GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)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).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 702 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentCareersBusiness | |||
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Julia Novak, the CEO and Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), rejoined the podcast to discuss her new role at ICMA. She shared how the organization is adapting after reduced federal grants for internation... more
GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jac... more
Mitchell Silver, City Council Member for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina rejoined the podcast to talk about the transition from working as a staff member in local government to becoming an elected official. He reflected on his work as Parks Commi... more
Four plans in one. Jason Zawila, Planning Manager at the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois and John Houseal, Partner at Houseal Lavigne joined the podcast to discuss the APA Award-Winning Village of Downers Grove Comprehensive Plan update. They di... more
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- 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 Podcasts5KKittels
United States2 months ago - This is in my wheelhouse
As a public administrator I thoroughly enjoy these conversations. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5CnaciousUnited 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 Podcasts3us2centralAmUnited 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 Podcasts4Councilmember2United 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 Podcasts2OG dnbUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Ireland/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  United Arab Emirates/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Hong Kong/Government |
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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. Tom Modica
2. April Walker
3. Jackie Wehmeyer
4. Mitchell Silver
5. John Houseal
6. Jason Zawila
7. Kelly McAdoo
8. Lesley Milton
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