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
#533 Leadership & Career Development with Eric Marsh, Rolesville, NC
From doer to leader. Eric Marsh, Assistant Town Manager of the Town of Rolesville, North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about his work and career path. He discussed the transition into leadersh…
#532 The Job of a Prothonotary with Noah Marlier, Montgomery County, PA
Noah Marlier, Prothonotary for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about what a Prothonotary does. Noah shared what being the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas …
#531 Communication & Sharing the Work of Local Government with Jessica VanderKolk, Battle Creek, MI
Being a liaison between local government and the community. Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, joined the podcast to talk about local government commun…
#530 Returning to the Politics vs. Administration Debate with Dr. Kimberly Nelson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Kimberly Nelson, Professor of Public Administration and Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, returns to the podcast to talk about her most recent article about the poli…
#529 Inclusive Prosperity in Economic Development with Jessica L. González Martínez and Sterling Johnson
Two guests joined the podcast to talk about inclusive prosperity in economic development. Jessica L. González Martínez is an Inclusive Economic Development Advisor for the New Growth Innovation Netwo…
#528 ADA Compliance & Improving Accessibility with Linda Mastandrea, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Linda Mastandrea, Director of Regional ADA Planning and Local Safety for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, joined the podcast to talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act and creatin…
#527 Infrastructure & Leadership Training with Denise Bevan, Palm Coast, FL
Preparation and service. Denise Bevan the City Manager of the City of Palm Coast, Florida joined the podcast to discuss her career path from environmental planner to City Manager. She talked about th…
#526 Employee Engagement & Culture with Dan Biles, Pasco County, FL
People, purpose, and performance. Dan Biles, County Administrator for Pasco County, Florida, joined the podcast to discuss employee engagement and culture. He shared what makes a place great to work …
#525 Resilient Building Codes with Jennifer Carpenter, U.S. HUD
Helping communities better withstand natural hazards and severe weather events. Jennifer Carpenter, Assistant Director of Policy for the Disaster Recovery & Special Issues Division at the U.S. Depart…
#524 Management & Leadership with Scott Neal, Edina, MN
Building the future of city management. Scott Neal, City Manager for the City of Edina, Minnesota, joined the podcast to discuss his career in city management. He shared how the City's Management Fel…
#523 Equity in the Library with Christy Mulligan & Ayanna Muata, Hennepin County, MN
Two guests joined the podcast to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion work in libraries. Christy Mulligan is the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator for Hennepin County Library. Ayann…
#522 Arbitrary Lines, the Case Against Zoning with M. Nolan Gray, UCLA Lewis Center
What do we want city planning to do? M. Nolan Gray, author and researcher at the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, joined the podcast to talk about his new book, Arbitrary Lines: How Zon…
#521 Tulsa Community Partnerships & ARP Funding with Jen Tolentino & Alisa Dougless
#520 Ocean Protection & Climate Action with Dr. Tiffany Wise-West, Santa Cruz, CA
#519 Building Organizational Culture with Scot Simpson, River Falls, WI
One City, one team. Scot Simpson, City Administrator for the City of River Falls, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about strategies for shaping organizational culture. He shared how they priorit…
#518 Troubling Signs at the Supreme Court with Amanda Karras, Lisa Soronen, & Brian Connolly
#517 The Hidden World of Deathcare with Staci Zavattaro, University of Central Florida
What cities should think about related to deathcare. Staci Zavattaro, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida, joined the podcast to talk about deathcare and its relat…
#516 Mayors & Local Political Violence with Heidi Gerbracht & Sue Thomas
An assault on local democracy. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new report on political violence toward mayors. Heidi Gerbracht is the Founder of the Equity Agenda and Sue Thomas is a S…
#515 Climate Action & Heat Mitigation in Phoenix, AZ with Nancy Allen & David Hondula
#514 Elevating Analysis in Fire & Emergency Services with Preet Bassi, Center for Public Safety Excellence
Data-informed decision making. Preet Bassi, the Chief Executive Officer at the Center for Public Safety Excellence, joined the podcast to talk about elevating analysis in fire and emergency services.…