Patrick McDonnell Designer & Urbanist LinkedIn | Twitter Urbanist, Designer and Technologist. Patrick McDonnell joined the podcast to talk about his career path, which started in urban planning, to serving on Innovation Teams in Austin, Texas and Anchorage, Alaska. He talked about the role of a designer, skills that local government needs and the importance … Continued
Rachel Sowray Founder & Board Member Politisit LinkedIn Engaging families in civic activities. Rachel Sowray, the Founder of Politisit, joined the podcast to talk about encouraging parents to participate in public meetings. Politisit reimburses parents and other caregivers for child care costs while they attend meetings and activities. Rachel also talked about her time as … Continued
Chad Doran Communications Coordinator Candidate for Mayor Appleton, Wisconsin LinkedIn | Twitter Running for office as a city employee. Chad Doran, the Communications Coordinator for Appleton, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about his decision to run for Mayor. He discussed why he thinks his current role has prepared him to be Mayor and what … Continued
Todd Feland City Administrator Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | LinkedIn Public works to city management. Todd Feland, the City Administrator for Grand Forks, North Dakota, joined the podcast to talk about partnering on projects with the University of North Dakota and the impact of the college on the city. He also shared his career … Continued
Stephen Williams Health Department Director City of Houston, TX Bio | LinkedIn Working to protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians. Stephen Williams, the Director of the Health Department in Houston, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about the role of the health departments in the local government landscape and the services they provide … Continued
Philip Minardi Director, Policy Communications Expedia Group Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Building a responsible vacation rental market. Philip Minardi, the Director of Policy Communications at Expedia Group, joined the podcast to talk about the short term rental industry and local policy regulating the vacation rental market. He shared what cities are doing it well, … Continued
Dow Constantine Executive King County, Washington Bio | Twitter Making sure residents have the opportunity to thrive. Dow Constantine, the Executive of King County, Washington, shares his path to public service and the work King County has done to be an employer of choice. He also shared the initiatives they have undertaken to address the … Continued
Ann Marie Townshend City Manager Lewes, Delaware LinkedIn | Twitter First Town in the First State. Ann Marie Townshend, the City Manager of Lewes, Delaware, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and what it’s like to manage the oldest community in Delaware. She talked about how she started her career in planning … Continued
Meredith Hauck Assistant City Administrator Merriam, Kansas LinkedIn | Twitter Moving forward with confidence and clarity. Meredith Hauck, Assistant City Administrator in Merriam, Kansas, joined the podcast to talk about her side work as life coach. She shared her approach to leadership, self care and positive energy. She also talked about her career in local … Continued
Beth Blauer Executive Director GovEx at Johns Hopkins LinkedIn | Twitter Tracy Colunga Chief Innovation Officer Long Beach, CA LinkedIn | Twitter Itai Eiges Director Hazira Ministry of the Interior Israel Jason Reisdorfer Director of Innovation & Technology Sioux Falls, SD LinkedIn | Twitter Celebrating municipal innovation from California to Israel. Brent Stockwell and Amanda … Continued
