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
- 693
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
#633 Recovering from Violence with Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde, TX
Vince DiPiazza, City Manager for the City of Uvalde, Texas joined the podcast to share his experience from the tragic shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. He shared what happene…
#632 Investing in Community with Halee Ratcliff, Wilkesboro, NC
Halee Ratcliff, Finance Director for the Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina joined the to podcast to discuss community investments. She shared how the town used American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to in…
#631 Growing Up in City Hall with Monica Davis and Poonam Davis
When public administration is a family business. Monica Davis, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Oakland, California, and Poonam Davis, Retired City Clerk for the City of Long Beach, Californ…
#630 Culture of Innovation in Local Government with Brian Elms, Change Agents Training
Brian Elms is the Founder of Change Agents Training, author of Peak Performance, and the former Director of Peak Academy and Analytics for the City and County of Denver. Brian joined the podcast to d…
#629 Grants Pass v. Johnson and a Utopian California City - GovLove Island
Housing and homelessness. The GovLove Co-hosts joined together in a grand experiment they are calling GovLove Island to discuss two of the latest topics in the local government world. First, they dis…
#628 Parks Make Life Better with Lydie Gutfeld, San Bernadino, CA
Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Park, Recreation, and Community Services for the City of San Bernardino, California joined the podcast in honor of Parks Make Life Better month. She talked about her career…
#627 From Elected Official to Staff with Sandy Spang, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments
Sandy Spang, Executive Director at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, joined the podcast to discuss her transition from elected official to local government staff. She shared her ca…
#626 Youth-Centric Neighborhood Planning with Dave Walker, Detroit, MI
Dave Walker, Design Director for the City of Detroit, Michigan, joined the podcast from the APA National Planning Conference to discuss the award-winning Cody Rouge and Warrendale Neighborhood Plan. …
#625 Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John Stefanski
Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John StefanskiTwo guests joined the podcast to discuss curating professional development. Jessica Deakyne is the Assistant City Manager at t…
#624 Rethinking Budgeting with GFOA's Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh
Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss rethinking municipal budgets. Chirs Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Associa…
#623 Planning Law Careers in Law Firms
A panel of planning lawyers joined the podcast to share their experiences in planning law while working at law firms. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions…
#622 Free Speech, Social Media, and the Lindke v. Freed Case with Robert Hagemann, Poyner Spruill LLP
Can public officials block you on social media? Robert Hagemann, a Partner at Poyner Spurill LLP, joined the podcast to discuss Lindke v. Freed and its impact on free speech and the use social media …
#621 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Government with Sam Quinney and Ryan Flynn, the Lab at DC
Two guests joined the podcast to discuss using applied science in public policymaking. Both guests work at The Lab at DC. Sam Quinney is the Director and Ryan Flynn is a Civic Design Researcher. They…
#620 City Planning from Waaaay Downtown with Caitlin Clark, Scottsdale, AZ
The Real Deal Caitlin Clark. The most famous planner in the nation joined the podcast to talk about her work and starring in a television commercial. Caitlin Clark, Planning Specialist for the City o…
#619 Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week with Sarah Mondesire and Jessie Brown
In anticipation of the 2024 Top Influencers in Local Government, two guests joined the podcast to discuss their work in local government after being awarded an ELGL Top Influencer in Local Governmen…
#618 Guiding Growth and Economic Development with Robert Sturns, Fort Worth, TX
Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss his role and how the City works to guide growth and development. He talked about the impo…
#617 Revisiting Minneapolis 2040 with Heather Worthington, Urban3
Heather Worthington, Principal for Urban3, rejoined the podcast to discuss the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which was passed when she was the City's Director of Long Range Planning. She talke…
#616 Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation with Danielle Arigoni, National Housing Trust
Achieving true resilience. Danielle Arigoni, Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at the National Housing Trust, joined to podcast to discuss her book Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation. Sh…
#615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore
Experiencing parks and recreation from behind the desk and out from under it. Anthony Iracki, CORE Professional Development Manager at PlayCore, joined the podcast to discuss being an enthusiast in y…
#614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA
Chelsea Jackson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Douglasville, GA joined to podcast to discuss her role and leadership approach. She talked about the importance of building a pipeline for new tal…