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).

#703 Staying Authentic with Aarón Zavala, Pleasanton, CA 11/21/2025

#702 The Mayor Has a Hammer and Other Poetry with Jim Schutz, JMSB Strategies 11/14/2025

#701 Leading ICMA and the Roots of Professional Government with Julia Novak, ICMA 11/07/2025

#700 An ICMA Conference Recap, Leadership, Urban Revitalization, and Hot Wings - GovLove Island 10/31/2025

#699 Parks Commissioner to City Council Member with Mitchell Silver, Raleigh, NC 10/24/2025

#698 Cohesive Planning and Community Growth in Downers Grove, IL with with Jason Zawila and John Houseal 10/17/2025

#697 Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA 10/10/2025

#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA 10/03/2025

#695 Dream Play Build - Hands On Community Engagement in Clackamas County, OR 09/26/2025

#694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation 09/19/2025

#693 Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY 09/12/2025

#692 Sustainable Libraries Initiative with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System 09/05/2025

#691 The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA 08/29/2025

#690 Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA 08/22/2025

#689 Communications in a Growing Town with Angela Wilson, Frederick, CO 08/15/2025

#688 Navigating a Career Path and Capital Projects with Ariana Adame, West Sacramento, CA 08/08/2025

Best of: Employee Onboarding Best Practices with Benjamin Mead-Harvey 08/01/2025

#687 Starting as a New County Manager and Building Culture with Josh Edwards, York County, SC 07/25/2025

#686 From the Fire House to the City Manager's Office with Bryan Dehner and Donna Lake 07/18/2025

#685 10 Years of Local Government Stories with GovLove 07/11/2025

#684 Fellowships and Lead for North Carolina with Dylan Russell, UNC School of Government 06/27/2025

#683 Performance Excellence and Building a Premier Community with Polly Walker, Henderson, NV 06/20/2025

#682 Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence with Rochelle Haynes and Carrie Bishop 06/13/2025

#681 Public Service and Responsive Government with Brooks Williams, Ferris, TX 06/06/2025

#680 Coaching Those Who Lead Our Communities with Kellye Mazzoli, City Boss Coaching 05/30/2025

#679 Land Use Planning and Residential Segregation with Scott Markley, National Zoning Atlas 05/23/2025

#678 Change Management and Implementing a New Form of Government with Michael Jordan, Portland, OR 05/16/2025

#677 From Animator to Deputy City Administrator with Kim Nakahodo, North Kansas City, MO 05/09/2025

#676 Local Responses to Intoxicating Hemp with Glen Cole, Rolling Meadows, IL 05/02/2025

#675 Role of the Assistant Manager and Nonpartisan Leadership with Emily Colon 04/25/2025