Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek What I’m watching: Reactions to “Squid Game” 2’s ending. What I’m working on: Bringing the Eastvale Economic Development Team to the next … 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
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, KY. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “How Leaders Learn” by David Novak What I’m watching: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” What I’m working on: Moving from Maryland to Louisville, KY, and establishing my business in a … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m cooking: Bobby Flay’s 12-layer potatoes with caramelized shallots and truffle oil. What I’m (anticipating) watching: By the time this is published, … 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
Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Top Influencers in Local Government. Honorees will be announced during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, 2025. In the meantime, hear from past Top Influencers what the award means and get to know the hundreds of people recognized as Top Influencers since the honor debuted in 2016 as the Traeger … 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
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips What I’m working on: Our new City Commissioner orientation presentation What I’m anticipating: … Continued
