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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#124 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.
#123 Lauren Lockwood Chief Digital Officer, City of Boston, MA
May 05, 2017 11:48 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBLauren Lockwood, the Chief Digital Officer for Boston, MA joined GovLove to talk about technology, communications and bringing new thinking to local government. She discussed redesigning the city's website and holding government to the same standard as the private sector when it comes to digital engagement.
#105 Lauren Lockwood Chief Digital Officer, City of Boston, MA
May 05, 2017 11:48 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBLauren Lockwood, the Chief Digital Officer for Boston, MA joined GovLove to talk about technology, communications and bringing new thinking to local government. She discussed redesigning the city's website and holding government to the same standard as the private sector when it comes to digital engagement.
#104 Broadening Neighborhood Engagement in Seattle, WA with Kathy Nyland
April 28, 2017 11:18 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBKathy Nyland the Director of the Seattle, WA department of neighborhoods joined GovLove to talk about rethinking neighborhood engagement. With the goal of getting more people involved her department is working to find new ways to engage residents of the city. Kathy also shares her path to local government, which started as an overly involved resident and led to her current appointment.
#122 Broadening Neighborhood Engagement in Seattle, WA with Kathy Nyland
April 28, 2017 11:18 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBKathy Nyland the Director of the Seattle, WA department of neighborhoods joined GovLove to talk about rethinking neighborhood engagement. With the goal of getting more people involved her department is working to find new ways to engage residents of the city. Kathy also shares her path to local government, which started as an overly involved resident and led to her current appointment.
#121 Kick-Starting Local Government with Stephen Goldsmith, Harvard Kennedy School
April 21, 2017 11:42 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBStephen Goldsmith, Director of the Innovations Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN joins GovLove to talk about data, innovation and more. He compared his role as Mayor with being Deputy Mayor at New York City, discusses social media in government and the work of Data-Smart Cities Solutions.
#103 Kick-Starting Local Government with Stephen Goldsmith, Harvard Kennedy School
April 21, 2017 11:42 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBStephen Goldsmith, Director of the Innovations Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN joins GovLove to talk about data, innovation and more. He compared his role as Mayor with being Deputy Mayor at New York City, discusses social media in government and the work of Data-Smart Cities Solutions.
#120 Trends & Topics in MPA Programs
April 18, 2017 11:22 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBJustin Marlowe from the University of Washington Evans School & Alicia Shatteman from Northern Illinois University join GovLove to discuss what they see as the trending topics in local government. From technology to communication and the use of the M-word Justin & Alicia share what they are seeing from their MPA students.
#102 Trends & Topics in MPA Programs with Justin Marlowe & Alicia Shatteman
April 18, 2017 11:22 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBJustin Marlowe from the University of Washington Evans School & Alicia Shatteman from Northern Illinois University join GovLove to discuss what they see as the trending topics in local government. From technology to communication and the use of the M-word Justin & Alicia share what they are seeing from their MPA students.
#101 GFOA's New Executive Director, Chris Morrill
April 14, 2017 10:56 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBChris Morrill, the City Manager of Roanoke, VA for one more day, joins GovLove to talk about his next career step. He discussed his career, which included a stint in the Peace Corps and consulting in South Africa, and how hard it was to make the choice to become the next Executive Director of GFOA. He discusses managing Roanoke through the Great Recession and how the city worked to revitalize its downtown. And learn about Chris' plans for GFOA and why he thinks it's a vital association.
#119 GFOA's New Executive Director, Chris Morrill
April 14, 2017 10:56 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBChris Morrill, the City Manager of Roanoke, VA for one more day, joins GovLove to talk about his next career step. He discussed his career, which included a stint in the Peace Corps and consulting in South Africa, and how hard it was to make the choice to become the next Executive Director of GFOA. He discusses managing Roanoke through the Great Recession and how the city worked to revitalize its downtown. And learn about Chris' plans for GFOA and why he thinks it's a vital association.
#100 Water Works with David LaFrance, CEO of AWWA
April 11, 2017 11:23 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBThe CEO of the American Water Works Association, David LaFrance joins the podcast to talk about his work with the professional association, the challenges to Water service, Flint and more. David also discusses his career path, which includes a stint as the Finance Director at Denver Water.
#118 Water Works with David LaFrance, CEO of AWWA
April 11, 2017 11:23 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBThe CEO of the American Water Works Association, David LaFrance joins the podcast to talk about his work with the professional association, the challenges to Water service, Flint and more. David also discusses his career path, which includes a stint as the Finance Director at Denver Water.
#117 GovLove International with Gord Hume
April 07, 2017 11:28 - 1 hour - 72 MBWelcome to the first episode of GovLove International! In this new monthly series we'll interview a local government professional from outside the US. This month John sat down with Gord Hume a speaker and advisor on local government in Canada. Gord is a former city councilor of London, Canada and has written several books on local government. In this interview he discusses his latest book, "The Leadership Crisis" an analysis of leaders in city halls. GovLove International is hosted by John A...
#99 GovLove International with Gord Hume
April 07, 2017 11:28 - 1 hour - 72 MBWelcome to the first episode of GovLove International! In this new monthly series we'll interview a local government professional from outside the US. This month John sat down with Gord Hume a speaker and advisor on local government in Canada. Gord is a former city councilor of London, Canada and has written several books on local government. In this interview he discusses his latest book, "The Leadership Crisis" an analysis of leaders in city halls. GovLove International is hosted by John A...
#98 City Attorney to City Manager with Jane Brautigam, Boulder, CO
March 31, 2017 10:31 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBJane Brautigam the City Manager of Boulder, CO joined GovLove to talk about her career path and making the leap from law to management. She also shared her perspective on diversity in local government, affordable housing in Boulder and dealing with prairie dogs. Jane has been the City Manager of Boulder since 2008 and prior to that was the manager of Dublin, OH, Loveland, CO and was an attorney for several local governments in Colorado.
#116 City Attorney to City Manager with Jane Brautigam, Boulder, CO
March 31, 2017 10:31 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBJane Brautigam the City Manager of Boulder, CO joined GovLove to talk about her career path and making the leap from law to management. She also shared her perspective on diversity in local government, affordable housing in Boulder and dealing with prairie dogs. Jane has been the City Manager of Boulder since 2008 and prior to that was the manager of Dublin, OH, Loveland, CO and was an attorney for several local governments in Colorado.
#97 Leading Mecklenburg with Dena Diorio, County Manager
March 24, 2017 10:46 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Manager of North Carolina's largest county joins GovLove to discuss her career path, building trust in government, communications and more. Dena Diorio has lead Mecklenburg County since 2014 and came to the south after starting her career in New York City and two cities in Connecticut.
#115 Leading Mecklenburg with Dena Diorio, County Manager
March 24, 2017 10:46 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Manager of North Carolina's largest county joins GovLove to discuss her career path, building trust in government, communications and more. Dena Diorio has lead Mecklenburg County since 2014 and came to the south after starting her career in New York City and two cities in Connecticut.
#96 K-12 Leadership, Public Administration & Education with Chris Reykdal
March 21, 2017 11:24 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBChris Reykdal is a graduate of the North Carolina MPA program, former teacher and the new superintendent of public instruction for the State of Washington. Kirsten talks with Chris about his career path, how his public administration background helps him in his new position and why local government practitioners should think about running for office.
#114 K-12 Leadership, Public Administration & Education with Chris Reykdal
March 21, 2017 11:24 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBChris Reykdal is a graduate of the North Carolina MPA program, former teacher and the new superintendent of public instruction for the State of Washington. Kirsten talks with Chris about his career path, how his public administration background helps him in his new position and why local government practitioners should think about running for office.
#113 The ICMA President & the Intern with Lee Feldman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
March 17, 2017 11:20 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBThe latest installment of the Intern Files features the president! Lee Feldman, the City Manager of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is the current president of ICMA. Madison asked him about his career path, his plans for his presidency and advice for someone new the profession.
#95 The ICMA President & the Intern with Lee Feldman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
March 17, 2017 11:20 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBThe latest installment of the Intern Files features the president! Lee Feldman, the City Manager of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is the current president of ICMA. Madison asked him about his career path, his plans for his presidency and advice for someone new the profession.
#94 The City Hall Challenge Final - Peoria vs. Vancouver
March 14, 2017 13:58 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe City of Peoria, IL and the City of Vancouver, WA squared off last week in the championship round of the ELGL City Hall Challenge. This March Madness style bracket asked cities from across the country to compete for the best City Hall in the nation. Kent chatted with the two finalists right before the contest closed about what they learned, how they got the word out and more. The guests were Stacy Peterson from Peoria and Sophie Banner from Vancouver.
#112 The City Hall Challenge Final - Peoria vs. Vancouver
March 14, 2017 13:58 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe City of Peoria, IL and the City of Vancouver, WA squared off last week in the championship round of the ELGL City Hall Challenge. This March Madness style bracket asked cities from across the country to compete for the best City Hall in the nation. Kent chatted with the two finalists right before the contest closed about what they learned, how they got the word out and more. The guests were Stacy Peterson from Peoria and Sophie Banner from Vancouver.
#93 There's No Perfect Path to Leadership
March 10, 2017 12:18 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThe career ladder is becoming more of a career jungle gym, there's no one path to leadership in local government. To talk about a couple of non-traditional career paths Kirsten chatted with Amber Mathiesen, City Manager of Mt. Angel, OR, and AJ Fawver, Planning Director of Amarillo, TX. They shared how their backgrounds in records and planning prepared them for leadership positions.
#111 There's No Perfect Path to Leadership
March 10, 2017 12:18 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThe career ladder is becoming more of a career jungle gym, there's no one path to leadership in local government. To talk about a couple of non-traditional career paths Kirsten chatted with Amber Mathiesen, City Manager of Mt. Angel, OR, and AJ Fawver, Planning Director of Amarillo, TX. They shared how their backgrounds in records and planning prepared them for leadership positions.
#110 Leadership & Infrastructure with Dan Biles, Jefferson County, AL
March 07, 2017 10:19 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBDan Biles, the Deputy County Manager of Jefferson County, Alabama, joined GovLove to talk about his career path, perspective on leadership and rebuilding infrastructure after a municipal bankruptcy. We discussed his jump from the private sector to government and how he models the behavior he wants to see in his employees - like leaving at 1:00 pm. Dan also shared how his military experience shaped his career and how the deputy or assistant manager role is unique.
#92Leadership & Infrastructure with Dan Biles, Jefferson County, AL
March 07, 2017 10:19 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBDan Biles, the Deputy County Manager of Jefferson County, Alabama, joined GovLove to talk about his career path, perspective on leadership and rebuilding infrastructure after a municipal bankruptcy. We discussed his jump from the private sector to government and how he models the behavior he wants to see in his employees - like leaving at 1:00 pm. Dan also shared how his military experience shaped his career and how the deputy or assistant manager role is unique.
#92 Leadership & Infrastructure with Dan Biles, Jefferson County, AL
March 07, 2017 10:19 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBDan Biles, the Deputy County Manager of Jefferson County, Alabama, joined GovLove to talk about his career path, perspective on leadership and rebuilding infrastructure after a municipal bankruptcy. We discussed his jump from the private sector to government and how he models the behavior he wants to see in his employees - like leaving at 1:00 pm. Dan also shared how his military experience shaped his career and how the deputy or assistant manager role is unique.
#91 Guided by Public Service with Cari Anne Cashon
March 03, 2017 12:22 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBCari Anne Cashon, entrepreneur and author, joined GovLove to talk about her passion for public service. She talked with Kent about her interest in local government, volunteering and You Go Girl her book that aims to inspire girls to pursue their dreams.
#109 Guided by Public Service with Cari Anne Cashon
March 03, 2017 12:22 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBCari Anne Cashon, entrepreneur and author, joined GovLove to talk about her passion for public service. She talked with Kent about her interest in local government, volunteering and You Go Girl her book that aims to inspire girls to pursue their dreams.
#90 Hometown Summit in Charlottesville, VA with Adam Klein and Carolyn Zelikow
February 24, 2017 12:14 - 59 minutes - 108 MBComing to Charlottesville, VA in April is the Hometown Summit, a celebration of small and mid-sized cities across the country. The summit is a convention and celebration of leaders who have spearheaded some of the nation's most creative and successful campaigns for community change. To learn more about it and get the inside scoop GovLove chatted with one of the organizers, Carolyn Zelikow from the Aspen Institute, and a speaker, Adam Klein from American Underground in Durham, NC.
#108 A One-of-a-Kind Celebration of Hometowns
February 24, 2017 12:14 - 59 minutes - 108 MBComing to Charlottesville, VA in April is the Hometown Summit, a celebration of small and mid-sized cities across the country. The summit is a convention and celebration of leaders who have spearheaded some of the nation's most creative and successful campaigns for community change. To learn more about it and get the inside scoop GovLove chatted with one of the organizers, Carolyn Zelikow from the Aspen Institute, and a speaker, Adam Klein from American Underground in Durham, NC.
#107 Managing Adorable Communities
February 17, 2017 12:29 - 1 hour - 29 MBWhat's it like managing a community with a theme? Marvin Collins, the City Manager of historic colonial Williamsburg, VA, and Joel Walinski, the City Manager of the Bavarian themed Leavenworth, WA, join GovLove to talk about the unique challenges of managing a city with a theme. From code that requires use from the 1700s to reworking the McDonald's logo to make it Bavarian, they cover it all.
#89 Managing Themed Communities in Williamsburg, VA & Leavenworth, WA
February 17, 2017 12:29 - 1 hour - 29 MBWhat's it like managing a community with a theme? Marvin Collins, the City Manager of historic colonial Williamsburg, VA, and Joel Walinski, the City Manager of the Bavarian themed Leavenworth, WA, join GovLove to talk about the unique challenges of managing a city with a theme. From code that requires use from the 1700s to reworking the McDonald's logo to make it Bavarian, they cover it all.
#88 Customer Service & Permitting How LocalGov Can Do Better
February 14, 2017 12:24 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBDan Ralley the Assistant City Manager of Upper Arlington, OH and Carl Anderson from ViewPoint Solutions joined GovLove to talk about how to better serve residents in permitting. They discuss Upper Arlington's approach to e-permitting and how it put customer service first.
#106 Customer Service & Permitting How LocalGov Can Do Better
February 14, 2017 12:24 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBDan Ralley the Assistant City Manager of Upper Arlington, OH and Carl Anderson from ViewPoint Solutions joined GovLove to talk about how to better serve residents in permitting. They discuss Upper Arlington's approach to e-permitting and how it put customer service first.
#87 The Wellbeing Initiative with Julie Rusk, Santa Monica, CA
February 10, 2017 13:38 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBOur fearless intern is back! The ICMA/ELGL Oregon Management Fellow, Madison Thesing talked with Julie Rusk, the Chief of Civic Wellbeing in Santa Monica, CA about their wellbeing initiative, what brought her into local government and the importance of community wellbeing.
#105 The Wellbeing Initiative with Julie Rusk, Santa Monica, CA
February 10, 2017 13:38 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBOur fearless intern is back! The ICMA/ELGL Oregon Management Fellow, Madison Thesing talked with Julie Rusk, the Chief of Civic Wellbeing in Santa Monica, CA about their wellbeing initiative, what brought her into local government and the importance of community wellbeing.
#86 Empathy & Disruption in City Management with Kelly McAdoo, Hayward, CA
February 07, 2017 13:11 - 41 minutes - 19 MBTaking a Silicon Valley approach to city management, Kelly McAdoo discusses her innovative approach to leading the City of Hayward, CA. McAdoo describes how customer empathy and disruption are key to better serving residents of her city. She also talks about being a woman in a leadership position and how to attract more female city managers to the profession.
#104 Empathy & Disruption in City Management with Kelly McAdoo
February 07, 2017 13:11 - 41 minutes - 19 MBTaking a Silicon Valley approach to city management, Kelly McAdoo discusses her innovative approach to leading the City of Hayward, CA. McAdoo describes how customer empathy and disruption are key to better serving residents of her city. She also talks about being a woman in a leadership position and how to attract more female city managers to the profession.
#103 Analyst Turned Candidate with Greg Clay, Atlanta, GA
February 03, 2017 12:20 - 1 hour - 31 MBAtlanta City Council Candidate, Greg Clay, talked all about the ATL and public service. Greg earned his MPA from Kansas University and has worked in city hall as an administrator in Georgia and Kansas. He talked about the decision to leave administration behind and run for elected office, how he feels about the Falcons' new stadium and even his take on the FX show Atlanta.
#85 Analyst Turned Candidate with Greg Clay, Atlanta, GA
February 03, 2017 12:20 - 1 hour - 31 MBAtlanta City Council Candidate, Greg Clay, talked all about the ATL and public service. Greg earned his MPA from Kansas University and has worked in city hall as an administrator in Georgia and Kansas. He talked about the decision to leave administration behind and run for elected office, how he feels about the Falcons' new stadium and even his take on the FX show Atlanta.
#84 Preparing for the Snowpocalypse with Mark Vanderpool, Sterling Heights, MI
January 27, 2017 11:44 - 50 minutes - 23 MBWhat does it take to handle winter weather? From pre-treatment to salting and plowing the City Manager of Sterling Heights, MI talks about all the preparation and work that goes into keeping roads clear in even the harshest of winters. Mark talked about best practices and loving winter so much he has trouble sleeping before a big snowstorm.
#102 Preparing for the Snowpocalypse with Mark Vanderpool
January 27, 2017 11:44 - 50 minutes - 23 MBWhat does it take to handle winter weather? From pre-treatment to salting and plowing the City Manager of Sterling Heights, MI talks about all the preparation and work that goes into keeping roads clear in even the harshest of winters. Mark talked about best practices and loving winter so much he has trouble sleeping before a big snowstorm.
#83 Disruptive Innovation with Ed Blayney, Louisville, KY
January 24, 2017 12:34 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe City of Louisville, KY is one of the leaders in local government innovation and we sat down with Ed Blayney, their innovation project manager. He discussed how they used civic hacking to cut down on fires in vacant homes, how they use data to solve problems and more. Ed also gave his recommendations for favorite barbecue and whiskey in Kentucky.
#101 Disruptive Innovation in Louisville, KY
January 24, 2017 12:34 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe City of Louisville, KY is one of the leaders in local government innovation and we sat down with Ed Blayney, their innovation project manager. He discussed how they used civic hacking to cut down on fires in vacant homes, how they use data to solve problems and more. Ed also gave his recommendations for favorite barbecue and whiskey in Kentucky.
#100 Love and Community with Hyong Yi, Charlotte, NC
January 20, 2017 12:06 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe sat down with Assistant City Manager of Charlotte, NC and sock of the month club member, Hyong Yi. He shared his inspiring story of dealing with tragedy and finding the power of love and community. After the death of his wife, Hyong started a 100 Love Notes project to celebrate her life and spread love to other people. Now Hyong focuses on being a great parent and keeping love at the center of his local government work.
#82 Love and Community with Hyong Yi, Charlotte, NC
January 20, 2017 12:06 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe sat down with Assistant City Manager of Charlotte, NC and sock of the month club member, Hyong Yi. He shared his inspiring story of dealing with tragedy and finding the power of love and community. After the death of his wife, Hyong started a 100 Love Notes project to celebrate her life and spread love to other people. Now Hyong focuses on being a great parent and keeping love at the center of his local government work.