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
#553 Integrating Data with Justin Elszasz, Baltimore, MD
Incorporating data into local government. Justin Elszasz, Chief Data Officer with the City of Baltimore, Maryland, joined the podcast to talk about integrating data into local government. He shared t…
#552 High Performance Organizations with Hannes Zacharias, University of Kansas
Culture eats strategy. Hannes Zacharias, Professor of Practice at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration, joined the podcast to talk about high performance organizations…
#551 Hack Your Bureaucracy with Marina Nitze
Ask simple questions. Marina Nitze, co-author of Hack Your Bureaucracy and Fellow at New America, joined the podcast to talk about the book and getting things done in government. She shared strategie…
#550 The 2022 GovieLovies
Another year, another snake draft. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the seventh full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Toney, Lauren, Dan, and Ben all sele…
#549 Facilitating Public Deliberation with Nicole Hunter and Keith Greaves
Behind the scenes of public deliberation. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about their book, Facilitating Deliberation - A Practical Guide. Nicole Hunter, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Mosai…
#548 Using Data to Prevent Homelessness with John Littlemore and Helen Sunderland
Practical data to reduce homelessness. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how they are using data to prevent homelessness. John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Community Service at the Maidsto…
#547 Resilience and Sustainability in Charleston, SC with Dale Morris and Katie McKain
Planning for a safer and greener Charleston. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Charleston, South Carolina has worked to make the city more resilient and sustainable. Dale Mo…
#546 Local Government Engagement with Warren Kagarise, King County, WA
Better engaging residents. Warren Kagarise, Digital Engagement Manager for the King County, Washington, returned to the podcast to talk about engagement strategies in local government. He shared the …
#545 Managing Phoenix with Jeff Barton, Phoenix, AZ
Leading the largest council-manager government. Jeff Barton, City Manager for the City of Phoenix, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about his first year on the job as a City Manager. He discussed …
#544 Advancing Data in Local Government with Ruth Puttick, Lauren Su, & Lisa Mae Fiedler
Improving data-driven efforts. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss their research and insight into the advancement of data in local government. They shared their new definition of data-driven …
#543 From Librarian to City Manager with Abigail Elder, Hood River, OR
Books to Boardroom. Abigail Elder, City Manager for the City of Hood River, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about her first year on the job as a City Manager. She detailed her career path in local…
#542 Reducing Crime in Danville, VA with Chief Scott Booth and Robert David
Bigger than black and blue. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Danville, Virginia has worked to reduce violent crime. Scott Booth, Chief of Police, and Robert David, Youth an…
#541 Recruitment for Local Government Careers with Hannah Lipman and Moses Amidei
Two guests joined the podcast to talk about recruiting for local government. Hannah Lipman, the Assistant Village Manager for the Village of Tinley Park, IL, and Moses Amidei, Village Administrator f…
#540 Local Autonomy and COVID-19 Response with Dr. Dana Patton and Joshua Pine
Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a research paper in the State and Local Government Review that examined local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dana Patton, an Associate P…
#539 Building a Culture of Strategy and Innovation with Rafael Baptista, Buncombe County, NC
Incremental steps to improvement. Rafael Baptista, Director of Strategy and Innovation for Buncombe County, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about the work of his team and how they support …
#538 A Community-Centered Approach to Public Safety with Ryan Smith, Durham, NC
Sending the right response. Ryan Smith, Director of Community Safety for the City of Durham, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about a new approach to public safety. He shared why and how th…
#537 Diversity and Inclusion in Peoria, IL with Melodi Green
Advancing equity in government systems. Melodi Green, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Peoria, Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about diversity and inclusion. She shared her …
#536 An 11-year-old talks Parks and Ice Rinks with Zach Navin, Waukesha County, WI
Kids need to know about local government too! To celebrate the start of the new school year, we gave the hosting duties to Mason Zeemering an 11-year-old in Athens, Georgia. Mason talked with Zach Na…
#535 Using Education to Reduce Trash in DC Waterways with Layne Marshall and Julie Lawson
Two guests joined the podcast to talk about reducing litter and trash in waterways. Layne Marshall, a Biologist at the US Environmental Protection Agency's Trash Free Waters Program, and Julie Patton…
#534 Improving Traffic and Pedestrian Safety with Victoria Barrett, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Better biking, walking, and public transit. Victoria Barrett, Transportation Planner for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about improving traffic and pedestria…