GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
1,112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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#482 Living in One Neighborhood with Penn State and State College, PA
January 14, 2022 13:20 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBAn invitation to engage. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the Living in One Neighborhood (LION) program between Pennsylvania State University and State College, PA. Kevin Kassab, Community Engagement Manager, and Douglas Shontz, Assistant to the Manager, from the Borough of State College, PA highlighted key elements of the LION program as well as how State College partnered with Pennsylvania State University during the pandemic. This is part of a series with the International To...
#481 Addressing the Rise of Local Official Harassment with Brooks Rainwater, National League of Cities
January 11, 2022 13:38 - 46 minutes - 34.2 MBFrom harassment to a more civil discourse. Brooks Rainwater, Senior Executive and Director of Center for City Solutions at the National League of Cities, joined the podcast to talk about his recent report, On the Frontlines of Today's Cities: Trauma, Challenges, and Solutions. He explained the purpose of the report along with the root causes of harassment toward local elected officials. Brooks shared what can be done to combat polarization and the importance of allowing elected leaders to s...
#480 Leadership and Organizational Change with Brian Bosshardt, Clear Creek County, CO
January 07, 2022 13:27 - 33 minutes - 31 MBCulture change and engaging employees. Brian Bosshardt, County Manager of Clear Creek County, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about taking on his current role and the transition as a new manager. He discussed his leadership philosophy, facilitating conversations with County staff, and organizational development. He also shared his approach to engaging a leadership team and making decisions as a team. Host: Toney Thompson
#479 UniverCity Alliance with Waunakee, WI and Ho-Chunk Nation
January 05, 2022 01:19 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBetter places, together. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the UniverCity Year partnership between the Village of Waunakee, WI, the Ho-Chunk Nation, and students from the University of Wisconsin. Todd Schmidt is the Village Manager of Waunakee and Bill Quackenbush is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Ho-Chunk Nation. They shared how the partnership came about and what the organizations worked on together. Host: Lauren Palmer
#478 The 2021 GovieLovies
December 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBAwarding the best of the best. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the sixth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Toney, Lauren, Dan, Ashley, and Ben all selected three of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also shared their favorite lightning round question, the most embarrassing thing they've done in an interview, and the one thing they can't let go of from 2021. Ho...
#477 Rapid Community Innovation with Geneva, NY and Hobart and William Smith Colleges
December 28, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBCommunity resilience and COVID-19 response. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Geneva, New York and the Hobart and William Smith Colleges were affected by and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic Chris Annear is an Associate Professor and Craig Talmage is an Assistant Professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Emma Falkenstein is the Assistant Director of Development at BluePrint Geneva and was a student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. They published a paper...
#494 Investing in Women and Minority Businesses with Angela Rollins, Rochester, NY
December 21, 2021 13:22 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBEntrepreneurship opportunities for all. Angela Rollins, Coordinator of Financial Empowerment Initiatives for the City of Rochester, New York joined the podcast to talk about their women and minority owned business program. She discussed why Rochester is focusing on women and minority owned businesses along with what steps they are taking to grow these businesses in the community. Angela detailed the role of the Office of Community Wealth Building and goals for moving the program forward. H...
#476 Investing in Women and Minority Businesses with Angela Rollins, Rochester, NY
December 21, 2021 13:22 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBEntrepreneurship opportunities for all. Angela Rollins, Coordinator of Financial Empowerment Initiatives for the City of Rochester, New York joined the podcast to talk about their women and minority owned business program. She discussed why Rochester is focusing on women and minority owned businesses along with what steps they are taking to grow these businesses in the community. Angela detailed the role of the Office of Community Wealth Building and goals for moving the program forward. H...
#475 COVID-19 Ambassadors Program with UMass Amherst & Amherst, MA
December 17, 2021 14:09 - 44 minutes - 28.3 MBComing together to fight COVID-19. Two guests from the Town of Amherst, MA joined the podcast to talk about their COVID-19 Ambassadors Program. Joseph Maspo, COVID-19 Ambassador Coordinator, and Bill Laramee, Neighborhood Liaison Officer, discussed the creation of the program and the role of the ambassadors. Joseph and Bill shared details about funding the program and how they worked with UMass Amherst students. They also highlighted data collection and the future of the program. This is p...
#493 COVID-19 Ambassadors Program with UMass Amherst & Amherst, MA
December 17, 2021 14:09 - 44 minutes - 28.3 MBComing together to fight COVID-19. Two guests from the Town of Amherst, MA joined the podcast to talk about their COVID-19 Ambassadors Program. Joseph Maspo, COVID-19 Ambassador Coordinator, and Bill Laramee, Neighborhood Liaison Officer, discussed the creation of the program and the role of the ambassadors. Joseph and Bill shared details about funding the program and how they worked with UMass Amherst students. They also highlighted data collection and the future of the program. This is p...
#492 Planning Commissioner Training with Michael Blue, APA & Teska Associates
December 14, 2021 13:32 - 55 minutes - 36.8 MBEnsuring effective commissioners. Michael Blue, Principal at Teska Associates, joined the podcast to talk about planning commissions. He discussed the purpose of Planning Commissions along with common issues they address. Michael shared what the American Planning Association is doing to assist cities with training their Planning Commissioners. Lastly, he gave strategies for how to engage members of the public in the Planning Commission process. Host: Dan Bolin
#474 Planning Commissioner Training with Michael Blue, APA & Teska Associates
December 14, 2021 13:32 - 55 minutes - 36.8 MBEnsuring effective commissioners. Michael Blue, Principal at Teska Associates, joined the podcast to talk about planning commissions. He discussed the purpose of Planning Commissions along with common issues they address. Michael shared what the American Planning Association is doing to assist cities with training their Planning Commissioners. Lastly, he gave strategies for how to engage members of the public in the Planning Commission process. Host: Dan Bolin
#491 Community & COVID-19 Response with Grinnell College & Grinnell, IA
December 10, 2021 11:38 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBDerechos and #GrinnTogether. Russell Behrens, City Manager of the City of Grinnell, IA, and Monica Chavez-Silva, Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning at Grinnell College, joined the podcast to talk about their community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They talked about the early coordination and communication involved in the response, working together to help local businesses, and how they will continue partnering to support the community. This is part of a se...
#473 Community & COVID-19 Response with Grinnell College & Grinnell, IA
December 10, 2021 11:38 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBDerechos and #GrinnTogether. Russell Behrens, City Manager of the City of Grinnell, IA, and Monica Chavez-Silva, Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning at Grinnell College, joined the podcast to talk about their community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They talked about the early coordination and communication involved in the response, working together to help local businesses, and how they will continue partnering to support the community. This is part of a se...
#490 The Peoples Academy with Sarah Poulton, Chapel Hill, NC
December 08, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 55 MBLearn, connect, and lead. Sarah Poulton, Downtown Special Projects Manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, NC, joined the podcast to talk about the Town's People's Academy, which is for anyone who lives, works, plays, prays, or studies in Chapel Hill. She shared how they worked to make it accessible, how their academy is formatted, and how they engage with UNC students. Sarah also discussed the recruitment and communications strategies they used to attract participants. Host: Toney Thompson
#472 The Peoples Academy with Sarah Poulton, Chapel Hill, NC
December 08, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 55 MBLearn, connect, and lead. Sarah Poulton, Downtown Special Projects Manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, NC, joined the podcast to talk about the Town's People's Academy, which is for anyone who lives, works, plays, prays, or studies in Chapel Hill. She shared how they worked to make it accessible, how their academy is formatted, and how they engage with UNC students. Sarah also discussed the recruitment and communications strategies they used to attract participants. Host: Toney Thompson
#489 Responding to COVID-19 & Off Campus Issues with the Manchester Student Partnership
December 03, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBProactively responding to off campus issues. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Manchester, University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Greater Manchester Police partnered to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Poppy Humphrey is the Off Campus Student Affairs Officer at the University of Manchester. Cooper Healey is the Manager at Manchester Student Homes. Richard Timson is the South District Commander for the Greater Manchester Police. They sha...
#471 Responding to COVID-19 & Off Campus Issues with the Manchester Student Partnership
December 03, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBProactively responding to off campus issues. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Manchester, University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Greater Manchester Police partnered to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Poppy Humphrey is the Off Campus Student Affairs Officer at the University of Manchester. Cooper Healey is the Manager at Manchester Student Homes. Richard Timson is the South District Commander for the Greater Manchester Police. They sha...
#488 The Opportunity Project, Open Data and Technology
December 01, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOpen innovation for all. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about The Opportunity Project, or TOP, which is a framework for agencies to facilitate collaboration between technologists and community advocates. Haley Ashcom is a Communications Strategist for the US Census Open Innovation Labs. Katya Abazajian is a Fellow at Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation. Rebecca Ierardo is a Senior Associate at Centre for Public Impact. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#470 The Opportunity Project, Open Data and Technology
December 01, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOpen innovation for all. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about The Opportunity Project, or TOP, which is a framework for agencies to facilitate collaboration between technologists and community advocates. Haley Ashcom is a Communications Strategist for the US Census Open Innovation Labs. Katya Abazajian is a Fellow at Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation. Rebecca Ierardo is a Senior Associate at Centre for Public Impact. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#487 Recreation Programming and Behavioral Health with Cameron Marlin, Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District
November 23, 2021 22:57 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBHolistic wellness. Cameron Marlin, the General Manager of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, joined the podcast to talk about how they offered new recreation programming to meet the community's mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared how they identified instructors, partnered with Clear Creek County to use CARES Act funding, and are measuring success. She also talked about how this wellness programming has changed CCMRD and their plans for this programming...
#469 Recreation Programming and Behavioral Health with Cameron Marlin, Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District
November 23, 2021 22:57 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBHolistic wellness. Cameron Marlin, the General Manager of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, joined the podcast to talk about how they offered new recreation programming to meet the community's mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared how they identified instructors, partnered with Clear Creek County to use CARES Act funding, and are measuring success. She also talked about how this wellness programming has changed CCMRD and their plans for this programming...
#486 Strategies for Affordable Housing with Jerrah Crowder and Namon Freeman
November 19, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 37 MBBuilding a foundation. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about strategies for affordable housing. Jerrah Crowder is a Manager for the Office of Affordability and Sustainable Housing for the City of Newark, New Jersey, and Namon Freeman is a Manager for Housing Affordability at Bloomberg Associates. They discussed housing goals in Newark, the effects of COVID-19 on affordable housing, and what other cities can do to get started to address the issue. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#468 Strategies for Affordable Housing with Jerrah Crowder and Namon Freeman
November 19, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 37 MBBuilding a foundation. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about strategies for affordable housing. Jerrah Crowder is a Manager for the Office of Affordability and Sustainable Housing for the City of Newark, New Jersey, and Namon Freeman is a Manager for Housing Affordability at Bloomberg Associates. They discussed housing goals in Newark, the effects of COVID-19 on affordable housing, and what other cities can do to get started to address the issue. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#485 Techno-Resiliency in Organizations with Dr. Rob Graham
November 17, 2021 04:21 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBMandate to be great. Dr. Rob Graham, the Founder & CEO of Techno-Resiliency.com, joined the podcast to talk about his book, Mandate to be Great: The 5 Traits of Techno-Resilient People and Organizations. He shared the definition of Techno-Resiliency and how it relates to organizations. He discussed pockets of resiliency and how to find them. Lastly, he provided in-depth information on the five traits of techno-resiliency. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#467 Techno-Resiliency in Organizations with Dr. Rob Graham
November 17, 2021 04:21 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBMandate to be great. Dr. Rob Graham, the Founder & CEO of Techno-Resiliency.com, joined the podcast to talk about his book, Mandate to be Great: The 5 Traits of Techno-Resilient People and Organizations. He shared the definition of Techno-Resiliency and how it relates to organizations. He discussed pockets of resiliency and how to find them. Lastly, he provided in-depth information on the five traits of techno-resiliency. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#484 Zoning Reform with Jake Seid, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHousing for all. Jake Seid, a Senior Planner with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about zoning reform. He shares why zoning reform is needed and why there is an increased interest in the topic. Jake discussed the limitations of traditional single-family zoning and exclusionary zoning. Lastly, he shared four solutions local governments can implement for more equitable zoning. Host: Dan Bolin
#466 Zoning Reform with Jake Seid, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHousing for all. Jake Seid, a Senior Planner with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about zoning reform. He shares why zoning reform is needed and why there is an increased interest in the topic. Jake discussed the limitations of traditional single-family zoning and exclusionary zoning. Lastly, he shared four solutions local governments can implement for more equitable zoning. Host: Dan Bolin
#483 Innovation, Procurement, and Technology with Nick Lyell, CivStart
November 10, 2021 03:14 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHonest and inclusive ecosystems. Nick Lyell, the Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer for CivStart, joined the podcast to talk about connecting startups with local governments. He discussed the programs that CivStart runs including challenge-based procurement and pilot programs. He also talked about the mission of CivStart and how they help local governments and startups solve challenges. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#465 Innovation, Procurement, and Technology with Nick Lyell, CivStart
November 10, 2021 03:14 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHonest and inclusive ecosystems. Nick Lyell, the Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer for CivStart, joined the podcast to talk about connecting startups with local governments. He discussed the programs that CivStart runs including challenge-based procurement and pilot programs. He also talked about the mission of CivStart and how they help local governments and startups solve challenges. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#464 Planning for Advanced Air Mobility Impacts on Local Government
November 05, 2021 11:52 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBUrban air mobility. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about advanced air mobility and how it could change the transportation landscape for cities. Robert Pearce is the Associate Administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and Davis Hackenberg is the Integration Manager for Advanced Air Mobility at NASA. They discussed the types of aircraft this sort of travel would involve, how it might be used, and the impact on local governments. Host: Lauren Palmer
#482 Planning for Advanced Air Mobility Impacts on Local Government
November 05, 2021 11:52 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBUrban air mobility. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about advanced air mobility and how it could change the transportation landscape for cities. Robert Pearce is the Associate Administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and Davis Hackenberg is the Integration Manager for Advanced Air Mobility at NASA. They discussed the types of aircraft this sort of travel would involve, how it might be used, and the impact on local governments. Host: Lauren Palmer
#463 Planting Trees to Cool Down Milan with Adam Freed, Bloomberg Associates
November 03, 2021 02:14 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBUrban design and sustainability. Adam Freed, Principal with Bloomberg Associates, joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Milan, Italy is working to plant 3,000,000 trees by 2030. He shared how the City is accelerating planting, changing process, and partnering to fund the tree initiative. He also talked about the importance of trees in controlling temperature in a city and how cities can do similar work. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 Annual Conference. Host: Al...
#481 Planting Trees to Cool Down Milan with Adam Freed, Bloomberg Associates
November 03, 2021 02:14 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBUrban design and sustainability. Adam Freed, Principal with Bloomberg Associates, joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Milan, Italy is working to plant 3,000,000 trees by 2030. He shared how the City is accelerating planting, changing process, and partnering to fund the tree initiative. He also talked about the importance of trees in controlling temperature in a city and how cities can do similar work. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 Annual Conference. Host: Al...
#480 Bringing Great People into Government in the Age of COVID-19 with Eliza Edwards & Joy Ruff
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MBImproving internships. Eliza Edwards, a Policy Analyst for the State of North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships, and Joy Ruff, the Executive Director of the Local Government Academy, joined the podcast to talk about strategies for recruiting people into government. They discussed the talent needs of government during the pandemic along with innovative talent interventions that have taken place. They also shared important strategies for interns and internships. This episode was reco...
#462 Bringing Great People into Government in the Age of COVID-19 with Eliza Edwards & Joy Ruff
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MBImproving internships. Eliza Edwards, a Policy Analyst for the State of North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships, and Joy Ruff, the Executive Director of the Local Government Academy, joined the podcast to talk about strategies for recruiting people into government. They discussed the talent needs of government during the pandemic along with innovative talent interventions that have taken place. They also shared important strategies for interns and internships. This episode was reco...
#461 Effective Messaging to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy with Crystal Son
October 26, 2021 18:48 - 32 minutes - 24 MBCreative messaging for local governments. Crystal Son, the Healthcare Analytics Director at Civis Analytics, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 vaccination messaging for those who are hesitant to receive the vaccination. She outlined the scientific approach to studying vaccine messaging as well as effective and ineffective vaccine messages. She also shared tips for employers on how they can provide the best messages to their employees. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#479 Effective Messaging to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy with Crystal Son
October 26, 2021 18:48 - 32 minutes - 24 MBCreative messaging for local governments. Crystal Son, the Healthcare Analytics Director at Civis Analytics, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 vaccination messaging for those who are hesitant to receive the vaccination. She outlined the scientific approach to studying vaccine messaging as well as effective and ineffective vaccine messages. She also shared tips for employers on how they can provide the best messages to their employees. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#478 Planning, Transportation & Economic Mobility in Memphis & South Bend
October 22, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBConnecting people and jobs. John Zeanah, the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, joined the podcast to talk about providing opportunities for economic mobility. He discussed the City's new comprehensive plan and how they are working to make it easier for residents to get to their workplaces through both land use and the transportation system. Then Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend, Indiana, joined to ...
#460 Planning, Transportation & Economic Mobility in Memphis & South Bend
October 22, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBConnecting people and jobs. John Zeanah, the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, joined the podcast to talk about providing opportunities for economic mobility. He discussed the City's new comprehensive plan and how they are working to make it easier for residents to get to their workplaces through both land use and the transportation system. Then Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend, Indiana, joined to ...
#459 Recruiting Diverse & Talented Workforces in Georgia and Southern California
October 20, 2021 01:24 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAttracting talent. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about two different partnerships to measure local government workforce needs and the methods for recruiting talented staff. Greg Wilson, Unit Manager at the University of Georgia, and Charles Goldman, Senior Economist at the RAND Corporation, discuss the “Jobs with Purpose” Initiative in Georgia and a new report studying barriers to a diverse government workforce in Southern California. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 A...
#477 Recruiting Diverse & Talented Workforces in Georgia and Southern California
October 20, 2021 01:24 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAttracting talent. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about two different partnerships to measure local government workforce needs and the methods for recruiting talented staff. Greg Wilson, Unit Manager at the University of Georgia, and Charles Goldman, Senior Economist at the RAND Corporation, discuss the “Jobs with Purpose” Initiative in Georgia and a new report studying barriers to a diverse government workforce in Southern California. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 A...
#458 Equity and Data in Climate Action Planning in Fort Collins, CO and Norfolk, VA
October 15, 2021 13:05 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBPutting people in the process. Four guests from the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the City of Norfolk, Virginia joined the podcast to talk about equity and data in climate action planning. They discussed how the Cities are modifying their climate actions plans to be more equitable and the What Works Cities certifications. John Phelan is the Energy Services Manager in Fort Collins, Molly Saylor is the Senior Sustainability Specialist in Fort Collins, Pete Buryk is the Chief of Staff in N...
#476 Equity and Data in Climate Action Planning in Fort Collins, CO and Norfolk, VA
October 15, 2021 13:05 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBPutting people in the process. Four guests from the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and the City of Norfolk, Virginia joined the podcast to talk about equity and data in climate action planning. They discussed how the Cities are modifying their climate actions plans to be more equitable and the What Works Cities certifications. John Phelan is the Energy Services Manager in Fort Collins, Molly Saylor is the Senior Sustainability Specialist in Fort Collins, Pete Buryk is the Chief of Staff in N...
#475 Pandemic and Beyond, Engaging a Larger, More Diverse Population with Graham Stone
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 33.6 MBA year to try new things. Graham Stone, the Vice President of Government Relations at Public Input, joined the podcast to talk about citizen engagement. He shared how to simultaneously handle virtual and in-person engagement. Graham discussed the impact of COVID-19 on citizen engagement along with ways to implement successful virtual tools. He also talked about what to do with increased engagement and the importance of making sense of it all. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 A...
#457 Pandemic and Beyond, Engaging a Larger, More Diverse Population with Graham Stone
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 33.6 MBA year to try new things. Graham Stone, the Vice President of Government Relations at Public Input, joined the podcast to talk about citizen engagement. He shared how to simultaneously handle virtual and in-person engagement. Graham discussed the impact of COVID-19 on citizen engagement along with ways to implement successful virtual tools. He also talked about what to do with increased engagement and the importance of making sense of it all. This episode was recorded live at the #ELGL21 A...
#456 Implementing a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate with Craig Talsma, Hoffman Estates Park District, IL
October 08, 2021 13:28 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBChallenges and lessons learned. Craig Talsma, the Executive Director of the Hoffman Estates Park District in Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about how his organization implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He shared how he engaged staff and legal resources to design a policy as well as the other pandemic precautions that the District has implemented. He also discussed his career path and the work of the park district. Host: Dan Bolin
#474 Implementing a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate with Craig Talsma, Hoffman Estates Park District, IL
October 08, 2021 13:28 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBChallenges and lessons learned. Craig Talsma, the Executive Director of the Hoffman Estates Park District in Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about how his organization implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He shared how he engaged staff and legal resources to design a policy as well as the other pandemic precautions that the District has implemented. He also discussed his career path and the work of the park district. Host: Dan Bolin
#455 Monuments & Racial Justice in Newark, NJ
October 06, 2021 01:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPublic memory and public art. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about the process the City of Newark, New Jersey went through to replace a Christopher Columbus statue with a monument to Harriet Tubman. The City conducted a national open call for artists to replace the statue and artist Nina Cooke John was selected to begin working on the monument. Fayemi Shakur is the Arts and Cultural Director for the City of Newark and David Andersson and Tracey Knuckles are part of the Arts Team at ...
#473 Monuments & Racial Justice in Newark, NJ
October 06, 2021 01:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPublic memory and public art. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about the process the City of Newark, New Jersey went through to replace a Christopher Columbus statue with a monument to Harriet Tubman. The City conducted a national open call for artists to replace the statue and artist Nina Cooke John was selected to begin working on the monument. Fayemi Shakur is the Arts and Cultural Director for the City of Newark and David Andersson and Tracey Knuckles are part of the Arts Team at ...