Chattanooga Civics

Latest Episodes:

#35 - Brian Bush for City Judge Feb 13, 2022

Show notes

I recently sat down Brian Bush, who is running against incumbent Sherry Paty for the position of City court Judge. Find out more at Electbrianbush.com

This episode is sponsored by Gowin Law. Go to GowinLaw.com

Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics

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/

#34 - City Budget 2023 Jan 29, 2022

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The city of Chattanooga is kicking off its budget writing process for the 2023 fiscal year. I sat down with Brent Goldberg, Chief Financial Officer for the city, to discuss the process the city uses to write it's budget, how that process has changed over time, and how citizens can give our input.

This episode is sponsored by Juicy Rhino. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iJo8qz6R7GLPJ65eUhLvg

Learn more about the city budget, including teh One Chattanooga Strategic plan at https://pbb.chattanooga.gov/

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/

#33 - The Regional Planning Agency Nov 22, 2021

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The Regional Planning Agency plays a key role in the City of Chattanooga zoning process. This is the second episode in a series on zoning.

Explore the RPA area plans here: https://chcrpa.org/planning-projects/land-use-plans/area-plans/

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/

#32 - Intro to Zoning Nov 14, 2021

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Councilman Darrin Ledford joins the show to explain the basics of the zoning process. This will be the first of several episodes dedicated to zoning.

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/

#31 - Community Led Redistricting Oct 19, 2021

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What is redistricting? Why is it important? How can you get involved?

Contact your commissioner to provide feedback: https://www.hamiltontn.gov/CountyCommission_Committees.aspx#commissioners

The current 11 district proposal: https://davesredistricting.org/join/0edd7717-9f24-4f16-a0c4-159d9348dbc4

The Comptroller's 2021 guide to local redistricting: https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/pa/documents/lg/GuideToRedistrict.pdf

Sign up to attend the county commissioner's meeting with the Community-Led Redistricting group: https://www.mobilize.us/dashboard/civictn/event/413407/

Sign up for the 10/19 redistricting 102 (map analysis + map drawing session): https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/419981/

Helpful mapping software:

Dave's redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home

Districtr: https://districtr.org/

Representable: https://www.representable.org/

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/

#30 - The Chattanooga Design Studio Sep 29, 2021

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The Chattanooga Design Studio is non-profit group seeking to enhance Chattanooga’s quality of life by educating the community about, advocating for, and facilitating excellent urban design.

Find out more about he Chattanooga Design Studio at https://www.chattanoogastudio.com/

Find more Civic Resources at 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/

#29 - The Trust for Public Land Sep 19, 2021

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The Trust for Public Land, or TPL, is a conservation group that regularly works with the City of Chattanooga to bring the benefits of parks and nature to the places, people, and communities that need them most.

Find out more for The Trust for Public Land at https://www.tpl.org/our-work/tennessee

Find more civic resources at 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/

#28 - Data and Innovation Sep 06, 2021

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How is the city using data to improve performance, transparency, and accountability?