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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#74 Deciphering the New Labor Rules for Exempt Employees
September 16, 2016 11:04 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Department of Labor released new rules for exempt and non-exempt employees. In this episode we sit down with Kristin Donald, the finance manager of Apex Park & Recreation District in Colorado, to talk about what organizations are doing to get ready.
#56 Deciphering the New Labor Rules for Exempt Employees with Kristin Donald, Apex Park and Recreation District
September 16, 2016 11:04 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Department of Labor released new rules for exempt and non-exempt employees. In this episode we sit down with Kristin Donald, the finance manager of Apex Park & Recreation District in Colorado, to talk about what organizations are doing to get ready.
#73 Smart Cities with Ed Krafcik from Soofa
September 09, 2016 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBSoofa Benches' Ed Krafcik comes on GovLove to talk about smart urban furniture appliances. Soofa creates solar powered charging stations that double as park benches. He and Kirsten also discuss smart cities and the role of technology in government.
#55 Smart Cities with Ed Krafcik from Soofa
September 09, 2016 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBSoofa Benches' Ed Krafcik comes on GovLove to talk about smart urban furniture appliances. Soofa creates solar powered charging stations that double as park benches. He and Kirsten also discuss smart cities and the role of technology in government.
#72 Civic Tech with Chris Maddox, CEO of Seneca Systems
September 06, 2016 14:25 - 45 minutes - 21 MBChris Maddox comes on the podcast to talk about local government and technology. The conversation covered everything from his career in the tech sector to engaging citizens and creating a business environment to encourage the technology industry.
#54 Civic Tech with Chris Maddox, CEO of Seneca Systems
September 06, 2016 14:25 - 45 minutes - 21 MBChris Maddox comes on the podcast to talk about local government and technology. The conversation covered everything from his career in the tech sector to engaging citizens and creating a business environment to encourage the technology industry.
#71 Impacting Florida with Matt Surrency, Mayor of Hawthorne, FL
September 02, 2016 11:15 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBMayor Matt Surrency joins Kent to chat about local government in Florida. They discuss his decision to run for elected office and his time as President of the Florida League of Cities.
#53 Impacting Florida with Matt Surrency, Mayor of Hawthorne, FL
September 02, 2016 11:15 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBMayor Matt Surrency joins Kent to chat about local government in Florida. They discuss his decision to run for elected office and his time as President of the Florida League of Cities.
#52 Modern Policing & Social Media with Captain Chris Hsiung, Mountain View, CA
August 26, 2016 11:20 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBKirsten, ELGL's Executive Director, talks with Captain Chris Hsiung from the Mountain View, CA police department about everything from affordable housing in Silicon Valley, to the challenges and opportunities of a modern police career.
#70 Modern Policing & Social Media with Captain Chris Hsiung, Mountain View, CA
August 26, 2016 11:20 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBKirsten, ELGL's Executive Director, talks with Captain Chris Hsiung from the Mountain View, CA police department about everything from affordable housing in Silicon Valley, to the challenges and opportunities of a modern police career.
#51 Reporting on Local Government with Kate Queram, News & Record
August 19, 2016 13:55 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBBen sits down with Kate Queram from the Greensboro News And Record to talk about media coverage of local government. Prior to her tenure covering Guilford County, NC, Ms. Queram worked as a reporter in Wilmington, NC and Madison, WI.
#69 Reporting on Local Government with Kate Queram
August 19, 2016 13:55 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBBen sits down with Kate Queram from the Greensboro News And Record to talk about media coverage of local government. Prior to her tenure covering Guilford County, NC, Ms. Queram worked as a reporter in Wilmington, NC and Madison, WI.
#68 Get to know ICMA with Rob Carty
August 12, 2016 22:45 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of GovLove, Kirsten talks with Rob Carty from ICMA, one of #ELGL16 sponsors. Learn about ICMA's work on local government management topics. Note: this episode of GovLove was taped before the announcement that ICMA has a new executive director, Mr. Marc Ott from Austin, Texas.
#50 Get to know ICMA with Rob Carty
August 12, 2016 22:45 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of GovLove, Kirsten talks with Rob Carty from ICMA, one of #ELGL16 sponsors. Learn about ICMA's work on local government management topics. Note: this episode of GovLove was taped before the announcement that ICMA has a new executive director, Mr. Marc Ott from Austin, Texas.
#67 Jim Hurley McHenry County, IL
August 09, 2016 14:04 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this bonus episode we return to Wisconsin for an interview with the Assistant to the County Administrator of McHenry County, Jim Hurley. He and Kent talk all things communications including Jim's own dive into the world of podcasting.
#49 Podcast on Podcast with Jim Hurley, McHenry County, IL
August 09, 2016 14:04 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this bonus episode we return to Wisconsin for an interview with the Assistant to the County Administrator of McHenry County, Jim Hurley. He and Kent talk all things communications including Jim's own dive into the world of podcasting.
#66 Innovation Officers: Who are they, what do they do?
August 05, 2016 12:59 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBSo what does an innovation office do? Kirsten aims to answer just that question in this three part episode with Kate Green from Peoria, IL, Josh Edwards from Durham, NC and Sam Timko from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The three guests all share what they do each day and the goal of their organization when it comes to innovation.
#48 A Day In The Life of Innovation Offices in Illinois, North Carolina & Florida
August 05, 2016 12:59 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBSo what does an innovation office do? Kirsten aims to answer just that question in this three part episode with Kate Green from Peoria, IL, Josh Edwards from Durham, NC and Sam Timko from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The three guests all share what they do each day and the goal of their organization when it comes to innovation.
#47 Standing Up to Gender Discrimination with Kirsten Wyatt
July 29, 2016 09:15 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBKent, Kirsten and Ben were together in Wrightsville Beach, NC and used the opportunity to talk together about Kirsten's gender discrimination tort claim notice and eventual departure from West Linn, Oregon. They talk about discrimination, the step-by-step process to stand up for yourself, and Kirsten's transition from local government practitioner to ELGL Executive Director.
#65 Standing Up to Gender Discrimination with Kirsten Wyatt
July 29, 2016 09:15 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBKent, Kirsten and Ben were together in Wrightsville Beach, NC and used the opportunity to talk together about Kirsten's gender discrimination tort claim notice and eventual departure from West Linn, Oregon. They talk about discrimination, the step-by-step process to stand up for yourself, and Kirsten's transition from local government practitioner to ELGL Executive Director.
#64 What Works Cities with Zach Markovits
July 22, 2016 12:51 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat does it take to make cities more innovative and efficient? What Works Cities is an organization that strives to answer that question. Kent Wyatt sat down with Director of City Programs for What Works Cities, Zach Markovits to find out more about the organization.
#46 Leveraging Data to Improve Local Government with Zach Markovits, What Works Cities
July 22, 2016 12:51 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat does it take to make cities more innovative and efficient? What Works Cities is an organization that strives to answer that question. Kent Wyatt sat down with Director of City Programs for What Works Cities, Zach Markovits to find out more about the organization.
#63 The NIU Experience with Dr. Zeemering & Jon Pape
July 19, 2016 22:25 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIn another report from Wisconsin, Kent Wyatt talks all things public administration. Joining him from Northern Illinois University, Dr. Eric Zeemering and Jon Pape talk about their experience at the school.
#45 The NIU Experience with Dr. Zeemering & Jon Pape
July 19, 2016 22:25 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIn another report from Wisconsin, Kent Wyatt talks all things public administration. Joining him from Northern Illinois University, Dr. Eric Zeemering and Jon Pape talk about their experience at the school.
#44 Texas Sunset Commission with Jennifer Jones
July 15, 2016 11:41 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBDeep in the heart of Texas. Kirsten Wyatt sat down with Jennifer Jones, the Deputy Director of the Texas Sunset Commission, to talk about her work improving the efficiency of State government. Their evaluation team takes a hard look at departments and programs asking the question, is this still needed?
#62 Texas Sunset Commission with Jennifer Jones
July 15, 2016 11:41 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBDeep in the heart of Texas. Kirsten Wyatt sat down with Jennifer Jones, the Deputy Director of the Texas Sunset Commission, to talk about her work improving the efficiency of State government. Their evaluation team takes a hard look at departments and programs asking the question, is this still needed?
#43 Recruiting Local Government with Heidi Voorhees
July 12, 2016 13:21 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBReporting from Wisconsin Kent Wyatt sat down with Heidi Voorhees of GovHR USA to talk about recruiting in local government. He also discussed the search for the new ICMA director.
#61 Recruiting Local Government with Heidi Voorhees
July 12, 2016 13:21 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBReporting from Wisconsin Kent Wyatt sat down with Heidi Voorhees of GovHR USA to talk about recruiting in local government. He also discussed the search for the new ICMA director.
#60 Participatory Budgeting in Greensboro, NC
July 08, 2016 11:07 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn honor of the New Fiscal Year we have a budgeting focused episode. Participatory budgeting is one of the latest trends sweeping cities across the country, we sat down with Karen Kixmiller from the City of Greensboro, NC to talk about their experience with participatory budgeting.
#42 Participatory Budgeting in Greensboro, NC
July 08, 2016 11:07 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn honor of the New Fiscal Year we have a budgeting focused episode. Participatory budgeting is one of the latest trends sweeping cities across the country, we sat down with Karen Kixmiller from the City of Greensboro, NC to talk about their experience with participatory budgeting.
#59 Josh Schoemann, Washington County, WI Administrator
July 04, 2016 18:01 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBTo celebrate Independence Day we're sharing this interview with Josh Schoemann the County Administrator of Washington County, WI. He discussed how his experience in the military shapes his work in local government as both an administrator and elected official.
#41 Attracting Veterans to Local Government with Josh Schoemann, Washington County, WI
July 04, 2016 18:01 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBTo celebrate Independence Day we're sharing this interview with Josh Schoemann the County Administrator of Washington County, WI. He discussed how his experience in the military shapes his work in local government as both an administrator and elected official.
#40 Data Download: Examining Women in the Profession
June 30, 2016 23:06 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBHow many women lead local governments across the country? Is it still 13 percent, or is there more to the story? Kirsten Wyatt and Stacy Schweikart come on the podcast to discuss the latest ICMA data on women in the profession. Follow along with their article series at elgl.org.
#58 Data Download: Examining Women in the Profession
June 30, 2016 23:06 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBHow many women lead local governments across the country? Is it still 13 percent, or is there more to the story? Kirsten Wyatt and Stacy Schweikart come on the podcast to discuss the latest ICMA data on women in the profession. Follow along with their article series at elgl.org.
#39 Charlotte, NC Open Streets & Community Engagement
June 24, 2016 11:32 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week we profile an innovative community engagement effort from the City of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sarah Hazel and Monica Holmes come on to talk about Open Streets 704, an event where they shut down the streets to cars and opened them to people.
#57 Charlotte, NC Open Streets & Community Engagement
June 24, 2016 11:32 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week we profile an innovative community engagement effort from the City of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sarah Hazel and Monica Holmes come on to talk about Open Streets 704, an event where they shut down the streets to cars and opened them to people.
#56 Between Two Interns with Scott Lazenby, City Manager of Lake Oswego, OR
June 17, 2016 10:59 - 54 minutes - 25 MBThe interns make their triumphant return! Roger Gonzalez and Mark Yager talked with Lake Oswego, OR city manager and Portland State professor, Scott Lazenby. Their conversation covered innovations in local government, getting rid of the performance review and more.
#38 Between Two Interns with Scott Lazenby, City Manager of Lake Oswego, OR
June 17, 2016 10:59 - 54 minutes - 25 MBThe interns make their triumphant return! Roger Gonzalez and Mark Yager talked with Lake Oswego, OR city manager and Portland State professor, Scott Lazenby. Their conversation covered innovations in local government, getting rid of the performance review and more.
#37 The "Appycademy" & Communications in Appleton, WI
June 10, 2016 11:08 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBWe sat down with Chad Doran the communications coordinator for Appleton, WI. Recently he started a citizens academy to help residents learn more about the operations of the city and engage with their local government. Our conversation also covered the challenges of local government communications and the best pizza in Appleton.
#55 The "Appycademy" & Communications in Appleton, WI
June 10, 2016 11:08 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBWe sat down with Chad Doran the communications coordinator for Appleton, WI. Recently he started a citizens academy to help residents learn more about the operations of the city and engage with their local government. Our conversation also covered the challenges of local government communications and the best pizza in Appleton.
#54 Tackling Minimum Wage at the Local Level
June 03, 2016 11:08 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBAcross the nation communities are dealing with the issue of minimum wage, especially in cities with rising rents. Cities and counties are taking the initiative to raise their own local wage in response. For this episode we have four California local government professionals talking about what their community has done. Guests are Kimbra McCarthy from Mountain View, CA; Matt Bronson from San Mateo, CA; and Andy Agle and Gigi Decavalles from Santa Monica, CA.
#36 Tackling Minimum Wage at the Local Level
June 03, 2016 11:08 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBAcross the nation communities are dealing with the issue of minimum wage, especially in cities with rising rents. Cities and counties are taking the initiative to raise their own local wage in response. For this episode we have four California local government professionals talking about what their community has done. Guests are Kimbra McCarthy from Mountain View, CA; Matt Bronson from San Mateo, CA; and Andy Agle and Gigi Decavalles from Santa Monica, CA.
#53 Best Local Government Video Ever
May 26, 2016 11:13 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBKent is joined this week by Brian Ligon from Round Rock, TX and Scott McDonell from Dane County, WI. These two are the brains behind Ron Pitchman and Chad Vader, the stars of two of the most creative local government videos we've seen. They discuss local government communication and finding creative ways to get your message out.
#35 Best Local Government Video Ever
May 26, 2016 11:13 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBKent is joined this week by Brian Ligon from Round Rock, TX and Scott McDonell from Dane County, WI. These two are the brains behind Ron Pitchman and Chad Vader, the stars of two of the most creative local government videos we've seen. They discuss local government communication and finding creative ways to get your message out.
#52 Annual vs. Biennial Budgeting Smackdown
May 20, 2016 14:09 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Finance Directors of Milwaukie, OR and Canby, OR join Kirsten to discuss the pros and cons of annual budgeting and biennial budgeting. Casey Camors and Haley Fish share their experiences and trade jabs in this week's episode.
#34 Annual vs. Biennial Budgeting Smackdown with Casey Camors & Haley Fish
May 20, 2016 14:09 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Finance Directors of Milwaukie, OR and Canby, OR join Kirsten to discuss the pros and cons of annual budgeting and biennial budgeting. Casey Camors and Haley Fish share their experiences and trade jabs in this week's episode.
#33 Talking Finance & GFOA With Marc Gonzales
May 13, 2016 11:02 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBClackamas County, OR Finance Director and incoming GFOA President, Marc Gonzales, joins us this week. Marc discussed everything from how he got into local government accounting to joining GFOA and seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert.
#51 Talking Finance & GFOA With Marc Gonzales
May 13, 2016 11:02 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBClackamas County, OR Finance Director and incoming GFOA President, Marc Gonzales, joins us this week. Marc discussed everything from how he got into local government accounting to joining GFOA and seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert.
#50 Parks and Planning with New York City Commissioner Mitchell Silver
May 06, 2016 11:07 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat's it like to manage a parks system for over 8.5 million people? For this week's episode we sat down with New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitchell Silver. He's a planner with over 30 years of experience and took the helm of the big apple's parks system in 2014 after serving as the top planning official in the city of Raleigh, NC. We discuss everything from borderless parks to gentrification and Robert Moses.
#32 Parks and Planning with New York City Commissioner Mitchell Silver
May 06, 2016 11:07 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat's it like to manage a parks system for over 8.5 million people? For this week's episode we sat down with New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitchell Silver. He's a planner with over 30 years of experience and took the helm of the big apple's parks system in 2014 after serving as the top planning official in the city of Raleigh, NC. We discuss everything from borderless parks to gentrification and Robert Moses.