City Council Chronicles

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City Council Chronicles 46: Susan Rae -- Edinburgh, SCT Councilor Jul 29, 2017

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Susan Rae--Edinburgh, SCT councilor--talks about the august traditions of her council meetings, including the Lord Provost's dramatic entrance and how the queen inspects the keys to the city. Plus, we find out what she has hidden in her desk! 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. 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/ "(How to Play) Prologue (Harry Potter Hedwig's Theme) on Piano (100%)" by Emmanthe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wimTwmYOxls

City Council Chronicles 45: Lianne Dalziel -- Christchurch, NZ Mayor Jul 22, 2017

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Lianne Dalziel--Christchurch, NZ mayor--used to be a member of Parliament and she gives me the smackdown of the year when I challenge her supremacy. We also talk about fairies, electric bicycles, and singing in the council meetings. She's seen it all! 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. 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/ Hidden Agenda 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=USUAN1200102 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bread and Roses by Judy Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsvGPj0LH0M

City Council Chronicles 44: Tony Fitzgerald -- Cork, IE Lord Mayor Jul 15, 2017

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Tony Fitzgerald--Cork, IE Lord Mayor--is not afraid to clear the council chamber if protesters walk in. He's also not the biggest fan of live streaming council meetings, but he *IS* a teensy, tiny bit open to a Facebook Live broadcast. That's promising! 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. 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/ Lord of the Land 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=USUAN1400022 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

City Council Chronicles 43: Rebecca Casper -- Idaho Falls, ID Mayor Jul 11, 2017

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Rebecca Casper--Idaho Falls, ID mayor--speaks candidly about ending a friendship after her first two years in office. She regrets that she let it happen. Plus, we talk about how it is important to her to explain council procedures for ordinary citizens. 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. 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/

City Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Lake Forest, IL Jul 08, 2017

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We visit Lake Forest--a small, wealthy suburb 30 miles to the north of Chicago. I take a tour of a reptile house (and pet an iguana!), watch college students plant trees, head to the beach, and end up in a horse barn. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. 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. Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com. Music credits: Duet Musette 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=USUAN1100250 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Long Road Ahead 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=USUAN1100588 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Highlight Reel 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=USUAN1100205 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Serenity by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Klockworx 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=USUAN1100392 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Opening theme by bensound.com.

City Council Chronicles 42: Marian Orr -- Cheyenne, WY Mayor Jul 01, 2017

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Marian Orr--Cheyenne, WY mayor--admits that she has a bad poker face and a very noticeable "tell" when she's frustrated at council meetings. Then she lets us in on the secret way she learned how to run a council meeting. Don't tell anybody! 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. Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

City Council Chronicles 41: Charishma Kaliyanda -- Liverpool, NSW Councilor Jun 24, 2017

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Charishma Kaliyanda--Liverpool, NSW councilor--discusses the toxic atmosphere at city council meetings right before she got elected. Plus, she explains how the New South Wales government is allowed to fire an entire city council! BONUS: Suicidal kangaroos? 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 Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. Voiceover by Andy Palmer (@andipalmur) of the Democracy Later podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/democracy-later/id1048842083?mt=2. Additional music credits: Echoes of Time v2 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=USUAN1300030 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Running Waters by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

City Council Chronicles 40: Corey Branch -- Raleigh, NC Councilor Jun 17, 2017

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Corey Branch--Raleigh, NC councilor--wants one simple thing at a council meeting (to my chagrin, it's not a flamethrower). We talk about the role of race, age, and being singled out. Plus, he fills me in on what happens in a hypothetical "closed session." 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 Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. Additional music credit: Ishikari Lore 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=USUAN1100192 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

City Council Chronicles 39: Alexander Gothard -- East Point, GA Council Member Jun 10, 2017

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Alexander Gothard--East Point, GA council member--has been a witness to (and in one case, the victim of) his council's dysfunction. Despite a series of controversial mayors, he tells me that things have gotten better and less acrimonious. 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 Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

City Council Chronicles 38: Regina Romero -- Tucson, AZ Vice Mayor Jun 06, 2017

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Regina Romero--Tucson, AZ vice mayor--tells me why her city council has gun lockers outside the chamber. Then we discuss why the mayor allows wild applause during public comment and, finally, whether Satanists can speak at her meetings. 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 Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

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