Melhores podcasts sobre Local Government (2025)

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“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response 26:07

1d ago26:07

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government tax A community push to save a regional saleyards from closure Winners and losers from IPART’s rulings on special rate variations A ban on live events in Sydney parks draws criticism Townsville’s suspended mayor laun…

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#678 Change Management and Implementing a New Form of Government with Michael Jordan, Portland, OR 51:24

4d ago51:24

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Michael Jordan, the City Administrator for the City of Portland, Oregon, joined the podcast to discuss Portland's transition to a new form of government. He talked about the voter apporved change in 2022 and the work that went into preparing the organization for its first elections under the new form of government in 2024. He shared how the transit…

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A surprise un-retirement, mayoral medical dramas, and a warning for sniggering councillors 38:39

4d ago38:39

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effect The surprise un-retirement of a former Council CEO A Melbourne council to trial 30km speed limits Medical dramas for two NSW mayors IPART makes its ruling on 6 special rate variation applications The eye-watering cost of N…

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Another mayor suspended, higher rate cap approved, and a call to ‘lift the tone’ 25:41

6d ago25:41

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration process Hepburn gets the all clear for a 10 per cent rate increase Intense debate over a controversial inner city artwork More councils join the fight against a new state government tax A Sydney council calls for new planning rules to b…

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Whittlesea woes, Golden Plains’ plight, plus ridiculous arguments and lame excuses 23:09

8d ago23:09

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillor Dysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlight Greenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city of Melbourne’s new budget The results are in from a review of Newcastle City Council A deputy mayor resigns citing th…

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#677 From Animator to Deputy City Administrator with Kim Nakahodo, North Kansas City, MO 44:55

11d ago44:55

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Kim Nakahodo, a 2025 ELGL Top Influencer and Deputy City Administrator for the City of North Kansas City, Missouri joined to podcast to discuss her journey in local government. She shared the value of professional organizations and the importance of empowering and engaging youth. She also talked about the impact of losing a police officer in the li…

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Council turmoil, serial pest suspended, and controversial new council leadership 23:45

11d ago23:45

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absence A warning of broader implications for the sector after a Federal Court decision A community group vows alternative action after its council funding was terminated The NSW government responds to …

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Climate alliance exit, driveway crackdown, and firepit storm 27:19

14d ago27:19

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A climate alliance loses another council member A testy exchange between a council and a local MP A move away from carbon offsets by a regional council Melbourne Town Hall set for its largest gathering ever A council crackdown on parking across driveways A former council CEO charg…

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Council court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shift 37:31

16d ago37:31

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Council court defeats A Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail Loop Another municipal monitors report is released A major restructure for a Sydney council Continued disruptions to a NSW Council’s meetings prompts a major process review Workers locked out …

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#676 Local Responses to Intoxicating Hemp with Glen Cole, Rolling Meadows, IL 59:53

18d ago59:53

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Glen Cole, the Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director for City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois joined the podcast to discuss intoxicating hemp regulation at the local government level. He shared how intoxicating hemp is different than recreational marijuana and the lack of state regulation related to intoxicating hemp. He also discu…

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Alliance turmoil, court action, and an outsourcing snag 34:45

19d ago34:45

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council alliance loses a member A mayor granted an interim court order An election signage dispute could be headed for court A snag for a northeast council’s childcare centre outsourcing plan The passing of a long serving metro Melbourne councillor A new approach to combatting a…

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Catching Up - Inquiry, Suspension, Appointments and Resignations 27:41

21d ago27:41

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Send us a text The Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month. Including: A commission of inquiry for Whittlesea Council as its mayor is suspended A Kingston councillor stood down pending legal proceedings A raft of CEO resignations and appointments from across the country A monitor’s …

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#675 Role of the Assistant Manager and Nonpartisan Leadership with Emily Colon 58:34

25d ago58:34

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Emily Colon, former Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her career and two important management concepts. She recently wrote about the importance of nonpartisanship and she discussed how it can be a superpower for local government staff in an era of high polarization. She shared her approach for h…

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#674 Stand By Me, Emergency Mutual Aid in Malibu, CA with Joseph Toney and Alexis Brown 1:08:19

1M ago1:08:19

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the response to the Palisades Fire. Joseph Toney is the Acting City Manager for Malibu and Alexis Brown is the Deputy City Manager for Malibu. They discussed how these fire emergencies have affected staff and the importance of mutual aide. They also shared tips for other agencies who may face fire or othe…

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Well Travelled Executive Series #10 - Stephen Wall 53:36

1M ago53:36

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Send us a text Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Stephen Wall, the CEO of Wyndham City Council in Victoria. Stephen has held local government roles in three states, in a career that has led him to the CEO position at one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country. The VLGA and LGIU are…

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#673 Managing Disruption in a Rapidly Changing World with Michael Welker, ncIMPACT 54:02

1M ago54:02

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Michael Welker, Director of Policy and Research Partnerships for the ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government joined the podcast to discuss managing change. He talked about a recent report they released on Managing Disruption in a Rapidly Changing World. He shared why managing disruption is so important, the elements they identified as c…

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Well Travelled Executive Series #9 - Alastair Dawson 43:32

1M ago43:32

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Send us a text Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and university sector executive, who most recently served as interim CEO of Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland. Alastair joins Chris to discuss his unique career path, in which he has occasionally c…

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#672 Reimagining Communities and Local Government Trends with Sheila Shockey and Grant Mayfield 53:21

2M ago53:21

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about trends in local government and futurology. Sheila Shockey is the Founder and CEO of Shockey Consulting Services. Grant Mayfield is a Public Administration Consultant for Shockey Consulting Services. They discussed their path to working with local government organizations and attracting people to the profe…

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Well Travelled Executive Series #8 - John Nevins 47:33

2M ago47:33

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Send us a text Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly four decades. For more than 10 years, he was the CEO of Kingston City Council in Melbourne. John reflects on the early years of Council amalgamations in Victoria, the changes to the sector, and…

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#671 Inside the City Management Internship Experience with Emilia Krajewski, Diksha, and Sarah Nissen 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Three civic starters joined the podcast to discuss their city management internships. Emilia Krajewski is a Management Intern for the City of Chandler, Arizona; Diksha is an Administrative Intern in Economic Development for the City of Saginaw, Texas; and Sarah Nissen is a City Management Intern for the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. They shared thei…

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Budget letdown, lighting the Sunraysia, and a pothole ultimatum 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A let down for councils in the latest Federal Budget A new CEO for Strathbogie Melbourne’s Keys to the City process under review Local residents look for council help to stop high rise apartments The exciting new art installation coming to Mildura A controversial pool ID policy up…

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E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions 38:59

2M ago38:59

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: E-scooter operators bail on the City of Yarra Hepburn Shire denies its rate increase proposal is linked to a failed development project A northeast community concerned about biosecurity waste A call for a delay to the glass recycling bin rollout Startling bullying claims about a N…

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#670 Innovation and Collaboration through the Sparks Program with Grace Hanne, Johnson County KS 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Grace Hanne, an Innovation Principal Analyst for Johnson County, KS joined the podcast to discuss the County's Sparks Pilot Program, which is an effort to encourage collaboration and innovation across the organization. The program brings together employees from different areas of the County to work on transformative projects. She detailed what bene…

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Casey's law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos” 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A controversial local law to be reviewed Rail announcements hailed by local councils A councillor levels accusations at colleagues Buloke’s mayor confident a cancelled festival will return A NSW councillor under renewed fire for ongoing behaviour A call for an ICAC investigation i…

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Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Mayor of Whittlesea calls for the resignation of the Council’s CEO and monitors A call for patience from the Mayor of Greater Dandenong Hepburn Shire responds to the leaking of the Rex report A local government first strategy to tackle anti-semitism A General Manager calls tim…

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Shock document leak, showdown looms, and an “improper and unlawful” action 25:18

2M ago25:18

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The shock leak of a confidential report into a longstanding issue at Hepburn Shire A showdown looms as Whittlesea’s mayoral crisis drags on A spate of recycling truck fires prompts more warnings from councils A regional NSW council’s cash flow warning An urgent call for an investi…

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#669 Bar Exam on Recent Legal Cases Affecting Local Government with Megan Mack and Greg Jones 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Three lawyers walk into a bar. Megan Mack and Greg Jones, both Partners at the local government law firm, Ancel Glink, joined the podcast to talk about recent cases impacting local governments. They discussed the Supreme Court ruling affecting camping bans in Grants Pass v. Johnson. They talked about two zoning cases involving a challenge from resi…

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Mayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail plan 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Banned from Council premises - Whittlesea’s mayoral crisis deepens Safety concerns force another Council to meet online Hepburn Shire to apply for a higher rate cap Yarra lifts e-scooter fees by 400 percent A CEO resigns after an extraordinary Council meeting A councillor censured…

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Meeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatum 35:34

2M ago35:34

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Threats of violence push a Council meeting online New alliances to tackle common issues MAV board election results are in Six NSW councils given an ultimatum on development assessment times The councillors pushing for spending reviews at their councils Attention turns to clean up …

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Parliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardy 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillors embroiled in a Parliamentary shutdown A cancelled funding agreement under review IPART considers a public hearing on a controversial rate increase proposal A call to relax restrictions on dogs in pubs A council sets the record straight on property sales due to rate arr…

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#668 Career Change and Leadership with Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Albany, OR 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Oregon, rejoined the podcast to talk about her new role. She discussed the transition from Budget and Performance Manager to Deputy City Manager in a new state, what she was looking for in a new position, and the process to interview for a leadership role. She shared advice for othe…

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Councils brace for Alfred, a stop work order, and a cancelled festival 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The last minute cancellation of a troubled festival A retaining wall coming down after a Council stop work order Safety concerns shut down a major council facility NSW and QLD councils brace for Alfred’s arrival A regional CEO stepping down A lord mayor taken to task over social m…

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Sleeping rough controversy, CEOs in the news, and an “unbelievably stupid” proposal 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Mornington Peninsula’s new CEO Port Phillip urged to reconsider a controversial sleeping rough proposal Buloke Council allows a festival to go ahead Ballarat’s vandalism troubles continue The results of Victoria’s first ever councillor census revealed A Bendigo director named CEO …

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Speak Up! Grant Ainsley on Media Training for Municipal Leaders 28:12

3M ago28:12

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Join hosts Susan Gardner and Ann Mitchell for a candid conversation with Grant Ainsley—a former journalist turned PR expert—who reveals the challenges and opportunities of communicating with the media. Discover strategies to overcome media jitters and control your narrative. Tune in as he explains how proper preparation, soundbite mastery, and conf…

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A dismissive response, confidentiality agreements, and a wasteful spending review 35:13

3M ago35:13

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A dismissive response to a group of councils’ concerns A council’s zero tolerance stand on harassment Negative social media prompts a policy review A mayor backs his GM and staff An extremely embarrassed veteran councillor charged with drink driving A so-called gag policy withdraw…

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#667 Urban Cooling and Climate Action with Brianne Fisher, Tempe, AZ 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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Brianne Fisher, the Climate Action Manager for the City of Tempe, Arizona, joined the podcast to discuss sustainability and climate action. She talked about the importance of urban cooling to reduce risk from extreme heat and how green infrastructure plays a roll. She also shared key elements of the City's Climate Action Plan and the role of resili…

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Environmental destruction, defamation risk, and a lost quorum 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Environmental destruction outrage in Kingston More changes at the CEO level of Victorian councils A council meeting recording taken offline amid defamation concerns Applause for a council’s stand on a controversial energy project A councillor move to ban Welcome to Country acknowl…

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A strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnation 25:12

3M ago25:12

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: New housing targets and concerns about a strong arm approach Opposition to a new emergency services levy grows A shock CEO resignation and more senior execs on the move Councils review their approach to unpaid rates Industrial action considered at Wingecarribee Rising tensions ove…

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IBAC complaint, investigation call, and a $2B lifeline 30:47

3M ago30:47

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Whittlesea’s embattled mayor digs in and hits back A call for an investigation into a ratepayer group A controversial theatre plan dropped Tough new action on abandoned trolleys A motion of no confidence blocked A city seeks a $2B lifeline Conduct concerns at a South Australian co…

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#666 Civic Match with Caitlin Lewis, Work for America 49:22

3M ago49:22

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Caitlin Lewis, Executive Director for Work for America, joined the podcast to discuss her work in tackling the government staffing crisis in communities nationwide. She 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 ‘bureau…

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Protests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreck 29:18

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil over Melbourne’s new tougher stance on graffiti A call for state government help on tree vandalism in NSW and the cost of vandalism escalates for a Tasmanian council Protests directed at Queensland councils A new CEO announced for Redla…

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No confidence, a legal dispute, and a collective sigh of relief 25:06

3M ago25:06

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Mayors under pressure to resign from within Brimbank calls for rail before runway in a new campaign More than half a million failure to vote notices on their way to Victorians An interim federal report into local government sustainability released Council spending under the micros…

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Resignation pressure, hospital protest, and escalating safety concerns 24:44

3M ago24:44

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A metro mayor under pressure to resign A hospital protest is headed for the steps of Parliament A monitor’s verdict on a rural Council Kiama’s industrial dispute resolved A CEO takes leave as a mayor issues a warning to councillors Escalating safety concerns at a Queensland counci…

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#665 Data and AI for Public Good with Amy Edwards Holmes, Center for Government Excellence 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Amy Edwards Holmes, former Executive Director for the Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University joined the podcast to discuss data and artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good. She discussed use cases for AI for local government, how to safely use AI, and information about the GovEx City AI Connect. She also discussed how…

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Mayoral misconduct, malicious attacks, and councils win in court 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A step towards open briefings at Greater Dandenong A Council CEO condemns malicious attacks on staff and councillors Victorian first e-bike and e-scooter parking installed in Yarra Mayors found guilty of misconduct and privacy breaches A contentious Welcome to Country motion voted…

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Chaotic meeting, rates boycott call, and a hiring freeze 21:32

3M ago21:32

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Chaotic scenes as another council considers a major rate increase And a former PM’s extraordinary call to boycott council rates A council’s move to ensure political neutrality Competing petitions on a name change proposal in Dandenong A hiring freeze for one of the country’s large…

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Transparency push, administration call, and a global rat problem 22:51

3M ago22:51

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A new push for open councillor briefing sessions A council’s planning policy under fire A positive step in the fight for a new Albury Wodonga hospital An administration call for a NSW council A sector leading anti-racism strategy launched, as Mayors unite to condemn religious viol…

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#664 Reflections of a Former Mayor with Bill Peduto, Pittsburgh, PA 49:18

3M ago49:18

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Bill Peduto, former Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to 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 i…

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Urgent arbitration, mass councillor exodus, and apology ordered 28:23

3M ago28:23

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An urgent arbitration request against a Mayor Mornington Peninsula’s move to open briefings takes a step forward Performance improvement ordered for Snowy Monaro council A mass exodus from a Tasmanian and a Western Australian Council Gold Coast Council responds to anger over parki…

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Double dipping hypocrisy, beefed up security, and a tree crisis 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Council CEO calls out double-dipping hypocrisy A war of words between a mayor and a state Premier Ongoing anti-semitic activity prompts a united call for action Increased security following more vandalism at Ballarat’s Botanic Gardens A former long serving Lord Mayor calls time …

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