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
#374 Technology & Change Management with Jamie Hellen, Franklin, MA
Doing it all. Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator for the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about innovation, change management, and responding to COVID-19. He shared how the T…
#373 Historic Preservation in Brooklyn with Rebecca Bellan
Preserving black history. Rebecca Bellan, Freelance Reporter for Forbes and CityLab, joined the podcast to tell the story of 227 Duffield in Brooklyn, New York. This home has ties to New York's aboli…
#372 Community Media Centers with Dana Healy, CTV North Suburbs
Don't make videos, make an impact. Dana Healy, Executive Director of CTV North Suburbs, joined the podcast to talk about the benefits of local community media centers. She discussed CTV North Suburbs…
#371 Micromobility and Urban Transportation with Kyle Rowe, Spin Inc.
Freedom to move. Kyle Rowe, Global Head of Partnerships for Spin, joined the podcast to talk about the role of micromobility in transportation. He discussed how micromobility helps people travel the …
#370 The Future of Government Communications & GovComms Festival with David Pembroke
Government after shock. David Pembroke, Founder & CEO of contentgroup, joined the podcast to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing communications and digital tools in the public sector. He…
#369 Greedy Bastards with Sheryl Sculley, San Antonio, TX
A Texas-sized struggle to avoid financial crisis. Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager for the City of San Antonito, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss her book Greedy Bastards, which tells the stor…
#368 Recruiting in the City of Bend, OR with Eric King & Stephanie Betteridge
Attracting aspiring local government leaders. Eric King, City Manager, and Stephanie Betteridge, Chief Innovation Officer, joined the podcast to talk about a new recruitment in the City of Bend, Oreg…
#367 Food Access and Public Art in Jackson, MS with Salam Rida and Travis Crabtree
Inspiring dialogue through art. Salam Rida, Project Director, and Travis Crabtree, Project Manager, discuss the Fertile Ground Project in Jackson, Mississippi. This project uses public art to talk ab…
#366 Developing Data-Driven Insights with Nathan Lee, Civic Pulse
Empowering local governments. Nathan Lee, the Founder and Managing Director of Civic Pulse, joined the podcast to talk about their research and data analysis into local governments. He shared how he …
#365 Civic-Minded Journalism with Lucas Grindley, Next City
Inspiring equitable cities. Lucas Grindley, the Executive Director of Next City, joined the podcast to talk about local journalism and the role Next City is filling by covering issues that impact cit…
#364 Empowering Women in Local Government with Pamela Antil
Encouraging diversity. Pamela Antil, the City Manager of the City of Encinitas, California and Founder of the League of Women in Government, joined the podcast to talk about diversity in local govern…
#363 Building a Successful Internship Program with Pat Madej and Molly Gaskin
Creating meaningful experience. Pat Madej, Senior Budget & Management Analyst for the City of Durham, NC, and Molly Gaskin, Graduate MPA Student at the University of North Carolina, joined the podcas…
#362 Responding to Financial Crisis with Shayne Kavanagh & Greg Devereaux
GFOA Fiscal First Aid. Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for GFOA, and Greg Devereaux, retired Chief Executive Officer of San Bernardino County, CA, joined the podcast to talk about recover…
#361 COVID-19 Exposure Notification in Colorado with Sarah Tuneberg
Technology and emergency response. Sarah Tuneberg, the Innovation Response Team Lead for the State of Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about a new COVID-19 exposure notification app that uses blu…
#360 Public Power and COVID-19 Response with Joy Ditto, APPA
Powering communities. Joy Ditto, the President and CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), joined the podcast to talk about public power utilities and how the electric industry has respo…
#359 Civic Hacking with Amanda Renteria, Code for America
Reimagining government. Amanda Renteria, the CEO of Code for America, joined the podcast to talk about using technology to serve communities and use technology for good. She discussed how Code for Am…
#358 Data Driven Road Maintenance in Savannah, GA
Using data and technology to monitor streets. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Savannah, Georgia is using new technology to understand the condition of their road infrast…
#357 Equity and Engagement with Manisha Paudel, Des Moines, IA
Inequity eliminator. Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to talk about implementing racial equity work and engaging with the community. She shared …
#356 Growing Up in City Hall with Meredith Reynolds and Jan Reynolds
City management as a family business. Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnership Manager for the City of Long Beach, California, and Jan Reynolds, Retired City Manager for the City of Hanford, Ca…
#355 Public Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science Council
Authentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public…