City Council Chronicles

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City Council Chronicles 53: Jennette Arnold, OBE -- London, UK Assembly Chair Sep 23, 2017

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Jennette Arnold, OBE--London, England Assembly chair--moderates the Q&A sessions with the mayor, known as "scrutiny." She talks about what happens if a member gets too unruly and about the times she was cheered on by the crowd as she grilled the mayor. Also, we get an update from last week's episode about whether Levon Manzie played my new catchphrases in the Mobile, Alabama city council meeting.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.

Music credits:

News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com

City Council Chronicles 52: Levon Manzie -- Mobile, AL Council Member Sep 16, 2017

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Levon Manzie--Mobile, AL council member--has a so-so catchphrase for District 2. But I give him a few more supercharged catchphrases to use at council meetings. He is a reverend, so naturally we discuss the role of prayer in meetings. Plus: whether it's okay to bend the rules and the reasons why council members make announcements.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.

Music credits:

News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com

One-Year Anniversary Episode: City Council Highlights Sep 12, 2017

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The podcast is one year old! We relive some of the most entertaining interviews: Carrie Tergin (feat. International City Hall Selfie Day), Corey Branch, Michael Sun (feat. the "Shosholoza"), Alexander Gothard, and Rebecca Casper.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.

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Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Cowboy Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400015 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Operating System (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Additional music by bensound.com.

City Council Chronicles 51: Benny Zhang -- Williamsburg, VA Council Member Sep 09, 2017

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Benny Zhang--Williamsburg, VA council member--takes my quiz about our rival Virginia colleges. He describes his unusual swearing-in ceremony and his pre-council meeting ritual. Plus, did you know he's in law school? We talk all about his busy first year on the job.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.

Music credits:

News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Arid Foothills -

The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100437 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

"The British Grenadiers fife and drum": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGrxHO-B2TY

City Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Toronto, ON Sep 02, 2017

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We visit Toronto, the largest city in Canada. We crash a butter tart bakeoff at a fancy hotel, watch senior citizens play lawn bowling, and listen to blues on the sidewalk. We also hear from an immigrant, a city councilor, and pastry chefs. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. Different people answer the same two questions: what is the best thing about this place? And what is the worst thing about this place? Episode sponsor: Slippery Slope -- A drinking game that makes all parties more fun. Support this program by purchasing here: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/slippery-slope. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com. Related podcast: "Canadian True Crime by Kristi Lee": https://canadiantruecrimepodcast.podbean.com/. Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band: https://www.facebook.com/MikeNagoda/. Music credits: Basement Floor - Electronic Medium by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100538 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Canadian True Crime Theme: Space Trip from https://www.dl-sounds.com . Beach Party - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100613 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Ice Demon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200061 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100174 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Sneaky Snooper by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100362 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Opening theme by bensound.com.

City Council Chronicles 50: Carrie Tergin -- Jefferson City, MO Mayor Aug 26, 2017

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Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--is famous for her "selfies with the mayor," so naturally we judge the entries from this year's International City Hall Selfie Day. Plus, we talk about a couple of unusual meeting moments involving the old prison. Follow along with the selfie judging at https://councilchronicles.com/selfie/. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100469 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100174 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Drankin Song by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500021 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

City Council Chronicles 49: Amber Waldref -- Spokane, WA Council Member Aug 19, 2017

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Amber Waldref--Spokane, WA council member--is soft but firm in how she runs a council meeting. She believes in setting expectations and winning an audience over with humor. Plus, we wax philosophical about how council chamber design affects the mood. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

City Council Chronicles 48: Jeff Longwell -- Wichita, KS Mayor Aug 12, 2017

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Jeff Longwell--Wichita, KS mayor--admits that his dry sense of humor can sometimes leave the wrong impression. We talk about an intense joint meeting with the county commissioners and the time his kidney stones made the council meeting agenda. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Deep Haze by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100886 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "We're Off to See the Wizard (Instrumental Version)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1KO6-qomQU

City Council Chronicles 47: Randal Wallace -- Myrtle Beach, SC Councilman Aug 08, 2017

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Randal Wallace--Myrtle Beach, SC councilman--reveals the nice thing his mother does for him after a difficult council meeting. Plus, he talks about how the city council is sloooowwwlllyyy moving into the 21st century, but that he still would like to see video streaming of meetings. In our other segments, we hear about "International City Hall Selfie Day" coming up on August 15, 2017 and we check the Listeners' List. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Life in Romance by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Additional music by bensound.com.

City Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Richmond, VA Aug 05, 2017

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We visit Richmond, the current capital of Virginia and the former capital of the Confederacy. I stand in the middle of the James River, witness a boisterous rally for trains, and conspire with an admiring citizen to take a picture with the mayor. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. Different people answer the same two questions: what is the best thing about this place? And what is the worst thing about this place? City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com. Episode sponsor: "Rhyming Regards" by Drew Pyrak. Available on Amazon for $9.99: https://www.amazon.com/Rhyming-Regards-Drew-Pyrak/dp/1312606444. Available on Lulu.com for $8.99: http://www.lulu.com/shop/drew-pyrak/rhyming-regards/paperback/product-21895529.html. Music credits: Firmament by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100480 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Invariance by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100847 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Minima by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200053 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Dama-May - Primal Drive by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200086 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300034 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100648 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Opening theme by bensound.com.

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