GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government - Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)

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#568 Strategy and People with Jackie Wehmeyer, Parkland, FL May 05, 2023

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Balancing new ideas with institutional knowledge. Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about local government strategy and employees. She shared how employee needs by department differ, her work in strategy and intergovernmental affairs, and the importance of succession planning.

Host: Ben Kittelson

#567 Small Town Management and Tourism with Greg LeBlanc, Snowmass Village, CO Apr 28, 2023

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The s'more-iest season on record. Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about small town management and tourism. He discussed preparing for the role of Assistant Town Manager and the challenges unique to resort communities. He also shared how the work of the Town changes around the tourism cycle and how the Town pursues communication and engagement.

Host: Ben Kittelson

#566 Human Centered Design in Chicago Public Schools Apr 21, 2023

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Putting people first. Four guests joined the podcast to talk about human centered design in Chicago Public Schools. They discussed the CPS community toolkit, building strong design teams, and gaining leadership buy-in. They also shared how other local governments can implement human centered design. Adrian Segura is the Chief Officer for Family and Community Engagement at Chicago Public Schools. Kathleen Carlson works on special projects for Bloomberg Philanthropies. Laura Biltz is a Design Consultant and Manager at Conic. Ruben Ocampo is the Founder of Conic.

Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#565 Humans of Public Service with Brian Whittaker Apr 14, 2023

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Stories of Public Servants. Brian Whittaker, Founder of Humans of Public Service and the Chief Innovation Officer for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about Humans of Public Service, which shares the stories of public servants that reflect the diversity in America in an effort to humanize public servants and create a more positive perception of government. He discussed starting and launching Humans of Public Service, lifting up others in public service, and how to nominate someone in public service.

Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#564 GovLove in Love with Onyinye Akujuo, Houston-Galveston Area Council Apr 07, 2023

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Texas Two Step. Onyinye Akujo, Chief Operating Officer for the Houston-Galveston Area Council, joined the podcast to talk about her work with the Houston-Galveston Council and being in a local government relationship with her partner, William Johnson, Assistant City Manager for the City of Fort Worth.

Host: Lauren Palmer

#563 Improving Technology with Santi Garces, Boston, MA Mar 31, 2023

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Embrace the uncertainty. Santi Garces, Chief Information Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about improving technology in local government. He shared insights on balancing technology projects, shrinking the digital divide, and data use as a platform and product.

Host: Ben Kittelson

#562 Implementing Green Plans with Oliver Kroner, Cincinnati, OH Mar 24, 2023

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Building a sustainable and equitable city. Oliver Kroner, Director of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about implementing the Green Cincinnati Plan. He shared the work of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, measuring environmental impacts, and community activation and equity around the Green Cincinnati Plan.

Host: Ben Kittelson

#561 Vision Zero and Tactical Urbanism with Barkha Patel, Jersey City, NJ Mar 17, 2023

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Infrastructure feedback in real-time. Barkha Patel, Director of Infrastructure for the City of Jersey City, New Jersey, joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and vision zero. She shared how the City implements tactical urbanism, the creation of the Department of Infrastructure, equity work in infrastructure, and the City's Vision Zero plan.

Host: Ben Kittelson

#560 Hiring a 21st Century Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA Mar 10, 2023

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Human-centered local government. Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about hiring a 21st-century workforce. She discussed new recruitment strategies, managing change, updating personnel policies, and innovative benefits.

Host: Kirsten Wyatt

#559 Mindful Public Management with Ian Coyle, Livingston County, NY Mar 03, 2023

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Grateful government. Ian Coyle, County Administrator for Livingston County, New York, joined the podcast to talk about mindfulness in local government. He discussed the mindfulness framework, what makes it unique to local government, and incorporating mindfulness tactics into your everyday work.

Host: Lauren Palmer

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