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#301 The GovieLovies - Best Episodes of 2019

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Release Date: 12/27/2019

#616 Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation with Danielle Arigoni, National Housing Trust show art #616 Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation with Danielle Arigoni, National Housing Trust

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Achieving true resilience. Danielle Arigoni, Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at the National Housing Trust, joined to podcast to discuss her book . She talked about the demographic trends that lead to an aging population and how vulnerabilities from aging intersect with risks from climate change. She shared interventions that work to meet the needs of older residents and the need to break down silos between caregivers, emergency managers, and local governments. She also discussed examples of cities that are implementing age-friendly climate policies. Host: 

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#615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore show art #615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Experiencing parks and recreation from behind the desk and out from under it. Anthony Iracki, CORE Professional Development Manager at PlayCore, joined the podcast to discuss being an enthusiast in your own profession. He shared his career path, how he came to love parks and recreation, and his transition into his new role at PlayCore. Host: 

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#614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA show art #614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Chelsea Jackson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Douglasville, GA joined to podcast to discuss her role and leadership approach. She talked about the importance of building a pipeline for new talent, her career transition to Deputy City Manager, and provided advice for those looking to make the leap to management positions. She also shared her career path which started as a local government management fellow. Host: 

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#613 Guiding Leadership Principles with Jeff Richardson, Albemarle County, VA show art #613 Guiding Leadership Principles with Jeff Richardson, Albemarle County, VA

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Jeff Richardson, County Executive for Albemarle County, VA, joined the podcast to discuss his management principles. He shared how to manage a high performance organization, the benefit of being a "needs improvement" organization, and tips for aspiring managers. Host: 

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#612 Storm Resilience and Mitigation with Caleb Stratton, Hoboken, NJ show art #612 Storm Resilience and Mitigation with Caleb Stratton, Hoboken, NJ

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Building a better Hoboken. Caleb Stratton, Assistant Business Administrator and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Hoboken, NJ joined the podcast to talk about storm resilience and infrastructure. He shared what improvements the City has made after Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, how parks can be used to improve stormwater infrastructure, and how the City has coordinated with other governmental partners to improve flood mitigation. He also discussed the City's Rebuild By Design project which aims to improve resilience through four integrated elements: resist, delay, store, and discharge....

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#611 Planning Law Careers in Local, State, and Federal Government show art #611 Planning Law Careers in Local, State, and Federal Government

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

A panel of government planning lawyers joined to podcast to share their experiences in local, state, and federal planning law. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions. The panel included: Tina Axelrad, Zoning Administrator for the City and County of Denver, CO; Samuel Capasso, Community Infrastructure Resilience Branch Chief for FEMA; Nestor Davidson, Professor of Real Estate, Land Use and Property Law at Fordham University; Daniel Arking, Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Detroit, MI; and Kimberly Mickelson, Chair for the Government Law...

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#610 Herocrats and Leading Change with Allison Bell, Bellwether Consulting show art #610 Herocrats and Leading Change with Allison Bell, Bellwether Consulting

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Government workers leading change. Allison Bell, Founder and CEO of Bellwether Consulting, joined the podcast to discuss her book, . She shared the definition of a Herocrat, the three main sections of the book, and how you can nominate the monthly Herocrat. Host: 

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#609 Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis show art #609 Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Empathy and change. Veronica O. Davis joined the podcast to talk about her book, . She discussed a different way to center equity in transportation, the importance of centering people in the planning process, and how the history of a community impacts their current transportation needs. She also shared her career path in local government and what made her want to write the book.  Host:

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#608 Innovation in Economic Mobility with Jose Landeros, El Paso County, TX show art #608 Innovation in Economic Mobility with Jose Landeros, El Paso County, TX

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Early investments. Jose Landeros, Director of Strategic Development for El Paso County, Texas joined the podcast to discuss innovation in economic mobility. He discussed participating in ICMA's Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort, the needs assessment conducted related to after-hours child care, and why local government has a vested interest in this issue. Host: 

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#607 Sustainable Buildings and IRA Funding with Sabine Rogers, USGBC show art #607 Sustainable Buildings and IRA Funding with Sabine Rogers, USGBC

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Project Manager for the U.S. Green Building Council, joined the podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, building energy codes, and performance standards. She provided an update on energy reductions in commercial buildings, how local governments can benefit from Inflation Reduction Act funding related to updated building and energy codes, and how to stay up to date with the work of the U.S. Green Building Council. Host: 

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More Episodes

The year in review. Four of the regular GovLove hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the fourth year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Alyssa, Javon, and Ben all selected five of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. The hosts also shared their favorite holiday desserts and what they are looking forward to in 2020.

Hosts: Kirsten Wyatt, Ben Kittelson, Alyssa Dinberg, & Javon Davis

The Picks

Kirsten

  1. Leadership & Scenario Planning with Matt Finch
  2. Near the Top Report with Leisha Dehart-Davis & Kimberly Nelson
  3. Civic Innovation & Tech in Toronto with Paula Kwan
  4. Family Ties in Charleston, SC with Former Mayor Joe Riley & Citibot's Bratton Riley
  5. Open Government & Innovation at Guilford County, NC with Jason Jones

Ben

  1. Chief Innovators Studio at CityLab DC
  2. Tackling Blight & Innovation with Terrance Smith, Mobile, AL
  3. Rethinking the Library in Hillsboro, OR with Stephanie Chase & Hillary Ostlund
  4. Starting as a City Manager & Unique Local Governments with Martha Bennett
  5. Communicator to Candidate in Appleton, WI with Chad Doran

Javon

  1. CivicPride with Pam Davis, Boulder, CO
  2. Politics & Administration Career Paths with Sarah Moss
  3. Legal Challenges to Parking Enforcement with Shawnte Raines & Matthew Dicianni
  4. Policing & Drones with Chief Gary Jenkins, Pullman, WA
  5. Community Healing with Melissa Glaser

Alyssa

  1. A Taste of Tennessee: Hot Chicken & Local Government
  2. Operationalizing Racial Equity in Austin, TX with Brion Oaks
  3. Life Coaching with Meredith Hauck, Merriam, KS
  4. Childcare for Public Meetings with Politisit
  5. Priority Based Budgeting with Chris Fabian, ResourceX