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
#573 Performance and Process Improvement with Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Brighton, CO
Identifying, analyzing, and solving pain points in day-to-day work. Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget and Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about performa…
#572 Local Government 2030 with Megan Caron, Elizabeth McDonald, and Ryan Webb
Action for the future. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss their involvement with Local Government 2030, a convening of local government practitioners working on the grand challenges facing pu…
#571 Sustainable Development Standards in Lakewood, CO
Points for the planet. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Lakewood, Colorado has used sustainable development standards to implement their Sustainability Plan. Caitlin Long,…
#570 The Fight to Save the Town with Michelle Wilde Anderson
Reimagining Discarded America. Michelle Wilde Anderson, author and Larry Kramer Professor of Law at Stanford School of Law, joined the podcast to talk about her book, The Fight to Save the Town. She…
#569 Alternative 911 Responses with Gabriela Solis, Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab
A New 911. Gabriela Solis, a Project Leader for the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab, joined the podcast to talk about alternative 911 responses. She shared the work of the Governmen…
#568 Strategy and People with Jackie Wehmeyer, Parkland, FL
Balancing new ideas with institutional knowledge. Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about local …
#567 Small Town Management and Tourism with Greg LeBlanc, Snowmass Village, CO
The s'more-iest season on record. Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about small town management and tourism. He discussed preparing f…
#566 Human Centered Design in Chicago Public Schools
Putting people first. Four guests joined the podcast to talk about human centered design in Chicago Public Schools. They discussed the CPS community toolkit, building strong design teams, and gaining…
#565 Humans of Public Service with Brian Whittaker
Stories of Public Servants. Brian Whittaker, Founder of Humans of Public Service and the Chief Innovation Officer for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about Human…
#564 GovLove in Love with Onyinye Akujuo, Houston-Galveston Area Council
Texas Two Step. Onyinye Akujo, Chief Operating Officer for the Houston-Galveston Area Council, joined the podcast to talk about her work with the Houston-Galveston Council and being in a local govern…
#563 Improving Technology with Santi Garces, Boston, MA
Embrace the uncertainty. Santi Garces, Chief Information Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about improving technology in local government. He shared insights o…
#562 Implementing Green Plans with Oliver Kroner, Cincinnati, OH
Building a sustainable and equitable city. Oliver Kroner, Director of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about implementing the Green Cincinna…
#561 Vision Zero and Tactical Urbanism with Barkha Patel, Jersey City, NJ
Infrastructure feedback in real-time. Barkha Patel, Director of Infrastructure for the City of Jersey City, New Jersey, joined the podcast to talk about infrastructure and vision zero. She shared how…
#560 Hiring a 21st Century Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA
Human-centered local government. Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about hiring a 21st-century workforce. She discussed new recruit…
#559 Mindful Public Management with Ian Coyle, Livingston County, NY
Grateful government. Ian Coyle, County Administrator for Livingston County, New York, joined the podcast to talk about mindfulness in local government. He discussed the mindfulness framework, what ma…
#558 Digital Innovation with Sara Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Phila Dot Gov. Sara Hall, Director of Digital Services with the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about digital innovation. She discussed the work of the Digital Services…
#557 Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency with Grace Rink, Denver, CO
Urgently responding to the climate crisis. Grace Rink, Chief Climate Officer and Executive Director of the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency with the City of Denver, Colorado, …
#556 Strategy and Confronting Complex Challenges with Jacques Colon, Tacoma, WA
A better Tacoma for tomorrow. Jacques Colon, Chief Strategy Officer with the City of Tacoma, Washington, joined the podcast to talk about strategy and confronting complex challenges. He discussed the…
#555 Equity and Engagement in Decatur, GA with Renae Jackson
Transformative action in equity. Renae Jackson, Equity and Engagement Director with the City of Decatur, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about her work in equity and engagement. She shared lesson…
#554 Community Carbon Neutrality in Ann Arbor, MI with Dr. Missy Stults
Addressing climate change, now. Dr. Misty Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, joined the podcast to talk about climate action and sustainability. She…