 Civic Innovation in Calgary, Canada with Jonathan Veale
July 25, 2017 12:33 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBGovLove International returns! Jonathan Veale from the City of Calgary, Alberta talked about how he works to inspire innovation and solve civic challenges. This includes a unique idea platform where residents submit ideas to improve their community and others vote to support them. This crowd sourcing platform, known as Civic Innovation YYC, has lead to over 600 ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of city government.
#121 Civic Innovation in Calgary, Canada with Jonathan Veale
July 25, 2017 12:33 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBGovLove International returns! Jonathan Veale from the City of Calgary, Alberta talked about how he works to inspire innovation and solve civic challenges. This includes a unique idea platform where residents submit ideas to improve their community and others vote to support them. This crowd sourcing platform, known as Civic Innovation YYC, has lead to over 600 ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of city government.
#138 Making the Move with Tanya Ange, Kristin Donald and Clay Pearson
July 21, 2017 12:09 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBMoving for a job opportunity is often a reality for someone pursuing a local government career. Three professionals who recently moved for a job join GovLove to give their advice and perspective on making that move. Tanya Ange is the Deputy City Manager of Boulder, CO and moved from Mankato, MN. Kristin Donald is the Finance Director in Bozeman, MT and moved from Denver, CO. Clay Pearson is the City Manager of Pearland, TX and made the move from Novi, MI.
#120 Making the Move with Tanya Ange, Kristin Donald and Clay Pearson
July 21, 2017 12:09 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBMoving for a job opportunity is often a reality for someone pursuing a local government career. Three professionals who recently moved for a job join GovLove to give their advice and perspective on making that move. Tanya Ange is the Deputy City Manager of Boulder, CO and moved from Mankato, MN. Kristin Donald is the Finance Director in Bozeman, MT and moved from Denver, CO. Clay Pearson is the City Manager of Pearland, TX and made the move from Novi, MI.
#137 Reimagine Phoenix with Ginger Spencer, Public Works Director
July 14, 2017 12:48 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBTalking trash. Ginger Spencer, the Public Works Director of the City of Phoenix, AZ joins the podcast to talk about their ambitious waste diversion plans and the innovative programs they have to encourage economic development with trash. Ginger also shared the department's efforts to increase women in minorities in public works.
#119 Reimagine Phoenix with Ginger Spencer, Public Works Director
July 14, 2017 12:48 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBTalking trash. Ginger Spencer, the Public Works Director of the City of Phoenix, AZ joins the podcast to talk about their ambitious waste diversion plans and the innovative programs they have to encourage economic development with trash. Ginger also shared the department's efforts to increase women in minorities in public works.
#118 The Role of Housing Authorities with Melissa Maddox-Evans, Charleston, SC
July 07, 2017 12:47 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBThe need for affordable housing is an issue that cities across the country are facing. Melissa Maddox-Evans joins the podcast to discuss the role of the local Housing Authority. She is the CEO of the Housing Authority in Charleston County, SC and the General Counsel of the City of Charleston, SC Housing Authority. Melissa discusses the services housing authorities provide and how local governments can work with them.
#136 The Role of Housing Authorities with Melissa Maddox-Evans
July 07, 2017 12:47 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBThe need for affordable housing is an issue that cities across the country are facing. Melissa Maddox-Evans joins the podcast to discuss the role of the local Housing Authority. She is the CEO of the Housing Authority in Charleston County, SC and the General Counsel of the City of Charleston, SC Housing Authority. Melissa discusses the services housing authorities provide and how local governments can work with them.
#135 Harnessing the Power of Data with Leigh Tami, Cincinnati, OH
June 30, 2017 11:29 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBThe Chief Performance Officer of the City of Cincinnati, OH, Leigh Tami, joins GovLove to discuss data and performance. She shares her background and path to local government, what she looks for when hiring and the importance of data. Leigh also shares her experience as a woman in local government and her theme song.
#117 Harnessing the Power of Data with Leigh Tami, Cincinnati, OH
June 30, 2017 11:29 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBThe Chief Performance Officer of the City of Cincinnati, OH, Leigh Tami, joins GovLove to discuss data and performance. She shares her background and path to local government, what she looks for when hiring and the importance of data. Leigh also shares her experience as a woman in local government and her theme song.
#134 Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell
June 23, 2017 11:39 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThe legendary Malcolm Gladwell joins the podcast to discuss the education system in America, social justice and the second season of his podcast, Revisionist History. Gladwell has been a staff writer at the New Yorker since 1996 and is the author of several books including David & Goliath, The Tipping Point and Blink.
#116 Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell
June 23, 2017 11:39 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThe legendary Malcolm Gladwell joins the podcast to discuss the education system in America, social justice and the second season of his podcast, Revisionist History. Gladwell has been a staff writer at the New Yorker since 1996 and is the author of several books including David & Goliath, The Tipping Point and Blink.
#115 Somebody is Everybody with Pete Haga, Grand Forks, ND
June 20, 2017 11:26 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBTalking community relations, battling the opioid epidemic and the Uber of food trucks, meet Pete Haga from the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Pete joins GovLove to discuss his work as the Community/Government Relations Officer in Grand Forks and shares his experience with the Knight Foundation, being a dad in local government and more.
#133 Somebody is Everybody with Pete Haga, Grand Forks, ND
June 20, 2017 11:26 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBTalking community relations, battling the opioid epidemic and the Uber of food trucks, meet Pete Haga from the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Pete joins GovLove to discuss his work as the Community/Government Relations Officer in Grand Forks and shares his experience with the Knight Foundation, being a dad in local government and more.
#114 Race & Diversity in the Planning Profession with Giovania Tiarachristie
June 16, 2017 11:35 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBGiovania Tiarachristie argues that if planning was a room, the elephant in it would be race. Giovania is the author of an amazing report exploring the barriers to recruiting and retaining planners of color. In this episode she discusses her report, the hazards of colorblindness, the value diversity can bring, micro-aggressions and so much more. Her report on diversity in planning has lessons and solutions for employers in any field or public sector organization.
#132 Race & Diversity in the Planning Profession with Giovania Tiarachristie
June 16, 2017 11:35 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBGiovania Tiarachristie argues that if planning was a room, the elephant in it would be race. Giovania is the author of an amazing report exploring the barriers to recruiting and retaining planners of color. In this episode she discusses her report, the hazards of colorblindness, the value diversity can bring, micro-aggressions and so much more. Her report on diversity in planning has lessons and solutions for employers in any field or public sector organization.
#131 Jane's Walk with Alia Scanlon
June 13, 2017 11:27 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBThe GovLove international team returns with the City Organizer of Jane's Walk Toronto, Alia Scanlon. She talks about the mission of Jane's Walk, an organization that puts on free, locally organized walking tours, in which people get together to explore, talk about and celebrate their neighborhoods. These walking tours celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs an urbanist, author and planner GovLove International is hosted by John Allore, the assistant budget director of Durham, NC.
#113 Jane's Walk Toronto with Alia Scanlon
June 13, 2017 11:27 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBThe GovLove international team returns with the City Organizer of Jane's Walk Toronto, Alia Scanlon. She talks about the mission of Jane's Walk, an organization that puts on free, locally organized walking tours, in which people get together to explore, talk about and celebrate their neighborhoods. These walking tours celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs an urbanist, author and planner. GovLove International is hosted by John Allore, the assistant budget director of Durham, NC.
#112 Reason for Running with Sara Eskrich & Hannah Lebovits
June 09, 2017 11:28 - 54 minutes - 25 MBWe talk running for City Council with Sara Eskrich, Alder for District 13 of Madison, WI, and Hannah Lebovits, candidate for University Heights, OH City Council. They discuss why they wanted to run for office, the challenges they have faced as women candidates and what they hope to accomplish. Sara shares her experience knocking on doors in a snow storm and Hannah talks about campaigning with her young children.
#130 Reason for Running with Sara Eskrich & Hannah Lebovits
June 09, 2017 11:28 - 54 minutes - 25 MBWe talk running for City Council with Sara Eskrich, Alder for District 13 of Madison, WI, and Hannah Lebovits, candidate for University Heights, OH City Council. They discuss why they wanted to run for office, the challenges they have faced as women candidates and what they hope to accomplish. Sara shares her experience knocking on doors in a snow storm and Hannah talks about campaigning with her young children.
#111 Car-Free Planning in DC & Key West, FL with Chris Hamilton
June 06, 2017 11:31 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBChris Hamilton joins GovLove to talk all about car-free transportation, planning and paradise. Chris is the Car-Free Key West program manager and former Transportation Bureau Chief for Commuter Services in Arlington County, VA. He shares how small investments in marketing can impact transportation use, the value of bike share and more.
#129 Car-Free Planning in DC & Key West, FL with Chris Hamilton
June 06, 2017 11:31 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBChris Hamilton joins GovLove to talk all about car-free transportation, planning and paradise. Chris is the Car-Free Key West program manager and former Transportation Bureau Chief for Commuter Services in Arlington County, VA. He shares how small investments in marketing can impact transportation use, the value of bike share and more.
#128 Attracting High-Quaility, Diverse Employees in Aurora, CO
June 02, 2017 11:24 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Intern Files is back, this time Madison Thesing interviews Michael Lawson from the City of Aurora, Colorado. Michael leads the city's special projects office and he discussed how Aurora is taking a new approach to hiring, on-boarding and culture. The "Shift" program started in August 2015 and its goal is to help Aurora attract the next generation of local government leaders.
#110 Attracting High-Quaility, Diverse Employees with Michael Lawson, Aurora, CO
June 02, 2017 11:24 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Intern Files is back, this time Madison Thesing interviews Michael Lawson from the City of Aurora, Colorado. Michael leads the city's special projects office and he discussed how Aurora is taking a new approach to hiring, on-boarding and culture. The "Shift" program started in August 2015 and its goal is to help Aurora attract the next generation of local government leaders.
#109 Public Service Perspectives from Indonesia & Singapore
May 26, 2017 10:34 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week we get an international perspective on public service from Indonesia and Singapore. Shaffira Gayatri and Jerry Lewis Ong are two Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows visiting the United States, and specifically Guilford County, NC. The program they are a part of is a partnership between ICMA and the U.S. State Department and allows fellows to spend four weeks in a local government learning about governance practices, accountability and transparency. Shaffira and ...
#127 Public Service Perspectives from Indonesia & Singapore
May 26, 2017 10:34 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week we get an international perspective on public service from Indonesia and Singapore. Shaffira Gayatri and Jerry Lewis Ong are two Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows visiting the United States, and specifically Guilford County, NC. The program they are a part of is a partnership between ICMA and the U.S. State Department and allows fellows to spend four weeks in a local government learning about governance practices, accountability and transparency. Shaffira and ...
#108 Our Erie with the Jefferson Educational Society
May 19, 2017 12:33 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBFerki Ferati & Ben Speggan join GovLove to talk about their work with the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Jefferson Society has been active in creating civic dialogue, exposing residents and leaders to issues and work going on in the city as well as promoting pride in their home town of Erie.
#126 Our Erie with the Jefferson Educational Society
May 19, 2017 12:33 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBFerki Ferati & Ben Speggan join GovLove to talk about their work with the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Jefferson Society has been active in creating civic dialogue, exposing residents and leaders to issues and work going on in the city as well as promoting pride in their home town of Erie.
#125 The Local Government Fellowship Experience
May 12, 2017 11:22 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThe latest Intern Files is back to discuss the ICMA local government fellow experience and getting started in a local government career. Madison Thesing is joined by David Nash-Hernandez, Eli Ritchie, Hunter Harris, Micah Phillips, Maia Knox & Craig Dudek. The six guests shared what they learned in their fellowship.
#107 The Local Government Management Fellowship Experience
May 12, 2017 11:22 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThe latest Intern Files is back to discuss the ICMA local government fellow experience and getting started in a local government career. Madison Thesing is joined by David Nash-Hernandez, Eli Ritchie, Hunter Harris, Micah Phillips, Maia Knox & Craig Dudek. The six guests shared what they learned in their fellowship.
#106 Citizen Engagement with Matthew Crozier of Bang the Table
May 09, 2017 12:34 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBFiguring out the best way to get residents involved and participating in local government has been a hot topic in cities across the country. Matthew Crozier from Bang the Table has been doing engagement work around the world and came on GovLove to discuss best practices, how cities can do better and more.