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Podsdale Episode 16: Employee Values in Action Dec 20, 2021

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Scottsdale’s employee values were recently redefined to better reflect our employee's goals and priorities. But just how did these new values come to be? Podsdale host Holly Walter sat down with Cassie Johnson, a member of the cross-departmental team that made it all happen, to take a look at all the hard work that went into shaping our new employee values.

Podsdale celebrates the City of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

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Podsdale Episode 15: 'Tis the season for Scottsdazzle Nov 15, 2021

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The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that Scottsdazzle is right around the corner! Podsdale host Holly Walter sat down for a chat with Tourism and Events Director Karen Churchard, and Old Town Marketing Manage Jackie Contaldo, about this month-long event and the festivities that you and your family won't want to miss! Ready to make some holiday plans? Head over to Scottsdazzle.com for more information.

Podsdale celebrates the City of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

Find Podsdale on YouTube or in your favorite podcast app.

Podsdale Episode 14: Haunted Scottsdale Oct 26, 2021

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With Halloween right around the corner, Citizen Advisor Bruce Wall joins host Holly Walter on location to tell the tale of the Community Design Studio's spooky history. Is the building haunted? Listen for yourself and decide!

Podsdale celebrates the City of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

Find Podsdale on YouTube or in your favorite podcast app.

Podsdale Episode 13: Home Safe Home Oct 13, 2021

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Home Safe Home is a complimentary program provided by Scottsdale Fire Department to help keep older adult residents safer in their homes. Host Holly Walter sat down with public information officer Lori Schmidt to learn more about the program, as well as other prevention programs offered by the department designed to keep residents our community safer.

Podsdale celebrates the City of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

Find Podsdale on YouTube or in your favorite podcast app.

Podsdale Episode 12: Finding Dori Sep 22, 2021

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Meet Dori DiPietro -- she's a board-certified psychotherapist and Scottsdale's dedicated on-site Employee Assistance Program provider. Dori sat down with host Holly Walter to explain the benefits of therapy, what to expect in an individual or group counseling session and how employees can access EAP services.

Podsdale Episode 11: Water Wise Sep 07, 2021

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Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson officially declared “Stage 1” of the city’s Drought Management Plan on Aug. 17 as a direct result of the Colorado River Tier 1 shortage declared by the Bureau of Reclamation. How has Scottsdale prepared for this shortage and what should we expect in 2022? Host Holly Walter speaks to Water Policy Manager Gretchen Baumgardner to find out.

Podsdale Episode 10: Recharge with Rocket Aug 16, 2021

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Host Holly Walter takes a trip to Chaparral High School to visit Scottsdale Police School Resource Officer Devon Lines and his K9 partner, Rocket. The 2-year-old Golden Retriever is the first police K9 assigned to a school resource officer in Maricopa County. Learn how the school year is going so far and hear how this dynamic duo works to calm high stress situations, provide comfort on campus and bridge communication gaps with students.

Podsdale Episode 9: Scottsdale, You Are Cleared for Takeoff Aug 02, 2021

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The Scottsdale airport is closed for construction! Podsdale host, Holly Walter, sat down for a chat with Aviation Planning & Outreach Coordinator, Sarah Ferrara, to get the scoop on all things aviation --from the history of the airport and its impacts on Scottsdale, to current improvement projects and everything in between! Podsdale, you are cleared for takeoff!

Podsdale celebrates the city of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

Find Podsdale on YouTube and in your favorite podcast app.

Podsdale Episode 8: The Cartoonist and the Ice Cream Shop Jul 20, 2021

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Prepare yourself for a treat! Citizen Advisor and storyteller-extraordinaire Bruce Wall joins host Holly Walter to provide the inside scoop on one of Scottsdale's most-iconic restaurants.

Podsdale celebrates the city of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.

Find Podsdale on YouTube and in your favorite podcast app.

Podsdale Episode 7: Keeping up with Kira Jul 05, 2021

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Podsdale host Holly Walter caught up with Community Services Administrator Kira Peters to get the scoop on all things Community Services -- from library re-openings and pending capital projects to announcing the city's new Parks & Recreation Director.

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