We’re from the government; we’re here to help you! It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview. Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans. There is a lot of distrust in the government; many people think the government wants to tax you, make it hard to start a business or throw up too many rules. But in reality, the government works hard every day to ensure we have clean water, fresh air, open roads, modern hospitals, good schools, and are safe. But the government also gets involved in the details. And these are the good stories we are going to tell on The Good Government Show.
Janet Cowell stopped in for a conversation during her first 100 days as Mayor of Raleigh, NC. With 25 years in public service, she said she was ready. Listen to her plan to run her city. Mayor Cowell's State of the City Address GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July 29 - 30, 2025 2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Mayor David Holt talks about how his city became and Olympic city. He also talks about how mayors are creating good government across the nation and why it's the best job in politics. Mayor Holt's Guest Commentary: A Republican Mayor's Unexpected Presidential Vote GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July 29 - 30, 2025 2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Justin Douglas is a new county commissioner in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was a pastor, actually an ex-pastor, as he will explain. Then an organization called Run for Something convinced him to run for office, he did and won. Listen to his story... GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Listen to former Mayor Lily Mei of Fremont, CA discuss how her city is one of the happiest cities in America. She stepped down as mayor last year, but she discussed how she led a city where people really like where they live. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Overland Park is a suburb of Kansas City, both Kansas Cities and is a city growing. Our industry is office space, the mayor says. Listen to how they plan growth and improve quality of life. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Albany is the capitol of the state of New York. What that means is the city's population almost doubles every day. Listen to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan explain how she manages her city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
You think about spring vacation, you probably think of Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Mayor Dean Trantalis talks about managing growth and how climate resiliency effects how he manages the city moving forward. And we talk beaches. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The mayor is the quarterback, that's what Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed says about the job. Listen to the mayor talk about how he didn't think his city was changing fast enough, so he became mayor to make changes and he did. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
When you think of what a city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California looks like, chance are you are thinking of Santa Monica. Meet former Mayor Phil Brock, who served in city government and continues to be his city's booster. Listen to what's going on in this beachfront city where the city motto is Fortunate City in a Fortunate Land. Sounds like Santa Monica. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The National Weather service provides all of us with the most accurate weather forecast available. When you turn on local news, there are making their predictions largely on what they learned by looking at data from the National Weather Service. Listen as Dr Louis Uccellini former director of the Weather Service explains their mission. National Weather Service Louis Uccellini - National Academy of Public Service Member GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Two cities, both called Kansas City, but there are differences, in some cases big differences, but they are all part of the same metro area. Listen to Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner talk about running his city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Andrew Ginther is the president of the Conference of Mayors where he says housing solutions is his number one issue. But he is also mayor of one of the nation's fastest growing cities. Listen to how he manages two jobs. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The mayor got a parking ticket, proves no one is above the law in Allentown PA. Listen as Mayor of Allentown, Pa talks parking and baseball and how he's managing smart growth in a city that's rapidly expanding. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Making a good solution better, that is how Mary Kay Eason looks at fixing problems in government as a police juror in Louisiana. Listen to how she is getting started in her new position. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
It's called the Citizen's Academy, and it's become a school for county commissioners in Alachua County. Listen as Commissioner Mary Alford tells us how that program got her to run for office. Now in office, she is among other projects, creating homes and solving housing challenges in her progressive county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The Partnership for Public Service is an organization dedicated to strengthening the public service sector. They are another true voice of public service. Listen to Max Stier their president and ceo explain their mission of good government. The Partnership for Public Service GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The Great Lakes region is the third largest economy in the world. So it's vital that we all keep our eye on what's happening in the water there. This requires the US and Canada to work together. Chris Ronayne is the Cuyahoga County Executive who is spearheading a group to unite US Counties to work to keep the Great Lakes clean. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Gino Moretti is the mayor of Saint Anicet, Quebec, Canada and our first international guest. He had a lot to say and we discuss Canadian US relations. Good insight from someone north of the border. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
A lavender farm is now growing on the site of a former coal mine. Come hear how Appalachian Botanical is transforming lives and a former coal site in Boone County, WV. And we visit with our friend Gayle Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Previously, from the Good Government Show in West Virginia: Turning Coal into Lavender, Boone County WV (S2E1) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) McDowell Teachers Lead the Way, McDowell County WV (S2E2) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) Moving on from a coal economy in WV with Greg Puckett (S3E13) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) Tammy Tincher talks about environmental issues in WV (S3E22) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) West Virginia, Tourism Capital (S4E27) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The Good Government Show turns 100, episodes that is. We have talked to a lot of people in government from local county commissioners to US Senators, listen as producer Jason Stershic interviews host Dave Martin on what he learned over 100 shows. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Casey Cep is one of seven writers of a new book called “Who Is Government.” She writes about the Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. As you will here, this is a guy that shows up for work, does an incredible job and does it not for the glory or the money, but because public service is his real mission. Get your copy of "Who Is Government. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The EPA has essentially one mission, to keep the air, ground and water clean and make sure it stays that way. Adam Ortiz was a regional EPA director and says his former agency does a lot of work to make sure the environment stays clean. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
What's the weather tomorrow? I got to ask Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at NOAA that question. And he explained all the work NOAA does to make sure we have a clean environment and a pretty accurate weather forecast. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is a leading climate change activist in the House of Representatives. With over 3,000 miles of waterfront, Maine must protect its coastline, hear how this congresswoman is protecting the environment and lobsters for all of us. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
They are hiring in Ohio. That's what Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann says. In her county they make Airstream trailers, though she is not a camper, she says Airstream and other manufacturers are hiring. Listen to how a new mom got elected to her first office and is now a 13 year county commissioner. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Not yet, but they are working on it. Hear how one county in West Virginia is bringing tourists to their county and adding jobs. And it's WV, my new vacation destination. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Well maybe not, but in Michigan they have a program that helps people arrested avoid jail. It's no get out of jail free card, but it will reduce the prison population and get people help. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Kenneth Wilson is the Franklin County administrator for the area that includes Columbus. He's also a podcast host and took advantage of interviewing me. And we discuss the issues like traffic and housing. Talk Of The County hosted by Kenneth Wilson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
There's a lot of space in Montana and a lot of people want to keep it that way. To do it, you need good land management and as Ravalli County Commissioner Greg Chilcott explains, that may mean less government. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Detroit may not be on the top of vacation bucket list, but there's a lot there. The Lions are on top of the NFL and County Commission Chair Alisha Bell tells you why Detroit is a city on the move. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Wildfires, a huge growing concern to those in western states. As the climate changes it's getting more important to mitigate the problem. La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter Norton helps lead a program that does just that, it's good government, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Imagine getting picked up by a police car first thing in the morning…and looking forward to it. That's what happens to high school students in a county government mentoring program in Vermillion County, Indiana. Just listen, the next county commissioner might be in that car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
When you think of Maryland, think beer and cider and wine, they grow it all in Maryland and Laurie Ann Sayles of Montgomery county talks agriculture. We also talk about programs for seniors and being Maryland, we talk crabs and sauce. Listen for a conversation about what makes Montgomery move. Listen to Craig Rice's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
The fate of the city of Fate is in the hands of Mayor David Billings. And he's not leaving it up to fate. Listen as he explains how he helps to plan and manage the growth of this expanding city near Dallas. It's actually fate that he wound up in the mayor's office. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Henry County Commission President Carlotta Herrell is working on a problem, traffic and she says there are things she can do, it involved good government and good planning. What's worse than sitting in traffic? Hear some solutions. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Aaron “Adot” Whitely is an Army combat veteran, a former coach, a father and husband who does not like to sleep on the couch. But mostly he is a defender of democracy. He wants to help the people of his home city and make sure everyone's vote counts. Just listen. Politicla dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Nothing like sitting on a new tractor when you're out tending to the cotton crop in North Texas. Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler has choices because he has also has a large collection of antique tractors that can still do the job. Listen to his thoughts on good government in rural Texas. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Keep Austin Weird, Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is doing that. Mostly, she is making sure the air and water are clean and making sure no one is letting up in the battle against climate Change. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Louie Minor is a Bell County Texas Commissioner. An Army veteran, he has concerns about some of the immigration policies that really could effect his family. We talk barbecue and solar power. And Louie's a fellow podcaster. So before you listen to his show, listen to him on the Good Government Show. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Check out The Louie Minor Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFvcBhwHt1GeWXblRjV04 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-louie-minor-show/id1662211420 Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell didn't like the way government was spending money. So she got involved. She ran for office and is now a county supervisor for a large section of Los Angeles. She's there to get the work done and make a difference. Just listen. Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's flickr Photostream. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Celebrating our 75th Episode - we turn the tables on host Dave Martin when executive producer David Snyder asks him the questions. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Voting integrity is a topic on everyone's mind. Listen to Santa Fe County New Mexico Katherine Clark, talk about how she runs open and safe elections in her county. If you think elections are fixed, just listen. If you want to know that elections are fair, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
"The coolest gig I'll ever have," that's how Dubuque Iowa Mayor Brad Cavanagh explains his job. He says as mayor he is plugged into government at all levels, but also still lives a regular life in the town where he grew up. He talks about partnerships and how Robert F Kennedy made him think about how government can work. Listen as he explains how he gets things done in this city on the Mississippi. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Really, at least that's what Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb says. Once the city was mocked as “The Mistake by the Lake.” Years ago, their Lake Erie caught fire. No more and the Mayor says Cleveland will be an example for the nation. Just listen, the second youngest Mayor in Cleveland's history has a story to tell. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Meet Cindy Axne, she's the Senior Advisor for Rural Delivery, Engagement and Prosperity for the US Department of Agriculture. And on this show we hear about a wide range of areas were the USDA is helping Americans every day with good government programs across the county on and off the farm. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Tara Stamps is a force, you will notice that about a minute into the conversation. She's Chicago born and raised and she has invested her whole life into making Cook County better. First as a teacher, helping other teachers, like the current mayor. And now as a Cook County commissioner. Just listen to her. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Ft. Worth is the fastest growing large city in the USA, but they still manage to hold on to their Old West Roots. Check out the daily cattle drive. Mayor Mattie Parker talks about how she helps manage the huge growth in her city but how they keep their Western roots, and she talks music. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
J.D. Clark is a young county juror in Wise County Texas, a suburb of Ft. Worth, growth is the biggest challenge. Growth and keeping the old west and cowboy image of Texas. JD has the hats and boots to go with his Texas roots. Listen and hear about government in Texas. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve took it personal. Facing real personal challenges in her family she saw how hard it was to get help for people facing mental health problems. Because of her experiences, she set out to make a difference and make it easier for those seeking mental health solutions. And not just in Reno, but through her position as president of the US Conference of Mayors, she made it a national crusade. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
You think of the Florida Keys, you think about clean blue water, great fishing, great swimming and diving and tropical drinks at sunset. However, some of the waters, the many canals where houses were built, were polluted with not enough water flow and were poorly constructed. Now a program is in place to clean up these canals one by one. On our first season we talked about the program. This year we went back and are happy to report that the progress is continuing. S1E11 - Clear blue water and deep dirty problems, how the Florida Keys are cleaning their polluted waterways: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
Mayor Todd Gloria presides over one of the best places in the USA, best if you like near perfect warm weather year ‘round. With Mexico as a neighbor Mayor Todd has a practical and personal relationship with the immigration and border issue. He deals with it every day, and he says what you might hear and see on TV is not often reality. Listen to him talk about what he sees in San Diego, California. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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