GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).

#734 Managing Growth with Dianne Miller, Eagan, MN and Justin Miller, Lakeville, MN 06/19/2026

#733 Building an Empowering Culture with James Childers, Flower Mound, TX 06/12/2026

#732 Developing Talent and Reflections Before Retirement with Scott Neal, Edina, MN 06/05/2026

#731 One Hundred Years of Euclid v. Ambler and Local Zoning Power with Anthony Flint, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 05/29/2026

#730 No One Leads Alone - Serving on the ELGL Board of Directors 05/26/2026

#729 Insane Curiosity with Susan Arntz, Mankato, MN 05/22/2026

#728 State Professional Association Leadership with Jackie Schulze and Noah Schuchman 05/15/2026

#727 A Data Center in Every Community with Christopher Jordan, National League of Cities 05/08/2026

#726 Elevate Boulder and Guaranteed Income Programs with Jamie Hackbarth and Elizabeth Crowe 05/01/2026

#725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher 04/24/2026

#724 Gen Z in the Local Government Workplace with Emma Roniger and Jill Parsons 04/17/2026

#723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ 04/10/2026

#722 Public Communications and Building Trust in Rural Communities with Nick Lemmer, Goodhue County, MN 04/03/2026

#721 How Participatory Mapping Can Transform Your Community with Emma Falkenstein, Highland Planning 03/27/2026

#720 Making Government Smarter with Cori Zarek, Apolitical 03/20/2026

#719 Healthcare Marketplaces and Local Government with Chachi Angelo, Pennie 03/13/2026

#718 State of Behavioral Science in Government with Joseph Sherlock, King's College London 03/06/2026

#717 Unifying Rural Fire Districts with Reno County, KS 02/27/2026

#716 Building a People-Centered Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA 02/20/2026

#715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC 02/13/2026

#714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO 02/06/2026

#713 Floating Flower Islands with Yocelyn Galiano, Pinecrest, FL 01/30/2026

#712 Leading Through Grief with Alyssa Dinberg, State of Colorado 01/23/2026

#711 Utilities, Leadership, and an Employee-First Culture with Cathy Bailey, Cincinnati, OH 01/16/2026

#710 Canine Mayor with Jake the Dog and Shani Leichter, Somerville, MA 01/09/2026

#709 Land Use Cases of the Year with the Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association 01/02/2026

#708 The 2025 GovieLovies 12/26/2025

#707 Using Artificial Intelligence to Empower Public Servants with Jorge Valens, Miami-Dade County, FL 12/19/2025

#706 Maintaining Good Government During Transitions with Jessica Carrero, East Hartford, CT 12/12/2025

#705 Increasing Representation with Amber Cabrera and Maylee De Jesús, Local Government Hispanic Network 12/05/2025