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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#99 Celebrating Mentor Month
January 17, 2017 12:17 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBJanuary is Mentor Month! ELGL has been celebrating by telling the stories of mentor relationships and the best advice people have gotten over the years. To celebrate the month we sat down with Traca Savadogo from Tall Poppy Consulting to talk about how to mentor, what to look for in a mentor and more.
#81 Celebrating Mentor Month with Traca Savadogo
January 17, 2017 12:17 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBJanuary is Mentor Month! ELGL has been celebrating by telling the stories of mentor relationships and the best advice people have gotten over the years. To celebrate the month we sat down with Traca Savadogo from Tall Poppy Consulting to talk about how to mentor, what to look for in a mentor and more.
#98 You Can Run for Local Elected Office
January 13, 2017 11:52 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBBeaverton, OR City Councilor Lacey Beaty and Roanoke, VA City Councilor Michelle Dykstra join GovLove for a wide ranging interview on what it takes to run for local office. We talk to each of them individually about their paths to public service and get them together to compare notes and give advice to anyone interested in how to run for city council.
#80 You Can Run for Local Elected Office
January 13, 2017 11:52 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBBeaverton, OR City Councilor Lacey Beaty and Roanoke, VA City Councilor Michelle Dykstra join GovLove for a wide ranging interview on what it takes to run for local office. We talk to each of them individually about their paths to public service and get them together to compare notes and give advice to anyone interested in how to run for city council.
#79 The Blue & You, Policing & Diversity with Dr. Brian Williams
January 06, 2017 12:02 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Brian Williams from the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs, joins GovLove to talk about policing. From community policing to representative bureaucracy we covered it all. Dr. Williams has worked with police departments and community groups across the country to improve relations between police and communities of color.
#97 The Blue & You, Policing & Diversity with Dr. Brian Williams
January 06, 2017 12:02 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Brian Williams from the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs, joins GovLove to talk about policing. From community policing to representative bureaucracy we covered it all. Dr. Williams has worked with police departments and community groups across the country to improve relations between police and communities of color.
#96 The Year in Review with Kent, Kirsten & Ben
December 30, 2016 12:13 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBThe three GovLove hosts, Kent, Kirsten and Ben, got together to take a look back at 2016. They each picked their Top 5 episodes of the year and discussed their selections (43:50). Segments included: The most listened to episodes of the year (0:50); Three of a kind (7:20) featuring holiday movies, ELGL memories, holiday songs and books; Listener questions (22:40); Favorite iTunes reviews (28:30); Goals for 2017 (31:20); and the episode ended with "Can't Let it Go" where each host picked somet...
#78 The Year in Review with Kent, Kirsten & Ben
December 30, 2016 12:13 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBThe three GovLove hosts, Kent, Kirsten and Ben, got together to take a look back at 2016. They each picked their Top 5 episodes of the year and discussed their selections (43:50). Segments included: The most listened to episodes of the year (0:50); Three of a kind (7:20) featuring holiday movies, ELGL memories, holiday songs and books; Listener questions (22:40); Favorite iTunes reviews (28:30); Goals for 2017 (31:20); and the episode ended with "Can't Let it Go" where each host picked somet...
#95 A Bottomless Pit of Ideas, Leaders in LocalGov Podcasting
December 23, 2016 13:45 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBPodcast on podcasting! Kent sat down with three leaders in local government podcasting: Dana Berchman of Gilbert, AZ host of Government Gone Digital; Benjamin Brown from the North Carolina League of Municipalities, host of Municipal Equation; and Matt Horn from Geneva, NY host of 47 Castle Street. They talked about what it takes to start a podcast, why it's a valuable communications tool and more.
#77 A Bottomless Pit of Ideas, Leaders in LocalGov Podcasting
December 23, 2016 13:45 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBPodcast on podcasting! Kent sat down with three leaders in local government podcasting: Dana Berchman of Gilbert, AZ host of Government Gone Digital; Benjamin Brown from the North Carolina League of Municipalities, host of Municipal Equation; and Matt Horn from Geneva, NY host of 47 Castle Street. They talked about what it takes to start a podcast, why it's a valuable communications tool and more.
#76 Get to Know the Queen City, Charlotte, NC
December 20, 2016 12:58 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBEarlier this month, GovLove hit the road and explored Charlotte, NC thanks to an invite to the NCLGBA Winter Conference. We used the conference as an excuse to talk to two awesome administrators working for the City of Charlotte, JL Lawrence and Rob Phocas. We talked to JL about public transit in the region and citizen engagement, then we chatted with Rob about sustainability and Charlotte's smart district.
#94 Get to Know the Queen City, Charlotte, NC
December 20, 2016 12:58 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBEarlier this month, GovLove hit the road and explored Charlotte, NC thanks to an invite to the NCLGBA Winter Conference. We used the conference as an excuse to talk to two awesome administrators working for the City of Charlotte, JL Lawrence and Rob Phocas. We talked to JL about public transit in the region and citizen engagement, then we chatted with Rob about sustainability and Charlotte's smart district.
#75 Getting a Burgh's Eye View on Innovation in Pittsburgh, PA
December 16, 2016 12:22 - 26 minutes - 12 MBGovLove takes a visit to the Steel City in this week's episode. We chatted with two people from the Pittsburgh, PA Office of Innovation & Performance about their open data and innovation efforts. Debra Lam, the Chief of Innovation & Performance and Laura Meixell the Analytics & Strategy Manager discussed PGH Lab, the city's Burgh's Eye View app and more.
#93 Getting a Burgh's Eye View on Innovation in Pittsburgh, PA
December 16, 2016 12:22 - 26 minutes - 12 MBGovLove takes a visit to the Steel City in this week's episode. We chatted with two people from the Pittsburgh, PA Office of Innovation & Performance about their open data and innovation efforts. Debra Lam, the Chief of Innovation & Performance and Laura Meixell the Analytics & Strategy Manager discussed PGH Lab, the city's Burgh's Eye View app and more.
#92 Behind the Voting Booth with Tim Tsujii, Forsyth County, NC
December 09, 2016 14:15 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe take a deep dive on the administrative side of elections with Tim Tsujii the Elections Director of Forsyth County, NC. We talked what it takes to prepare for an election, common misconceptions and more.
#74 Behind the Voting Booth with Tim Tsujii, Forsyth County, NC
December 09, 2016 14:15 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe take a deep dive on the administrative side of elections with Tim Tsujii the Elections Director of Forsyth County, NC. We talked what it takes to prepare for an election, common misconceptions and more.
#73 The Power of Story with Paul Leonard, Upper Dublin Township, PA
December 02, 2016 12:18 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBPaul Leonard the Township Manager of Upper Dublin, PA came on the podcast to talk public safety, emergency response and his favorite podcasts. Paul has been in local government for 30 years and is still an active fire fighter.
#91 The Power of Story with Paul Leonard, Upper Dublin Township, PA
December 02, 2016 12:18 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBPaul Leonard the Township Manager of Upper Dublin, PA came on the podcast to talk public safety, emergency response and his favorite podcasts. Paul has been in local government for 30 years and is still an active fire fighter.
#90 SimCity Influencing a Generation of Local Government Leaders
November 25, 2016 13:30 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThe game that launched a thousand local government careers. From future planners to city managers, SimCity inspired lots of local government leaders to pursue their chosen career. We talked with Ocean Quigley, the Creative Director at Facebook and former Creative Director at EA in charge of SimCity.
#72 SimCity Influencing a Generation of Local Government Leaders
November 25, 2016 13:30 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThe game that launched a thousand local government careers. From future planners to city managers, SimCity inspired lots of local government leaders to pursue their chosen career. We talked with Ocean Quigley, the Creative Director at Facebook and former Creative Director at EA in charge of SimCity.
#71 Let's Get Innovative with Nick Kittle Adams County, CO
November 18, 2016 12:18 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWe sit down with Nick Kittle about his work with Adams County, CO on innovation and sustainability initiatives. Nick shares how he combats "energy vampires," and shares his definition of "innovation." Nick also gets real on the podcast, sharing his life experiences and how they have motivated him to serve the public and focus on his family.
#89 Let's Get Innovative with Nick Kittle Adams County, CO
November 18, 2016 12:18 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWe sit down with Nick Kittle about his work with Adams County, CO on innovation and sustainability initiatives. Nick shares how he combats "energy vampires," and shares his definition of "innovation." Nick also gets real on the podcast, sharing his life experiences and how they have motivated him to serve the public and focus on his family.
#70 Swapcast with Archive Social CEO Anil Chawla
November 15, 2016 12:57 - 58 minutes - 111 MBWe sat down with the CEO of Archive Social, Anil Chawla to talk civic technology and the GovTech Podcast. Then the tables get turned and Anil asks Kent Wyatt about the story behind ELGL and GovLove.
#88 Swapcast with Archive Social CEO Anil Chawla
November 15, 2016 12:57 - 58 minutes - 111 MBWe sat down with the CEO of Archive Social, Anil Chawla to talk civic technology and the GovTech Podcast. Then the tables get turned and Anil asks Kent Wyatt about the story behind ELGL and GovLove.
#87 Water Wise with George Hawkins, CEO of DC Water
November 11, 2016 11:49 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBGeorge Hawkins the CEO of DC Water comes on the podcast to talk about his path to local government, the innovative things the DC water system is doing and more.
#69 Water Wise with George Hawkins, CEO of DC Water
November 11, 2016 11:49 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBGeorge Hawkins the CEO of DC Water comes on the podcast to talk about his path to local government, the innovative things the DC water system is doing and more.
#68 The League of Women in Government
November 08, 2016 12:16 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThe League of Women in Government is an exciting new group working to bring attention to the issue of gender equality in local government. Specifically they've focused on raising the percentage of women in chief administrative officer positions from 13 percent, the rate it was in 1984 and 2014. GovLove interviewed three leaders involved with the group who spoke at a symposium before the ICMA conference in Kansas City.
#86 The League of Women in Government
November 08, 2016 12:16 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThe League of Women in Government is an exciting new group working to bring attention to the issue of gender equality in local government. Specifically they've focused on raising the percentage of women in chief administrative officer positions from 13 percent, the rate it was in 1984 and 2014. GovLove interviewed three leaders involved with the group who spoke at a symposium before the ICMA conference in Kansas City.
#67 Between Two Interns with Anthony Hooper, Public Works DIrector
November 04, 2016 11:18 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe return of Between Two Interns! For their first episode they grill Anthony Hooper, the Public Works Director of Lake Oswego, OR. Our new interns, Ashley Sonoff and Madison Thesing, are both Fellows in the Portland, OR area. For the first part of the episode we get to know them and their path to local government. Then the interns talk with Anthony about being a manager, getting creative to advance and more.
#85 Between Two Interns with Anthony Hooper, Public Works DIrector
November 04, 2016 11:18 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe return of Between Two Interns! For their first episode they grill Anthony Hooper, the Public Works Director of Lake Oswego, OR. Our new interns, Ashley Sonoff and Madison Thesing, are both Fellows in the Portland, OR area. For the first part of the episode we get to know them and their path to local government. Then the interns talk with Anthony about being a manager, getting creative to advance and more.
#84 Election Season with the League of Minority Voters
October 28, 2016 10:58 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThe 2016 Election season is in the home stretch with contests at every level of government. We sat down with Promise King the Executive Director of the Oregon League of Minority Voters to talk about voter turnout, issues important to minority voters and more.
#66 Election Season with the League of Minority Voters
October 28, 2016 10:58 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThe 2016 Election season is in the home stretch with contests at every level of government. We sat down with Promise King the Executive Director of the Oregon League of Minority Voters to talk about voter turnout, issues important to minority voters and more.
#65 Recapping the ELGL16 Pop-Up Conferences
October 25, 2016 11:20 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBOn October 21st Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) held six pop-up conferences across the country involving more than 550 local government administrators. Organizers from each of the locations come on the podcast to talk about what they were inspired by and their favorite speakers and sessions.
#83 Recapping the ELGL16 Pop-Up Conferences
October 25, 2016 11:20 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBOn October 21st Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) held six pop-up conferences across the country involving more than 550 local government administrators. Organizers from each of the locations come on the podcast to talk about what they were inspired by and their favorite speakers and sessions.
#82 Twitter & Free Speech: What's mute got to do with it?
October 22, 2016 02:31 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBHow does blocking or muting someone on Twitter affect free speech? Angela Greben has been doing research into precisely this topic. She has been filing records requests across the country to find out who elected officials and public Twitter accounts have been muting to find out if it impacts your first amendment right.
#64 Twitter & Free Speech: What's mute got to do with it?
October 22, 2016 02:31 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBHow does blocking or muting someone on Twitter affect free speech? Angela Greben has been doing research into precisely this topic. She has been filing records requests across the country to find out who elected officials and public Twitter accounts have been muting to find out if it impacts your first amendment right.
#81 Local Government Website Do's and Don'ts
October 18, 2016 10:49 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat's it like to launch a new city website? In an interview from the 2016 ICMA Conference in Kansas City, Mike Ekey from the City of Raymore, MO and Ashley Fruechting from Vision Internet tell the story of Raymore's process and launch. From the bid process to the ribbon cutting (yes ribbon cutting of a website) Mike and Ashley give a behind the scenes look at the process.
#63 Local Government Website Do's and Don'ts
October 18, 2016 10:49 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat's it like to launch a new city website? In an interview from the 2016 ICMA Conference in Kansas City, Mike Ekey from the City of Raymore, MO and Ashley Fruechting from Vision Internet tell the story of Raymore's process and launch. From the bid process to the ribbon cutting (yes ribbon cutting of a website) Mike and Ashley give a behind the scenes look at the process.
#62 The Importance of Organizational Culture with Ron Holifield
October 14, 2016 11:21 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBRon Holifield from Strategic Government Resources comes on the podcast to discuss culture and how it can impact hiring and brand perception. The interview covers everything from servant leadership to how prepared local governments are for the "silver tsunami."
#80 The Importance of Organizational Culture with Ron Holifield
October 14, 2016 11:21 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBRon Holifield from Strategic Government Resources comes on the podcast to discuss culture and how it can impact hiring and brand perception. The interview covers everything from servant leadership to how prepared local governments are for the "silver tsunami."
#61 Talking Kansas City, MO with Assistant City Manager Rick Usher
October 07, 2016 10:41 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBWe sat down with Assistant City Manager Rick Usher while we were in Kansas City, MO for the 2016 ICMA Conference. He discussed the city’s new streetcar, bringing Google Fiber to the region and supporting the start-up community. Rick also shed some light on KC’s ties to history and how the city has changed in his 30 year career at City Hall.
#79 Talking Kansas City, MO with Assistant City Manager Rick Usher
October 07, 2016 10:41 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBWe sat down with Assistant City Manager Rick Usher while we were in Kansas City, MO for the 2016 ICMA Conference. He discussed the city’s new streetcar, bringing Google Fiber to the region and supporting the start-up community. Rick also shed some light on KC’s ties to history and how the city has changed in his 30 year career at City Hall.
#60 Dad Talk, Balancing Diapers and Budgets
September 30, 2016 11:16 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBIt's all dad talk in this week's episode! Four guests come on the podcast to talk about balancing being a father and working in local government. Patrick Rollens (Corvallis, OR), Ryan Adams (Irving, TX), Ben McCready (Normal, IL) and Matt Yager (Plano, TX) talk about dealing with sick kids and what workplaces can do to be more family friendly.
#78 Dad Talk, Balancing Diapers and Budgets
September 30, 2016 11:16 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBIt's all dad talk in this week's episode! Four guests come on the podcast to talk about balancing being a father and working in local government. Patrick Rollens (Corvallis, OR), Ryan Adams (Irving, TX), Ben McCready (Normal, IL) and Matt Yager (Plano, TX) talk about dealing with sick kids and what workplaces can do to be more family friendly.
#59 The Future of Libraries with Amy Garmer, Aspen Institute
September 27, 2016 19:35 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBLive from #ICMA2016! GovLove was in Kansas City, MO for the annual conference and found some time to sit down with Amy Garmer from the Aspen Institute and the director of the Dialogue on Public Libraries. She talks how libraries are changing, "technology petting zoos" and more.
#77 The Future of Libraries with Amy Garmer
September 27, 2016 19:35 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBLive from #ICMA2016! GovLove was in Kansas City, MO for the annual conference and found some time to sit down with Amy Garmer from the Aspen Institute and the director of the Dialogue on Public Libraries. She talks how libraries are changing, "technology petting zoos" and more.
#76 Barn-Raising & Battling Incivility with Julia Novak
September 23, 2016 11:34 - 43 minutes - 20 MBAs President of The Novak Consulting Group, Julia Novak helps cities across the country with everything from executive recruitment to strategic planning. She comes on the podcast to talk the rise of incivility in government and the need to think of public service as a "barn raising" effort.
#58 Barn-Raising & Battling Incivility with Julia Novak
September 23, 2016 11:34 - 43 minutes - 20 MBAs President of The Novak Consulting Group, Julia Novak helps cities across the country with everything from executive recruitment to strategic planning. She comes on the podcast to talk the rise of incivility in government and the need to think of public service as a "barn raising" effort.
#75 Michigan Municipal League with Bridget & Kirsten
September 20, 2016 10:36 - 20 minutes - 9.15 MBReporting from the Michigan Municipal League conference from the top of the mitten, Bridget Doyle and Kirsten Wyatt talk about what they've learned at the conference and what they spoke on. They also end the episode with some classic jokes.
#57 Michigan Municipal League with Bridget & Kirsten
September 20, 2016 10:36 - 20 minutes - 9.15 MBReporting from the Michigan Municipal League conference from the top of the mitten, Bridget Doyle and Kirsten Wyatt talk about what they've learned at the conference and what they spoke on. They also end the episode with some classic jokes.