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GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)

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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53:48

#115 Somebody is Everybody with Pete Haga, Grand...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/20

Talking community relations, battling the opioid epidemic and the Uber of food trucks, meet Pete Haga from the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Pete joins GovLove to discuss his work as the Community/Government Relations Officer in Grand Forks and shares his experience with the Knight Foundation, being a dad in local government and more.

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56:35

#114 Race & Diversity in the Planning Profession with...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/16

Giovania Tiarachristie argues that if planning was a room, the elephant in it would be race. Giovania is the author of an amazing report exploring the barriers to recruiting and retaining planners of color. In this episode she discusses her report, the hazards of colorblindness, the value diversity can bring, micro-aggressions and so much more. Her report on diversity in planning has lessons and solutions for employers in any field or public sector organization.

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37:52

#113 Jane's Walk Toronto with Alia Scanlon

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/13

The GovLove international team returns with the City Organizer of Jane's Walk Toronto, Alia Scanlon. She talks about the mission of Jane's Walk, an organization that puts on free, locally organized walking tours, in which people get together to explore, talk about and celebrate their neighborhoods. These walking tours celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs an urbanist, author and planner. GovLove International is hosted by John Allore, the assistant budget director of Durham, NC.

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54:33

#112 Reason for Running with Sara Eskrich & Hannah...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/09

We talk running for City Council with Sara Eskrich, Alder for District 13 of Madison, WI, and Hannah Lebovits, candidate for University Heights, OH City Council. They discuss why they wanted to run for office, the challenges they have faced as women candidates and what they hope to accomplish. Sara shares her experience knocking on doors in a snow storm and Hannah talks about campaigning with her young children.

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51:46

#111 Car-Free Planning in DC & Key West, FL with...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/06

Chris Hamilton joins GovLove to talk all about car-free transportation, planning and paradise. Chris is the Car-Free Key West program manager and former Transportation Bureau Chief for Commuter Services in Arlington County, VA. He shares how small investments in marketing can impact transportation use, the value of bike share and more.

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43:57

#110 Attracting High-Quaility, Diverse Employees with...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/06/02

The Intern Files is back, this time Madison Thesing interviews Michael Lawson from the City of Aurora, Colorado. Michael leads the city's special projects office and he discussed how Aurora is taking a new approach to hiring, on-boarding and culture. The "Shift" program started in August 2015 and its goal is to help Aurora attract the next generation of local government leaders.

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43:55

#109 Public Service Perspectives from Indonesia &...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/05/26

This week we get an international perspective on public service from Indonesia and Singapore. Shaffira Gayatri and Jerry Lewis Ong are two Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows visiting the United States, and specifically Guilford County, NC. The program they are a part of is a partnership between ICMA and the U.S. State Department and allows fellows to spend four weeks in a local government learning about governance practices, accountability and transparency. Shaffira and Jerry

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56:21

#108 Our Erie with the Jefferson Educational Society

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/05/19

Ferki Ferati & Ben Speggan join GovLove to talk about their work with the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Jefferson Society has been active in creating civic dialogue, exposing residents and leaders to issues and work going on in the city as well as promoting pride in their home town of Erie.

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40:38

#107 The Local Government Management Fellowship...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/05/12

The latest Intern Files is back to discuss the ICMA local government fellow experience and getting started in a local government career. Madison Thesing is joined by David Nash-Hernandez, Eli Ritchie, Hunter Harris, Micah Phillips, Maia Knox & Craig Dudek. The six guests shared what they learned in their fellowship.

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56:15

#106 Citizen Engagement with Matthew Crozier of Bang...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/05/09

Figuring out the best way to get residents involved and participating in local government has been a hot topic in cities across the country. Matthew Crozier from Bang the Table has been doing engagement work around the world and came on GovLove to discuss best practices, how cities can do better and more.

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35:26

#105 Lauren Lockwood Chief Digital Officer, City of...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/05/05

Lauren Lockwood, the Chief Digital Officer for Boston, MA joined GovLove to talk about technology, communications and bringing new thinking to local government. She discussed redesigning the city's website and holding government to the same standard as the private sector when it comes to digital engagement.

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48:32

#104 Broadening Neighborhood Engagement in Seattle,...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/28

Kathy Nyland the Director of the Seattle, WA department of neighborhoods joined GovLove to talk about rethinking neighborhood engagement. With the goal of getting more people involved her department is working to find new ways to engage residents of the city. Kathy also shares her path to local government, which started as an overly involved resident and led to her current appointment.

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40:23

#103 Kick-Starting Local Government with Stephen...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/21

Stephen Goldsmith, Director of the Innovations Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN joins GovLove to talk about data, innovation and more. He compared his role as Mayor with being Deputy Mayor at New York City, discusses social media in government and the work of Data-Smart Cities Solutions.

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55:46

#102 Trends & Topics in MPA Programs with Justin...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/18

Justin Marlowe from the University of Washington Evans School & Alicia Shatteman from Northern Illinois University join GovLove to discuss what they see as the trending topics in local government. From technology to communication and the use of the M-word Justin & Alicia share what they are seeing from their MPA students.

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58:01

#101 GFOA's New Executive Director, Chris Morrill

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/14

Chris Morrill, the City Manager of Roanoke, VA for one more day, joins GovLove to talk about his next career step. He discussed his career, which included a stint in the Peace Corps and consulting in South Africa, and how hard it was to make the choice to become the next Executive Director of GFOA. He discusses managing Roanoke through the Great Recession and how the city worked to revitalize its downtown. And learn about Chris' plans for GFOA and why he thinks it's a vital association.

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54:12

#100 Water Works with David LaFrance, CEO of AWWA

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/11

The CEO of the American Water Works Association, David LaFrance joins the podcast to talk about his work with the professional association, the challenges to Water service, Flint and more. David also discusses his career path, which includes a stint as the Finance Director at Denver Water.

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01:02:56

#99 GovLove International with Gord Hume

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/04/07

Welcome to the first episode of GovLove International! In this new monthly series we'll interview a local government professional from outside the US. This month John sat down with Gord Hume a speaker and advisor on local government in Canada. Gord is a former city councilor of London, Canada and has written several books on local government. In this interview he discusses his latest book, "The Leadership Crisis" an analysis of leaders in city halls. GovLove International is hosted by John Allore,

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58:20

#98 City Attorney to City Manager with Jane...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/03/31

Jane Brautigam the City Manager of Boulder, CO joined GovLove to talk about her career path and making the leap from law to management. She also shared her perspective on diversity in local government, affordable housing in Boulder and dealing with prairie dogs. Jane has been the City Manager of Boulder since 2008 and prior to that was the manager of Dublin, OH, Loveland, CO and was an attorney for several local governments in Colorado.

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36:41

#97 Leading Mecklenburg with Dena Diorio, County Manager

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/03/24

The Manager of North Carolina's largest county joins GovLove to discuss her career path, building trust in government, communications and more. Dena Diorio has lead Mecklenburg County since 2014 and came to the south after starting her career in New York City and two cities in Connecticut.

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27:05

#96 K-12 Leadership, Public Administration &...

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government ·

2017/03/21

Chris Reykdal is a graduate of the North Carolina MPA program, former teacher and the new superintendent of public instruction for the State of Washington. Kirsten talks with Chris about his career path, how his public administration background helps him in his new position and why local government practitioners should think about running for office.

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