City Council Chronicles

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City Council Chronicles 17: Lauren Meister -- West Hollywood, CA Mayor Jan 08, 2017

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Lauren Meister--West Hollywood, CA mayor--talks about being sworn in by a drag queen, wanting to curb electronics in council meetings, and the time she had to evacuate the chamber. We also hear from WeHo's colorful public commenters! 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 16: John Taylor Chapman -- Alexandria, VA Councilman Jan 01, 2017

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John Taylor Chapman--Alexandria, VA councilman--takes a "Which Bow Tie Would You Wear?" quiz. He also talks about being complimented at city council meetings and we relive some tense moments from a previous 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 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

City Council Chronicles 15: Catherine Raynor -- North Las Vegas, NV City Clerk Dec 27, 2016

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Catherine Raynor--North Las Vegas, NV city clerk--was a clerk in two California cities and has been in NLV for eight months. We played "How Well Do You Know the Council Chamber?" and she talked about the time Congress came to city hall. Here is the mannequin challenge video in the council chamber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3e1kyTFCtg. 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 14: Helen Rosenthal -- New York City Council Member Dec 18, 2016

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Helen Rosenthal--New York City council member--has the "candy desk," doesn't like posing for pictures with Batman, and uses hardball tactics to run a meeting. Also, she has a good story about the council seating chart that is too juicy to tell! 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: Louisville, KY Dramatic Reading Dec 14, 2016

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A dramatic reading of the Louisville, KY Metro Council meeting review from https://councilchronicles.com/. The meeting was mournful and bittersweet, with more than a few tears. Performed by Ben Bryant. 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 13: Charles Djou -- Former Honolulu, HI Councilman Dec 11, 2016

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Charles Djou--former Honolulu, HI councilman--shares a trove of Honolulu city council traditions and local political tidbits. He also reveals the differences between city council, state house, and Congress--because he served in all three! 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 -- Cheyenne, WY Dec 06, 2016

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We visit Cheyenne, Wyoming and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this town? 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 12: Andy Richardson -- Charleston, WV Councilman Dec 04, 2016

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Andy Richardson--Charelston, WV city councilman--has been elected to TWO different city councils! He talks about their differences, about the huge number (26!) of Charleston council members, and, obviously, about John Denver. 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 11: Ashly Perez de Tejada -- City Council Presenter Nov 27, 2016

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Ashly Perez de Tejada--with the National Research Center in Boulder, CO--presents survey research at city council meetings. She talked about the nicest city council she's seen, cantankerous council members, and what happens when technology crashes 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 10: De'Keither Stamps -- Jackson, MS Councilman Nov 20, 2016

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De'Keither Stamps--Jackson, MS city councilman--talks about his different approach to city council meetings: namely that he's willing to die for what he believes in. On a lighter note, we discuss the artwork at council 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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