City Council Chronicles

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City Council Chronicles 24: Lan Diep -- San Jose, CA Councilmember Feb 26, 2017

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Lan Diep--San Jose, CA councilman--was sworn in holding a Captain America shield and his story went around the world. He talks about his best council friends, a contentious first meeting involving the Vietnamese flag, and what kind of superhero he'd be. 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. Voiceovers provided by Arwen Fonzen (@Arwentweets), Maurice Licorish (@LicorishIsLegit), and Sam Bourne (@SamBourneHAHA). The superhero story was written by Patrick J. Reilly (@NotPatReilly).

"At the Desk" with Scott Neal (interview excerpt) Feb 21, 2017

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Scott Neal--Edina, MN city manager--plays "At the Desk" and shows me how to do his job. This is an excerpt from Episode 23. 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 23: Scott Neal -- Edina, MN City Manager Feb 21, 2017

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Scott Neal--Edina, MN city manager--talks about his popular YouTube series, "On the Job." We discuss his visit to England and what he learned about the city councils there. Also, we hear from a contentious public comment period about policing. 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 Link to "On the Job": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tptGisn5WSU&list=PLlz4oOYMFxF9zz9ImrHQV3VjymwdjzKFx

City Council Chronicles 22: Kelly Elliott -- Thames Centre, ON Councilor Feb 12, 2017

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Kelly Elliott--Thames Centre, ON councilor--and I talk about how Thames Centre is not technically a city...but it can be! She also discusses her relationship with other councilors, troublesome constituents, and why there are no TV cameras at meetings. Voiceovers were provided by Mara Wiles (@MaraWiles). 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 21: Lee Feldman -- Fort Lauderdale, FL City Manager Feb 05, 2017

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Lee Feldman--Fort Lauderdale, FL city manager--talks about his city's regular stable of irate public commenters. We discuss how to respond to public outrage, why city council members look down in meetings, and Spring Break. 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 Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Raymore, MO Feb 01, 2017

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We visit Raymore, Missouri and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this place? Five residents and a historian share their perspective. 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 Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

City Council Chronicles 20: TJ Gilmore -- Lewisville, TX Councilman Jan 29, 2017

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TJ Gilmore--Lewisville, TX councilman--recites the Texas Pledge of Allegiance with me, talks about the time his dad came to watch a council meeting, and admits that it can sometimes be hard to be fully present during a 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 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

City Council Chronicles 19: Chris Moreno -- Lee's Summit, MO Council Member Jan 22, 2017

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Chris Moreno--Lee's Summit, MO council member--addresses the discord that has roiled his city council in 2016. He talks about his time on the debate team, his frustration with public commenters, and his public feud with another council member. 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 18: Kristen Nye Larson -- Richmond, VA Councilwoman Jan 17, 2017

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Kristen Nye Larson--Richmond, VA councilwoman--joined me right before and right after her first ever council meeting. We talked about seating chart drama, the TV cameras, and mayoral bonuses. Also, she took a quiz on Robert's Rules of Order. 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 Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Rockville, MD Jan 10, 2017

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We visit Rockville, Maryland and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this place? Four residents and a historian share their perspective. 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 Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

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