Featured image created by Google Gemini Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Tabitha Clark, Communications Director for the City of Perry, Georgia. Connect with Tabitha on LinkedIn. What I’m Listening To: AI Six Podcast, Joanne Sweeney Picture a government communicator today: putting out a social media fire, filming a reel, hosting a live … Continued
GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and … Continued
This is the second post in a two-part series from Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems (connect with Dana on LinkedIn) that explores how small, compassionate design choices build trust and inclusion in public communication. In Part 1 of this series (see Removing Rocks, Not Moving Mountains – Building Habits of Care in … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Inclusive Design for Accessibility What I’m watching: Need suggestions! What I’m listening to: Government Video Podcast – Episode 9, Season 2 This year, I’ve traveled to conferences around the country … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group – once described as “the worst audience participant Cirque du Soleil ever had”. Check out his stoic musings on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: The Ambassador on Netflix. Who knew Kerry Russell was still around? What I’m … Continued
Mitchell Silver Council Member City of Raleigh, NC LinkedIn Mitchell Silver, City Council Member for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina rejoined the podcast to talk about the transition from working as a staff member in local government to becoming an elected official. He reflected on his work as Parks Commissioner for the City of … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker. “D” is an inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach, with over 40 years of leadership experience and 10.5 of those years in local government. He’s now the founder and pragmatical leader of “Trust Leadership Collective.” What I’m reading: Making Team Dynamics Visible by … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Angela Wilson, Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colorado. Follow Angela on LinkedIn and Instagram @lifeman_life What I’m listening to: Shade 45 on SiriusXM What I’m eating: Homemade Protein Bars Technology promises to make everything easier. But does anyone really feel that? I know I don’t. If … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Madeliene Hernandez, Deputy Director, Innovation & Performance for the City of Seattle, currently residing in Kingston, WA a.k.a. “little city by the sea.” Connect with Madeliene on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb. What I’m watching: Just finished Wayward on Netflix – creepy! What … Continued
Jason Zawila Planning Manager Village of Downers Grove, IL LinkedIn John Houseal Partner Houseal Lavigne LinkedIn Four plans in one. Jason Zawila, Planning Manager at the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois and John Houseal, Partner at Houseal Lavigne joined the podcast to discuss the APA Award-Winning Village of Downers Grove Comprehensive Plan update. They discussed … Continued
