CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

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Growing Affordable Housing with Redmond Mayor Angela Birney & Clearfield City Mayor Mark Shepherd Sep 06, 2023

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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mayor Angela Birney from Redmond, Washington and Mayor Mark Shepherd from Clearfield City, Utah to talk about the affordable housing crisis in America’s communities, and the innovative approaches they’re taking to address the challenge in their cities. Both leaders are involved in NLC’s Housing Supply Accelerator – an initiative focused on bringing partners from across the housing sector together, to increase and improve the supply of affordable housing stock for residents.
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BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio Aug 17, 2023

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Today, CitiesSpeak is bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at the Good Government Show podcast – a conversation from earlier this year with Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Make sure to check out the Good Government Show – including a recent episode featuring our very own Clarence Anthony! – at goodgovernmentshow.com.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Helping Communities Heal from Gun Violence with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering & Monterey Park Councilmember Henry Lo Aug 03, 2023

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In this episode, Clarence has conversations with Mayor Nancy Rotering from Highland Park, Illinois and Councilmember Henry Lo from Monterey Park, California – local elected officials who have both led their communities through the aftermath of gun violence in their cities. They discuss what it was like for each of them to first respond to the tragedies in their communities, how each city had to quickly mobilize to get information and resources to residents, and how their respective communities have banded together to heal over the last several months.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

One Year of CitiesSpeak: Why We Serve Jul 13, 2023

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CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony is one year old! In this month’s episode, we took a look back at some of our best conversations from the past year, many of which feature the stories of why our local leaders chose the path of public service.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Leaders with Annise Parker Jun 15, 2023

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In this special Pride Month episode, Clarence sits down with Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston and President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Victory Institute, which works to build, train and support LGBTQ+ leaders at all levels of government to advance equality in public office. They discuss Mayor Parker’s personal journey in public service as the first openly LGBTQ+ mayor of a major American city, and how the Victory Fund supports LGBTQ+ candidates up and down the ballot.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Helping Residents Recover with Tom Coderre Jun 01, 2023

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Coming off of Mental Health Awareness Month, Clarence sits down for a conversation with Tom Coderre, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss how Tom’s personal recovery journey has influenced his work at the agency, the impact of opioids on communities across America, and how local leaders can support better mental health for their residents.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Using Data to Inform Local Policymaking with Stephen Goldsmith May 18, 2023

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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Stephen Goldsmith, professor of urban policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, former Deputy Mayor of New York City, and former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN. They discuss how big data can help city leaders be better decision-makers and the innovative ways cities are using new technologies to solve some of our biggest challenges.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Building Safe & Inclusive Communities with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao May 04, 2023

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In this episode, Clarence sits down for a moving conversation with Mayor Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland, California. They talk about how her upbringing and young adulthood living in public housing informed her approach to policymaking today, how Oakland is using ARPA dollars to address homelessness, and her vision for cities where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Reflecting on Public Service with Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Apr 06, 2023

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In this special episode recorded live at NLC’s Congressional City Conference, Clarence sits down with Steve Benjamin, former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina to reflect on the lessons he’s learned about public service, partnerships that are important for local leaders to forge, and his new public engagement role in the Biden administration.

For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

Defining Leadership in a Polarized World with Mesa Mayor John Giles Mar 02, 2023

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In this episode, Clarence sits down with John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona for a conversation on bipartisan leadership. They discuss how Mayor Giles has navigated division and incivility in his community as one of America’s “most controversial conservative mayors” and what leadership means in an era of growing polarization.

For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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