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GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentFrom Animator to Deputy City Administrator with Kim Nakahodo, North Kansas City, MOKim Nakahodo, a 2025 ELGL Top Influencer and Deputy City Administrator for the City of North Kansas City, Missouri joined to podcast to discuss her journey in local government. She shared the value of professional organizations and the importance of empowering and engaging youth. She also talked about the impact of losing a police officer in the line of duty and creatively involving the public in the budgeting process. This episode was recorded at the Missouri City-County Management Association 2025 Annual Conference Host: Lauren Palmer2025-05-0944 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCommunity Leadership, AI, and Engagement an ICMA Conference Recap - GovLove IslandGovLove Co-hosts Meredith, Lauren, and Ben were joined by Brent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager at the City of Scottsdale, AZ and Amie Hendrix, City Manager at the City of Geneva, NY to recap the recent ICMA Conference. They discussed AI, community engagement, a case study in managing homelessness, the role of the manager in community leadership, and the ELGL Analyst Academy. They shared insights on lessons learned, their favorite sessions, and key takeaways. This episode was recorded from the 2024 ICMA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Panel: Meredith Reynolds, Lauren Palmer, Ben Kittelson, Brent Stockwell, and Amie H...2024-09-2750 min
Tyler Tech PodcastRegulatory Tech Trends: Survey Findings With CLEAR and TylerOn this episode of The Tyler Tech Podcast, we’re bringing you Digital Technologies within Regulatory Agencies: Usage and Perceptions from Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, a podcast from the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR).CLEAR, in collaboration with Tyler, conducted a survey this past February, which targeted over 7,000 CLEAR stakeholders, representing more than 400 regulatory agencies, colleges, and bodies. The primary aim was to understand the use and perception of digital technologies within regulatory agencies.Key insights from the survey reveal the following:Online Services: A significant number of agencies have adopted on...2024-08-0529 min
Quorum ForumRecess: Supreme Court Rules on HomelessnessAncel Glink’s Dan Bolin recently joined the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ GovLove podcast to discuss Grants Pass v. Johnson, a recent Supreme Court decision affecting how local governments may address homelessness. For Quorum Forum’s summer recess, we’re sharing a short clip from that episode and inviting our listeners to check out the rest of the conversation with ELGL’s Meredith Reynolds Lauren Palmer, Ben Kittelson on GovLove: https://elgl.org/podcast-grants-pass-v-johnson-and-a-utopian-california-city-govlove-island/ Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive...2024-08-0113 minTyler Tech PodcastModernizing Emergency Response: Insights from Ulster County, NYOn this episode of The Tyler Tech Podcast, we sit down with Everett Erichsen, director of the Ulster County Department of Emergency Services in New York. Everett discusses the county’s transformative impact of the text-to-911 solution and highlights the evolution of technology and its critical role in improving public safety. Hear firsthand accounts of how text-to-911 has made a difference, from aiding individuals in distress to maintaining operations during system outages. He also outlines the importance of interoperability in ensuring seamless communication across multiple agencies.Join us for an insightful conversation on next-gen emergency response technology an...2024-07-2219 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCelebrating Public Service Recognition Week with Sarah Mondesire and Jessie BrownIn anticipation of the 2024 Top Influencers in Local Government, two guests joined the podcast to discuss their work in local government after being awarded an ELGL Top Influencer in Local Government in 2022. Sarah Mondesire is the Community Well-Being Manager for the City of Commerce City, Colorado and Jessie Brown is a Social Media and Communications Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. They shared key learning moments in their career, who has influenced them, and the values they hold. Host: Meredith Reynolds2024-05-1047 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe 2023 GovieLoviesThe most prestigious award in local government podcasting. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap another year of a podcasting about local government. Lauren, Dan, Meredith, and Ben selected three of their favorite episodes to award a GovieLovie. They also shared their highlight from 2023, dream guests for 2024, and what they are obsessed with. Hosts: Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, Meredith Reynolds, & Ben Kittelson The 2023 GovieLovies Lauren Alternative 911 Responses with Gabriela Solis, Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab Family Focused Urbanism with Barry Greene Jr., Density Dad Local Government 2030 with Megan Caron, Eli...2023-12-2954 min
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastAdventures in Stockton with All Together - Live at APAIL2023 with ELGL's Gov Love Podcast!Only Planners in the Building does what planners do best and makes friends with ELGL's Gov Love podcast to bring you this LIVE special.
Join Andy Cross, AICP, and GovLove Host Dan Bolin, as they sit down with Abigail Rose and Marisa Schulz from All Together studio to discuss their award-winning plan, Adventures in Stockton!
To learn more about the APA-IL Awards program and read more about the Adventures in Stockton, please visit ilapa.org/awards
2023-12-041h 01GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentState of ELGL with Maggie Jones, Tarrant County, TXThe state of ELGL is strong. Maggie Jones is the Chair of the ELGL Board of Directors and Assistant Director of Community Development for Tarrant County, Texas. Maggie joined the podcast to provide listeners with an update on ELGL. She shared what makes the organization special, how members can maximize their membership, and a preview of ELGL 24. Maggie also talked about her career path and is rumored to have shared a membership promo code during the episode for listeners. Host: Rafael Baptista2023-10-2035 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLocal Government Engagement with Warren Kagarise, King County, WABetter engaging residents. Warren Kagarise, Digital Engagement Manager for the King County, Washington, returned to the podcast to talk about engagement strategies in local government. He shared the pros and cons of working full-time remote, how local governments can better engage their residents, and what he hopes to accomplish on the ELGL Board of Directors. Host: Alyssa Dinberg2022-12-0246 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBuilding a Culture of Strategy and Innovation with Rafael Baptista, Buncombe County, NCIncremental steps to improvement. Rafael Baptista, Director of Strategy and Innovation for Buncombe County, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about the work of his team and how they support the County organization as internal consultants. He shared how they support the County's strategic plan, transparency efforts, and policy initiatives. Rafael also discussed his career path into local government and why he is excited to join the ELGL Board of Directors. Host: Lauren Palmer2022-09-3034 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCommunication & Sharing the Work of Local Government with Jessica VanderKolk, Battle Creek, MIBeing a liaison between local government and the community. Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, joined the podcast to talk about local government communications. She shared how staff can help share their stories with the community and highlight the work of their organization. She also talked about her career path into local government from journalism and her new role on the ELGL Board of Directors. Host: Toney Thompson2022-08-1244 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentGovLove Moments, Producer Picks, & ELGL HistoryA very special episode of GovLove. To mark the occasion of 500 episodes of a podcast about local government, the team looks back at some of their favorite moments of the podcast. Kirsten Wyatt and Kent Wyatt talked about the origins of ELGL and how the organization has grown (00:02:53). The GovLove Producers, Ben Kittelson and Michael Montgomery, share their favorite segments of the podcast (00:44:22). All of the GovLove Co-Hosts discussed moments that have stuck with them from the podcast (01:26:13). Hosts: Kirsten Wyatt, Ben Kittelson, Alyssa Dinberg, Toney Thompson, Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, & Ashley Copeland Producers: Michael Montgomery...2022-03-181h 53
Quorum Forum60: Rules Learned and Applied During the PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic is still a prominent part of our everyday lives, as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to impact our communities. In this episode, Ancel Glink Partner W. Britt Isaly will share his insight from the 2021 Illinois Library Association Conference on all things COVID, from remote meetings to vaccine mandates. Call the Quorum Forum Hotline (312.601.9185) to tell us about your experience as an employer or employee during the pandemic, or email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. --- Resources --- PAC Finds in Favor of Public Body in Challenge to Remote Meeting http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/12/pac-finds-in-favor-of-public-body-in.html...2022-01-0637 min
Go Beyond the Vote#9 How to Get Gen Z Involved in Boards and Commissions | ELGLKirsten Wyatt is the executive director and co-founder of ELGL, and a co-host of the GovLove podcast. She also serves as an elected school board member for the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Previously, she served as Assistant City Manager of West Linn, Oregon.In this podcast, she talks about:Getting younger generation involved in boards and commissions and government jobs. Her journey for running and winning the seat for the school board. How to promote change and organization that wants to do things differently?How to get buy-in into your programs?Omni-channel communication - What, how an...2021-07-2931 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBuilding and Construction Services with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FLPermitting 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 Kittelson2021-04-0649 min
Building State Capability PodcastEpisode 13: Building Communities of Practice: A Conversation with ELGL's Kirsten WyattLearn more about the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) organization: https://elgl.org/.Listen to the GovLove podcast interview with BSC Director Salimah Samji: https://elgl.org/podcast-solving-complex-problems-with-salimah-samji-harvard-kennedy-school/.
2021-03-3128 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPlacemaking in Native Communities with Joseph Kunkel, MASS Design GroupSustainable 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 ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Ben Kittelson2021-01-2952 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe Kinston, NC Arts & Cultural District with Raney Rogers, Adam Short, & Sarah ArneyRedevelopment 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 Kinston outline the positive impact this district has had on the City, highlighting increased tourism and lower vacancy rates. This episode is part of...2021-01-0549 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentRural Placemaking in the Kentucky Highlands with Sandi CurdPlacemaking and economic development. Sandi Curd, Promise Zone Coordinator for the Kentucky Highland Investment Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about her work supporting communities and small businesses through placemaking. She shared how the Promise Zone impacts the 22-county service area in southeastern Kentucky and how placemaking can serve as an economic incubator. Sandi also discussed placemaking examples and how the community drives what they do. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-12-1150 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCommunity Media Centers with Dana Healy, CTV North SuburbsDon't make videos, make an impact. Dana Healy, Executive Director of CTV North Suburbs, joined the podcast to talk about the benefits of local community media centers. She discussed CTV North Suburbs which is a collaboration between nine cities in the Minneapolis area that creates video content on behalf of those local governments. The core function of the non-profit is to can help local governments promote and amplify their message. Dana also shared the upcoming content series with ELGL on effective relationships with community media centers and local governments. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-11-2035 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentFood Access and Public Art in Jackson, MS with Salam Rida and Travis CrabtreeInspiring dialogue through art. Salam Rida, Project Director, and Travis Crabtree, Project Manager, discuss the Fertile Ground Project in Jackson, Mississippi. This project uses public art to talk about urban farming, the availability of healthy food, and the history of land use in the City of Jackson. Salam and Travis shared what led to the project and how food access intersects with history, class, race, and planning. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Ben Ki...2020-10-301h 06GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentDeveloping Data-Driven Insights with Nathan Lee, Civic PulseEmpowering local governments. Nathan Lee, the Founder and Managing Director of Civic Pulse, joined the podcast to talk about their research and data analysis into local governments. He shared how he started Civic Pulse and the partnership with ELGL on the Diversity Dashboard measuring the diversity of the local government profession. He also discussed Civic Pulse's research into COVID-19 efforts by local governments on compliance and budget impacts. Host: Alyssa Dinberg2020-10-2746 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEmpowering Women in Local Government with Pamela AntilEncouraging diversity. Pamela Antil, the City Manager of the City of Encinitas, California and Founder of the League of Women in Government, joined the podcast to talk about diversity in local government. She shared what the League of Women in Government does and why they were founded as well as the value of diversity. Pamela also talked about her new position, why data is important to the conversation, and ELGL's Diversity Dashboard. Host: Alyssa Dinberg2020-10-1644 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPublic Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science CouncilAuthentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public art. She discussed the recent efforts by communities across the country to rethink their public art and what it emphasizes or honors. Amina also talked about how the way public art programs are administered can exclude artists from marginalized backgrounds. This is part of ELGL’s Creative Community, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Javon Da...2020-09-0850 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentData Collaboration & Responsible Use with Natalie Evans Harris, BrightHiveIncreasing impact through data. Natalie Evans Harris, the Co-Founder and Head of Strategic Initiatives at BrightHive, joined the podcast to talk about using data to improve local government's response to COVID-19. She shared how BrightHive is partnering with public sector agencies and their recently released Responsible Data Use Playbooks. Natalie also discussed trends she's seeing in public sector data use. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-08-1433 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEquity and Neighborhoods with Majestic Lane, Pittsburgh, PAFocusing on people, not just place. Majestic Lane, Chief Equity Officer and Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about the creation and work of the City's Office of Equity. He discussed gentrification and how cities need to focus on people and impacts of who is served by new investments. Majestic also talked about workforce development efforts and the work Pittsburgh is doing to improve the diversity of businesses it works with. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-08-0750 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEngaging through Art with Carrie Christensen, Minneapolis Park & Recreation BoardMeaning making and synthesizing. Carrie Christensen, Senior Planner for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, joined the podcast to talk about how she has used art and artists in engagement. Using artists has improved the quality of engagement and brought more diverse residents to the table. This is part of ELGL’s Creative Community, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-08-0456 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEmbracing Failure in Local Government with Andi MirvissLinking innovation and impact. Andi Mirviss, Program Manager for the Centre for Public Impact, joined the podcast to talk about failure in government. She shared how failure is key to innovation and embracing it allows people to embrace new ideas. The Centre for Public Impact has a new report about Failing Forward and understanding how local governments can fail forward and create a culture of innovation. Host: Javon Davis2020-07-3145 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentSupporting Main Street with Richard Berry, Kauffman Mayors CouncilLessons from the Great Recession. Richard Berry, former Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, joined the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors' Council and the long term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He shared what it was like to go through the Great Recession and the need to support local businesses. He also discussed how Albuquerque supported entrepreneurs through accelerator programs and changing the regulatory environment. This interview is part of a four part series with the Kauffman Mayors' Council. The Mayors' Council harnesses the knowledge and experience of former mayors to support cities...2020-07-2857 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentWorkforce Equity with Ben Duncan, Multnomah County, ORCommunity organizing in government. Ben Duncan, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer for Multnomah County, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about his career working on equity issues which began with environmental justice and health issues. He discussed the County's Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and how employees have been engaged to improve their workplace. He also shared the work he's done on the strategies Multnomah County is implementing to improve the diversity of their workforce and how the organization uses an equity lens. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-07-2451 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBuilding an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Sly James, Kauffman Mayors CouncilAn entrepreneurial mayor. Sly James, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors' Council and attracting talent and supporting entrepreneurs. He shared two programs led by the City of Kansas City, an innovation partnership program and a startup in residence program. He also discussed the racial gap in entrepreneurship and the need to incorporate equity in economic development. This interview is part of a four part series with the Kauffman Mayors' Council. The Mayors' Council harnesses the knowledge and experience of former mayors to support cities across...2020-07-2148 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCommunity Safety & Innovation with Sarita Nair, Albuquerque, NMOne Albuquerque. Sarita Nair, the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, joined the podcast to talk about a new approach to public safety and implementing innovation. She discussed the City's new Community Safety Department, the impacts of COVID-19, and creating a fund to support the Black community in Albuquerque. She also shared how innovation training has changed culture and her career path into local government. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-07-1743 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLeadership Through Crisis with Betsy Hodges, Kauffman Mayors CouncilManaging ongoing uncertainty. Betsy Hodges, former Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors' Council and leading during a time of crisis. She discussed the importance of communication, understanding what's right, and self care. She also shared why she ran for Mayor and what it was like dealing with the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. This interview is part of a four part series with the Kauffman Mayors' Council. The Mayors' Council harnesses the knowledge and experience of former mayors to support cities across the county in efforts to...2020-07-1439 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLocal Matters with Janice Allen JacksonPublic service and voter education. Janice Allen Jackson, Principal at Janice Allen Jackson & Associates and Host of Local Matters, joined the podcast to talk about her career path in local government and her current efforts to engage and educate voters through her podcast. She discussed how the conversation about defunding police should shift to interdisciplinary public safety. Janice also shared stories from her time leading the cities of Albany and Augusta, Georgia. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-07-1052 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEncouraging Entrepreneurship with Mark Stodola, Kauffman Mayors CouncilThinking outside the box about economic development. Mark Stodola, former Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas and attorney, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors' Council and the importance of entrepreneurship. He talked about his work as Mayor including his time as President of the National League of Cities (NLC). He also discussed the work of the Kauffman Foundation to support small businesses. This interview is part of a four part series with the Kauffman Mayors' Council. The Mayors' Council harnesses the knowledge and experience of former mayors to support cities across the co...2020-07-0740 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentRace and Equity in Minneapolis with Joy Marsh StephensPlanning for a stronger, more equitable Minneapolis. Joy Marsh Stephens, the Director of the Division of Race & Equity for the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, joined the podcast to talk about the work her team is doing to advance racial equity and the current moment of activism around structural racism. She discussed the City's Strategic and Racial Equity Action Plan and the policies the City is pursuing to address racial equity. She also talked about the importance of cultural change and capacity building. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-07-031h 05GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentUS Digital Response and COVID-19 with Raylene YungSupport for crisis response. Raylene Yung, the Co-Founder and CEO of US Digital Response, joined the podcast to talk about how they are connecting technologists to work with governments in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. These volunteers with experience in software and technology help governments find creative ways to deliver services and operate during the pandemic. She shared examples of their work and how to work with US Digital Response. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-06-3041 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentInnovation & Combating Poverty in Rochester, NY with Henry Fitts and Kate MayUnderstanding the drivers of poverty. Two members of the Office of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives joined the podcast to talk about their work addressing poverty and working with departments to use data. Henry Fitts is the Grant Management and Research Coordinator and former Director of Innovation and Kate May is the City's Chief Performance Officer. They discussed the City's work in helping residents find employment and testing a micro loan program for entrepreneurs. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-06-2657 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPlanning and Engagement with Christian Williams, Goodyear, AZMaking the career leap. Christian Williams, Planner for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about his recent career change to working in planning and his career path in local government. He shared how the City is engaging residents in the planning process and encouraging people to participate. Christian also discussed his recent post about his experience as a Black person and being vulnerable in sharing his stories. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-06-2359 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLeadership in Times of Crisis - The Drucker PlaybookDon't be clever, be conscientious. Lawrence Greenspun, Director of Public Sector Engagement for the Drucker Institute, and Tanya Ange, Deputy City Manager of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about leadership in times of crisis and the new Drucker Playbook for the Public Sector. Lawrence shared the story of Peter Drucker and the principles of leadership that inform their training and approach. Tanya discussed how the City of Boulder is using the Drucker Playbook to train staff and develop leaders. Host: Alyssa Dinberg2020-06-1950 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPassion and Public Works with Joey Garcia, Torrance, CAKeeping the fire lit. Joey Garcia, Senior Administrative Analyst for the City of Torrance, California, joined the podcast to talk about his career path and public works. He shared his experience finding that first job in local government, what he's learned from working in public works, and the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. Joey also discussed culture change and finding your passion. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-06-161h 02GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentReopening and COVID-19 Testing with Sean Knierim, SidePorchCreating a culture of health. Sean Knierim, the Co-Founder of SidePorch, joined the podcast to talk about resources for communities in reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns and expanding testing capacity. He talked about the need to be adaptive and flexible in procurement as well as being ready to scale small actions. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-06-1235 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe Experience of Black Social Media Managers with Christina Roach and Victor Henderson"Y’all, I’m hurt." Christina Roach, Digital Content Officer for the City of Dallas, Texas, and Victor Henderson, Communications Specialist for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, joined the podcast to talk about what it's like working in communications right now. They shared what they deal with as black government social media managers and managing social feeds with nonstop reminders of unjust and lethal treatment of people of color. They discussed how coworkers can be supportive and what led them to share their experience in a post to other government communicators. Host: Kirsten Wyatt 2020-06-0551 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCreating a 21st Century Government with Rick ColeDo more of what works and less of what doesn't. Rick Cole, long time public servant and former City Manager of Santa Monica, California, joined the podcast to talk about his vision for how government needs to change to meet the new challenges it faces. He shared lessons on leadership and how to shift government from providing legacy services to solving problems. He also discussed his career path and departure from Santa Monica. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-05-291h 12GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentParks & Recreation During COVID-19 with Alison Rhodes, Boulder, COThinking creatively about being mission critical. Alison Rhodes, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boulder, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about operating during COVID-19. She shared how the pandemic has affected the work of her department and what they are doing to creatively offer services. Alison also talked about her career path and how she sees the parks profession changing after the pandemic. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-05-2236 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBuilding Strong Towns with Chuck MarohnA bottom-up revolution. Chuck Marohn, the Founder and President of Strong Towns, joined the podcast to discuss about his new book and the work he is doing to shape the conversation about development in cities. He shared what led him to leave the engineering and planning field to start Strong Towns and his new book, Strong Towns, A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. He talked about how the way America has built cities since World War II has led to developments that do not generate enough tax revenue to pay for their infrastructure. He also shared the ways...2020-05-151h 30GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentSmart Cities & Government Technology with Jonathan ReichentalSmart cities for dummies. Jonathan Reichental, is the CEO of Human Future, author, and former Chief Information Officer of Palo Alto, CA. He joined the podcast to talk about the role of government technology and his view on what makes a smart city. He also shared what he thinks the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on government technology will be and how organizations will change. Jonathan discussed a book on smart cities that he is writing and a new training for public sector leaders. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-05-1248 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentAddressing Equity During COVID-19 with Shannon Hardin, Columbus, OHIf it's not for all, it's not for us. Shannon Harding, the Council President for the City of Columbus, Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about how the City is responding to COVID-19 and the policy responses they are pursuing. He discussed the disparate impacts of the pandemic on marginalized communities and how they are bringing equity into the response, from providing a hotel for homeless community members to supporting black businesses. Shannon also shared his career path into public service. Host: Alyssa Dinberg2020-05-0852 min
Quorum Forum38: Remote Public HearingsIn partnership with the APA-IL Legislative Committee, David Silverman and Greg Jones share ten best practices for virtual public meetings and ensuring due process during public hearings with limited physical attendance. Joined by hundreds of APA-IL chapter members and other local government professionals during a live web conference, we celebrate two years of Quorum Forum podcast and discuss important questions about managing land use applications during COVID-19. What questions do you have about remote public hearings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. Municipal Minute, Tips for Remote Zoning Hearings http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/tips-for-remote-zoning-hearings.html Forward Together: Virtual Local Government...2020-05-071h 00GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentHuman Resources Response to COVID-19 with Greg Preece and Matt HartleibFrom preparation to reopening. Greg Preece, Human Resources Manager in Oakland, California, and Matt Hartleib, Human Resources Manager in La Porte, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their organizations. They shared how each human resources office prepared and managed the crisis, as well as the unique leave and telework dynamics of their organizations. They also discussed the planning process for reopening each workplace as states begin to relax stay at home orders. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-05-051h 07
Dead AirDead Air 2.6 - British tradWe discuss strange BRITISH CUSTOMS and TRADITIONS. Join us as we explore Shin Kicking, Worm charming, Viking torchlit processions and the world renowned CHEESE ROLLING festival. Sit back and relax, no worksheets for you to worry about and get lost in the world of strange British traditions and festivities. Up Helly Aa footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYVTu... Shin kicking craziness here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2CS... Ozzy man reviews Cheese rolling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELgL_... The Earl of Rone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yZq-... The weird world of...2020-05-0129 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentRunning for Office During COVID-19 with Josh Schoemann, Washington County, WIBecoming an elected official during a pandemic. Josh Schoemann, the County Executive of Washington County, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about running for office and leading a County during the COVID-19 outbreak. The form of government changed from an appointed County Administrator to an elected County Executive, and Josh chose to run for office to keep his position leading the County. He talked about the experience of running for office and how they are navigating reopening after the shutdown. Host: Kent Wyatt2020-05-0151 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLibrary Operations During COVID-19 with Jamie Eustace, Baytown, TXCurbside pickup to digital story time. Jamie Eustace, the Library Director for the City of Baytown, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about how running the library has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared how staff have found creative ways to continue serving library patrons and how operations will change once they are allowed to open the library again. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-04-2837 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBudgeting During COVID-19 with Gregory Patrick, Norfolk, VAStrategic planning and managing resources during a crisis. Gregory Patrick, the Budget Director for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about how his office is putting together an annual budget during COVID-19. He shared how their process has changed and what the financial impacts of the crisis may be. Gregory also talked about budget engagement and his department's telework policy, which was in place before the pandemic and allowed their office to keep talented employees. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-04-2454 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentUtility Operations & COVID-19 with Todd Danielson, Avon Lake Regional WaterProviding water and wastewater during a pandemic. Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive of Avon Lake Regional Water, joined the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 is impacting utility operations. He shared how they have changed shift schedules to protect staff and adjusted their billing to aid customers. Todd also talked about working with the Ohio EPA and how they have adjusted their planned capital projects. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-04-1748 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPolicy and Management Response to COVID-19 with Blaine Williams, Athens-Clarke County, GAFrom economic resiliency to teleworking. Blaine Williams, the Manager of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about how his organization has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed preparation, issuing a stay at home order, and coordinating with the State of Georgia. He also talked about working with the Mayor and Commission in the response and enforcing social distancing guidelines through education. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-04-1057 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCensus 2020 in an Age of COVID-19 with Lorena MolinaOutreach and operations during a pandemic. Lorena Molina, the Director of Operations for the Census Open Innovation Labs, joined the podcast to give an update on how Census 2020 is being impacted by COVID-19. She also shared outreach tools and the value of continuing to share the importance of completing the Census during this time of uncertainty. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-04-0730 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentRemote Public Meetings & COVID-19 with Lindsay Lara, San Rafael, CAFrom public comment to live broadcasting. Lindsay Lara, the City Clerk for the City of San Rafael, California, joined the podcast to discuss how the City Clerk and Digital Services teams set up public meetings in an age of social distancing. She talked about the changes to public meetings rules in California and how residents of San Rafael are still able to participate through YouTube comments. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-04-0339 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentDigital Communications and COVID-19 Response in King County, WAStrategy and public health information. Warren Kagarise, Digital Engagement Manager, and Colette Cosner, Public Health Digital Lead, from King County, Washington joined the podcast to talk about communicating during COVID-19. King County has been one of the epicenters of the outbreak and has been dealing with cases since February. They shared their tips for communication strategy, keeping residents informed, and self-care in a time of pandemic. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-03-2756 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPublic Health & COVID-19 Response with Sarah Martin, mySidewalkData science for public service. Sarah Martin, the Vice President of Health Solutions for mySidewalk and former Deputy Director of the Kansas City Health Department, joined the podcast to talk about the role of public health and responding to disease. She talked about the policy role of public health departments and how they are responding to COVID-19. Sarah also discussed her work for mySidewalk and shared the resources for local governments they are providing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-03-2049 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentFiscally Sustainable Planning with Kevin Shepherd and AJ FawverChanging how communities are built. Two people joined the podcast from Verdunity, a planning, engineering, and engagement firm focused on fiscal sustainability. Kevin Shepherd, the Founder and CEO, and AJ Fawver, Program Leader, talked about the mission of Verdunity, how cities can build better places, and the cost of maintaining infrastructure. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-03-1350 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentEngagement, Arts, and Cities with Lynn Osgood, Civic ArtsIntersection of community development and arts. Lynn Osgood, the Executive Director of Civic Arts Austin, joined the podcast to talk about bringing arts and culture into the way cities are built. She discussed some example projects of how artists have helped communities with visioning and design. This is part of ELGL's Creative Community, a partnership with ArtPlace America and Civic Arts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-03-1046 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBuilding Inclusive Communities with Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Oregon MetroIt does not happen by accident. Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez from Oregon Metro, the regional government for the Portland, Oregon area, joined the podcast to talk about his choice to run for office and how to build inclusive communities. He talked about engaging with residents to ensure local government meets their needs and a ballot measure for dealing with homelessness. Councilor Gonzalez also discussed how Metro is working on transportation and affordable housing. Host: Kent Wyatt2020-03-0651 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLocal Politics is the Best Politics with Professor Emily FarrisThe best of American politics. Emily Farris, Associate Professor of Politics at Texas Christian University, joined the podcast to talk about teaching local politics. She shared how she includes local government in her courses and gets students to learn about what's going on in Fort Worth, Texas. Professor Farris also shared her career path and what influenced her to study this field. Host: Kent Wyatt2020-02-281h 01GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentPerformance Auditing to Kansas City Mayor with Mark FunkhouserCreating good government and fiscal sustainability. Mark Funkhouser, President of Funkhouser & Associates, joined the podcast to talk about his career as an auditor, running for Kansas City Mayor, and more. He talked about navigating the Great Recession as Mayor and the importance of an independent auditor. He also shared his career path into public service and his time as Publisher of Governing Magazine. Host: Javon Davis2020-02-2556 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentAdvocating for Public Records with Ginger McCallImproving transparency in government. Ginger McCall, the former Oregon Public Records Advocate, joined the podcast to talk about her time in the State of Oregon and the importance of providing transparency to the public. She discussed the events that led to her resignation and keeping the public records advocate independent. Ginger also shared best practices for providing public records and how local governments can meet the needs of requesters. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-02-2138 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentState Chief Data Officers Network with Tyler KleykampConnecting leaders to improve policy and service delivery. Tyler Kleykamp, the Director of the State Chief Data Officers Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University, joined the podcast to talk about how data can be used to inform policy decisions. He shared how he supports Chief Data Officers across the country and the skills needed to become a Chief Data Officer. Tyler also shared his career path, which included being the first Chief Data Officer for the State of Connecticut. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-02-1839 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLeadership and FireStat with Chief Reginald Freeman, Hartford, CTData and fire service. Chief Reginald Freeman of the Hartford, Connecticut Fire Department joined the podcast to talk about his department's FireStat program and change management. Chief Freeman discussed how they monitor and evaluate performance measures, engaging with fire fighters, and his philosophy on leadership. He also discussed his career path into the fire service, including time in the military. Host: Ben Kittelson2020-02-1448 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCreative Placemaking in Local Government with Lyz CraneUsing arts and culture to shape communities. Lyz Crane, the Deputy Director of Artplace America, joined the podcast to talk about the work strengthening the field of creative placemaking, which is about integrating arts into community planning and development. She gave examples of how communities can integrate artists in local government including using artists to improve engagement. Lyz also announced a new Creative Community partnership with ELGL around highlighting these local government stories. This is part of ELGL's Creative Community, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. ...2020-02-1138 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentTrends in Human Resources with Kylie Bayer, McMinnville, ORHuman Resources as a strategic partner. Kylie Bayer, the Human Resources Manager for the City of McMinnville, Oregon, joined the podcast to share the issues and trends that she sees affecting the human resources industry in local government. From pay equity to sabbaticals, and why City Managers should bring HR to the executive leadership team. Kylie also gave a preview of #ELGL20, ELGL's Annual Conference in Portland this May. Host: Kirsten Wyatt2020-01-1046 min
Quorum Forum33: “Ring in the New Year” Caller SpecialQuorum Forum 33: “Ring in the New Year” Caller Special Quorum Forum podcast welcomes Ancel Glink’s Adam Simon to celebrate the new year and his recent appellate court victory helping municipalities correctly collect cable franchise fees. Then, we ring in 2020 by taking calls and answering questions about public employees, public comment, cannabis, and more. What questions are you facing in the new year? Leave us a voicemail at 312.604.9178, or email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- Municipal Minute Court Awards Cable Franchise Fees to Village over County: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/court-awards-cable-franchise-fees-to.html Local Governments Prepare Responses to Cannabis Traile...2020-01-0343 min
Civic Tech Chat38 Engaging Local Government Leaders[Kent Wyatt](https://twitter.com/kwyatt23), co-founder of Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) returns to the podcast. We'll get into how their organization is working to help push government forward, check in on what's been happening over the past year or so, and talk about some trends they've seen along the way.
### Resources and Shoutouts:
- [Engaging Local Government Leaders](https://elgl.org/)
- [GovLove Podcast](https://elgl.org/govlove/)
##### Music Credit: [Tumbleweeds by Monkey Warhol](http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/Lonely_Hearts_Challenge/Monkey_Warhol_-_Tumbleweeds)2019-12-0439 min
Quorum Forum31: Closed Session for LitigationAncel Glink litigation partner Ellen Emery joins us for a meeting at the dog park to preview the 2019 Illinois Association of Park Districts Legal Symposium and significant court decisions affecting your district’s day-to-day operations. Later, we adjourn to closed session to talk about what local governments should know about the Open Meetings Act exception for discussing litigation. What questions do you have about discussing litigation in closed session? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- IAPD Legal Symposium, Nov. 14: https://www.ilparks.org/page/legalsymposium IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ EL...2019-11-0736 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobAn Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten WyattIf you’re looking to enter a career where you can serve others and work in a variety of positions, consider working in government. Even if you’ve never held a government position, you can land a fulfilling job with a few strategies. As with most jobs, networking is crucial when trying to land a government job. Find Your Dream Job guest Kirsten Wyatt says that while the application system for government positions can be outdated, you need to shift your focus to what government hiring managers need and outline how you can meet those needs. About Our G...2019-08-2831 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, AZELGL Knope Award Winner. Brent Stockwell, the Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, Arizona, discussed their award-winning park the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. He talked about the work that went into winning the ELGL Knope Award, stories from park staff and how they tried to improve their communications strategy during each round of the competition. This podcast was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada. 2019-04-1331 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe GovieLovies - 2018 Year in ReviewThe best episodes of the year. All five regular GovLove hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the year of GovLove. Kirsten, Alyssa, Javon, Kent and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. In addition to handing out awards, the hosts shared what they hope to cover on the podcast in the future, their favorite holiday food and highlights from ELGL’s 2018. The Top Episodes of the Year: Kirsten #195 Innovation & Equity in Parks & Recreation with Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Justin Cu...2018-12-281h 13GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentStories from the National Day of Civic HackingCode for America recently hosted a National Day of Civic Hacking as a call to action bringing together civic leaders, local governments, and community organizations. Groups across the country got together to work on some of our toughest challenges. ELGL Executive Director, Kirsten Wyatt, was down in San Francisco, California at the Code for America headquarters and talked to three participants in the National Day of Civic Hacking. Alex Gaesser discussed working on bike transportation, Connor English talked about a project dealing with foster care and Matt Castillon lead a group working with building inspections data to deal with...2018-08-1728 min
City Council ChroniclesCity Council Chronicles 87: Darden Rice -- St. Petersburg, FL Council MemberDarden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day!
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
International #CityHallSelfie Day info: https://elgl.org/cityhallselfie-day-media-kit/.
2018-08-1200 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentSmart Sewers in Cincinnati, OH with Reese Johnson, Principal EngineerThe Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati was the inaugural winner of ELGL & The Atlas' Water You Waiting For Award, recognizing the best water project. Reese Johnson, Principal Engineer for the sewer district, came on the podcast to talk about their smart sewers project and his passion for wastewater. Reese explained how smart sensors are helping to keep wastewater out of local streams and rivers in Cincinnati. Plus he describes working with IT staff and gives tips to other people that want to change their industries.2018-06-2957 min
Civic Tech Chat11 GovLove and ELGL with Kent WyattThis week we talk to [Kent Wyatt](https://twitter.com/kwyatt23) founder of [Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)](https://twitter.com/ELGL50) about the 'why' that drives him forward, the ELGL organization, and the [GovLove podcast](https://twitter.com/GovLovePodcast). This podcast swap seeks to help build bridges between the local government professional community and the civic tech movement.
### Resources and Shoutouts:
- [Vendor Directory](http://elgl.org/vendor-school-directory/)
- [Diversity Dashboard](http://elgl.org/diversity-dashboard/)
- [GovLove with Leigh Tami](http://elgl.org/2017/06/30/podcast-harnessing-the-power-of-data-with-leigh-tami-cincinnati-oh/)
- [GovLove with Brendan Babb & Sam Edelstein](http://elgl.org/2017/10/20/podcast-innovation-doesnt-have-to-be-fancy-with-sam-edelstein-brendan-babb/)2018-06-2052 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentNFBPA & Diversity with Christine Edwards & James GastonChristine Edwards, the Community Relations Coordinator for Mecklenburg County, NC, and James Gaston III, a Budget Analyst for Petersburg, VA, join the podcast to talk about the work of NFBPA and making local government more diverse. They discuss ELGL's diversity dashboard and the importance of measuring how diverse our workplaces are. They also share how to start a conversation about diversity and the importance of representation.2018-04-2745 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLocal Government Workforce of the FutureBalancing work and life, recruiting the best and brightest, and preparing future leaders. Three guests joined GovLove to talk about the workforce of the future and their perspectives. The panel included: Joey Garcia an Administrative Analyst in Torrance, CA; Peter Castro the Assistant to the City Manager in Indian Wells, CA; and Kristen Nelson a Sr. Executive Assistant in Indian Wells, CA and Director of Programming at MMASC. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the ELGL Roadshow in La Quinta, California on January 25, 2018.2018-03-231h 02GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentNBC Parks & Rec Memories with Jim O'Heir (Jerry Gergich)A very Parks & Rec episode for you. Jim O'Heir the actor that played the lovable Jerry Gergich (or is Garry?) came on GovLove to talk about the hit NBC show, his career in the entertainment industry and more. Jim sat down with co-hosts Alyssa Dinberg and Javon Davis in Kansas City, MO City Hall to give a behind the scenes look at ELGL & GovLove's favorite show. 2018-02-0942 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentSusan Brown, Chapel Hill Public Library DirectorDesign thinking, pop-up coffee shops and open data in the library. Susan Brown the Director of the Chapel Hill Public Library joined GovLove to talk about running a local government library and prototyping. She also shared her Banned Books Trading Cards project, her career path into libraries and how the library engages with other local government departments in Chapel Hill. Right now at ELGL we're running a contest for the best Library in the nation. Go to ELGL.org to vote for the Leslie B. Knope Award. Topics: Lightning round (1:25), Susan's career path into public l...2018-02-0250 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe GovieLovie Awards & 2017 Year End Look BackWe take the last episode of the year to recognize our favorite episodes and interviews of 2017. GovLove hosts Kent Wyatt, Kirsten Wyatt and Ben Kittelson all handed out awards in different categories to their 15 favorite episodes. The episode also covered the most listened to episodes of the year and plans for 2018. Topics: 2017 recap (1:05), Most listened to episodes (4:05), Segments! Best gifts & funniest ELGL thing in 2017 (7:55), The GovieLovie Awards (16:30), Looking ahead to 2018 (1:00:20), and Can't let it go (1:06:00). Awards: Tee Hee: #155 Practical Innovation in Syracuse & Anchorage with Sam Edelstein & Brendan Babb Data Download: #135 Harnessing th...2017-12-291h 14GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentBattling Homelessness with Andrew Hening, San Rafael, CALocal solutions to homelessness and practicing radical empathy. Andrew Hening the Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach for the City of San Rafael, California joins GovLove to discuss his work reducing the homeless population in Silicon Valley. He also discussed his career path into local government, from law school to Americorps Vista. Andrew Hening took the #1 spot in this year's ELGL Traeger List of local government influencers. This episode was hosted by Javon Davis and Alyssa Dinberg, two Cookingham-Noll Management Fellows in Kansas City, MO.2017-10-1357 minCity Council ChroniclesCity Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Pittsburgh, PAWe visit Pittsburgh, the former steel-manufacturing hub in Western Pennsylvania. The home of three rivers, strong sports teams, and multiple universities, we see a high school girls' team construct robots for a competition. We also attend a picnic, visit the top of a mountain, and worship with a Baptist church.Episode sponsor: ELGL.org's Diversity Dashboard -- An effort to improve diversity in local government leadership. Check out the project and Kickstarter campaign here: http://elgl.org/diversity-dashboard-2/
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer"...2017-10-0800 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe City Hall Challenge Final - Peoria vs. VancouverThe City of Peoria, IL and the City of Vancouver, WA squared off last week in the championship round of the ELGL City Hall Challenge. This March Madness style bracket asked cities from across the country to compete for the best City Hall in the nation. Kent chatted with the two finalists right before the contest closed about what they learned, how they got the word out and more. The guests were Stacy Peterson from Peoria and Sophie Banner from Vancouver.2017-03-1455 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe Wellbeing Initiative with Julie Rusk, Santa Monica, CAOur fearless intern is back! The ICMA/ELGL Oregon Management Fellow, Madison Thesing talked with Julie Rusk, the Chief of Civic Wellbeing in Santa Monica, CA about their wellbeing initiative, what brought her into local government and the importance of community wellbeing.2017-02-1055 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentCelebrating Mentor Month with Traca SavadogoJanuary is Mentor Month! ELGL has been celebrating by telling the stories of mentor relationships and the best advice people have gotten over the years. To celebrate the month we sat down with Traca Savadogo from Tall Poppy Consulting to talk about how to mentor, what to look for in a mentor and more.2017-01-1742 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentThe Year in Review with Kent, Kirsten & BenThe three GovLove hosts, Kent, Kirsten and Ben, got together to take a look back at 2016. They each picked their Top 5 episodes of the year and discussed their selections (43:50). Segments included: The most listened to episodes of the year (0:50); Three of a kind (7:20) featuring holiday movies, ELGL memories, holiday songs and books; Listener questions (22:40); Favorite iTunes reviews (28:30); Goals for 2017 (31:20); and the episode ended with "Can't Let it Go" where each host picked something they're obsessed with right now (1:14:50).2016-12-301h 21GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentSwapcast with Archive Social CEO Anil ChawlaWe sat down with the CEO of Archive Social, Anil Chawla to talk civic technology and the GovTech Podcast. Then the tables get turned and Anil asks Kent Wyatt about the story behind ELGL and GovLove.2016-11-1558 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentRecapping the ELGL16 Pop-Up ConferencesOn October 21st Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) held six pop-up conferences across the country involving more than 550 local government administrators. Organizers from each of the locations come on the podcast to talk about what they were inspired by and their favorite speakers and sessions.2016-10-2541 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentModern Policing & Social Media with Captain Chris Hsiung, Mountain View, CAKirsten, 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.2016-08-2652 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentStanding Up to Gender Discrimination with Kirsten WyattKent, 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.2016-07-291h 06GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentData Download: Examining Women in the ProfessionHow 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.2016-07-0136 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentKirsten and Bridget Get Frank from the 2016 Frank ConferenceBridget Doyle and Kirsten Wyatt get together to recap their #Frank2016 experience. The Frank conference is all about public focused communication. Between quoting Damn Daniel and avoiding bats Kirsten and Bridget learned some communications tips and ideas for future ELGL conferences.2016-03-1125 minGovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentLocal Government Technology, Next Request and Seneca SystemsA few months ago, ELGL Co-Founder and GovLove host, Kent Wyatt sat down with two people active in the local government tech scene. His guests were, Tamara Manik-Perlman, CEO of Next Request and Chris Maddox, CEO of Seneca Systems. Their conversation covered everything from transparency in government and user experience to the Warriors win streak and celebrity look-a-likes.2016-02-051h 08GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentMillennials in the Workplace, a Conversation with Cam MarstonIn this episode of GovLove, we talk with Cam Marston, an expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the marketplace. As an author, columnist, blogger, and lecturer, he imparts a clear understanding of how generational demographics are changing the landscape of business. Recently, Cam shook things up at the League of California Cities Conference during his presentation on generational differences. Several ELGL members took notice and engaged in a lively Twitter discussion focused around some of Cam’s research and comments.2015-10-0918 min