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).
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 694
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
#414 Sustainability & Energy Management with John Morrill, Fairfax County, VA
Audacious goals and clean energy. John Morrill, Division Manager for Innovation & Sustainability at Fairfax County, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about sustainability and energy efficiency. He…
#413 Student-Led Sustainability Action Planning with Victoria Castor & Steve Russell
Students helping cities. Victoria Caster, Water Conservation and Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Peoria, AZ, and Steve Russell, Program Manager of Project Cities at Arizona State University…
#412 COVID-19 Relief Spending with Michael Hotard and Kevin Kearney
How relief funds are being spent. Michael Hotard, Director of Operations at CivicPulse, and Kevin Kearney, City Manager of the City of Bradbury, California, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 …
#411 Expanding Housing Options for the Unhoused Community with Brian Platt, Kansas City, MO
The Land Bank Dollar Sale. Brian Platt, City Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, joined the podcast to talk about the Land Bank Dollar Sale. He shared other creative things the City is doi…
#410 Restorative Housing Reparations with Nicholas Cummings, Evanston, IL
Redressing institutional racism and redlining. Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about the new program approved last month to addre…
#409 American Rescue Plan Act FAQs with Ryan Gallant, SLATE Research & Consulting
The impacts of the Federal funding. Ryan Gallant, CEO & Founder of SLATE Research & Consulting, joined the podcast to dive deep on the American Rescue Plan Act and answer questions about how it will …
#408 The Promise of Public Interest Technology with Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank
Power to the public. Two guests join the podcast to talk about their new book, Power to the Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology. Tara Dawson McGuinness, Fellow at New America and Found…
#407 The First 100 Days as a New City Manager with Tanisha Briley, Gaithersburg, MD
Leadership lessons. Tanisha Briley, the City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about her first 100 days on the job. She shared how she prioritized her time and…
#406 Building and Construction Services with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL
Permitting and inspections. John (JC) Hudgison, the Chief Building Official and Construction Services Center Manager for the City of Tampa, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about development servi…
#405 The American Rescue Plan Act with Chris Fabian, ResourceX
Spending stimulus dollars responsibly. Chris Fabian, the CEO and Co-Founder of ResourceX, joined the podcast to talk about the funding for local governments within the recently passed federal stimulu…
#404 Creating a State of the City Event with Kent Wyatt, Tigard, OR
Late night in Tigard. Kent Wyatt, Communications Director for the City of Tigard, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about the City's creative approach to the annual State of the City address. He dis…
#403 The Role of a County Clerk with Brianna Lennon, Boone County, MO
Elections administration. Brianna Lennon, County Clerk for Boone County, Missouri and Co-Host of High Turnout Wide Margins, joined the podcast to talk about the work of County Clerks and what it take…
#402 Civic Technology and Public Service with Cyd Harrell
Move carefully and fix things. Cyd Harrell joined the podcast to talk about her new book, A Civic Technologist's Practice Guide. She shared her perspective on working in civic technology as a volunte…
#401 Changing Culture & COVID-19 Response with Raymond Gonzales, Adams County, CO
Driving culture and the pandemic one year later. Raymond Gonzales, County Manager at Adams County, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about changing the culture in Adams County. He outlined how he …
#400 Educational Local Government Partnerships at Indiana University
Sustaining Hoosier Communities. Two guests join the podcast to talk about the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N). Jane Rogan, Director of Sustaining Hoosier Com…
#399 Community Partnerships to Address Human Trafficking
Recognizing trafficking. Two guests join the podcast to talk about how local government staff can be part of the effort to eliminate human trafficking. Margaret Henderson, Director of the Public Inte…
#398 Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship with Mitchell Weiss, Harvard Business School
Possibility government. Mitchell Weiss, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, joined the podcast to talk about his new book We the Possibility. He discusses how bringing entrep…
#397 From Deputy to City Manager with Marlon Brown, Sarasota, FL
Mentors matter. Marlon Brown, City Manager for the City of Sarasota, joined the podcast to discuss his career path, including his recent transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager. He talked…
#396 Solving Complex Problems with Salimah Samji, Harvard Kennedy School
A new way to solve problems. Salimah Samji, the Director of Building State Capability at the Harvard Kennedy School, joined the podcast to talk about a step by step process that allows for flexible l…
#395 Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure with Kevin Miller, ChargePoint
The electric revolution. Kevin Miller, the Director of Public Policy for ChargePoint, joined the podcast to talk about electric vehicles and the infrastructure to support them. He shared how electric…