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Podcast: Infrastructure and Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety with Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL

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...

It Takes a Village

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I'm Cooking: Pizza with liquid cashew mozzarella (see below) What I'm Watching: Just finished “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” on Netflix and trying more vegan/vegetarian options as...

Podcast: Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building with Tamara Lindsay and Janae Bradford

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...

Podcast: Strategic Planning and Leadership with Josh Edwards, Athens-Clarke County, GA

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...

In Defense of the Vision Board Boss

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO Public Health Department. Find Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m Reading: I finally just finished the epic that is My Name is Barbra, clocking in at roughly 9000 pages. I still gave it 5 stars on Goodreads,...

A Strategic Approach to Tactics

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Bob’s Burgers A Hobby I Enjoy: Sewing What’s my favorite color? Blue How often do those in local government receive the criticism that government should be run like a business? For most...

Podcast: Putting Assets to Work with Kimberly Olivares and Ben McAdams

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...

Advance Through Retreat

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; and, according to unnamed sources, CBS’s second choice for the host of this year’s Golden Globes…well, there’s always next year. Who is Jo Koy anyway? What I’m Reading: Just re-started “Eleven Rings” by Phil Jackson – looking...

Podcast: The Public Administrator's Guide to Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Dylan Hayden

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....

Podcast: The 2023 GovieLovies

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...

YouTube and I: Your Agency's Not-So-Secret Social Media Star

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter/X. What I’m Reading: A look back at the top social media trends of 2023. Thinking about the Grimace Shake is my Roman Empire. What I’m Watching: YouTube, of course. Mostly on TV, like more than...

It’s Time Again for Civility in Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m reading: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (this month’s book club pick) What I’m watching: YouTube clips of public meetings gone bad (research for this...

How to Help State and Local Government Employees Learn and Use AI Tools in Their Work

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (instructional design and talent development consultancy) in College Park, Md. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: "Reverse Training Design: Start at the End to Revolutionize Corporate Learning" by Mark Mrohs. What I'm watching: The new “Connections” series by...

Is Everyone Ho-Ho-Happy?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m cooking: Homemade pierogis with my kids this weekend What I’m...

Three Ways Local Governments Are Reinventing Community Engagement

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. What I’m listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m reading: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less What I’m doing: Plotting and planning for 2024 Innovative local governments are amping up...

Podcast: Addressing Climate Change in Olympia, WA with Dr. Pamela Braff

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...

Best in Books 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Health Department. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m watching: Sometimes when life is crazy, all you can do is re-binge an old favorite and settle in. Currently in our Brooklyn 99 era. I’ve...

Podcast: Transitioning from Military to Local Government with Ben Effinger, Los Angeles County, CA

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...

My Love Letter to Morning Buzz

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m listening to: The Last Waltz, a Scorsese-filmed documentary of The Band’s farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving 1976. This is a staple in my household during the Thanksgiving holiday. Where...

What's the (In)difference?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Seinfeld A hobby I enjoy: Sewing What’s my favorite color? Blue Imagine yourself in this scenario – you are a leader who oversees a diverse working group that shares the...