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GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
Local Government
Climate Change
Public Service
Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan
Community Engagement
Economic Development
Public Administration
Local Government Services
Inclusive Transportation
Affordable Housing
Sustainability
Development Finance
Heat Pumps
Olympia, WA
Putting Assets To Work
Financial Stability
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Mid-America Regional Council
Equity In Transportation
California

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).

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Latest Episodes

Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organiza... more

Lesley Milton, Deputy City Manager for the City of St. Helena, California, joined the podcast to talk about her passion for public service. She discussed her prior positions as a City Clerk and her experience working in small cities. She also discuss... more

Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for Clackamas County, Oregon. John Kamp is Urban and Landscape Designer for ... more

Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during... more

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Recent Guests

Lesley Milton
Deputy City Manager at the City of St. Helena, California
City of St. Helena
Episode: #696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA
Valerie Lemmie
Senior Advisor for State and Local Government at the Kettering Foundation, former City Manager for several cities
Kettering Foundation
Episode: #694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Deb Mohlenhoff
City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York since January 2024
City of Ithaca
Episode: #693 Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
Founder and board member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.
Sustainable Libraries Initiative
Episode: #692 Sustainable Libraries Initiative with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System
Peggy Flynn
City Manager at Petaluma, California, with nearly 30 years of public sector experience
City of Petaluma
Episode: #691 The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA
Chris Morrill
Executive Director and CEO of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Episode: #690 Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA
Shayne Kavanagh
Senior Manager of Research for GFOA, involved in supporting local governments with financial planning and research
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Episode: #690 Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA
Angela Wilson
Deputy Public Information Officer for the town of Frederick, Colorado
Town of Frederick, Colorado
Episode: #689 Communications in a Growing Town with Angela Wilson, Frederick, CO
Ariana Adame
Assistant City Manager for the City of West Sacramento
City of West Sacramento
Episode: #688 Navigating a Career Path and Capital Projects with Ariana Adame, West Sacramento, CA

Hosts

Ben Kittelson
Manager at RefTelus, co-host with a focus on local government leadership, community engagement, and informative discussions with experts from various facets of local governance.
Lauren Palmer
Partner at EverStripe Solutions and host of the podcast, dedicated to fostering discussions around local government practices and best practices in public administration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • I love learning about local gov!

    This podcast is so fun and informative. It’s so interesting to hear about local gov topics you don’t typically think about and learn more about the ones you do. I appreciate the host easing the interviewees into the interview portion with the lightening round—it’s always fun to hear how those answers vary (sometimes widely!) from person to person!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KKittels
    United States2 months ago
  • This is in my wheelhouse

    As a public administrator I thoroughly enjoy these conversations. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cnacious
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop w/the long lightning rounds pls

    Many of the topics have shared pertinent info, but I question why so much time is spent on the long winded multiple question lightning rounds. I believe the meat of the topics often times is a long wait, and the lightning rounds lead onto longer discussions that are often awkward and not pertinent.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    us2centralAm
    United States3 years ago
  • Pretty good

    I’ve been exposed to a lot of good information via this podcast. I’m a council member in a small city, and this is a great resource to expand the professionals, and their thinking, that I’m exposed to. That said, the interviewers could sometimes ask more critical questions. For example, a recent guest posited that adjoining use conflicts could be better resolved by one-on-one arbitration by planners, or civil litigation between the parties, rather than preemptive but sometimes-blunt traditional ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Councilmember2
    United States3 years ago
  • Way too WOKE

    One guest mentioned “equity” about thirty times. He hit all the blue check marks: Climate Change (not global warming), Red lining, George Floyd, infrastructure funding, climate action, BLM, environmental justice, climate…

    If he had said “orange man bad” he would be a full fledged Woke-alist.

    Can’t you just discuss policy without the elitist slant?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OG dnb
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for public administrators, providing insights that can improve their work in local government.
Overall, the podcast is commended for its positivity, engagement with real issues, and the contributions of dedicated professionals in local government.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions surrounding local governance and the diverse perspectives of guests.
Some find the lightning rounds during interviews to be lengthy, expressing a desire for content that gets to the core topics more quickly.

Chart Rankings

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#94
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#61
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#88
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#113
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#139
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#155
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA
Q: Can you tell us about the City's Community Academy initiative?
Lesley detailed how the Community Academy was created as a response to community concerns about transparency, helping residents understand city operations and build trust.
#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA
Q: What is unique or notable about the small city experience?
Lesley explained that working in smaller cities often requires creativity and adaptability due to limited resources, compared to larger cities that have more bureaucracy and different challenges.
#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA
Q: What sorts of work have you been responsible for in the multiple roles over the years?
Lesley spoke about the diverse projects she's been involved in, including managing significant grants for youth programs and working on critical infrastructure improvements like water treatment facilities.
#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA
Q: How did you find your way into local government?
Lesley shared that her journey began unexpectedly when an opportunity arose during her work at a police academy, leading her to intern in city government, where she discovered her passion for public service.
#694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Q: What advice do you have for engaging the community?
Valerie suggests getting to know the community and utilizing employees to understand the issues better.

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What is GovLove about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on a wide variety of topics relevant to the operation and dynamics of local government, including leadership, community engagement, public finance, sustainability, and innovative governance practices. Notable themes include the enhancement of police-community relations, the adaptation of government structures, performance excellence, and the integration of technology in public service. Through interviews with city managers, elected officials, and government innovators, the discussions aim to humanize governance and highlight actionable strategies for improving local community outcomes. This podcast is unique in its commitment to a diverse range of voices in local government, encouraging dialogue on pressing issues and ce... more

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Recent guests on GovLove include:

1. Lesley Milton
2. Valerie Lemmie
3. Deb Mohlenhoff
4. Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
5. Peggy Flynn
6. Chris Morrill
7. Shayne Kavanagh
8. Angela Wilson

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