Sabine Rogers Federal Policy Project Manager U.S. Green Building Council LinkedIn Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Project Manager for the U.S. Green Building Council, joined the podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, building energy codes, and performance standards. She provided an update on energy reductions in commercial buildings, how local governments can benefit from … Continued
Lauren Palmer Director of Local Government Services Mid-America Regional Council LinkedIn In this special episode, Lauren Palmer, Director of Local Government Services for the Mid-America Regional Council joined the podcast to discuss working for a regional government. She shared her GovLove in Love story, what services a Regional Council provides, and the projects she is … Continued
Lara Biggs Bureau Chief – Capital Planning / City Engineer City of Evanston, Illinois LinkedIn Lara Biggs, Capital Planning Bureau Chief and City Engineer for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to discuss capital planning, infrastructure, and improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. She shared the City’s engagement strategy to design projects with the … Continued
Tamara Lindsay Chief of Strategy The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund LinkedIn Janae Bradford Director, Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth City of Tulsa, OK LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to discuss financial empowerment. Tamara Lindsay is Chief of Strategy for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and Janae Bradford is the Director … Continued
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
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
Dr. Dylan Hayden Author of the Public Administrator’s Guide to ChatGPT LinkedIn Dr. Dylan Hayden, author of The Public Administrator’s Guide to ChatGPT, joined the podcast to discuss all things artificial intelligence (AI) and local government. He shared why you should consider using AI, uses for AI in local government, and the importance of prompts. … Continued
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
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
Ben Effinger Operations Chief – Cash Management, Treasurer and Tax Collector Los Angeles County, CA LinkedIn Ben Effinger, Cash Management Operations Chief for the Treasurer and Tax Collector in Los Angeles County, CA joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from the military to the local government. He shared how military roles can transition to local … Continued
