Inside Plano, The City Podcast

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#61: Do We Have a Job For You! Apr 01, 2023

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If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world, you might want to consider a career in public service. LaShon Ross, Plano's newest Deputy City Manager, joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities and why the government sector is a terrific place to build a career. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

Watch this episode on YouTube.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: April

Plano Town Hall

BEHIND THE SCENES: Government Careers and Employment with LaShon Ross

Team Plano Culture

LIGHTNING ROUND: Getting Hired

Apply for a job

#60: Digging into the Details about Plano's Roads Mar 01, 2023

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Have you seen a traffic cone or 20 in Plano? You aren't wrong for thinking there are a lot of them right now. The Public Works team joins us this month to talk in detail about Plano's roads, alleys and sidewalks. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: March

Watch State of the City

BEHIND THE SCENES: Daniel Prendergast, Director of Public Works, and Carrie Jones, Assistant Director of Public Works for Streets, Traffic and Drainage

Public Works department website

Road construction update map

City street updates

Highway updates

LIGHTNING ROUND: Roads, Alleys and Sidewalks

Fix It Plano

#59: Meet Plano's New Police PIO Feb 01, 2023

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There's a new person sharing information on behalf of Plano Police. Join us as we get to know the new PIO, Officer Jennifer Chapman. Plus you won't want to miss the lightning round as we get questions to commonly asked questions. Did you know February is also State of the City? We have the details on how to attend.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: February

State of the City

BEHIND THE SCENES: Officer Jennifer Chapman, Plano Police Department Public Information Officer

Plano Police Department website

Plano Police Department Instagram

Plano Police Department Facebook

Plano Police Department Nextdoor

Plano Police Department Twitter

LIGHTNING ROUND: Plano Police

Online accident report forms

Alarm permits

Other FAQs

#58: Plano Knows Business Nov 01, 2022

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It's a notable November in Plano, with a slew of awards and recognition for the City's efforts to serve its residents. There's also change in the city, with a new Director of Economic Development joining Plano's team. Steve and Shannah bring Doug McDonald to the show to talk economic development and the role it plays in business attraction and retention.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: November

Stoler on the Street

Community Paramedic Program

BEHIND THE SCENES: Economic Development with Doug McDonald, Director of Economic Development

Plano Economic Development department

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Changes to monthly bills and Voting

Rate changes for water, sewer and trash

Election information: Collin County

Election information: Denton County

#57: Plano Fire Rescue is training for excellence Oct 01, 2022

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October brings cooler weather and the start of the holiday season. Plano has it all for you, from the Plano International Festival to the new Rest in Peace Festival. We're really excited about a unique special event: The grand opening of the new Fire Training Facility. Deputy Chief Marc Pate with Plano Fire-Rescue joins Steve and Shannah to share details on the new facility and explain how Plano makes sure our fire rescue staff are trained to respond with excellence.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: October

Plano International Festival

Dancing with the Symphony

Beatles Night

Rest in Peace Festival

Apparition Expedition tickets

Boo Bash

BEHIND THE SCENES: Fire Training with Deputy Chief Marc Pate, Training Section

Community Day at the Fire Training Center

Plano Fire-Rescue

Plano Fire Rescue's Training Section

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Make a Plan

Fire Prevention Week

Adapted Recreation Expo

#56: Planning for Plano's park and recreation needs Sep 18, 2022

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It's September in Plano! Hot air balloons fill the air and cooler days make us want to get out and enjoy our beautiful parks. Renee Jordan, Park Planning Manager, joins Steve and Shannah to share how Plano meets our residents' recreation needs, plus gives details about some very exciting upcoming park projects.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: September

Collin County Peanut Butter Drive

Make an individual online Peanut Butter Drive donation

Form a Peanut Butter Drive team

Join your company or organization's Virtual Peanut Butter Drive

View the FY 2022-23 Budget and Community Investment Program

Sign your youth group up to lead pledges at City Council meetings

BEHIND THE SCENES: Renee Jordan, Park Planning Manager

Plano park plans and projects

Plano parks master plan

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Things are really looking up!

Plano Balloon Festival

Volunteer for the September Love Where You Live Service Day

Budget discussions at August 13, 2022, City Council work session (bonus episode) Aug 17, 2022

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 13, 2022 City Council budget work session for the FY 2022-2023 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program.

Budget Town Hall August 11, 2022 (bonus episode) Aug 15, 2022

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 11, 2022 Budget Town Hall. City Staff were on hand to answer citizen questions related to the FY 2022-2023 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program.

Budget discussions at August 8, 2022, City Council meeting (bonus episode) Aug 11, 2022

Show notes

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2022-2023 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.
Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice
Approval of Appraisal Roll.

Presentation of the FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program (bonus episode)) Aug 05, 2022

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 27, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2022-2023 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.