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

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#58 Barn-Raising & Battling Incivility with Julia Novak Sep 23, 2016

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As President of The Novak Consulting Group, Julia Novak helps cities across the country with everything from executive recruitment to strategic planning. She comes on the podcast to talk the rise of incivility in government and the need to think of public service as a "barn raising" effort.

#57 Michigan Municipal League with Bridget & Kirsten Sep 20, 2016

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Reporting from the Michigan Municipal League conference from the top of the mitten, Bridget Doyle and Kirsten Wyatt talk about what they've learned at the conference and what they spoke on. They also end the episode with some classic jokes.

#56 Deciphering the New Labor Rules for Exempt Employees with Kristin Donald, Apex Park and Recreation District Sep 16, 2016

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The Department of Labor released new rules for exempt and non-exempt employees. In this episode we sit down with Kristin Donald, the finance manager of Apex Park & Recreation District in Colorado, to talk about what organizations are doing to get ready.

#55 Smart Cities with Ed Krafcik from Soofa Sep 09, 2016

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Soofa Benches' Ed Krafcik comes on GovLove to talk about smart urban furniture appliances. Soofa creates solar powered charging stations that double as park benches. He and Kirsten also discuss smart cities and the role of technology in government.

#54 Civic Tech with Chris Maddox, CEO of Seneca Systems Sep 06, 2016

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Chris Maddox comes on the podcast to talk about local government and technology. The conversation covered everything from his career in the tech sector to engaging citizens and creating a business environment to encourage the technology industry.

#53 Impacting Florida with Matt Surrency, Mayor of Hawthorne, FL Sep 02, 2016

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Mayor Matt Surrency joins Kent to chat about local government in Florida. They discuss his decision to run for elected office and his time as President of the Florida League of Cities.

#52 Modern Policing & Social Media with Captain Chris Hsiung, Mountain View, CA Aug 26, 2016

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Kirsten, ELGL's Executive Director, talks with Captain Chris Hsiung from the Mountain View, CA police department about everything from affordable housing in Silicon Valley, to the challenges and opportunities of a modern police career.

#51 Reporting on Local Government with Kate Queram, News & Record Aug 19, 2016

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Ben sits down with Kate Queram from the Greensboro News And Record to talk about media coverage of local government. Prior to her tenure covering Guilford County, NC, Ms. Queram worked as a reporter in Wilmington, NC and Madison, WI.

#50 Get to know ICMA with Rob Carty Aug 12, 2016

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In this episode of GovLove, Kirsten talks with Rob Carty from ICMA, one of #ELGL16 sponsors. Learn about ICMA's work on local government management topics. Note: this episode of GovLove was taped before the announcement that ICMA has a new executive director, Mr. Marc Ott from Austin, Texas.

#49 Podcast on Podcast with Jim Hurley, McHenry County, IL Aug 09, 2016

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In this bonus episode we return to Wisconsin for an interview with the Assistant to the County Administrator of McHenry County, Jim Hurley. He and Kent talk all things communications including Jim's own dive into the world of podcasting.

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