GovLove Podcast

Check out the most recent episode of GovLove to hear this conversation between Brianne Fisher and co-host Ben Kittelson!

Caitlin Lewis, Executive Director for Work for America, joined co-host Meredith Reynolds (she/her) on the podcast to discuss how Work for America is helping to tackle the government staffing crisis in communities nationwide. Caitlin shared information about their Civic Match program, opportunities the transition of federal administrations presents for local governments, and why she wants to ban the term ‘bureaucrat’. https://lnkd.in/geBFbMXH

Our most recent episode was all about data and artificial intelligence. Amy Edwards Holmes talked about how local government organizations can prepare their workforces for using AI and different use cases for the technology. ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders https://lnkd.in/ebBpUXsS 🍎 https://lnkd.in/em4pDS_u 🎵 https://lnkd.in/etP5KswY

Leadership in Pittsburgh's 21st Century City with Bill Peduto William Peduto, former Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast with host Meredith Reynolds (she/her) to discuss leadership lessons and reflect on his service as Mayor. He discussed the accomplishments that he is most proud of and advice he would give to young folks interested in local government or early career professionals. He also talked about his current role as a Distinguished Executive in Residency at the Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University Mellon University. https://lnkd.in/gavmQZag

For our latest episode Marissa Baum from the Town of East Hartford, CT sat down with Lauren Palmer to talk all about communications. She shared her approach to digital communications, a viral #CityHallSelfie video, and her career path from museums to local government. https://lnkd.in/eRUQEWRj #LocalGovernment #Management #Communications #Leadership ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders

Let's talk sustainability. Melissa (Missy) Stults made her return to the podcast to talk about the implmentation of the City of Ann Arbor's A2Zero Climate Action Plan. She and co-host Ben Kittelson also discussed a recent referendum that created a new sustainable energy utility in the City as well as the work it will take to implement the referendum. https://lnkd.in/eCBG_wax #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Leadership #Management #Resilience

ICYMI: Hear from Inspector General Deborah Witzburg when she joined Host Lauren Palmer on the GovLove Podcast – A Podcast About Local Government. Listen here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbaT4qCq

The Real Ice Town! Tim Blakeslee from the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin joined the podcast to talk about the trials and tribulations of a past ice rink project. Lauren Palmer naturally thought of the infamous Ice Town in Parks and Recreation. They discussed public-private partnerships and applying that experience to a ski hill. https://lnkd.in/esB-N553

For our latest episode Ben Kittelson talked with two people from the City of Durham about how the City is working to modernizing its transportation design standards. Council Member Nate Baker and Vision Zero Coordinator Lauren Grove, AICP discussed why a change is necessary, building support for a new approach, and actually implementing the new policy direction. They also shared examples of how the new standards could impact the built environment and the importance of NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials). https://lnkd.in/eR62-fSE #GovLove #Podcast #BullCity #Transportation #Engineering #Urban #Planning #Management #Administration

The first episode of 2025! We got into how social media should be managed with Ryan Hunt, CPC and Anne Ambrose from the City of Cathedral City as well as Sam T. from CiviSocial. They talked tracking success on social, the importance of video, and innovative approaches to social media. https://lnkd.in/eE3QQ6AV #GovLove #LocalGovernment #Management #leadership #social #media #Communications