Category: GovLove Podcast

Podcast: Strategic Planning and Leadership with Josh Edwards, Athens-Clarke County, GA

Josh Edwards Assistant Manager Athens-Clarke County, GA LinkedIn | Twitter Drawing ideas out of people and implementing those ideas. Josh Edwards, Assistant Manager for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about leadership, the role of an Assistant Manager, and strategic planning. He discussed how the organization created its first organization-wide strategic plan, how … Continued

Podcast: Putting Assets to Work with Kimberly Olivares and Ben McAdams

Kimberly Olivares Deputy Chief Financial Officer City of Austin, TX Bio | LinkedIn Ben McAdams Senior Fellow GFOA Bio | LinkedIn Digging around in your municipal couch cushions. Kimberly Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Austin, Texas, and Ben McAdams, Senior Fellow at the Government Finance Offers Association (GFOA), joined the podcast … Continued

Podcast: The 2023 GovieLovies

The most prestigious award in local government podcasting. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap another year of a podcasting about local government. Lauren, Dan, Meredith, and Ben selected three of their favorite episodes to award a GovieLovie. They also shared their highlight from 2023, dream guests for 2024, and what … Continued

Podcast: Addressing Climate Change in Olympia, WA with Dr. Pamela Braff

Dr. Pamela Braff Director of Climate Programs City of Olympia, WA LinkedIn High impact, not low-hanging fruit. Dr. Pamela Braff, the Director of Climate Programs for the City of Olympia, Washington, joined the podcast to discuss prioritizing climate initiatives and building climate action into the way the City does business. She talked about the Energize … Continued

Podcast: Community Wellness Hubs with NRPA and Shawnee, KS

Kristine Stratton President & CEO National Recreation and Park Association LinkedIn Matt Mann Recreation Program Manager City of Shawnee, KS LinkedIn Sean Keenan  Recreation Superintendant City of Shawnee, KS LinkedIn Outcomes and processes. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss community wellness hubs. Kristine Stratton is the President and CEO of the National Recreation and … Continued

Podcast: Demystifying Development Finance with Jed Byrne, Oak City CRE

Jed Byrne Editor Oak City CRE LinkedIn | Twitter | Website Jed Byrne, Editor at Oak City CRE, joined the podcast to discuss development finance. He shared the important role of developers, the lifecycle of a project, and shared examples of how projects are financed. Host: Rafael Baptista Subscribe: Learn More A Q+A with Jed … Continued

Podcast: Community Building and Agricultural Urbanism with Tim Maslow, Groveland, FL

Tim Maslow Community and Economic Development Director City of Groveland, FL LinkedIn Planning with natural charm. Tim Maslow, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Groveland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about planning and urbanism. He shared how Groveland is working to manage population growth, retain natural amenities, and create walkable places. … Continued

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