Chiefs on the move to Kansas City
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Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, two different cities. Recently the Chiefs announced a big move, from the Missouri side to the Kansas side. Earlier this year I talked about that possibility with Kansas City Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner. Listen to what he had to say about what was then just a proposal. Listen to the whole original episode . Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) The Good Government Show is part of , a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we...
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Arlington, Texas, home of the New Medal of Honor Museum…and flying taxi’s?
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Earlier this year, the nation’s first opened in Arlington, Texas. On this episode I talk with Arlington Mayor Jim Ross about the new museum in his city. And we talk about some new alternatives to transportation, including, flying taxis. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) The Good Government Show is part of , a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin...
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Smart Growth and plans in Boca Raton
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When nearly 100 people move into your city every day, the city has to plan for that and do it with smart plans and an eye toward the future, Mayor Scott Singer discusses just that on this episode. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) The Good Government Show is part of , a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David...
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Everything’s Perfect in Troy, MI
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Ok, not everything, but Mayor Ethan Baker talked about how he works to make his city work well and work better. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) The Good Government Show is part of , a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Fargo is Hiring and Growing
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Dr. Tim Mahoney is the mayor Fargo, ND. His small city is growing and in fact the mayor says they have 5,000 job openings. Listen to how Fargo is managing growth in this city. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) The Good Government Show is part of , a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason...
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Brooklyn Man Mayor of Savannah, GA
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Van Johnson moved to Savannah, Ga to go to college and live with family. He stayed, he’s now the mayor of the city and excited about the growth of his adopted city. Listen to the challenges of running a tourist destination and a working large city. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Putting Veterans to Work in Pensacola, FL
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They wore the nation’s uniform, many where highly trained in specialized fields. They worked hard, did hard jobs and did jobs many people would never do. Some of them went above and beyond the call of duty, yes, some were heroes. DC Reeves is the mayor of Pensacola, FL and a strong advocate for putting veterans to work after their military service. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin...
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Giving Kids A Helping Hand in PA
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Friend of the Good Government Show Christian Leinbach joins us again to talk about Berks County, PA and his city of Reading. Top on his list of good government projects is trains, he is working on restoring rail service from his city to Philadelphia and points beyond. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Remaking Waterloo Iowa
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Quentin Hart is the mayor of Waterloo, Iowa and has made significant changes. Including a new bridge, which made a real difference. He was recently inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame. Things are happening in Waterloo, just listen. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Talking with a Chicago Legend
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For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. President Preckwinkle has called the possible deployments, “a dangerous and reckless abuse of power” and “it’s fear tactics it and illegal use of power dressed up as law and order.” She also...
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