أفضل بودكاسات Local Government (2025)

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$3M win, costly mistake, and three strikes for controversial councillor - #512 32:00

1d ago32:00

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A $3M VCAT win for Glen Eira over the Melbourne Racing Club Battery storage push back in Baw Baw A costly infringement mistake in Yarra Ranges Aged care reforms place new obligations on councillors NSW’s most controversial councillor suspended for a third time Councils take a stan…

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#700 An ICMA Conference Recap, Leadership, Urban Revitalization, and Hot Wings - GovLove Island 43:24

3d ago43:24

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GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs at City of Parkland, F…

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Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511 42:24

4d ago42:24

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Surf Coast councillor walks out of his first meeting after a suspension Count backs and resignations continue in Victoria, as mayoral election season begins An audit reveals a $50M asset overvaluation and 'extreme risk' in Parramatta Controversial changes to busking rules in Syd…

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Call for scrutiny, higher councillor pay and fairer funding - ft. Nat Traeger, #510 45:12

6d ago45:12

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A call for scrutiny as major new planning reforms unveiled without consultation with councils The fight against the ESVF continues Liverpool’s mayor under renewed attack in a public inquiry A move to slash short term rental caps in Sydney A Queensland mayor wants to reduce council…

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A new era, a health battle and copycat motions 30:07

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Send us a text Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A new era for Hobsons Bay Council as it announces its next chief executive Gippsland earns a place on the world stage A Lord Mayor’s health battle Councillors accused of copycat motions on housing in NSW Service cuts and workforce reallocations flagged at a Queensland council, Whi…

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#699 Parks Commissioner to City Council Member with Mitchell Silver, Raleigh, NC 58:18

11d ago58:18

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Mitchell Silver, City Council Member for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina rejoined the podcast to talk about the transition from working as a staff member in local government to becoming an elected official. He reflected on his work as Parks Commissioner for the City of New York and the decision to run for elected office. He discussed the challe…

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Beach tragedy, landbanking, award winners and a burial boom 31:18

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Frankston Council to step up beach safety measures after two tragic deaths Concerns over plans to add private security cameras to Melbourne’s CCTV network Landbanking accusations from by an inner city Council CEO Concerns raised about new NSW councillor conduct reforms This year’s…

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Assault charge, housing pressures, council reforms- ft. Mark Dupe #507 45:59

13d ago45:59

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Yarra’s Mayor charged with assault Anger from Kingston Council over a controversial development approval Disappointment as Ballarat loses a major sporting event 52 jobs to go as the axe falls at Shoalhaven Council The NSW Premier threatens councils over housing New reforms announc…

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Melbourne Protests, Kingston's Second Monitor, Townsville Mayoral Race, and WA's Compulsory Voting Debate 26:22

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Condemns Immigration Protest Violence Kingston’s second monitor announced Wodonga’s new councillor questions the use of a hospital lobbyist Victoria’s new Police Chief Meets Regional Councils on Crime Central Darling Elects its First Councillors in Decade Al…

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#698 Cohesive Planning and Community Growth in Downers Grove, IL with with Jason Zawila and John Houseal 57:21

18d ago57:21

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Four plans in one. Jason Zawila, Planning Manager at the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois and John Houseal, Partner at Houseal Lavigne joined the podcast to discuss the APA Award-Winning Village of Downers Grove Comprehensive Plan update. They discussed the concept of total community development and how the effort updated four plans at the same t…

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“Ill-founded and misconceived” - legal disputes, improvement orders 29:22

18d ago29:22

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The VEC calls for legislative change for Victorian council elections A new CEO for Buloke, and a familiar face returns to Wodonga Council Brimbank embroiled in legal disputes Workplace improvement notices placed on Shoalhaven Council for councillor safety NSW Council CEO news, inc…

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Whittlesea Inquiry, CEO sacked, massive fraud- ft. Paul Tatchell #504 49:41

20d ago49:41

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Another monitor for Whittlesea as a Commission of Inquiry report raises serious governance concerns Maribyrnong’s Mayor back at work as his legal proceedings end Councils unite against an unpopular tax A council lobbying for councillor term limits Parramatta Council sacks its CEO …

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"Frivolous and vexatious" - legal battles, disputes and asbestos 25:54

22d ago25:54

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A suspended mayor’s court challenge edges closer A rural mayor calls for sector support for its battle with the EPA A NSW councillor resigns, amid reported financial troubles Asbestos contamination concerns widen in Liverpool A copper smelter rescue package welcomed in Queensland …

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#697 Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA 55:05

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Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State la…

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Landslide findings, prayer rejected, and crime wave concerns 40:14

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The MacRae Landslide Board of Inquiry report is out, along with the government’s response Prayer rejected - a petition fails to return the Lord’s Prayer to Bass Coast Council meetings A charity given notice to vacate by Greater Dandenong Council Date set for a de-amalgamation refe…

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Councillor restricted, urgent plea, and new misconduct laws 39:12

27d ago39:12

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A councillor’s workplace restrictions strengthened after an investigation Northern Melbourne councils unite to demand transport improvements A push to return the Lord’s Prayer to a rural council’s meeting Horsham Council condemns a spate of offensive, racially motivated material A…

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Toxic behaviour and a shocking trend in episode #500! 29:44

29d ago29:44

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Send us a text It's episode 500 of the Local Government News Roundup! Coming up in this episode, A new report of a toxic culture among former Brimbank councillors A new Victorian flood hazard rating system draws mixed reviews The sad passing of a NSW Council’s General Manager A country mayor sounds the alarm over a disturbing trend of crime in his …

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#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA 1:00:54

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Lesley Milton, Deputy City Manager for the City of St. Helena, California, joined the podcast to talk about her passion for public service. She discussed her prior positions as a City Clerk and her experience working in small cities. She also discussed recent projects and initiatives and the City St. Helena's Community Academy. Host: Meredith Reyno…

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Grim determination, political bastardry, and by-election date set 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A victory for community activism in Hepburn Shire A new award program honouring women in local government A CEO recruitment process comes under investigation A council fined over a sewage discharge Workers protest possible redundancies at Liverpool City Council The date is set for…

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Controversial appointment, corruption perceptions, and rate pegs 38:39

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Perceptions of corruption run high in Victorian local government New cat confinement laws come into effect in Melbourne NSW Council rate pegs revealed for next year Shoalhaven’s controversial CEO appointment A milestone for a local government employment program Townsville Council …

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"Systemic shortcomings", a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: More councils take issue with funding for beach lifeguard services Townsville’s controversial mayor resigns, but the long running saga is not over Calls for publication of Council FOI requests A council’s $2M parking machine overhaul A Sydney area council CEO reportedly negotiatin…

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#695 Dream Play Build - Hands On Community Engagement in Clackamas County, OR 1:03:00

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for Clackamas County, Oregon. John Kamp is Urban and Landscape Designer for Prairieform and the co-author of the book Dream Play Build. They discussed when to use this form of …

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Sandon in court, resignations, elections, and another councillor suspended 28:37

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Baw Baw Shire appoints a new CEO A surprise councillor resignation on the Surf Coast Operation Sandon finally reaches a courtroom CEO appointment news from NSW A controversial flouride decision in Queensland A South Australian mayor resigns after months of turmoil A Tasmanian coun…

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CEO resignation, high-rise protest, and a surprise restructure 46:16

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Merri-bek Council CEO Cathy Henderson resigns to head up WorkSafe Victoria Gates demolished as Yarra’s mayor declares a long running dispute over Sydney Council urging stronger state action on illegal vapes Residents protest a high-rise development plan A breakthrough in a Queensl…

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Suspension, rate cap error, and a return to democracy 24:25

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Suspended - a Surf Coast councillor to sit on the sidelines for one month A win at VCAT for Wyndham City Council Geelong to show its colours in AFL Grand Final week A remote NSW community votes for its first new Council in more than a decade The home of Tamworth’s famed Golden Gui…

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#694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation 1:07:26

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Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during her city management career, including as City Manager of Cincinnati, Ohio when there were protests …

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Melton mayhem, Mornington macropods, and a mayoral ultimatum 27:26

2M ago27:26

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A political storm engulfs Melton Council Wallabies saved from euthanasia on the Mornington Peninsula Mayors unite over deteriorating road conditions Sweeping planning changes to accelerate housing development in NSW Townsville’s suspended mayor asked to show why he shouldn’t be sa…

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“Bureaucratic nightmare” - disaster funding, earthquakes and a dead whale 26:39

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillor numbers to be slashed under a new Tasmanian Government proposal for local government Victorian councils concerned about disaster funding delays, while NSW councils deal with earthquakes and a dead whale Port Phillip steps up advocacy on extended Grand Prix timelines A r…

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“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed 24:13

2M ago24:13

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate saga Urgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challenge A life or death decision looming for kangaroos and wallabies at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council financial management concerns laid bare in a…

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#693 Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY 59:44

2M ago59:44

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Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City's form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government, her role in the transition, and challenges faced during the transition. She a…

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"Blindsided" - high density surprise, suspension push, and clickbait and chaos 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in Melbourne Liverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspended A mayor distances her council from expected job losses From Gore to Walcha - a trans-Tasman leadership transition The spectre of Operation Sandon hanging over Cas…

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Landslide inquiry report, a nonsensical decision, and AI manipulation 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The McCrae Landslide Board of Inquiry report has been submitted to government - what are the likely implications for the local government sector? Moorabool continues to challenge the EPA over transparency concerns CEO level appointments in Victoria and NSW, and a contract extensio…

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A mayor’s health battle, a new Lord Mayor, and a bygone prayer 38:17

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Two big city Mayors call for the reinstatement of a missing transport link An acting mayor appointed as a country mayor deals with health challenges Another council drops a Christian prayer from its meetings A bitter housing dispute between a council and the state government in Sy…

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#692 Sustainable Libraries Initiative with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System 48:20

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Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director for the Mid-Hudson Library System joined the podcast to discuss the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. She shared how the initiative was created, how libraries can earn the certification, and the importance of adapting sustainability language. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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“Hateful narratives”: a world first strategy, and toxic culture rejected 24:19

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Charges laid after seven years of Operation Sandon Mayors facing down discrimination and hateful narratives A world first anti-semitism strategy launched Shoalhaven Council rejects claims of a toxic culture A council under pressure to change its community vision A general manager …

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“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand 21:29

2M ago21:29

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representatives Councils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-ins Rural NSW councils look to the future after devastating economic blows A council’s planned tribute to rock …

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Sweeping meeting changes, a censure overturned, and an un-resignation 23:02

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Send us a text Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Another council raises concerns about a surprise renewable energy zone proposal An urgent call for animal foster carers in Gippsland Sweeping changes announced for council meetings in NSW A censured Parramatta councillor’s court win A Council GM un-resigns and gets a new five year deal Coun…

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#691 The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA 50:37

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Peggy Flynn, City Manager for the City of Petaluma, California, joined the podcast to talk about fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and engagement. She also discussed delivering effective and efficient public services. She shared how the City of Petaluma has evolved, projects her team is working on, and similarities between cattle ran…

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Dog attack alarm, funding wins, and more industrial action 28:06

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alarm over a disturbing increase in dog attacks in East Gippsland The growth of data centres raises water concerns in Hume An admission that a controversial roundabout should never have been built Funding wins for five regional NSW Councils Compensation calls for sacked Ipswich co…

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Council shutdown, charged Mayor stands aside, and intervention for two councils 26:27

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alpine Shire Council shuts down as a police manhunt continues A metro mayor facing charges stands aside Many Melbourne councils predicted to fall short of government housing targets Sydney councils at odds with the state government over planning proposals Government intervention l…

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Kingston monitors, tight mayoral contests, and a 'gut-wrenching' attack 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors announced for Kingston Moorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continues A waste-to-energy surprise in Hume A former mayor attempts a by-election comeback A NSW councillor fails to block a second suspension NT mayoral election counts on a knife-edge Surprising recommen…

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#690 Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA 57:13

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Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss finance and innovation. Chris Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed their work. They talked about GFOA's research initiatives and how they are helping organizations deal with recent changes in federal fu…

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Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major restructure 26:13

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Levy discontent grows as rates notices go out A council’s major restructure plan announced Casey Council backtracks on controversial local laws Another potential NSW council demerger moves a step closer Sweeping reforms announced for council elections in South Australia An histori…

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Overwhelmed and Overworked: Addressing Burnout in Councils 18:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of burnout and overwhelm within local government. Join us as we explore insights from Zoe Dattner, CEO of the Dattner Group, who shares stories and findings from a recent event focused on the relentless drive to do more with less. Discover the risks of this growing pressure, the impact…

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#689 Communications in a Growing Town with Angela Wilson, Frederick, CO 58:54

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Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about communications in a fast-growing community. She shared strategies the Town uses to stay engaged with residents and how to provide honest and transparent communications to residents. She also discussed the importance of setting …

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Well Travelled Executive Series #12 - Michael Tudball 45:21

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Send us a text Another insightful episode in the Well Travelled Executive Series, featuring Michael Tudball, a seasoned leader in local government. From his beginnings in audit and risk to becoming a council CEO, Michael shares his unique journey through various councils across Victoria. Discover his experiences as a mayor, his passion for communit…

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#688 Navigating a Career Path and Capital Projects with Ariana Adame, West Sacramento, CA 50:41

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Ariana Adame, Assistant City Manager for the City of West Sacramento, California, joined the podcast talk about her career path and capital projects. She discussed the pros and cons of career paths working for one or many jurisdictions. She talked about her time leading the City's capital program and how they incorporate equity into the work. She a…

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Reprogramming Local Government (Generative AI in Action) 27:40

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Send us a text In this special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy explores how generative AI is beginning to transform councils in Victoria. This episode features real-world stories of councils trialling AI chatbots, document search tools, and AI agents, as well as bold discussions about what might come next – from robot build…

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Best of: Employee Onboarding Best Practices with Benjamin Mead-Harvey 1:05:33

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This week we're sharing one of our favorite interviews from the GovLove archive. This episode originally aired in August 2021 and is all about successful employee onboarding. Benjamin Mead-Harvey, Instructional Designer for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, came back to the podcast to discuss onboarding. He shared tips on how to improve …

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Well Travelled Executive Series #11 - Rebecca McKenzie 41:20

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Send us a text In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia. Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity in governance, and the highligh…

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