Chattanooga Civics

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#55 - Neighborhood Associations Jul 16, 2023

Show notes

In an age when people are feeling increasingly disconnected from their government, neighborhood associations provide a fantastic opportunity to renew engagement and trust. Find out more about Neighborhood Associations here: https://chattanooga.gov/community-development/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-associations2

Follow the Department of Community Development on Instagram, @chatt_commdev

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#54 - Mayor Kelly's 2 Year Update May 30, 2023

Show notes

Mayor Kelly is half way through his term. We sat down to get an update on how things our going and what the future holds.

You can view the proposed budget here: https://budget.chattanooga.gov/#!/year/default

You can view the city paving schedule here: https://chattanooga.gov/public-works/transportation/transportation-resources/special-events-a-street-closures/transportation-project-updates

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#53 - The Chattanooga Public Library Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

The Chattanooga Public Library is an incredible resource to the people of Chattanooga. They have way more than just books!

Visit the library website here: https://chattlibrary.org/

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#52 - The Climate Action Plan Mar 26, 2023

Show notes

I do a deep dive into the Chattanooga Climate Action plan with Erik Schmidt. The city council will vote on the plan on Tuesday, March 28.

Find out more about the plan here: https://chattanooga.gov/city-planning/chattanooga-climate-action-plan/what-s-in-the-climate-action-plan

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#51 - Councilwoman Coonrod - Re-Wake and Legistlative Initiatives Mar 04, 2023

Show notes

Councilwoman Coonrod joined the show to talk about her new criminal justice reform and consulting initiative, Re-Wake, which seeks to provide "a holistic approach to improving lives and strengthening communities". We also spoke about some of her recent legislative initiatives and her plans for the future.

Find out more about Concilwoman Coonord at https://www.demetruscoonrod.com/

Find out more about Re-Wake at https://www.re-wake.org/

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#50 - City Boards Feb 19, 2023

Show notes

City Boards are a great way to get involved in city government. The city has over fifty boards ranging from technical review , to oversight, to public input.

View all city boards as well as current and upcoming vacancies at http://cha.city/boards

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#49 - Equity and Community Engagement Dec 04, 2022

Show notes

Tamara Steward is the city's first ever Chief Equity Officer. I sat down with her to discuss the importance of equity and how her departments helps to promote equity both within the city government and in the broader Chattanooga community.

Learn more here: https://chattanooga.gov/equity-community-engagement

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#48 - Stadium Community Benefits Agreement with CALEB Oct 02, 2022

Show notes

Chattanoogans in Action for Love Equality and Benevolence, or CALEB, is a public action collation that brings together various groups from across the city to enhance quality of life for all. With the announcement of the South Broad Stadium project, CALEB is working towards the formation of a Community Benefits Agreement to ensure the development brings benefits for all Chattanoogans.

Learn more about CALEB here: https://www.calebcha.org/

Contact CALEB: info@calebcha.org

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#47 - Neighborhood Services Sep 25, 2022

Show notes

It is unfortunately common for people to feel alienated from their government, to feel as though the problems they experience in their neighborhoods are not the problems that officials are talking about at city hall. This feeling of alienation can lead to a lack of engagement, which can lead to a further feeling of alienation, and on and on in a vicious cycle. The City of Chattanooga Department of Neighborhood Services is one way the city is working to break that cycle. In this episode we'll learn more about the Neighborhood Services Department and how they are working to better reconnect citizens with our government.

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

Music credits:

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#46 - South Broad and Lookouts Stadium Jul 24, 2022

Show notes

Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga are proposing a plan to revitalize the South Broad District, including the long empty US Pipe and Wheland Foundry site. The centerpiece of this plan is the construction of a new, publicly owned baseball stadium, using a combination of private investment and public tax incentives. This plan will be put to a vote by the county commission on August 3rd, and the city council on August 9th.

You can read more about the project here: https://www.southbroad.info/

You can read more about the 2018 community plan here: https://southbroaddistrict.org/

This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/

You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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