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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#429 Wastewater Monitoring for COVID-19 & Opioids with Stephanie Deitrick, Tempe, AZ
June 29, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBData and public health. Stephanie Deitrick, Enterprise GIS & Analytics Manager for the City of Tempe, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about monitoring wastewater to understand public health trends. She shared how the City partnered with Arizona State University to begin monitoring for opioid usage, which they then pivoted to use for the response to COVID-19 pandemic. She also discussed how the City set up their open data policy and approach with support from What Works Cities. Host: Ki...
#447 Wastewater Monitoring for COVID-19 & Opioids with Stephanie Deitrick, Tempe, AZ
June 29, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBData and public health. Stephanie Deitrick, Enterprise GIS & Analytics Manager for the City of Tempe, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about monitoring wastewater to understand public health trends. She shared how the City partnered with Arizona State University to begin monitoring for opioid usage, which they then pivoted to use for the response to COVID-19 pandemic. She also discussed how the City set up their open data policy and approach with support from What Works Cities. Host: Ki...
#446 Community Resilience & Climate Response with Jennifer Jurado, Broward County, FL
June 25, 2021 10:27 - 54 minutes - 39.3 MBSharing resources and expertise. Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer for Broward County, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about resiliency and climate response. She talked about resiliency and climate response plans as well as the County's resilience and environmental dashboards. She also discussed the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This episode was recorded from the Florida City/County Managers Association (FCCMA) 2021 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. ...
#428 Community Resilience & Climate Response with Jennifer Jurado, Broward County, FL
June 25, 2021 10:27 - 54 minutes - 39.3 MBSharing resources and expertise. Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer for Broward County, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about resiliency and climate response. She talked about resiliency and climate response plans as well as the County's resilience and environmental dashboards. She also discussed the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This episode was recorded from the Florida City/County Managers Association (FCCMA) 2021 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. ...
#445 Mayors for a Guaranteed Income with Michael Tubbs
June 22, 2021 12:39 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MBEnding economic insecurity. Michael Tubbs, Special Adviser for Economic Mobility and Opportunity to California Governor Gavin Newsom, joined the podcast to talk about guaranteed income. He shared his path to becoming one of the youngest mayors in America and the programs he implemented to try and end poverty in Stockton, California. He also discussed how he helped create Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and their partnership with the Center for Guaranteed Income at the University of Pennsylvan...
#427 Mayors for a Guaranteed Income with Michael Tubbs
June 22, 2021 12:39 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MBEnding economic insecurity. Michael Tubbs, Special Adviser for Economic Mobility and Opportunity to California Governor Gavin Newsom, joined the podcast to talk about guaranteed income. He shared his path to becoming one of the youngest mayors in America and the programs he implemented to try and end poverty in Stockton, California. He also discussed how he helped create Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and their partnership with the Center for Guaranteed Income at the University of Pennsylvan...
#426 Supporting the Nighttime Economy with Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Fort Lauderdale, FL
June 18, 2021 14:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBEconomy after dark. Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, the Nighttime Economy Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about how the City manages the nighttime economy. She shared what her job looks like day to day, how she engages with business owners, and the policy changes they have made to help the nighttime economy. She also discussed the goal of building an 18-hour City and why cities around the world have created similar roles. This episode was recorded from t...
#444 Supporting the Nighttime Economy with Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Fort Lauderdale, FL
June 18, 2021 14:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBEconomy after dark. Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, the Nighttime Economy Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about how the City manages the nighttime economy. She shared what her job looks like day to day, how she engages with business owners, and the policy changes they have made to help the nighttime economy. She also discussed the goal of building an 18-hour City and why cities around the world have created similar roles. This episode was recorded from t...
#443 Designing Effective Interview Questions and Processes with Benjamin Mead-Harvey
June 16, 2021 02:21 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBGet a little better every week. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Adjunct Instructor for the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences, joined the podcast to discuss interview processes and reducing bias in hiring. He discussed types of interview questions including behavioral and situational questions. He also shared his career path and passion for management problems, which he writes about on his website Better-Boss.com. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#425 Designing Effective Interview Questions and Processes with Benjamin Mead-Harvey
June 16, 2021 02:21 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBGet a little better every week. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Adjunct Instructor for the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences, joined the podcast to discuss interview processes and reducing bias in hiring. He discussed types of interview questions including behavioral and situational questions. He also shared his career path and passion for management problems, which he writes about on his website Better-Boss.com. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#442 Management & Neighborhood Engagement with Cynthia Barber, Tallahassee, FL
June 11, 2021 14:05 - 53 minutes - 38.3 MBMaking a difference. Cynthia Barber, Deputy City Manager for the City of Tallahassee, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss infrastructure projects and how the City involves the community through their Neighborhood First program. She shared how Tallahassee earned LEED certification and how hurricane plans were used during COVID-19. She also highlighted two youth leadership and development programs, TEMPO and TFLA, that have made an impact on youth in the community. This episode was recor...
#424 Management & Neighborhood Engagement with Cynthia Barber, Tallahassee, FL
June 11, 2021 14:05 - 53 minutes - 38.3 MBMaking a difference. Cynthia Barber, Deputy City Manager for the City of Tallahassee, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss infrastructure projects and how the City involves the community through their Neighborhood First program. She shared how Tallahassee earned LEED certification and how hurricane plans were used during COVID-19. She also highlighted two youth leadership and development programs, TEMPO and TFLA, that have made an impact on youth in the community. This episode was recor...
#423 Truth and Reconciliation with Gina Peebles, Alachua County, FL
June 08, 2021 13:17 - 23 minutes - 17.4 MBA path forward. Gina Peebles, Chief of Staff for Alachua County, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss Alachua County's truth and reconciliation initiative. This work was driven by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) museum and memorial for lynching victims. Gina shared how the process was community-driven and how other local governments can start a similar effort. This episode was recorded from the Florida City/County Managers Association (FCCMA) 2021 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida...
#441 Truth and Reconciliation with Gina Peebles, Alachua County, FL
June 08, 2021 13:17 - 23 minutes - 17.4 MBA path forward. Gina Peebles, Chief of Staff for Alachua County, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss Alachua County's truth and reconciliation initiative. This work was driven by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) museum and memorial for lynching victims. Gina shared how the process was community-driven and how other local governments can start a similar effort. This episode was recorded from the Florida City/County Managers Association (FCCMA) 2021 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida...
#440 Regional Climate Action Plans with Lindsey Constance & Mike Kelly
June 04, 2021 16:13 - 44 minutes - 29.9 MBClimate action from the heart of America. Lindsey Constance, President of Climate Action KC, and Mike Kelley, Mayor of Roeland Park, KS, joined the podcast to talk about Climate Action KC. They shared the origin story and how local leaders came together to take regional action on climate change. Lindsey and Mike also discussed how they worked across state lines to form the KC Regional Action Climate Plan and key components of the plan. Host: Lauren Palmer
#422 Regional Climate Action Plans with Lindsey Constance & Mike Kelly
June 04, 2021 16:13 - 44 minutes - 29.9 MBClimate action from the heart of America. Lindsey Constance, President of Climate Action KC, and Mike Kelley, Mayor of Roeland Park, KS, joined the podcast to talk about Climate Action KC. They shared the origin story and how local leaders came together to take regional action on climate change. Lindsey and Mike also discussed how they worked across state lines to form the KC Regional Action Climate Plan and key components of the plan. Host: Lauren Palmer
#421 Digital Hiring Best Practices with Lauren Duncan, Mallory Verez & Sam Cathcart
May 28, 2021 12:37 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBFrom recruitment to onboarding. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about their research into effective ways that local governments have hired staff in a remote or virtual environment. Lauren Duncan, Mallory Verez, and Sam Cathcart, MPA Candidates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, highlighted their research methods and the various aspects of the hiring process. They shared their key findings, best practices, and recommendations for local governments who need to attract...
#439 Digital Hiring Best Practices with Lauren Duncan, Mallory Verez & Sam Cathcart
May 28, 2021 12:37 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBFrom recruitment to onboarding. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about their research into effective ways that local governments have hired staff in a remote or virtual environment. Lauren Duncan, Mallory Verez, and Sam Cathcart, MPA Candidates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, highlighted their research methods and the various aspects of the hiring process. They shared their key findings, best practices, and recommendations for local governments who need to attract...
#420 Data & Engagement During COVID-19 with Brianna Sunryd, Amherst, MA
May 25, 2021 18:10 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MBUsing data to improve engagement. Brianna Sunryd, Communications Manager at the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, joined the GovLove Phonebooth from the CivicPlus Summit conference to discuss how communication changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared which engagement strategies that the Town used during COVID-19 will stay around and how data collection is used to improve the City's website. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#438 Data & Engagement During COVID-19 with Brianna Sunryd, Amherst, MA
May 25, 2021 18:10 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MBUsing data to improve engagement. Brianna Sunryd, Communications Manager at the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, joined the GovLove Phonebooth from the CivicPlus Summit conference to discuss how communication changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared which engagement strategies that the Town used during COVID-19 will stay around and how data collection is used to improve the City's website. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#437 Mobility & Equity with Charles T. Brown, Equitable Cities
May 21, 2021 13:29 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBArrested mobility. Charles T. Brown, the Founder & CEO of Equitable Cities and Professor of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University, joined the podcast to talk about the connection between mobility and equity. He discussed the concept of arrested mobility and how the movement of marginalized communities is overly policed. Charles also shared how planners and planning departments should understand how their work intersects with other issues and policies. Host: Ben Kittelson
#419 Mobility & Equity with Charles T. Brown, Equitable Cities
May 21, 2021 13:29 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBArrested mobility. Charles T. Brown, the Founder & CEO of Equitable Cities and Professor of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University, joined the podcast to talk about the connection between mobility and equity. He discussed the concept of arrested mobility and how the movement of marginalized communities is overly policed. Charles also shared how planners and planning departments should understand how their work intersects with other issues and policies. Host: Ben Kittelson
#436 Regional Benchmarking Initiative with Kate Bender, Stephen Wade & Reagan Mitchell
May 18, 2021 13:12 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MBUsing data to make better decisions. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the Regional Benchmarking Initiative in the Kansas City metro area. Kate Bender, Deputy Performance Officer for the City of Kansas City, Missouri; Stephen Wade, Budget and Performance Manager for the City of Topeka, Kansas; and Reagan Walsh, Former Budget & Performance Intern for the City of Olathe, Kansas highlighted the relationship between the Regional Benchmarking Initiative and the University of Kansa...
#418 Regional Benchmarking Initiative with Kate Bender, Stephen Wade & Reagan Mitchell
May 18, 2021 13:12 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MBUsing data to make better decisions. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the Regional Benchmarking Initiative in the Kansas City metro area. Kate Bender, Deputy Performance Officer for the City of Kansas City, Missouri; Stephen Wade, Budget and Performance Manager for the City of Topeka, Kansas; and Reagan Walsh, Former Budget & Performance Intern for the City of Olathe, Kansas highlighted the relationship between the Regional Benchmarking Initiative and the University of Kansa...
#435 Civil Rights & Racial Equity with Joshua Barr, Des Moines, IA
May 14, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 44 MBBreaking bread, building bridges. Joshua Barr, Director of Civil & Human Rights at the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to discuss his work with the City, including his Emmy Award-winning documentary. He talked about the engagement and policy work the City has done around equity, including their Bridging the Gap initiative and a cultural competency training for employees. Joshua also gave a sneak preview of his #ELGLPopUps keynote session. Host: Ben Kittelson
#417 Civil Rights & Racial Equity with Joshua Barr, Des Moines, IA
May 14, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 44 MBBreaking bread, building bridges. Joshua Barr, Director of Civil & Human Rights at the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to discuss his work with the City, including his Emmy Award-winning documentary. He talked about the engagement and policy work the City has done around equity, including their Bridging the Gap initiative and a cultural competency training for employees. Joshua also gave a sneak preview of his #ELGLPopUps keynote session. Host: Ben Kittelson
#416 Land Use & Sprawl in Houston with William Fulton, Rice University
May 11, 2021 22:22 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBBuilding better cities. William Fulton, the Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, joined the podcast for a wide ranging conversation about development, planning, and land use in Houston, Texas. He talked about the market forces in an environment with low regulation and sprawl, plus how gentrification is occurring in Houston. He also discussed how the City is planning for resilience, what other cities can learn from Houston, and his new book about the Texas T...
#434 Land Use & Sprawl in Houston with William Fulton, Rice University
May 11, 2021 22:22 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBBuilding better cities. William Fulton, the Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, joined the podcast for a wide ranging conversation about development, planning, and land use in Houston, Texas. He talked about the market forces in an environment with low regulation and sprawl, plus how gentrification is occurring in Houston. He also discussed how the City is planning for resilience, what other cities can learn from Houston, and his new book about the Texas T...
#415 Investing in Infrastructure with Kip Eideberg, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
May 07, 2021 18:54 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRebuild with purpose. Kip Eideberg, Sr. Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and manufacturing. He shared results from AEM's recent Infrastructure Vision 2050 report and the need for federal infrastructure investments to be targeted at States and local governments. He also discussed rural broadband and building the manufacturing workforce. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#433 Investing in Infrastructure with Kip Eideberg, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
May 07, 2021 18:54 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRebuild with purpose. Kip Eideberg, Sr. Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and manufacturing. He shared results from AEM's recent Infrastructure Vision 2050 report and the need for federal infrastructure investments to be targeted at States and local governments. He also discussed rural broadband and building the manufacturing workforce. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#432 Sustainability & Energy Management with John Morrill, Fairfax County, VA
May 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAudacious goals and clean energy. John Morrill, Division Manager for Innovation & Sustainability at Fairfax County, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about sustainability and energy efficiency. He discussed the strategies needed to implement local government sustainability plans and the goals associated with them. John also talked about the energy grid, the need for electrification to meet energy goals, and power purchase agreements. Host: Toney Thompson
#414 Sustainability & Energy Management with John Morrill, Fairfax County, VA
May 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAudacious goals and clean energy. John Morrill, Division Manager for Innovation & Sustainability at Fairfax County, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about sustainability and energy efficiency. He discussed the strategies needed to implement local government sustainability plans and the goals associated with them. John also talked about the energy grid, the need for electrification to meet energy goals, and power purchase agreements. Host: Toney Thompson
#431 Student-Led Sustainability Action Planning with Victoria Castor & Steve Russell
April 30, 2021 12:41 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBStudents helping cities. Victoria Caster, Water Conservation and Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Peoria, AZ, and Steve Russell, Program Manager of Project Cities at Arizona State University, joined the podcast to talk about student-led sustainability plans. They discussed projects that students with Project Cities have completed, like in the City of Peoria, and the impact of those projects on the communities they worked with. They shared how communities in Arizona could partner wit...
#413 Student-Led Sustainability Action Planning with Victoria Castor & Steve Russell
April 30, 2021 12:41 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBStudents helping cities. Victoria Caster, Water Conservation and Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Peoria, AZ, and Steve Russell, Program Manager of Project Cities at Arizona State University, joined the podcast to talk about student-led sustainability plans. They discussed projects that students with Project Cities have completed, like in the City of Peoria, and the impact of those projects on the communities they worked with. They shared how communities in Arizona could partner wit...
#412 COVID-19 Relief Spending with Michael Hotard and Kevin Kearney
April 27, 2021 17:53 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHow relief funds are being spent. Michael Hotard, Director of Operations at CivicPulse, and Kevin Kearney, City Manager of the City of Bradbury, California, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 relief funding for local government. They discussed the key findings of CivicPulse's survey on past and future COVID-19 relief spending. They also shared how local governments can use these results in their own community. Host: Lauren Palmer
#430 COVID-19 Relief Spending with Michael Hotard and Kevin Kearney
April 27, 2021 17:53 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHow relief funds are being spent. Michael Hotard, Director of Operations at CivicPulse, and Kevin Kearney, City Manager of the City of Bradbury, California, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 relief funding for local government. They discussed the key findings of CivicPulse's survey on past and future COVID-19 relief spending. They also shared how local governments can use these results in their own community. Host: Lauren Palmer
#411 Expanding Housing Options for the Unhoused Community with Brian Platt, Kansas City, MO
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Land Bank Dollar Sale. Brian Platt, City Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, joined the podcast to talk about the Land Bank Dollar Sale. He shared other creative things the City is doing to expand housing options for the unhoused community. Brian discussed starting a new Housing Department within the City. He also shared lessons learned while working with the unhoused community and the next steps for others looking to start this work. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#429 Expanding Housing Options for the Unhoused Community with Brian Platt, Kansas City, MO
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Land Bank Dollar Sale. Brian Platt, City Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, joined the podcast to talk about the Land Bank Dollar Sale. He shared other creative things the City is doing to expand housing options for the unhoused community. Brian discussed starting a new Housing Department within the City. He also shared lessons learned while working with the unhoused community and the next steps for others looking to start this work. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#410 Restorative Housing Reparations with Nicholas Cummings, Evanston, IL
April 21, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBRedressing institutional racism and redlining. Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about the new program approved last month to address the historic impacts of housing discrimination. He shared the details of the program and the City's Local Reparations Fund. Nicholas also discussed the legal limits of reparations programs in local government and how the program fits into the broader racial equity conversation. Host: Alyssa ...
#428 Restorative Housing Reparations with Nicholas Cummings, Evanston, IL
April 21, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBRedressing institutional racism and redlining. Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about the new program approved last month to address the historic impacts of housing discrimination. He shared the details of the program and the City's Local Reparations Fund. Nicholas also discussed the legal limits of reparations programs in local government and how the program fits into the broader racial equity conversation. Host: Alyssa ...
#427 American Rescue Plan Act FAQs with Ryan Gallant, SLATE Research & Consulting
April 16, 2021 14:07 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe impacts of the Federal funding. Ryan Gallant, CEO & Founder of SLATE Research & Consulting, joined the podcast to dive deep on the American Rescue Plan Act and answer questions about how it will impact local government. He discussed what the funding could be used for and how it differs from the CARES Act funding. He also makes the case for using ARPA funding for IT needs and digitizing services. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#409 American Rescue Plan Act FAQs with Ryan Gallant, SLATE Research & Consulting
April 16, 2021 14:07 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe impacts of the Federal funding. Ryan Gallant, CEO & Founder of SLATE Research & Consulting, joined the podcast to dive deep on the American Rescue Plan Act and answer questions about how it will impact local government. He discussed what the funding could be used for and how it differs from the CARES Act funding. He also makes the case for using ARPA funding for IT needs and digitizing services. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#426 The Promise of Public Interest Technology with Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank
April 13, 2021 12:52 - 57 minutes - 35.8 MBPower to the public. Two guests join the podcast to talk about their new book, Power to the Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology. Tara Dawson McGuinness, Fellow at New America and Founder of the New Practice Lab, and Hana Schank, Director of Strategy for Public Interest Technology at New America, explain the process of writing their book and explain public interest technology. They shared the importance of data, design, and delivery to public services and in implementing polici...
#408 The Promise of Public Interest Technology with Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank
April 13, 2021 12:52 - 57 minutes - 35.8 MBPower to the public. Two guests join the podcast to talk about their new book, Power to the Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology. Tara Dawson McGuinness, Fellow at New America and Founder of the New Practice Lab, and Hana Schank, Director of Strategy for Public Interest Technology at New America, explain the process of writing their book and explain public interest technology. They shared the importance of data, design, and delivery to public services and in implementing polici...
#407 The First 100 Days as a New City Manager with Tanisha Briley, Gaithersburg, MD
April 09, 2021 14:47 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLeadership lessons. Tanisha Briley, the City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about her first 100 days on the job. She shared how she prioritized her time and focus as well as how she approached change management in a high performing organization. Tanisha talked about what it was like to take over a leadership position virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discussed her career path and her time as City Manager of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. ...
#425 The First 100 Days as a New City Manager with Tanisha Briley, Gaithersburg, MD
April 09, 2021 14:47 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLeadership lessons. Tanisha Briley, the City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about her first 100 days on the job. She shared how she prioritized her time and focus as well as how she approached change management in a high performing organization. Tanisha talked about what it was like to take over a leadership position virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discussed her career path and her time as City Manager of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. ...
#424 Building and Construction Services with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL
April 06, 2021 21:27 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBPermitting and inspections. John (JC) Hudgison, the Chief Building Official and Construction Services Center Manager for the City of Tampa, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about development services. He discussed the work of a Chief Building Official in enforcing the building code and working to provide good customer service. He also shared what it was like to transition to a new job during the pandemic and his recent article for ELGL on having a seat at the table. Host: Ben Kittelson
#406 Building and Construction Services with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL
April 06, 2021 21:27 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBPermitting and inspections. John (JC) Hudgison, the Chief Building Official and Construction Services Center Manager for the City of Tampa, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about development services. He discussed the work of a Chief Building Official in enforcing the building code and working to provide good customer service. He also shared what it was like to transition to a new job during the pandemic and his recent article for ELGL on having a seat at the table. Host: Ben Kittelson
#423 The American Rescue Plan Act with Chris Fabian, ResourceX
April 02, 2021 12:22 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSpending stimulus dollars responsibly. Chris Fabian, the CEO and Co-Founder of ResourceX, joined the podcast to talk about the funding for local governments within the recently passed federal stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan Act. He shared best practices for local governments to spend and allocate the stimulus funds along with how to distribute the money equitability. He also gave guidance on budget development for the coming year. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#405 The American Rescue Plan Act with Chris Fabian, ResourceX
April 02, 2021 12:22 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSpending stimulus dollars responsibly. Chris Fabian, the CEO and Co-Founder of ResourceX, joined the podcast to talk about the funding for local governments within the recently passed federal stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan Act. He shared best practices for local governments to spend and allocate the stimulus funds along with how to distribute the money equitability. He also gave guidance on budget development for the coming year. Host: Kirsten Wyatt