District 8 Councilman Brandon Coan talks with elected officials and other community leaders about how government works for its citizens, and issues that affect the Highlands area of Louisville, Kentucky.
Councilman Coan introduces Council Member-Elect Cassie Chambers Armstrong on the 40th and final episode of Eight More Miles.
Councilman Coan and Councilwoman Jessica Green (D-1) discuss her life, experiences and relentless pursuit of a more just city.
Councilman Coan catches up with Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker.
Councilman Coan and Courier-Journal reporter Darcy Costello reflect on her coverage of a city in crisis.
Councilman Coan speaks with Breonna Taylor's attorney Lonita Baker about seeking justice for her client and the new civil rights movement happening now.
Councilman Coan talks with restaurateur Ryan Rogers (bar Vetti, Feast BBQ & Royals Hot Chicken) about his response to the coronavirus crisis and how local government can help.
Councilman Coan discusses emergency food and housing relief available to District 8 residents with Highlands Community Ministries Executive Director Troy Burden.
Councilman Coan and LMPD’s Jessie Halladay discuss the evolution of community-oriented policing in the city.
Councilman Coan welcomes Councilman Bill Hollander (D-9) to discuss the FY21 city budget and how D8 and D9 compare and contrast.
Councilman Coan welcomes the irrepressible Tom Fitzgerald – Fitz – to discuss the environment, government and justice.
Councilman Coan and Trees Louisville Executive Director Cindi Sullivan talk - what else? - trees(!) on the newest episode of Eight More Miles!
Councilman Coan interviews District 19 Councilman Anthony Piagentini
Councilman Coan checks in with the Highlands’ police leader on 2019 crime trends, fallout from the FY20 budget and extra summer safety plans.
Centre College Professor Beau Weston just wrote a book about the Highlands called Between Bohemia and Suburbia: Boburbia in the USA. We discuss it with him in the latest edition of Eight More Miles.
Black Jack! District 21 wins big with new Councilwoman Nicole George. Get to know her.
Councilman Coan welcomes Congressman John Yarmuth for a very special 25th episode of Eight More Miles: the District 8 Podcast!
Councilman Coan and new Highland Middle School Principal Chris Burba discuss community schools, their Town-and-Gown Hall Meeting event and all that HMS has to offer.
Councilman Coan and Kelley Dearing-Smith of the Louisville Water Company discuss the best investment the city ever made!
Councilman Coan and Theresa Reno-Weber (President & CEO of the Metro United Way) nerd out over social service providers, government efficiency and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
Councilman Brandon Coan sits down with Councilwoman Angela Leet to reflect on her four years working in Metro Council District 7.
Councilman Coan sits down with Stephen George, President of Louisville Public Media, to discuss the relationship between local government and local journalism.
Councilman Coan sits down with Aja Barber and Monica Leslie from The Center For Health Equity to discuss "Our Money Our Voice", the new participatory budgeting project for Districts 6 and 8 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Brandon sits down with Dan Mann, the new Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, to discuss future plans for Louisville's airspace.
A discussion with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles about agriculture in downtown Louisville.
Brandon sits down with Dan Mann, the new Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, to discuss future plans for Louisville's airspace.
Councilman Coansits down to discuss future plans for two of Louisville's most iconic neighborhoods: The highlands and Butchertown.
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Tina Ward Pugh is hard to miss. She's a brilliant presence, with her bright colored clothing and bracelets that jingle when she speaks. She's hard to miss, too, because she's been advocating for women in Louisville for decades now. A former social worker, District 9 Councilwoman, and Hillary Clinton campaigner, she now works for metro government's Office for Women. Councilman Coan talks with her about her new job, and how the Office will continue their mission of empowering women in our city. Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-women for more information on the Office of Women.
That's the number Jeff Brown and his team at Public Works waits for. Every road in Louisville - all 4500 lane miles - is ranked from 0 to 100, in terms of quality and need for repair. Once a road reaches 55, it's in need of attention. Roads go through natural life cycles, so not all roads will be perfect at the time - but Jeff and his team strive to make sure all roads (and sidewalks, and bike lanes) are as close to cared for as possible. He and Councilman Coan talk through District 8 road projects, alleys, and of course, the ever-present debate on bettering public transportation. For more information on Jeff and Public Works, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works
Food writer. World traveler. Courier-Journal restaurant critic. Proud District 8 resident. That's how Louisville resident and life-long Kentuckian Lindsey McClave describes herself. In this episode of Eight More Miles, she joins Councilman Coan to talk about our city's food scene, her favorite restaurants in the Highlands, and how food has the power to both create - and connect people to - a sense of place. Read more about Lindsey and her food adventures here: http://www.lindseymcclave.com/
After a successful corporate career, a period of loss, and raising millions of dollars for local nonprofits and arts organizations, Barbara Sexton Smith never expected to hold elected office. But now that she's Councilwoman for District 4, its her experiences outside of government that makes her the best person for the job. District 4 is home to both some of the most economically challenged areas and the most expensive development projects in the city. It's this dichotomy that makes her district one of the challenging in the city, and why her mandate is to connect people in her district to each other and to their government. For more information on Barbara Sexton Smith and District 4, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-4
This episode is all about how Louisvillians get around - and a little bit about how they don't. And who better to talk about transportation in our city than Tyler Allen, architect of 8664, and JC Stites, longtime transportation advocate and TARC board member? They join Councilman Coan to talk about the continued debate of the Louisville Light Rail, how transportation creates a sense of place, and how it affects the quality of life in our city - for both better and worse. For more information about 8664, visit: http://8664.org/ For more information about TARC, visit: https://www.ridetarc.org/
Dr. Tom Owen has been many things. An archivist at University of Louisville for 43 years, a husband for over 50, and most importantly - to this podcast, anyway - a civil servant for over 25. Dr. Owen is the former councilman for District 8, retiring just 2 years ago, when Councilman Coan took over. Many folks in District 8 miss Dr. Owen, but if you're one of them, never fear! You can listen to him talk here about his service throughout the years, his forthcoming book about of U of L's Belknap campus, and his historical neighborhood walks. Still not enough Tom Owen? You can even find him on Twitter: @tomowen2012
Louisville sports is more than just a game; it's an identity, and one that's embedded into Councilman Coan sits down with sports journalist Mike Rutherford, a Louisville native and law school dropout who started Louisville sports blog Card Chronicle, now owned by SB Nation and Vox Media. Together, they talk about the potential of sports - and endeavors like the new Louisville FC stadium - to both build community within our city, as well elevate the status of Kentucky in the eyes of the rest of the world. Read some of Mike's work at: www.cardchronicle.com.
School policy is an oft-discussed topic, especially for a district that has over 170 schools, 101,000 students, and a multi-billion dollar budget. Dr. Chris Kolb, one of the newest members of the Jefferson County Public Schools board, talks with Councilman Coan about the unique challenges of an urban school district and how the district works with metro government.
Major Aubrey Gregory is the brand new commander of the Louisville Metro Police Department's Fifth Division, which includes the Highlands, Crescent Hill, and the Irish Hill neighborhoods, among many others. Though overall crime is down in the Fifth Division and across the city, Major Gregory says the opioid crisis continues to contribute to higher rates of burglaries, arrests, and medical emergencies in the Fifth Division - though he also says the LMPD can't arrest their way out of the crisis. Major Gregory and Councilman Coan also talk about their "wish list" for the area, including lighted alleyways, cameras, and extra personnel to help keep residents of District 8 safe. For more information on the Louisville Metro Police Department's Fifth Division, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/fifth-division
The relationship between government and media is the bedrock of democracy. Here, Councilman Coan about that relationship with the Courier-Journal's Metro Government reporter, Philip Bailey. They also talk about how government can be more transparent with the media, what it really means to be "off the record," and what makes a story newsworthy.
How do you grow a city? And can too much growth be a bad thing? Mary Ellen Wiederwohl is the Chief of Louisville Forward, a "super department" that focuses on the economic and community development of Possibility City. Here, she talks with Councilman Coan about the things that make Louisville unique (like bourbon!), harnessing Kentucky's natural assets (the Ohio River), and place-making as economic development (think Highlands). For more info about Mary Ellen and Louisville Forward, visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward
Director of Public Works Vanessa Burns has a long history of public service starting with her term as a councilperson in New Haven, Conn., when she was just 24 years old. Here, she talks with Councilman Coan about her career, potholes, road maintenance, and the overall role of the Public Works department in keeping Louisville clean and running smoothly.
State senator Morgan McGarvey joins Councilman Coan to talk about current issues facing Kentucky state government, the similarities and differences between city and state offices, and how he decided on a career in politics instead of journalism.
What makes a great leader, and how do you know the decision you make is the right one? District 8 Councilman Brandon Coan talks with Mayor for Life Jerry Abramson about his time as Louisville mayor for over two decades, then as Lieutenant Governor under Steve Beshear, and later as White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Barack Obama.
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