Category: GovLove Podcast

Joe Walters First Gentleman City of West Linn, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Supporting local government. Joe Walters, who’s partner Jules Walters is the Mayor of the City of West Linn, OR, joined the podcast to talk about how public service impacts their family. He discussed what it was like to support her through the campaign … Continued

Ellory Monks Co-Founder The Atlas LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Essential inputs for modernizing American infrastructure. Ellory Monks, Co-Founder at The Atlas, joined the podcast to talk about workforce development and procurement challenges as it relates to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). She shared issues facing local government and strategies for tackling both … Continued

  Kara Escajeda City Manager City of Nolanville, TX LinkedIn Dr. Wei Li Associate Professor Texas A&M University LinkedIn Jaimie Masterson Director at Texas Target Communities Texas A&M University LinkedIn Big ideas in small cities. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about the Texas Target Communities program. Kara Escajeda is the City Manager of … Continued

Erin Harkey Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events City of Chicago, IL LinkedIn David Andersson Arts Team Bloomberg Associates LinkedIn | Twitter Strategies for local arts agencies. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new guide from Bloomberg Associates on data and art. Erin Harkey is the Commissioner of the Department … Continued

Ilana Preuss Author CEO of Recast City LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Recast your city. Ilana Preuss, author and CEO of Recast City, joined the podcast to talk about her new book Recast Your City, about how small-scale manufacturing is a better way to create thriving communities and strong economic development. She shared what small-scale … Continued

Brooks Rainwater Senior Executive and Director, Center for City Solutions National League of Cities LinkedIn | Twitter From harassment to a more civil discourse. Brooks Rainwater, Senior Executive and Director of Center for City Solutions at the National League of Cities, joined the podcast to talk about his recent report, On the Frontlines of Today’s … Continued

Brian Bosshardt County Manager Clear Creek County, Colorado LinkedIn | Twitter Culture change and engaging employees. Brian Bosshardt, County Manager of Clear Creek County, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about taking on his current role and the transition as a new manager. He discussed his leadership philosophy, facilitating conversations with County staff, and organizational … Continued

Todd Schmidt Village Administrator Village of Waunakee, WI LinkedIn | Twitter Bill Quackenbush Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Ho-Chunk Nation LinkedIn Better places, together. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the UniverCity Year partnership between the Village of Waunakee, WI, the Ho-Chunk Nation, and students from the University of Wisconsin. Todd Schmidt is the … Continued