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City Council member serves, works, raises five kids and delves into true crime mysteries Feb 16, 2023

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Dublin City Council member Christina Alutto never thought she'd serve in public office, but service runs in her family; it's a natural fit. Her career in non-profits and higher education administration gives her a unique perspective to city governance, and she shares with Lindsay and Bruce a common denominator in all three - providing dedicated service to people. As you'll also undoubtedly notice, Christina is a pro behind the microphone, and for good reason. She and her husband host a true crimes podcast. With such a full plate, Bruce asked her, 'What would you do on a Saturday with zero responsibilities?' Christina's response was priceless and it came down to just two words.

Whether you're looking part-time, full-time or changing careers, Dublin is hiring! Feb 02, 2023

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There have never been more jobs available at the local government level nationally, and the City of Dublin is always on the lookout for the best talent. The calendar says winter but the City is already in full hiring mode for seasonal jobs in spring and summer, and get this - the pay for ALL of those jobs has been increased! The City needs more than lifeguards and camp counselors, too. You can start, change or reignite your career with all kinds of opportunities right now. Join Lindsay and Bruce as they talk with two Human Resources pros about jobs, trends and how to keep building our world-class workforce. Plus, they answer a long-standing and still important question for anyone looking for a job; do cover letters really make a difference?

Dublin's Vice Mayor geeks out on data, travel, bicycling, even snow plows Jan 12, 2023

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We have many firsts on Link Ahead and if it weren't for the rain, we would have logged another cool one; our first guest to bicycle to City Hall for our podcast recording. She would have done it! Vice Mayor Cathy de Rosa knows Dublin's 130+ miles of paved paths because she bikes them and loves them! She's also a self-professed data geek so she, Lindsay and Bruce really dive into how data drives service, amenities and vision for our city. Cathy can't read just one book at a time either. She has 3 or 4 going at once and she shares some of her favorites from different genres, too, so if you're also in need of a great read this new year, you've come to the right place!

Dublin's finance director explains your taxes and comes clean on his college algebra Dec 08, 2022

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City finance director Matt Stiffler may have the best and simplest way yet to explain the differences between property taxes and income taxes in Dublin. He explains that and several more financial concepts on this episode in such conversational, easy to understand language that it's no wonder he's often called upon to speak publicly about city finances. Matt gives us a history lesson about Dublin's tax trajectory to current record-breaking revenue status and also answers a burning question: Can we keep breaking records or should we temper expectations for possible tough times ahead nationally and worldwide? As with every episode, Lindsay and Bruce pepper Matt with our traditional rapid-fire at the end of the episode including another important discovery. Who truly handles the finances at the Stiffler home? Is it Matt or his wife?

Thousands of businesses, multi-layered plans and ONE unifying goal Nov 21, 2022

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It's a first for Link Ahead as Lindsay and Bruce welcome two guests who likely know more about the Dublin business community than almost anyone in our city: Dublin Chamber of Commerce COO Jenny Amorose and City of Dublin Economic Development Director Jennifer Klus. Both of these women meet with hundreds of businesses week after week to constantly update their needs, wants, victories and challenges. Broad and layered plans are in place and constantly evolve for Dublin's large corporate partners, our new start-ups and every business in between. Plus, outreach to the great employees of tomorrow grows exponentially as Dublin middle and high school students are engaged at job fairs and internships right now. All of these efforts coalesce around one unifying goal - for Dublin to maintain its status as one of the best places in Ohio, the nation and the world to do business!

Dublin's Longest-Serving City Council Member Talks Amenities, a Walkable City and Being #1 Nov 08, 2022

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John Reiner has served our City since 1997 and has been an integral part of Dublin's smart growth, diverse economy and enviable lifestyle. He's also a tremendous cheerleader for all of those things and so much more. John talks to Lindsay and Bruce about how trips to Europe influenced his vision for our community as friendly and walkable. He also shares some possible future plans coming to the Scioto River and Metro Center. We also salute John and all his fellow men and women who served in the U.S. military and talk about the special place that is Dublin's Veterans Park.

How Dublin volunteers slay that dragon and serve as a national model for community engagement Oct 26, 2022

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Did you know the volunteer outreach program in our great city is a model for the country? For many years now, other great cities nationally have come to us and asked, 'How do you do it?' They want to know how we rally and organize our volunteers to help with so many things from hosting great events to keeping our city sparkling clean. So, we asked the woman who has led the charge for years, our Director of Outreach & Engagement, Christine Nardecchia. She talks to Bruce and Lindsay about slaying that dragon, her favorite events, and her go-to spot for her oh-so-cherished mountain getaway.

Dublin's new city manager drives vision, mission and a snow plow! Oct 13, 2022

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As Bruce and Lindsay joked with our new city manager, can it get any more Dublin than Megan O'Callaghan taking over as the new top executive? Kidding aside, Megan's vast and dedicated career led her straight to this moment of leadership, and she lays out her broad vision for Dublin as a world-class home and leader in business, sustainability and service. She's also a working mother and knows what it's like for so many Dubliners who balance careers and parenthood. That's why she's also passionately committed to a work/life balance, self-care and mental wellness. Our new city manager knows Dublin inside and out. You can get to know her right now!

Dublin city government, model democracy, military precision and ‘not a goodbye’ Sep 29, 2022

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If Dublin's outgoing City Manager, Dana McDaniel, had ever taken up juggling, he'd likely become a quick master. In the last 30 years, not only did he climb the ranks to lead our city but also climbed to the highest levels of the Ohio National Guard, served abroad in wartime and, along with his wife, raised two daughters too. Dana talks with Bruce and Lindsay about how he managed those responsibilities plus his definitions of leadership, model democracy and public service. It's an episode to leave you both inspired by and appreciative of Dana's service to our great country and our great city. This is not a goodbye. It’s a ‘Thanks, Dana! We’ll see you again soon.’

How our partners at Visit Dublin Ohio bring us people, prosperity and prestige! Sep 08, 2022

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You ever wonder how Dublin gets so many visitors, accolades and mentions not just all over the country but all over the world? Yes, it's because we're .. ahem .. a great city but it also takes a great deal of marketing expertise, coordination, and planning with our friends at Visit Dublin Ohio. Their marketing director, Sara Blatnik, joins Lindsay and Bruce to talk about that very detailed strategy to elevate our quality of life and economic prosperity. It certainly doesn't happen by chance. Plus, Sara is a wealth of knowledge on all things Dublin so you have to tune in to her culinary picks, hidden gems to visit, and her favorite things to do once the leaves start turning this fall.