Bedste Local Government-podcasts (2025)

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Parliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardy 38:39

2d ago38:39

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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

4d 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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Speak Up! Grant Ainsley on Media Training for Municipal Leaders 28:12

7d 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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Councils brace for Alfred, a stop work order, and a cancelled festival 26:06

5d ago26:06

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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 24:26

7d ago24:26

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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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A dismissive response, confidentiality agreements, and a wasteful spending review 35:20

9d ago35:20

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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

11d 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 27:47

12d ago27:47

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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 25:20

14d ago25:20

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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 30:54

16d ago30:54

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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

18d 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 29:25

19d ago29:25

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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 25:14

21d ago25:14

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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 24:52

23d ago24:52

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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

25d 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 22:33

26d ago22:33

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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 21:40

28d ago21:40

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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 22:59

1M ago22:59

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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

1M 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 28:30

1M ago28:30

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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 31:33

1M ago31:33

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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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Mayoral allegations, staff and councillors abused, and a problematic organisational culture 20:55

1M ago20:55

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Allegations of conduct breaches by a metro mayor A call for an end to speculation after a CEO’s suspension The council appealing a Fair Work Commission ruling to the Federal Court Abuse and threats towards staff and councillors at a Sydney council Another council to consider a hef…

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#663 Connecticut Communications with Marissa Baum, East Hartford, CT 34:02

1M ago34:02

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Marissa Baum, Head of Communications for the City of East Hartford, Connecticut joined the podcast to discuss her role in communications. She shared her transition from museums to local government, how she made an award winning video for #CityHallSelfieDay, and provided insight on going viral in the national media. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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Meetings disrupted, CEO terminated, and an extraordinary political attack 24:04

1M ago24:04

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Council meeting disruptions: a gallery cleared, councillors walk out and another is evicted Protests over a proposed 40% rate rise A Council CEO terminated after an investigation Putting the spotlight on illegal dumping A peak body rejects claims that councils are responsible hous…

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A CEO suspended, protests and bans, and the polar opposite of a credible witness 24:09

1M ago24:09

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Send us a text Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Turmoil at Victorian councils: a CEO is suspended, and accusations are levelled against another A Council CEO is stepping down Protests planned against a Sydney council’s rates plan Jet-skis, greyhound racing and e-scooters in the sights of mayors and councillors More resignations and appoi…

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#662 Sustainable Energy Utility and Climate Action Progress with Dr. Missy Stults, Ann Arbor, MI 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Dr. Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director with the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, returned to the podcast to give an update on the implementation of the A2ZERO Climate Action Plan and discuss the recent referendum where voters created a Sustainable Energy Utility. She shared how the sustainable energy utility will improve resilience a…

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No amalgamations, panel plug pulled, and a damning report released 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Council amalgamations ruled out The plug pulled on a sector leading engagement panel Back to the drawing board for a partially constructed council youth hub Mayors speak out on funding rejections and rate capping A Sydney mayor’s clickbait criticism A suspended mayor under fire fo…

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A sweeping review, charges laid, and protestors march 29:16

2M ago29:16

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Current and former councillors eyeing higher political office Jeff Kennett calls for a sweeping review of Victorian local government Protestors to march on City Hall on the Gold Coast Kiama Council's Blue Haven sale headed for the Industrial Relations Commission Charges laid over …

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#661 The Real Ice Town with Tim Blakeslee, Plymouth, WI 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Tim Blakeslee, the City Administrator for the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin joined the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of a past ice rink project and how it almost became an episode of Parks and Rec. He shared how the public-private partnership was formed to build the ice rink, what issues occurred and how they were addressed, and how …

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Citizenship mandate, a rule change, and a crackdown 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An opposition pledge to mandate council citizenship ceremonies on January 26th A narrow miss for a council worker caught in a landslide Unruly teenagers banned from a council’s swim centres A council Administrator resigns A presidential rule change for LGNSW Councillors elected by…

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Misinformation, conviction, and a council name change 24:16

2M ago24:16

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Victoria's biggest council election donors revealed Councils speak up to correct misinformation Counting the cost of damage from illegal NYE fireworks Councils fined for pollution incidents And an embattled councillor asked to repay legal and PR fees, and The council proposing to …

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#660 Modernizing Transportation Design Standards in Durham, NC with Nate Baker and Lauren Grove 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

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Two guests from the joined the podcast to discuss transportation standards and how they shape the built environment. Nate Baker is an At-Large City Council Member for the City of Durham, North Carolina and Lauren Grove is the Vision Zero Coordinator for the City of Durham, North Carolina. Nate shared why a change was needed and building support for…

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Questions for the minister, resignation pressure, and decision time in England 29:40

2M ago29:40

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A new shadow local government minister in Victoria A councillor push to restore Australia Day activities on the Surf Coast Snowy Monaro councillors have questions for the local government minister Council alcohol policies in the news Renewed calls for a Tasmanian councillor’s resi…

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A flawed system, demolition defended, and roosters out! 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The MAV says Victoria’s latest rate cap highlights a flawed system Geelong’s monitors’ term expires with no news on what happens next Councils push back on kerbside glass recycling plans A change of leadership at LGNSW Another NSW General Manager resigns Plus: a demolition defende…

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#659 Social Media 2.0 with Cathedral City, CA and CiviSocial 59:32

2M ago59:32

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Three guests joined the podcast to discuss a new approach to managing and creating social media. Sam Toles is the Founder and CEO at CiviSocial. Ryan Hunt is the Communications and Events Manager and Anne Ambrose is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Cathedral City, California. They shared their new and innovative approach to social media, …

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Balancing Expectations and Strategic Priorities: Reflections on the Role of the CAO 16:55

2M ago16:55

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In this episode, Bev Hendry discusses the importance of strategic planning and effective issues management, sharing her insights on how local governments can better align priorities, manage expectations, and foster productive council-staff relationships. Joining us at the 2024 CAMA conference, Bev reflects on the path that led her to local governme…

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#658 The 2024 GovieLovies 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

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It's the most wonderful time of year! From artificial intelligence and traffic engineering to recruiting and planning, our episodes covered a wide array of all that goes into local government. To celebrate 2024 and look forward to 2025, the GovLove co-hosts teamed up to give out the most prestigious award in local government podcasting. Lauren, Dan…

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New minister, rate cap announced, and office abolished 21:35

3M ago21:35

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th December 2024: A new local government minister for Victoria Next year’s rate cap announced Ballarat prepares to support fire fighters The NSW local government minister defends a proposed ban on private councillor briefing sessions The Ipswich garbage collection strike is over CEO appointm…

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#657 All About the Inspector General with Deborah Witzburg, Chicago, IL 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Deborah Witzburg, the Inspector General for the City of Chicago, Illinois, joined to the podcast to discuss her current role. She shared the difference between an inspector general and auditor, how she determines which programs of the City to evaluate, and important changes she has implemented related to criminal justice reform. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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Stand up for the mayor - plus monitors, CEOs and major reforms 27:58

3M ago27:58

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th December 2024: More monitor appointments extended Another Council reverses course on Australia Day As councils hold their first meetings of the new term, advocacy positions are reaffirmed, and meeting times are reviewed A serious financial crisis at Liverpool A performance improvement ord…

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#656 Managing a Small Town and Returnships with India Adams-Jacobs, Bowling Green, VA 34:30

3M ago34:30

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India Adams-Jacobs, Town Manager of the Town of Bowling Green, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and managing a small town. She talked about taking on her current role managing her hometown, the transition to get to know the organization, and how her previous roles prepared her for this role. She also discussed a "returnshi…

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#655 Civic User Research with Ryan Kurtzman and Gati Wankyo, Long Beach, CA 55:56

3M ago55:56

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Two guests from the City of Long Beach, California joined the podcast to discuss civic user research. Ryan Kurtzman is the Technology Partnerships Officer and Gati Wankyo is a Training Coordinator. They discussed how civic user research helps the City to improve digital services and technology. They also shared examples of the research in practice …

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Demerger off, flouride rejected, and a mayoral walkout 17:33

3M ago17:33

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 13th December 2024: Monitors extended at Brimbank A new Secretary of DTP announced A council demerger called off Councils unite on a Metro fast track call Cairns Council says NO to flouride A walkout brings a Tasmanian council meeting to an abrupt end The end is nigh for Launceston’s popular m…

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Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour 19:43

3M ago19:43

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024: Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia Day The first councillor resignation of the new term in Victoria A push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-west The Sydney councillor taking his own council to court A council CEO to depart in Queensland and t…

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Leaked recording, attack condemned, and planning officers arrested 17:02

3M ago17:02

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 9th December 2024: Concerns over a leaked recording of a Council’s confidential discussions A local mayor condemns last week’s attack on a Jewish synagogue Warrnambool City Council addresses social media controversy about its beloved Maremma dogs A councillor call for a wide ranging review of …

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#654 ICMA Governance Review with Andy Pederson, Bayside, WI 29:54

3M ago29:54

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Andy Pederson, the Village Manager for the Village of Bayside, Wisconsin joined the podcast to discuss his work on the ICMA Governance Task Force. He shared why the Task Force was formed, the need to rebalance the regions, and how the Code of Ethics influenced the work of the Task Force. This episode was recorded at the 2024 ICMA Conference in Pitt…

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Councils unite, corrupt conduct finding, and "collective failings" 24:03

3M ago24:03

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 6th December: Councils unite on healthcare demands A council CEO resigns and more senior exec news A corrupt conduct finding from ICAC against a former council manager Deadlines on housing approvals for Sydney councils Another Parliamentary report calls for changes to the council rating system…

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Councils get tough, the cost of complaints, and a "baseless" attack 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 4th December 2024: More councils call for action after a State Parliamentary inquiry Councils get tough on illegal dumping and unregistered cat breeding More NSW Council General Managers on the way out The high cost of six code of complaints against one metro Sydney councillor Case dismissed a…

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Mayors in action, defamation loss and a new funding model 35:51

3M ago35:51

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Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd December: Newly elected mayors waste no time taking the reins Another surprise resignation from a NSW Council chief A high profile mayor loses a defamation case Calls for a Queensland council CEO to be removed A mayor’s social media spend questioned A SA mayor refusing calls to resign A ma…

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#653 Innovation Officer to City Manager with Dan Hoffman, Winchester, VA 55:06

3M ago55:06

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Dan Hoffman the City Manager for the City of Winchester, Virginia joined the podcast to discuss his career path of Innovation Officer to the role of City Manager. He shared how changing jobs allowed him to implement projects at scale and how innovation principles have prepared him for leadership roles. He also discussed transitioning from Assistant…

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