Housing and homelessness. The GovLove Co-hosts joined together in a grand experiment they are calling GovLove Island to discuss two of the latest topics in the local government world. First, they discussed the recent Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling from the Supreme Court. They chatted about what the court ruled, how it impacts local governments, … Continued
Lydie Gutfeld Director of Park, Recreation, and Community Services City of San Bernardino, CA LinkedIn Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Park, Recreation, and Community Services for the City of San Bernardino, California joined the podcast in honor of Parks Make Life Better month. She talked about her career path getting into parks, career accomplishments, and the … Continued
Sandy Spang Executive Director Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments LinkedIn Sandy Spang, Executive Director at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, joined the podcast to discuss her transition from elected official to local government staff. She shared her career journey from small business owner to an elected City Council member to working in … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, Colo. Connect on Linkedin. What I’m reading: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn What I’m watching: Peaky Blinders What I’m eating: Whatever is in my freezer. I need to clean it out before moving. If you have … Continued
Dave Walker Design Director City of Detroit, Michigan LinkedIn Dave Walker, Design Director for the City of Detroit, Michigan, joined the podcast from the APA National Planning Conference to discuss the award-winning Cody Rouge and Warrendale Neighborhood Plan. This neighborhood is home to the largest concentration of children in Detroit and the City wanted the … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mary King, a writer and public space researcher based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She works for Envisio. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn! What I’m working on: An essay and interview series that explores public spaces in cities! What I’m reading: “Weather” by Jenny Offill What I’m watching: I’m late to … Continued
Jessica Deakyne Assistant City Manager City of Novato, CA LinkedIn John Stefanski Assistant City Manager City of San Rafael, CA LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to discuss curating professional development. Jessica Deakyne is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Novato, CA and John Stefanski is the Assistant City Manager at the City … Continued
Chris Morrill Executive Director Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) LinkedIn Shayne Kavanagh Senior Manager of Research Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) LinkedIn Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss rethinking municipal budgets. Chris Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed why it is time … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m working on: A process map of a city’s Planning and Zoning workflow What I’m reading: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert What I’m watching: Wristwatch Revival on YouTube “You … Continued
Three new local government professionals are joining the ELGL Board of Directors for three-year terms. ELGL is excited to announce the appointment of Mike Ekey, Olivia Hilton, and Jackie Wehmeyer to terms beginning on July 1, 2024. “Mike, Olivia, and Jackie will add needed skill sets and perspective to ELGL,” said Warren Kagarise, ELGL Board … Continued
