Amy Edwards Holmes Former Executive Director Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence LinkedIn Amy Edwards Holmes, former Executive Director for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence joined the podcast to discuss data and artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good. She discussed use cases for AI for local government, how to safely … Continued
Bill Peduto Former Mayor City of Pittsburgh, PA LinkedIn Bill Peduto, former Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to reflect on his service as Mayor. He discussed the accomplishments that he is most proud of and advice he would give to young folks interested in local government or early career professionals. … Continued
Marissa Baum Head of Communications City of East Hartford, CT LinkedIn Marissa Baum, Head of Communications for the City of East Hartford, Connecticut joined the podcast to discuss her role in communications. She shared her transition from museums to local government, how she made an award winning video for #CityHallSelfie Day, and provided insight on … Continued
Dr. Missy Stults Sustainability and Innovations Director City of Ann Arbor, MI LinkedIn Dr. Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, returned to the podcast to give an update on the implementation of the A2ZERO Climate Action Plan and discuss the recent referendum where voters created a Sustainable Energy … Continued
Tim Blakeslee City Administrator City of Plymouth, WI LinkedIn Tim Blakeslee, the City Administrator for the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin joined the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of a past ice rink project and how it almost became an episode of Parks and Rec. He shared how the public-private partnership was formed to … Continued
Nate Baker At-Large Council Member City of Durham, NC LinkedIn | Bio Lauren Grove Vision Zero Coordinator City of Durham, NC LinkedIn Two guests from the joined the podcast to discuss transportation standards and how they shape the built environment. Nate Baker is an At-Large City Council Member for the City of Durham, North Carolina … Continued
Ryan Hunt Communications & Events Manager City of Cathedral City, CA LinkedIn Sam Toles Founder & CEO CiviSocial LinkedIn Anne Ambrose Assistant City Manager City of Cathedral City, CA LinkedIn Three guests joined the podcast to discuss a new approach to managing and creating social media. Sam Toles is the Founder and CEO at CiviSocial. … Continued
It’s the most wonderful time of year! From artificial intelligence and traffic engineering to recruiting and planning, our episodes covered a wide array of all that goes into local government. To celebrate 2024 and look forward to 2025, the GovLove co-hosts teamed up to give out the most prestigious award in local government podcasting. Lauren, … Continued
Deborah Witzburg Inspector General City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn Deborah Witzburg, the Inspector General for the City of Chicago, Illinois, joined to the podcast to discuss her current role. She shared the difference between an inspector general and auditor, how she determines which programs of the City to evaluate, and important changes she has implemented … Continued
India Adams-Jacobs Town Manager Town of Bowling Green, VA LinkedIn India Adams-Jacobs, Town Manager of the Town of Bowling Green, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and managing a small town. She talked about taking on her current role managing her hometown, the transition to get to know the organization, and … Continued
