GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government artwork

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

1,112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 208 ratings

GovLove 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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#422 Creating a State of the City Event with Kent Wyatt, Tigard, OR

March 30, 2021 16:18 - 50 minutes - 36.7 MB

Late night in Tigard. Kent Wyatt, Communications Director for the City of Tigard, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about the City's creative approach to the annual State of the City address. He discussed how to make the State of the City more authentic and relatable to members of the public, the importance of partnering with a community media center to produce a video, and where to find inspiration. He also stressed the importance of making communications from your city accessible to all m...

#404 Creating a State of the City Event with Kent Wyatt, Tigard, OR

March 30, 2021 16:18 - 50 minutes - 36.7 MB

Late night in Tigard. Kent Wyatt, Communications Director for the City of Tigard, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about the City's creative approach to the annual State of the City address. He discussed how to make the State of the City more authentic and relatable to members of the public, the importance of partnering with a community media center to produce a video, and where to find inspiration. He also stressed the importance of making communications from your city accessible to all m...

#421 The Role of a County Clerk with Brianna Lennon, Boone County, MO

March 26, 2021 13:47 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Elections administration. Brianna Lennon, County Clerk for Boone County, Missouri and Co-Host of High Turnout Wide Margins, joined the podcast to talk about the work of County Clerks and what it takes to administer elections. She shared how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted elections, the experience of running the 2020 election, and engaging with the public. She also discussed her career path and how she thinks elections administration will change. Host: Alyssa Dinberg

#403 The Role of a County Clerk with Brianna Lennon, Boone County, MO

March 26, 2021 13:47 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Elections administration. Brianna Lennon, County Clerk for Boone County, Missouri and Co-Host of High Turnout Wide Margins, joined the podcast to talk about the work of County Clerks and what it takes to administer elections. She shared how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted elections, the experience of running the 2020 election, and engaging with the public. She also discussed her career path and how she thinks elections administration will change. Host: Alyssa Dinberg

#402 Civic Technology and Public Service with Cyd Harrell

March 23, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Move carefully and fix things. Cyd Harrell joined the podcast to talk about her new book, A Civic Technologist's Practice Guide. She shared her perspective on working in civic technology as a volunteer and as part of the Federal Government for 18F. She discussed lessons for government and civic technologists as well as the importance of user research. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#420 Civic Technology and Public Service with Cyd Harrell

March 23, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Move carefully and fix things. Cyd Harrell joined the podcast to talk about her new book, A Civic Technologist's Practice Guide. She shared her perspective on working in civic technology as a volunteer and as part of the Federal Government for 18F. She discussed lessons for government and civic technologists as well as the importance of user research. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#401 Changing Culture & COVID-19 Response with Raymond Gonzales, Adams County, CO

March 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41 MB

Driving culture and the pandemic one year later. Raymond Gonzales, County Manager at Adams County, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about changing the culture in Adams County. He outlined how he scrapped the traditional Human Resources Department and implemented a People & Culture Services Department. Raymond also reflected and detailed the County's response to COVID-19. He shared what changes he thinks will stay after the pandemic and what challenges lie ahead. Host: Ben Kittelson

#419 Changing Culture & COVID-19 Response with Raymond Gonzales, Adams County, CO

March 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41 MB

Driving culture and the pandemic one year later. Raymond Gonzales, County Manager at Adams County, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about changing the culture in Adams County. He outlined how he scrapped the traditional Human Resources Department and implemented a People & Culture Services Department. Raymond also reflected and detailed the County's response to COVID-19. He shared what changes he thinks will stay after the pandemic and what challenges lie ahead. Host: Ben Kittelson

#400 Educational Local Government Partnerships at Indiana University

March 16, 2021 13:19 - 56 minutes - 34.6 MB

Sustaining Hoosier Communities. Two guests join the podcast to talk about the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N). Jane Rogan, Director of Sustaining Hoosier Communities at Indiana University, and Barry Jeskewich, former Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Bedford, Indiana, discussed how the university and local government worked together to serve communities and how students at Indiana University used a local fish hatchery to enhance their lear...

#418 Educational Local Government Partnerships at Indiana University

March 16, 2021 13:19 - 56 minutes - 34.6 MB

Sustaining Hoosier Communities. Two guests join the podcast to talk about the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N). Jane Rogan, Director of Sustaining Hoosier Communities at Indiana University, and Barry Jeskewich, former Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Bedford, Indiana, discussed how the university and local government worked together to serve communities and how students at Indiana University used a local fish hatchery to enhance their lear...

#399 Community Partnerships to Address Human Trafficking

March 12, 2021 15:49 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Recognizing trafficking. Two guests join the podcast to talk about how local government staff can be part of the effort to eliminate human trafficking. Margaret Henderson, Director of the Public Intersection Project at the UNC School of Government, and Angela Sowers, Environmental Health Specialist at Orange County, North Carolina, discussed the signs of trafficking and how local governments can prepare staff in different departments to be part of the solution. Host: Lauren Palmer

#417 Community Partnerships to Address Human Trafficking

March 12, 2021 15:49 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Recognizing trafficking. Two guests join the podcast to talk about how local government staff can be part of the effort to eliminate human trafficking. Margaret Henderson, Director of the Public Intersection Project at the UNC School of Government, and Angela Sowers, Environmental Health Specialist at Orange County, North Carolina, discussed the signs of trafficking and how local governments can prepare staff in different departments to be part of the solution. Host: Lauren Palmer

#398 Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship with Mitchell Weiss, Harvard Business School

March 09, 2021 11:48 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Possibility government. Mitchell Weiss, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, joined the podcast to talk about his new book We the Possibility. He discusses how bringing entrepreneurship into government can help solve complex problems and improve services. He also shared how public entrepreneurship is different than starting a pilot program.  Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#416 Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship with Mitchell Weiss, Harvard Business School

March 09, 2021 11:48 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Possibility government. Mitchell Weiss, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, joined the podcast to talk about his new book We the Possibility. He discusses how bringing entrepreneurship into government can help solve complex problems and improve services. He also shared how public entrepreneurship is different than starting a pilot program.  Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#397 From Deputy to City Manager with Marlon Brown, Sarasota, FL

March 05, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 28.7 MB

Mentors matter. Marlon Brown, City Manager for the City of Sarasota, joined the podcast to discuss his career path, including his recent transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager. He talked about working with the City Commission and his plans for his first few months in his new role. He also shared the importance of finding a mentor and how the City has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Ben Kittelson

#415 From Deputy to City Manager with Marlon Brown, Sarasota, FL

March 05, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 28.7 MB

Mentors matter. Marlon Brown, City Manager for the City of Sarasota, joined the podcast to discuss his career path, including his recent transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager. He talked about working with the City Commission and his plans for his first few months in his new role. He also shared the importance of finding a mentor and how the City has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Ben Kittelson

#396 Solving Complex Problems with Salimah Samji, Harvard Kennedy School

March 02, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

A new way to solve problems. Salimah Samji, the Director of Building State Capability at the Harvard Kennedy School, joined the podcast to talk about a step by step process that allows for flexible learning and adaptation called Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA). She shared how this process allows stakeholders to determine what the problems are rather than outsiders. Salimah also discussed examples of PDIA in local government, training, and how data is used in the process. Host: T...

#414 Solving Complex Problems with Salimah Samji, Harvard Kennedy School

March 02, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

A new way to solve problems. Salimah Samji, the Director of Building State Capability at the Harvard Kennedy School, joined the podcast to talk about a step by step process that allows for flexible learning and adaptation called Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA). She shared how this process allows stakeholders to determine what the problems are rather than outsiders. Salimah also discussed examples of PDIA in local government, training, and how data is used in the process. Host: T...

#395 Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure with Kevin Miller, ChargePoint

February 26, 2021 14:06 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

The electric revolution. Kevin Miller, the Director of Public Policy for ChargePoint, joined the podcast to talk about electric vehicles and the infrastructure to support them. He shared how electric vehicles and charging stations can be integrated into the built environment. Kevin also discussed how cities can support the adoption of electric vehicles such as by making changes to building codes. Host: Javon Davis

#413 Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure with Kevin Miller, ChargePoint

February 26, 2021 14:06 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

The electric revolution. Kevin Miller, the Director of Public Policy for ChargePoint, joined the podcast to talk about electric vehicles and the infrastructure to support them. He shared how electric vehicles and charging stations can be integrated into the built environment. Kevin also discussed how cities can support the adoption of electric vehicles such as by making changes to building codes. Host: Javon Davis

#412 Supporting Small Business Recovery in Mesa, AZ with Jaye O'Donnell & Jenny Poon

February 23, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Mesa Cares. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about supporting entrepreneurship and economic development using an online tool and technical assistance. Jay O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa, Arizona, and Jenny Poon, Founder & CEO of CO+HOOTS, discussed how the City worked with CO+HOOTS to support small businesses. Jaye shared what the City was looking for in providing technical assistance to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenny t...

#394 Supporting Small Business Recovery in Mesa, AZ with Jaye O'Donnell & Jenny Poon

February 23, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Mesa Cares. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about supporting entrepreneurship and economic development using an online tool and technical assistance. Jay O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa, Arizona, and Jenny Poon, Founder & CEO of CO+HOOTS, discussed how the City worked with CO+HOOTS to support small businesses. Jaye shared what the City was looking for in providing technical assistance to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenny t...

#411 Public Health & Equity in Lawrence, KS with Dr. Farris Muhammad & Ruaa Hassaballa

February 19, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 36.1 MB

Maintaining equity during a pandemic. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how they promote equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Farris Muhammad, Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and Ruaa Hassaballa, COVID Testing Equity Project Manager for Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, shared how the partnership between the City and Public Health Department has helped promote equity in testing and vaccine distribution. They also discussed other equity an...

#393 Public Health & Equity in Lawrence, KS with Dr. Farris Muhammad & Ruaa Hassaballa

February 19, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 36.1 MB

Maintaining equity during a pandemic. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how they promote equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Farris Muhammad, Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and Ruaa Hassaballa, COVID Testing Equity Project Manager for Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, shared how the partnership between the City and Public Health Department has helped promote equity in testing and vaccine distribution. They also discussed other equity an...

#410 The Future of Public Administration with University of Alabama at Birmingham Students

February 16, 2021 14:15 - 58 minutes - 34.8 MB

Learning about public administration. Three undergraduate students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faiza Mawani, Mary Gilmore, & Kyle Adams, joined the podcast to discuss what they learned from a class about public administration. The students shared their notions of the profession before and after the class. Each guest highlighted their favorite GovLove episode and how it helped form their public service portfolio, an assignment in which each student created a vision and missi...

#392 The Future of Public Administration with University of Alabama at Birmingham Students

February 16, 2021 14:15 - 58 minutes - 34.8 MB

Learning about public administration. Three undergraduate students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faiza Mawani, Mary Gilmore, & Kyle Adams, joined the podcast to discuss what they learned from a class about public administration. The students shared their notions of the profession before and after the class. Each guest highlighted their favorite GovLove episode and how it helped form their public service portfolio, an assignment in which each student created a vision and missi...

#409 The Future of Public Administration with Professor Peter Jones

February 12, 2021 14:59 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Teaching local government. Dr. Peter Jones, Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, joined the podcast to talk about his classes teaching students about public service careers. He discussed how he teaches students about different government government careers and ways to be a public servant. He also shared what students are interested in and might be helpful in recruiting and retaining the next generation of leaders. Dr. Jones even talked about how he has used GovLove Po...

#391 The Future of Public Administration with Professor Peter Jones

February 12, 2021 14:59 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Teaching local government. Dr. Peter Jones, Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, joined the podcast to talk about his classes teaching students about public service careers. He discussed how he teaches students about different government government careers and ways to be a public servant. He also shared what students are interested in and might be helpful in recruiting and retaining the next generation of leaders. Dr. Jones even talked about how he has used GovLove Po...

#408 Showing GovLove with Catie Miller, General Services Administration

February 09, 2021 19:08 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Celebrating public service. Catie Miller, Strategic Communications Manager for the General Services Administration, joins the podcast to discuss the Federal agency's #GovLove campaign to highlight success stories in government. She shared the types of successes they are highlighting and how other organizations can participate. She also talked about the work of the Office of Shared Solutions & Performance Improvement within GSA. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#390 Showing GovLove with Catie Miller, General Services Administration

February 09, 2021 19:08 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Celebrating public service. Catie Miller, Strategic Communications Manager for the General Services Administration, joins the podcast to discuss the Federal agency's #GovLove campaign to highlight success stories in government. She shared the types of successes they are highlighting and how other organizations can participate. She also talked about the work of the Office of Shared Solutions & Performance Improvement within GSA. Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#389 Assisting the Recently Homeless with Claire Elizabeth Williams, Foundations for Social Change

February 05, 2021 13:47 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Consult early and consult often. Claire Elizabeth Williams, CEO & Co-Founder of Foundations for Social Change, joins the podcast to discuss the New Leaf Project. She outlined how the New Leaf Project distributed a direct cash payment of $7,500 (CAD) to 50 recipients who recently became homeless in Vancouver, British Columbia. Claire shared the results of the project as well as lessons learned and how other local governments could implement a similar program. Host: Toney Thompson

#407 Assisting the Recently Homeless with Claire Elizabeth Williams, Foundations for Social Change

February 05, 2021 13:47 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Consult early and consult often. Claire Elizabeth Williams, CEO & Co-Founder of Foundations for Social Change, joins the podcast to discuss the New Leaf Project. She outlined how the New Leaf Project distributed a direct cash payment of $7,500 (CAD) to 50 recipients who recently became homeless in Vancouver, British Columbia. Claire shared the results of the project as well as lessons learned and how other local governments could implement a similar program. Host: Toney Thompson

#388 Common Community Engagement Mistakes with Kevin Lyons, FlashVote

February 02, 2021 18:19 - 58 minutes - 38.5 MB

Pizza, beer, & public input. Kevin Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of FlashVote, joins the podcast to discuss community engagement. He highlights common mistakes made with various types of communication channels as well as mistakes organizations make in town halls, social media, online forums, and surveys. Kevin also shares with resources to improve community engagement. Host: Alyssa Dinberg

#406 Common Community Engagement Mistakes with Kevin Lyons, FlashVote

February 02, 2021 18:19 - 58 minutes - 38.5 MB

Pizza, beer, & public input. Kevin Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of FlashVote, joins the podcast to discuss community engagement. He highlights common mistakes made with various types of communication channels as well as mistakes organizations make in town halls, social media, online forums, and surveys. Kevin also shares with resources to improve community engagement. Host: Alyssa Dinberg

#405 Placemaking in Native Communities with Joseph Kunkel, MASS Design Group

January 29, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Sustainable planning and design. Joseph Kunkel, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of the Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab, joined the podcast to talk about planning projects with Native communities. He discussed his work on affordable housing in Indian Country and engaging with the community to incorporate local context and art. He also shared examples of projects incorporating placemaking. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnership with ArtP...

#387 Placemaking in Native Communities with Joseph Kunkel, MASS Design Group

January 29, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Sustainable planning and design. Joseph Kunkel, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of the Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab, joined the podcast to talk about planning projects with Native communities. He discussed his work on affordable housing in Indian Country and engaging with the community to incorporate local context and art. He also shared examples of projects incorporating placemaking. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnership with ArtP...

#386 Community Engagement During COVID-19 with Ashley Traynum-Carson & Jay Dawkins

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

From public meetings to communications. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how communication and engagement has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Traynum-Carson, Communication Specialist for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, and Jay Dawkins, CEO of Public Input, shared their perspectives and lessons learned. They discussed how receiving comments changed and how local governments are using technology. They also shared how the changes made make participation more acces...

#404 Community Engagement During COVID-19 with Ashley Traynum-Carson & Jay Dawkins

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

From public meetings to communications. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how communication and engagement has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Traynum-Carson, Communication Specialist for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, and Jay Dawkins, CEO of Public Input, shared their perspectives and lessons learned. They discussed how receiving comments changed and how local governments are using technology. They also shared how the changes made make participation more acces...

#385 Consumer Safety & COVID-19 with Commissioner Nikki Fried, State of Florida

January 22, 2021 14:11 - 44 minutes - 33.2 MB

Adapting the Agriculture and Consumer Services Department. Nikki Fried, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the State of Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her journey to becoming Commissioner and what her Department does. She discussed how COVID-19 has impacted the work of the Department and how they have adapted, highlighting the Be SMART Florida campaign. She also shared advice to other women considering running for office or applying for executive-level position...

#403 Consumer Safety & COVID-19 with Commissioner Nikki Fried, State of Florida

January 22, 2021 14:11 - 44 minutes - 33.2 MB

Adapting the Agriculture and Consumer Services Department. Nikki Fried, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the State of Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her journey to becoming Commissioner and what her Department does. She discussed how COVID-19 has impacted the work of the Department and how they have adapted, highlighting the Be SMART Florida campaign. She also shared advice to other women considering running for office or applying for executive-level position...

#402 Using Behavioral Nudges in Local Government with Alissa Fishbane & Aurélie Ouss

January 19, 2021 18:04 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MB

Reducing unnecessary warrants and jail time. Alissa Fishbane, Managing Director at ideas42, and Dr. Aurélie Ouss, Assistant Professor of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about their study to reduce the number of arrest warrants for failure to appear in court in the New York City criminal justice system. The guests highlighted the use of behavioral interventions, or nudges, that were low cost and easy to implement. They also shared how other local gove...

#384 Using Behavioral Nudges in Local Government with Alissa Fishbane & Aurélie Ouss

January 19, 2021 18:04 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MB

Reducing unnecessary warrants and jail time. Alissa Fishbane, Managing Director at ideas42, and Dr. Aurélie Ouss, Assistant Professor of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about their study to reduce the number of arrest warrants for failure to appear in court in the New York City criminal justice system. The guests highlighted the use of behavioral interventions, or nudges, that were low cost and easy to implement. They also shared how other local gove...

#383 Community Court for Homelessness with Christopher Leonard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 15, 2021 14:32 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MB

Social services, not jail. Christopher Leonard, Administrative Supervisor for the City of Forth Lauderdale, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about the City's community court that serves individuals experiencing homelessness. The program focuses on the root causes of each defendant’s issues and applies mandates such as community service, drug treatment, or social services to have their cases dismissed. He also explained how the court has continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

#401 Community Court for Homelessness with Christopher Leonard, Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 15, 2021 14:32 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MB

Social services, not jail. Christopher Leonard, Administrative Supervisor for the City of Forth Lauderdale, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about the City's community court that serves individuals experiencing homelessness. The program focuses on the root causes of each defendant’s issues and applies mandates such as community service, drug treatment, or social services to have their cases dismissed. He also explained how the court has continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

#382 Managing Your Hometown with Nick Edwards, Joplin, MO

January 12, 2021 15:49 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

Who says you can't go home? Nick Edwards, City Manager of the City of Joplin, Missouri joined the podcast to talk about his career path in local government and coming home to Joplin to become the City Manager. He talked about building new relationships during COVID-19 and how the City has responded to the pandemic. Nick also shared the City's strategic planning process and his plans for 2021. Host: Lauren Palmer

#400 Managing Your Hometown with Nick Edwards, Joplin, MO

January 12, 2021 15:49 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

Who says you can't go home? Nick Edwards, City Manager of the City of Joplin, Missouri joined the podcast to talk about his career path in local government and coming home to Joplin to become the City Manager. He talked about building new relationships during COVID-19 and how the City has responded to the pandemic. Nick also shared the City's strategic planning process and his plans for 2021. Host: Lauren Palmer

#381 COVID-19 Vaccine Public Sentiment with Eyal Feder-Levy, Zencity

January 08, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 23 MB

Building community trust. Eyal Feder-Levy, CEO & Founder of Zencity, joined the podcast to talk about the work Zencity is doing to track the public sentiment of the COVID-19 vaccine in cities across America. He shared there is currently twice as much negative sentiment towards the vaccine as positive. He also outlined the impact local governments and leaders can have on the sentiment of the vaccine for their community. Zencity recently published a guide to help local governments build trust...

#399 COVID-19 Vaccine Public Sentiment with Eyal Feder-Levy, Zencity

January 08, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 23 MB

Building community trust. Eyal Feder-Levy, CEO & Founder of Zencity, joined the podcast to talk about the work Zencity is doing to track the public sentiment of the COVID-19 vaccine in cities across America. He shared there is currently twice as much negative sentiment towards the vaccine as positive. He also outlined the impact local governments and leaders can have on the sentiment of the vaccine for their community. Zencity recently published a guide to help local governments build trust...

#380 The Kinston, NC Arts & Cultural District with Raney Rogers, Adam Short, & Sarah Arney

January 05, 2021 14:16 - 49 minutes - 30.1 MB

Redevelopment through arts and culture. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Kinston, North Carolina has redeveloped their community through the implementation of a arts and cultural district. Raney Rogers, Executive Director of smART Kinston, details the 12-block residential area in downtown Kinston where artists live and work by long-term residents in colorful houses. Adam Short, Planning Director, and Sarah Arney, Community Development Planner, for the City of Kin...

#398 The Kinston, NC Arts & Cultural District with Raney Rogers, Adam Short, & Sarah Arney

January 05, 2021 14:16 - 49 minutes - 30.1 MB

Redevelopment through arts and culture. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Kinston, North Carolina has redeveloped their community through the implementation of a arts and cultural district. Raney Rogers, Executive Director of smART Kinston, details the 12-block residential area in downtown Kinston where artists live and work by long-term residents in colorful houses. Adam Short, Planning Director, and Sarah Arney, Community Development Planner, for the City of Kin...

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