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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
Olympia, WA
Heat Pumps
Putting Assets To Work
Financial Stability
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Mid-America Regional Council
Equity In Transportation
Long Beach

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

Chachi Angelo, Director of External Affairs at Pennie, the State of Pennsylvania's Health Insurance Marketplace, joined the podcast to discuss how state healthcare marketplaces and local governments are interconnected. He shared what the healthcare m... more

Joseph Sherlock, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Public Policy at King's College London, joined the podcast to discuss the state of behavioral science in government. He talked about what is behavioral science and examples of how it has ... more

Two guests from Reno County, Kansas joined the podcast to talk about the process behind unifying rural fire districts. Randy Partington is the County Administrator for Reno County and Adam Weishaar is the Director of Emergency Management for Reno Cou... more

Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, rejoined the podcast to talk about organizational change, development, and human resources. She discussed change management and the importance of communication for human reso... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Sherlock
Assistant Professor at King's College London; Behavioral Scientist in public policy
King's College London
Episode: #718 State of Behavioral Science in Government with Joseph Sherlock, King's College London
Adam Weishaar
Director of Emergency Management, Reno County
Reno County, Kansas
Episode: #717 Unifying Rural Fire Districts with Reno County, KS
Randy Partington
County Administrator, Reno County
Reno County, Kansas
Episode: #717 Unifying Rural Fire Districts with Reno County, KS
Alex Lawrence
Chief People Officer for the city of Boston, overseeing human resources and related offices.
City of Boston
Episode: #716 Building a People-Centered Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA
José Madrigal
City manager for Durango, Colorado, recognized as one of the top 10 city managers in the US.
City of Durango
Episode: #714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO
Yocelyn Galiano
Village Manager for the Village of Pinecrest, Florida, and an ICMA Credential Manager since 2002.
Village of Pinecrest
Episode: #713 Floating Flower Islands with Yocelyn Galiano, Pinecrest, FL
Alyssa Dinberg
Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination for the state of Colorado
State of Colorado
Episode: #712 Leading Through Grief with Alyssa Dinberg, State of Colorado
Cathy Bailey
Assistant City Manager for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, and former Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works
City of Cincinnati
Episode: #711 Utilities, Leadership, and an Employee-First Culture with Cathy Bailey, Cincinnati, OH
Jake the Dog
The newly elected canine mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, Massachusetts
Episode: #710 Canine Mayor with Jake the Dog and Shani Leichter, Somerville, MA

Hosts

Lauren Palmer
Host of GovLove; Partner with EverStrive Solutions
Ben Kittelson
Co-host of GovLove; public sector practitioner
Meredith Reynolds
Deputy City Manager; GovLove co-host

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 States7 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 States4 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 States4 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Positive feedback on interview format and host energy; some call for tighter lightning rounds or sharper questions.
- Listeners praise practical, actionable content and diverse guest roster.
- Viewpoints vary on pacing and depth; many find it a valuable resource for local government professionals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#103
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#140
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#714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO
Q: What was the first change you implemented?
I established an Executive Leadership Team to break down silos and foster a culture of collaboration within the organization.
#714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO
Q: How did you first get to know the organization when you took on the city manager role?
I had a 100-day plan to assess the organization, meeting with staff and community partners, and I wanted to avoid making immediate changes until I understood the organization.
#714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO
Q: Can you tell listeners a little bit about Durango?
Durango is a mountain town known for summer tourism, with a focus on mountain biking and outdoor activities, not winter sports.
#715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC
Q: Can you share with our audience some of the difficulties that you are having in engagement and how it was potentially negatively impacting your work?
Failures include not reaching certain subgroups and struggling to get engaged attendees from diverse backgrounds.
#715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC
Q: Why is engaging historically marginalized communities important?
To ensure that local government services are effective, relevant, and accountable, it is crucial to hear from all segments of the community.

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