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    City Council Chronicles

    The world’s #1 podcast about city council meetings. Entertaining interviews about city council meetings across the globe by Michael Karlik every Sunday. City council meeting reviews,

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    Latest Episodes:
    City Council Chronicles: The Hunt for "Anonymous" -- Second Anniversary Special Sep 15, 2018
    Show notes

    On the second year anniversary of the podcast, an anonymous op-ed threatens to derail the celebration. Who wrote it? We hunt for the author and hear segments from interviews with Dev Davis, Darden Rice, Elvi Gray-Jackson, and "Tear It Down." Special appearance by Pullman, WA council member Brandon Chapman.

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 91: David James -- Louisville, KY Council President Sep 08, 2018
    Show notes

    David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed.

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 90: Carrie Tergin-- Jefferson City, MO Mayor Sep 01, 2018
    Show notes

    Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to crown the best city council selfie of 2018! Follow along at www.councilchronicles.com/selfie as she appraises the top ten list from International #CityHallSelfie Day. Plus, we talk about one highly unusual meeting cancelled due to lack of council members--and the silver lining that actually made it one of her favorite "meetings."

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 89: Adam Paul -- Lakewood, CO Mayor Aug 25, 2018
    Show notes

    Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight?

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 88: Dev Davis -- San Jose, CA Councilmember Aug 18, 2018
    Show notes

    Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep.

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

    Top 10 List for International #CityHallSelfie Day: www.councilchronicles.com/selfie

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 87: Darden Rice -- St. Petersburg, FL Council Member Aug 11, 2018
    Show notes

    Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day!

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

    International #CityHallSelfie Day info: https://elgl.org/cityhallselfie-day-media-kit/.

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 86: Tim Gross -- Newport, OR Public Works Director Aug 04, 2018
    Show notes

    Tim Gross--Newport, OR public works director--describes how his experience as an actor is beneficial to participating in a city council meeting. We hear about how he spends his time while he's sitting at the council dais and about one confusing meeting that led to some resentment among the councilors.

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

    Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com

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

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

    Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles 85: Virginia Ridley -- London, ON Councilor Jul 28, 2018
    Show notes

    Virginia Ridley--London, ON councilor--walks us through one frustrating and heated meeting from 2015 that illustrated the wisdom of councils taking breaks between major decisions. Plus, we talk about ideal meeting times, her Facebook series with a familiar theme, and a relationship bombshell that foreshadowed a "surreal" council meeting.

    City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. 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: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

    News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
    City Council Chronicles: Heated Meetings Recap Jul 21, 2018
    Show notes

    It's the middle of summer, so we explore heated council meetings from our previous episodes. You will hear excerpts from the interviews of Breea Clark, Janet Diaz, Lee Vogler, and Justin Outling. Plus, we get an award from Pullman, WA Council Member Brandon Chapman and hear a brand-new explosive moment from the Listeners' List.

    City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. 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: @benwassetweet.

    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 Big Horns Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
    City Council Chronicles 84: Branden Dyer -- Charlotte, MI Councilman Jul 14, 2018
    Show notes

    Branden Dyer--Charlotte, MI councilman--recalls the unrelenting criticism his council experienced leading up to the 2015 election, including trolling and accusations of manipulation. Then we examine his reappointment to the council thanks to a last-minute vote switch.

    City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. 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: @benwassetweet.

    Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

    Music credits:

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