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Wausau's City Clerk is leaving in April for another job. This is a good time to review mistakes that were made in Wausau's absentee ballot drop box controversy. More with Chris Conley on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a text and chime in!The City of Prescott Civic Enhancement Committee is now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organizations in accordance with the will of J.S. Acker. Non-profit organizations that promote “…music and parks, especially for the children of Prescott…” are encouraged to apply for funding for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The application filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026. Applications are available on the City of Prescott website at: https://www.prescott-az.gov/board/civic-enhancement-committee/ For additional information please contact the City Clerk's Office at 928-777-1437 or city.clerk@prescott-az.gov Catch up with more Local News Stories on Signals A Z.com. Subscribe... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-committee-accepting-grant-applications/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
On this episode, we talk with Felicia Brannen. As the City Clerk, Felicia tells us about her role and essential local government knowledge we all should have to be well informed citizens. Plus, we get Ricky's thoughts on being the Chamber Man of the Year and how he acknowledged most everyone in the community in his speech with one major exception! Was it intentional? Find out on Thomasville Insights!
WORT 89.9FM Madison · New Madison City Clerk Has Hands Full with Election Prep Lydia McComas, Madison's new City Clerk has only been on the job for seven months, but she already has her hands full. McComas' predecessor, Maribeth Witzel-Behl, resigned in April of 2025 amid investigations into 193 misplaced and uncounted absentee ballots in the November, 2024 elections. Since then, Witzel-Behl and the City of Madison, in response to a lawsuit by disenfranchised voters, have made the novel argument that absentee voting is a privilege, not a right. Meanwhile, on February 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act, which, if approved by the U.S. Senate, would require proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote. To top it all off, President Trump has spoken of trying to nationalize the election process in states like Wisconsin and has threatened to send Department of Homeland Security agents to the polls, allegedly to conduct sweeps for undocumented immigrants. So, with all that background, we thought we'd check in with Lydia McComas, and see how the city's getting ready for what promises to be a rollercoaster of an election season. Lydia McComas spoke with Monday Buzz host Brian Standing on February 16, 2026. Madison City Clerk Lydia McComas(Photo courtesy Lydia McComas) City of Madison polling place (photo by Chali Pittman / WORT News) Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post New Madison City Clerk has Hands Full with Election Prep appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Sherwood Armbruster is the City's Senior Election Official and Manager of Strategic Initiatives. He explains how Winnipeg runs safe, fair civic elections. [08:14] In October 2026, we will be back at the polls to vote for one Mayor, 15 Councillors, and 52 School Trustees. Planning starts a year ahead for the city's biggest one‑day event. Everyone in the City Clerk's office has a role to play on Election Day. Additionally, over 2,000 temporary workers are hired to operate the 198 polling locations across the city. He touches on the checks in place at polling stations and how he challenges false claims. [16:20] Members of his team take ballots to hospitals and seniors' homes to ensure as many people as possible can exercise their right to vote. With new tools like digital poll books, the goal is to make the act of voting quicker and easier. Voters can do their part by checking to see if they're on the voters list (winnipeg.ca/voterslist) and using the advance voting polls in October. This podcast is recorded in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew, and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory. What programs and services impact you the most? Email us at city-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions for future episodes.---------------Sherwood, du Bureau du greffierSherwood Armbruster est le fonctionnaire électoral principal et le gestionnaire des initiatives stratégiques de la Ville. Il explique comment Winnipeg organise des élections municipales sûres et équitables. [08:14] En octobre 2026, nous voterons pour pourvoir un poste de maire, 15 postes de conseillers municipaux et 52 postes de commissaires d'écoles. Les préparatifs commencent un an à l'avance pour la plus importante activité d'une journée de la ville. Tout le monde au Bureau du greffier a un rôle à jouer le jour des élections. De plus, plus de 2 000 travailleurs temporaires sont embauchés pour exploiter les 198 bureaux de scrutin de la ville. Sherwood nous parle des contrôles en vigueur dans les bureaux de scrutin et de la façon dont il conteste les fausses déclarations. [16:20] Les membres de son équipe distribuent des bulletins de vote dans les hôpitaux et les foyers pour personnes âgées pour que le plus grand nombre possible de personnes puissent exercer leur droit de vote. De nouveaux outils comme des registres du scrutin numériques permettront à la population de voter plus rapidement et facilement. Les électeurs peuvent faire leur part en vérifiant si leur nom figure sur la liste électorale (winnipeg.ca/listeelectorale) et en votant par anticipation en octobre.Ce balado est enregistré sur le territoire visé par le Traité no 1, le berceau et territoire traditionnel des peuples anishinaabe, ininew et dakota, et les terres ancestrales nationales des Métis de la Rivière-Rouge. Nous reconnaissons que notre eau potable provient de la Première Nation Shoal Lake, no 40, qui est située sur le territoire visé par le Traité no 3. Quels programmes et services vous touchent le plus? Envoyez-nous un courriel à city-podcast@winnipeg.ca pour nous donner des suggestions pour les épisodes à venir.
Mayor Gary Moore and City Clerk Kasey Mitchell joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the city manager form of government, the approval to recruit a new city manager, a temporary city manager, and the new electronic delivery of water bills. Kewanee's city council has begun the search for a new city manager, following recent discussions about the city's government structure. Officials say they're committed to maintaining the city manager system, which provides consistency and professional expertise, instead of switching to a strong mayor model. The recruiting firm MGT has been hired to lead the search, focusing on candidates with strong communication and social skills. In the meantime, City Clerk Casey continues to fill the role temporarily but has announced she isn't interested in the position full-time. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emailed water bills to avoid recent postal delays. Discussion continues in Kewanee over the city's form of government, following the appointment of a temporary city manager. City leaders explain that the current city manager system was established by public referendum, and any reversal back to a strong mayor model would require another citywide vote. Supporters argue that a city manager brings stability, professional training, and consistency to local administration. Switching to a strong mayor system would mean increased costs, heightened political turnover, and practical barriers for potential mayoral candidates, particularly younger working residents. City officials emphasize that nonpartisan governance reduces political influence and serves the community more effectively. The city council has begun its official search for a new city manager, following a work session where members outlined key qualities they want in a candidate. The recruiting firm, MGT, will guide the process, starting with an in-depth call to clarify council expectations and any challenges facing the city. Council members emphasized the need for strong communication and social skills, pointing out that the city manager must collaborate with a broad range of partners—from residents to state agencies. Next steps include creating a detailed job description and launching the formal application and interview process in the coming weeks. James Webb has stepped down from his position as finance director, submitting his resignation to pursue other opportunities. For now, the city has appointed an interim replacement, with leadership expressing confidence in this individual's ability to manage the department. Officials are taking a wait-and-see approach to determine whether the current temporary arrangement could become permanent or if a broader recruitment effort will be necessary. The final decision may be influenced by the incoming city manager, who will likely play a significant role in selecting the next full-time finance director. For now, city operations continue smoothly under capable interim leadership. Residents are urged to keep an eye out for water bills, as recent postal delays have caused late deliveries. The water department is launching an initiative to email bills directly, ensuring same-day receipt. Paper copies remain available upon request. Those who sign up for emailed bills will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a one-time $100 credit on their water bill. The signup process is simple: a link to a Google form will be shared on the town's website and Facebook page
Amber Cabrera. Senior Assistant to the City Manager for City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida joined to podcast to discuss increasing representation in local government. They shared recent efforts they have worked on for Latinos in Florida Local Government, advice for the next generation, and how to get involved with the Local Government Hispanic Network. This episode was recorded at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL. Host: Meredith Reynolds
Host Ali Muldrow is joined by Madison's new City Clerk, Lydia McComas, to talk about her role in making sure our local elections are accurate and secure. The post Get to Know Lydia McComas, Madison's New City Clerk appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Send us a text and chime in!Included in this release is a link to the Yavapai County's Unofficial City of Prescott Election Results, Unofficial Election Results, and below is a summary of the preliminary unofficial numbers as provided to the City Clerk's Office by the Elections Department. City Council Three 4-Year Seats: Henry Ebarb II – 6,920 Votes Mary Frederickson – 8,743 Votes Robert “Jim” Garing – 8,853 Votes Greg Lazzell – 5,896 Votes Jay Ruby – 7,223 Votes Based on Prescott City Charter Article IX, Section 9 “the candidates equal in number to the persons to be elected who shall receive the highest number of... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/preliminary-unofficial-election-numbers-released-for-prescott/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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Lesley Milton, Deputy City Manager for the City of St. Helena, California, joined the podcast to talk about her passion for public service. She discussed her prior positions as a City Clerk and her experience working in small cities. She also discussed recent projects and initiatives and the City St. Helena's Community Academy. Host: Meredith Reynolds
This week on the most popular public affairs podcast in San Diego: Nathan Fletcher reappeared. We’ll review his first public comments since he went from the most prominent politician in San Diego to just gone. San Diego Unified School District is changing some kindergarten through 8th grade schools to just kindergarten through fifth grade.They’ve already backtracked on one. Is this the beginning of many years of these tough conversations? And joining us today to talk about the city of San Diego is its city council president Joe LaCava. It was a big week of new fees, new minimum wage and a plan to protect people from ICE. SHOW NOTES SEGMENT 1 - POLITIFEST Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025 Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit. This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego. Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest SEGMENT 2 - LA CAVA - FLETCHER Politics Report: Good Luck, Council President The San Diego City Council chose Joe LaCava as its new president Tuesday. It was a recognition of LaCava’s decency and his efforts to position himself between the poles of this all-Democratic City Council. And it was a win for Mayor Todd Gloria. Gloria told us on the podcast that he didn’t have a preference for who got the Council president role. Maybe, but Gloria’s team sure did and they were pleased with LaCava.by Jakob McWhinney - December 4, 2024 Morning Report: Fletcher’s Accuser Files Complaint Against His Wife Nathan Fletcher’s accuser is asking a court to protect her from his wife, Lorena Gonzalez. Grecia Figueroa filed a civil harassment restraining order request against Gonzalez on Monday, just days after Fletcher made his first public appearance since the abrupt end of his political career in 2023, when Figueroa accused him of sexual harassment SEGMENT 3 - SDUSD CLOSING SCHOOLS - THE CITY’S MINIMUM WAGE DEAL The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified May Reverse One K-8 Closure News that the district would axe middle school grades from four of its K-8 schools elicited significant pushback from some families. Now, district leaders may walk back one closure. Politics Report: Minimum Wage Dealmaking Wraps Up Recently a poll circulated gauging the public’s interest in an initiative to repeal the new trash fee the city of San Diego implemented. I don’t know yet who did the poll but just that it was out there may have been the point. The message: We can hit back. Big hotels, SeaWorld, the Padres all… SEGMENT 4 - PARKING AT BALBOA - CITY ORDINANCE TO PROTECT SAN DIEGANS FROM “LAWLESS FEDERAL AGENTS” Morning Report: No More Free Parking at Balboa Balboa Park visitors can forget about free parking. The San Diego City Council on Monday OK’d parking fees for Balboa Park. They agreed to delay charging for parking until city staff develop frequent visitor passes, but that move could cost the city millions. Councilmembers dropped some parking rates for residents and increased rates for tourists… From NBC San Diego: City, county leaders unveil proposed ordinance aimed at federal enforcement actions The Due Process and Safety Ordinance seeks to put safeguards and protections in place in the event of "discriminatory and warrantless federal activity" in local neighborhoods. SEGMENT 5 - CITY SEAL AND FLAG Official City of San Diego Flag Official City of San Diego FlagThe official flag of the City of San Diego was adopted by the City Council on Oct. 16, 1934, when a sample banner was submitted by Albert V. Mayrhofer, on behalf of the California Historical Association, Native Sons of the Golden West, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and The San Diegans. The flag is composed of three vertical bars, from left to right, red, white and gold. In the center white field is the official seal of the City and beneath it the date "1542," the year explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first entered San Diego Bay and claimed the area for Spain. The use of the three vertical bars is reminiscent of the colors of the flag of Spain, which flew over Cabrillo's ship. Official City of San Diego Seal The official seal of the City of San Diego consists of a coat of arms within a circle. Above the arms are the names of the City and the state, and below the arms is the City’s official motto. official seal of the City of San Diego In 1913, the City Council authorized the City Clerk to invite design submissions for an official seal. The previous seal depicted an outdated cityscape. The winning design was the work of architect Carleton Monroe Winslow (1876-1946). Winslow would go onto design multiple buildings for the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park, and the Bishop's School in La Jolla. The new seal was adopted by Resolution 17024 on April 15, 1914. Segment 6 - LA JOLLA SUCCESSION & HOT TAKE La Jollans Are Trying to Divorce San Diego (Again) Since the 1950s San Diegans living in the La Jolla neighborhood have been uncomfortable with their semi-separate status. What they’ve really wanted is to be independent. Every effort thus far has failed – will the latest one be any different? School District Closes PB Park Because of Dog Poop and Holes During the Thursday recording of the Voice of San Diego Podcast, San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava dropped some news: “The joint use field at Crown Point Junior Music Academy is going to be closed to the public because of the dogs and the dog owners that have beaten up the field so badly that it is now unplayable and dangerous for the students.” LaCava predicted more of San Diego Unified’s joint-use fields would close in the future. “I think the school district is finally going to say ‘Enough is enough. We cant risk the health of our students,’” LaCava said. Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. 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With Calgarians heading out to vote on Oct. 20, what can they expect for the 2025 General Election? On this episode, we're joined by Kate Martin, City Clerk and Returning Officer, and Andrew Brouwer, Assistant Director of Elections, to find out what it takes to keep Calgary's election running smoothly and safely. From the new local political parties to hand counting votes, we're diving into what's new, different and important for voters.
Wausau's City Clerk, one of the actors in the ongoing ethics complaint against the mayor, has been named a "rising star" from the state's municipal clerks association. Hmmm. More from Chris Conley on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when you stop putting pressure on every date and start living like “Vacation You”? For Colleen, it changed everything. In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Sarihan, whose journey is a reminder that love can show up when you least expect it—and often in the most magical ways. Colleen first heard me speak at a women's networking event (hosted by my good pal Anna Valencia, who is now City Clerk of Chicago). During Q & A - someone started their question by saying, "I swear, there are ZERO good men left in Chicago. Every time I leave Chicago, I meet guys everywhere!" I told her that something must be shifting inside of HER that makes her more open & receptive when she LEAVES Chicago -- that it's not a "no guys here" issue! You could hear a silence fill the room. Little did I know that a certain audience member, Colleen, was intently listening to this answer, and it shifted her mindset that DAY. Fast forward a year: Colleen had just lost her job, her landlord was selling her condo, and she had bought a one-way ticket to Rome. With no expectations and nothing to lose, she decided to fire up the dating apps—simply to enjoy good food and new company. That's when she met Vaibhav on Hinge - and was CONSCIOUS about bringing "vacation Colleen" to the date! A year to the day after their first date, they were married—followed by a beautiful summer celebration blending Hindu and Western traditions. You need to hear the whole episode to hear how magical this whole story is! Today, Colleen and Vaibhav are the proud parents of two wonderful children, after navigating IVF together, and their love story is proof of what can happen when you stay open, playful, and true to yourself.
Here's your local news for Wednesday, August 27, 2025:We'll outline the next steps for a proposal that seeks to strengthen Madison's tree protections,Find out why Madison finance leaders expect the city's operating expenses to go up nearly $24 million next year,Meet Michael Haas, Madison's City Attorney and interim City Clerk,Discuss how labor unions can push back on Trump's authoritarian power grab,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1963,And much more.
Registered voters in Haverhill's Wards 4 and 6 will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to whittle down the number of candidates in each ward from three to two.Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright was a recent guest on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program. She discussed the various deadlines facing voters.“We have an upcoming preliminary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9, but this preliminary is only for voters that are in Wards 4 and 6. So what that means is if you go to vote at the Nettle Middle School, NECCO, Kennedy Circle, Haverhill High, Ward 6 only at Haverhill High, J. G. Whittier Middle School and Pentucket Lake, that means you have an election on Sept. 9. Everybody else? You don't have to worry about voting until Nov. 4, which will be our general election,” Wright said.Running for Ward 4 councilor are incumbent Melissa J. Lewandowski, former City Councilor Kenneth E. Quimby and former Patrolman Guy E. Cooper. Running for Ward 6 councilor are incumbent Michael S. McGonagle, firefighter Timothy Carroll and Oliver Aguilo.Wright said voters who want to get a jump on the election or will be out of town on election day may either vote early in person or request a mail-in ballot. Early voting takes place at Haverhill City Hall in the clerk's office, Wright explained.“Yes, we will have early voting but a small change in it. Due to the reduction of voters with only two wards, we will be having it in our office instead. So that's Room 118 of City Hall. Early voting will occur from Tuesday, Sept. 2, until Friday, Sept. 5, and we'll be hosting early voting during our open office hours which are 8 to 4 every day,” Wright said.Those who wish to vote by mail can request a ballot no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. The request form is available at the city clerk's office or online at the city clerk's website. The online form must be printed and signed. Voters can return the request in person at the clerk's office or mail it in time to meet the deadline.The last day to register to vote in the Sept. 9 preliminary is Friday, Aug. 29, Wright said.Support the show
Here's your local news for Monday, August 18, 2025:We'll find out how the Madison Clerk's Office has to change its election processes following an order from state officials,Meet the three finalists in the running to serve as Madison's next chief of police,Look forward to a new women's soccer team coming to Breese Stevens Field,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Mark the anniversary of a CIA-sponsored coup in Iran,Teach you how to make a popular cocktail,Review a new documentary,And much more.
Whether you realize it or not, the office of the City Clerk is the most visited in the Chicago government. But what does the City Clerk and the office of the clerk do? The answer is a whole lot, including keeping city records, issuing vehicle stickers, and managing dog registrations. City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran sits down with City Clerk of Chicago Anna Valencia to learn more about the office, discuss the City Key and Mobile City Hall initiatives, and ask about what 8 years as clerk have taught her about Chicago. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Chicago swag. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 11 episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Window Nation Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
The Wisconsin Election Commission has harsh words for former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Wetzel-Behl's handling of missing ballots in the 2024 election. Votebeat Wisconsin's Alexander Shur reports. The post City Clerk Baked Cookies While Votes Went Uncounted appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Hey, ho, let's go! It's Friday, which means the City Cast Madison team is rounding up the news of the week. First of all, producer Jade Iseri-Ramos digs into a scathing report from the Wisconsin Elections Commission about the Madison City Clerk's office. Then, newsletter editor Rob Thomas crunches the numbers on the UW-Madison's budget and new tuition increase. Finally, host Bianca Martin celebrates an artist and an architect who in their own ways make Madison a beautiful place. Mentioned on the show: Missing Madison ballots “unconscionable” and a “profound failure,” Wisconsin Elections Commission finds [Wisconsin Public Radio]Wisconsin has a new budget. Here's what UW-Madison will receive. [Daily Cardinal] “Mother and Child” statue unveiled on Madison's east side [WKOW] Darbo Sculpture Unveiling [City of Madison] Sculptor Austen Brantley's “Mother and Child” statue in-process photos Look back on architect Kenton Peters' most famous projects [WSJ] Muse at Art Fair on the Square Your Guide to July [City Cast Madison] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.
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City Clerk and Director of Legislative Services stops by to talk about some potential changes to how City Council meetings and how they are structured. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of all the other happenings at City Hall this week.
The City Clerk suspended the online CityKey application on Friday night after ICE subpoenaed three years of records for the ID program often used by immigrants. We discuss how the city responded and other ways the Trump administration is pressuring the city. Plus, we look at Choose Chicago's newest slogan and hear from some City Cast Chicago Neighbors. Heads up! We're having our next members-only event June 25. Become a Neighbor today to get the invite. Good News: Salt Shed Juneteenth Freedom Market Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17 episode: Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
Send us a textWhile we were on hiatus from producing episodes we had a number of passings that we want to comment on , both nationally, and locally here in the Myrtle Beach area of note. Over the next few days we will have two special editions mixed in with our regular series in order to honor these folks. In this episode we will look back at two people who were very close to me over the past two decades. Former Myrtle Beach City Clerk, Joan Grove , and former Surfside Beach Mayor Bob Childs. Two people who left an indelible mark on our small corner of the world here in South Carolina, where we produce these shows. Joan Grove was the City Clerk for two decades in Myrtle Beach, working with three different City Managers and four Mayors. She was the voice of the City Council every two weeks for our televised meetings as she read all the ordinances into the public record. More than that, Mrs. Grove was beloved by the city employees, elected officials, and residents alike. She took me under her wing when I first arrived as 30 year old councilman with no real travel experience to speak of and she made sure I got where I needed to be. We remained friends long after both of our time with the city was over. We will look back at her in this episode. Bob Childs, served in the United States Capitol long before he moved to Surfside Beach and ran for Council. He had stories to tell about every major figure of the last half of the 20th Century because he had served right beside them as they wandered around the Capitol. He moved to Surfside and became its Mayor, getting its finances in order, and accomplishing great things during his tenure. He was admired by all who knew him and we will be looking back at him in this episode as well. Finally, we will end this show as one of the most fun trivia questions of the age finally comes to a close. John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States who was born in 1790, and he had fifteen children. He had one of them when he was age 63. That son, Lyon Tyler, had a son at the age of 75. Harrison Tyler , who passed away in June, was born in 1928, and he lived for 97 years. Which became one of the trivia worlds most fun questions. Who was the oldest living grandson of a President? The Tyler family life spans over three generations that covers 235 years from 1790 to 2025. We will look back at the Tyler family tree as we bid farewell to a very nice man, Harrison Tyler, who I met one day while touring his home in Charles City County, Virginia. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
Happy Friday! The City Cast Madison team is here with another Friday news roundup — but this time with a twist. Cap Times food and culture editor Lindsay Christians joins the show to give a sneak peek at the Overture Center's 2025-26 season. Newsletter editor Rob Thomas gives an update on Madison's city clerk and executive producer Hayley Sperling digs into the questions surrounding the county's contracts with local nonprofit Urban Triage. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Jones Dairy Farm Goodman Community Center District Council of Madison Out Professional Engagement Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: The City Is Waiving Sticker Penalties For Chicago Drivers For All Of April: From April 1-30, the Office of the City Clerk is offering an “Amnesty Month” by waiving late fees and […]
March 25, 2025 City Club event description: Join us for a discussion with City of Chicago Clerk Anna M. Valencia, who has led one of the city's largest offices since 2017, serving over 1.2 million residents and generating $130 million annually. Valencia has focused on making government more accessible through innovative initiatives like the $3.5 […]
It's been a rough week for the City Clerk's office. With investigations underway and its leader put on leave, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin outlines the events that got us here. Speaking of investigations, executive producer Hayley Sperling gives the latest on a federal inquiry into alleged antisemitism at UW-Madison and other universities across the country. But it's not all bad news this week — our snowplows have names! Plus, newsletter editor Rob Thomas has the details on all the St. Paddy's Day fun happening this weekend in Madison. Sláinte! Mentioned on the show: Witzel-Behl placed on leave three weeks before spring election [Isthmus] UW-Madison update on Title VI complaint [UW-Madison] Federal Funding Cuts Could Be “Disastrous” for UW [
Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 12, 2025:We sit down with Madison's interim city clerk, appointed to the job just three weeks before Election Day,Meet an alder candidate who says the city needs a stronger lobby in the state Legislature,Learn how UW-Madison leaders are preparing for federal cost-cutting measures,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1967,And much more.
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O'Fallon City Clerk As part of our commitment to keeping O'Fallon informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate's qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. Listen now to hear from Jerry Mouser, Candidate for O'Fallon City Clerk Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O'Fallon City Clerk As part of our commitment to keeping O'Fallon informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate's qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role. Listen now to hear from Caroline Malare, Candidate for O'Fallon City Clerk Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums
Madison's City Clerk's office misplaced 193 ballots on election day. Now, some of those voters whose ballots went uncounted are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city. A proposed bill in the state Assembly would require parental permission for students to use names at school that don't align with their biological sex. And, a stranded boat along the shores of Lake Michigan has become the one of the newest Wisconsin pop culture landmarks.
Fort Wayne City Clerk, Lana Keesling, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to share the news after receiving the nod to lead the Republican party in the state of Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.10 E.24 In an American city, the public recently received the news that nearly 200 absentee ballots from the November 2024 election remained unprocessed and uncounted. In this episode, I discuss the matter.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/
The City of Saxman fills vacancies for both a Village Public Safety Officer and City Clerk; also, the Alaska Marine Highway System releases new details for their long term plan; and a look at Sitka's Indigenous People's Day celebration.
CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 31st Publish Date: August 31st From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, August 31st and Happy 79th Birthday to Van Morrison ***08.31.24 – BIRTHDAY – VAN MORRISON*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Waleska Taking Applications for City Clerk and Manager Position Canton Resident Wins $1 Million in Powerball Drawing Woodstock Rotary Donates $1,500 to Oak Grove Elementary We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Waleska Taking Applications for City Clerk and Manager Position The city of Waleska is hiring a new city clerk/manager as Robyn Smith steps down for health reasons but will continue in an office clerk role. The city is currently interviewing candidates and accepting applications for the position. The city clerk/manager oversees record-keeping, budget preparation, election coordination, and serves as a liaison between the public, mayor, and city council. Salary details will be discussed during interviews. For more information or to apply, visit cityofwaleska.com or email rsmith@cityofwaleska.com. STORY 2: Canton Resident Wins $1 Million in Powerball Drawing A Canton resident won $1 million in the Aug. 28 Powerball drawing with a ticket bought on the Georgia Lottery mobile app, while a Fort Stewart resident won $100,000 with another ticket from the app. The winning numbers were 5-33-47-50-64 with the Powerball 20 and a Power Play of 2X. The $1 million ticket matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, while the $100,000 ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball, with the prize doubled due to the 2X Power Play. Winners have 180 days to claim their prizes, and proceeds support education in Georgia. For details, visit www.galottery.com. STORY 3: Woodstock Rotary Donates $1,500 to Oak Grove Elementary The Rotary Club of Woodstock recently donated $1,500 to Oak Grove Elementary STEAM Academy in Cherokee County to help purchase school supplies for the upcoming year. The Rotary Club was named Oak Grove Elementary's Partner of the Year for 2024 in recognition of their support. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Cherokee County Student's Research Published in Science Journal Cherokee County School District student Manasa Shankar, a junior at Woodstock High School, has been published in the *Journal of Student Research* with her paper on chronic stress and cancer development. Supported by advisors from Wayne State University, Gifted Gabber, and the University of Southeastern Philippines, Shankar's research is accessible online. She is also recognized for her project on combating antibiotic resistance, which earned her a prize at the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair. STORY 5: Thompsen Wins Cherokee Player of the Week River Ridge receiver Thomas Thompsen has been named the Week 2 Cherokee County Football Player of the Week. In a 39-0 victory over Denmark, Thompsen caught seven passes for 76 yards, scored two touchdowns, and added a five-yard touchdown rush. He received 234 votes, outpacing other nominees Ean Marria, Tanner Savasir, and Austin Guest. Thompsen's standout performance contributed significantly to River Ridge's win, improving their season record to 1-1. Commercial: INGLES 4 STORY 6: Cherokee Dems Donate Over $1,700 to Clear Student Lunch Debt On August 28, the Cherokee County Democrats donated $1,731 to the Cherokee County School District to address outstanding meal balances for students. This donation, raised through their "Erase School Lunch Debt" campaign, is aimed at eliminating lunch debt for underserved students. The funds, which cover the cost of 706 meals, were presented to the district's School Nutrition department. STORY 7: Georgia Power Teeing Up Four Battery Storage Projects Georgia Power will build battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four sites across the state, adding 500 megawatts of capacity to meet growing industrial power demands. These facilities will be located near Robins Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, the retired Plant Hammond, and will expand the McGrau Ford Battery Facility. This initiative is part of a broader plan approved last April, which includes renewable energy and fossil fuels, aimed at ensuring a diverse and reliable power supply. The state Public Service Commission must still certify the projects, with hearings scheduled for October 31 and November 1, and a final vote on December 3. We'll have closing comments after this. COMMERCIAL: Heller 1 (GENERIC) SIGN OFF – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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City Clerk Michael MacDonald and Public Information Officer Heather Sumagaysay discuss the upcoming elections. They dive into the city's upcoming elections and the voting process. In this episode, we'll cover: The voting process and key dates to remember. How you can participate in boards, committee, and commission meetings. The availability of virtual City Council meetings. Spanish live two-way interpretation services to ensure everyone can participate. Don't miss this comprehensive overview from the City Clerk, designed to keep you informed and engaged in Ventura's democratic process.
How do the border towns of Colorado use marijuana tax revenue? Today's episode of Nonverbal focuses on the border towns of Colorado. Host Jack Armstrong sits down with the town of Craig's City Clerk, Peter Brixius, and the City Manager of Trinidad, Steve Ruger to discover the unique ways marijuana has improved Colorado's border towns. As always, thank you to Cannapages for their help on the show! Find more details at cannapages.com
CTL Script/ Top Stories of July 20th Publish Date: July 20th BREAK: GON :30 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, July 20th and Happy 77th Birthday to musician Carlos Santana. ***07.20.24 – BIRTHDAY – CARLOS SANTANA*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Marker Recognizes Canton's Historic Stumptown Neighborhood Cherokee Approves Property Tax Increase Construction Contract Awarded for Long Swamp Creek Rec Area We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: Marker Recognizes Canton's Historic Stumptown Neighborhood A new historic marker commemorating Canton's Stumptown neighborhood will be unveiled at Burge Park on Crisler Street, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for July 22 at 10 a.m. The initiative, a collaboration between History Cherokee and the city of Canton, was funded by the city and developed by History Cherokee's Black History Committee. Stumptown, established in the 1920s, is one of Cherokee County's oldest predominantly Black communities, named for the tree stumps left under house foundations during its development. The marker aims to highlight the community's historical significance, with plans for more markers in partnership with the city to recognize other historic neighborhoods. Here is Stephanie Joyner on plans for future signage: ***STUMPTOWN 2*** STORY 2: Cherokee Approves Property Tax Increase Cherokee County commissioners unanimously approved a property tax increase, setting the maintenance and operations millage rate at 5.153 mills, lower than the originally advertised 5.224 mills. This decision will raise property tax revenues by 5.99% over the rollback rate. The county also set the parks bond millage rate at 0.27 and the fire district tax rate at 2.888 mills, resulting in a total rate of 8.311 mills. The increase is intended to fund additional firefighter positions and meet rising costs due to inflation. Residents expressed mixed reactions at public hearings, with some supporting the tax hike for improved services like Bob Alford. ***BOB ALFORD*** Other residents like Liza Robinson raised concerns about rising property taxes and suggested alternative fiscal strategies. ***LIZA ROBINSON*** STORY 3: Construction Contract Awarded for Long Swamp Creek Rec AreaCherokee County commissioners have approved a $2 million construction contract with Magnum Contracting, LLC, for developing the Long Swamp Creek Recreation Area near Ball Ground. The project, located at the confluence of Long Swamp Creek and the Etowah River on 24 acres purchased in 2019, aims to enhance recreational amenities. Planned features include a canoe and kayak launch, outdoor archery range, walking trails, campsites, picnic pavilion, restroom facilities, and parking. The project aligns with the Northeast Cherokee County Parks Plan and received funding from sources including a Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant and local contributions. Construction is set to commence soon with an expected opening in early 2025. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: DRAKE – INGLES 2 STORY 4: Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Offering Summer Camps The Cherokee Outdoor YMCA is part of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta's summer day camp program running until August 2nd. Registration is open online or in-person, offering traditional camps focused on social-emotional learning, weekly themes, and various activities like archery and canoe rides. Specialty camps in sports, STEAM, teen leadership, and swimming are also available. The YMCA aims to foster personal growth in a safe environment, encouraging children to explore interests and develop skills. Daily or weekly enrollment options are offered for traditional camps, while specialty camps require weekly sign-ups. For more details and registration, visit ymcaatlanta.org/camp/day-camp. STORY 5: Here's Why Waleska's Water Service Was Interrupted Recent water system issues in Waleska have been resolved, according to City Clerk and Manager Robyn Smith. The city experienced two interruptions this month due to low water levels in its tanks. The first incident occurred on July 4 due to a computer crash, affecting the Sam Nelson Road and Reinhardt College Parkway areas. A temporary fix was implemented until the computer was rebuilt. A subsequent water main break on July 15, caused by a lightning strike on Fincher Road, led to disruptions in that area. Both incidents triggered boil water advisories, which were lifted promptly after repairs. Currently, normal service has resumed for all customers, with ongoing monitoring of water levels in the tanks. BREAK: HELLER 4 STORY 6: Dock Rock Radio Performing at West Milford Farm Dock Rock Radio will perform a "yacht rock" concert featuring hits from the 1970s and 1980s at West Milford Farm on July 26. The band will cover songs by Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & the News, Commodores, Little River Band, Steely Dan, and more, spanning smooth soul, jazz, R&B, and disco genres. Oakley's Provisions will cater the event with entrees priced from $6 to $15, and guests are allowed to bring their own food and drinks, including beer and wine (no onsite alcohol sales). Tickets range from $30 for lawn seating (bring your own chair) to $250 for party barn tables of eight, available through westmilfordfarm.com. The concert begins at 8:45 p.m., with doors opening at 7:15 p.m. STORY 7: When Will Water Tank Road in Cherokee Be Closed? What We Know Starting July 29, a section of Water Tank Road near Canton will close to through traffic until April 18, as crews replace two box culverts. The closure, located between 900 and 960 Water Tank Road, will affect traffic entering and exiting the area. Residents at addresses 900 and lower will use Highway 20, while those at 960 and higher will use East Cherokee Drive. Phase 1 involves addresses 931 and 935, using East Cherokee Drive. A detour via Highway 20 and East Cherokee Drive will be posted, ensuring safety for drivers and construction personnel. For more details, contact the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at 678-493-6077. We'll have closing comments after this. BREAK: GON :60 SIGN OFF – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Dr. Stephanie is the Deputy City Clerk at the City of North Miami in Florida. If you dont know what a Deputy City Clerk is or does, this is the episode for you. We also cover topics like the concept of Elected Officials and getting city constituents to register to vote. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/public-works-podcast--3064636/support.
Today is National Nurses Day and National Ad Day so the guys celebrate the folks who are in those professions. They also talk about Mary Tyler Moore, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. Then Celestine Jeffry's grabs a mic and talks about what folks need to do to be ready to vote. Celestine is the City Clerk for Green Bay. https://myvote.wi.gov/ Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Oshkosh. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guest: Celestine Jeffrys
Ben Lane has overseen three elections in Scottsdale since becoming City Clerk, marking this year as another significant milestone with a busy election season ahead. Find out how Ben deals with navigating the intricate responsibilities of upholding fair and transparent elections, particularly amidst today's highly polarized political environment. That's just one of the many duties Ben juggles in his role. He truly is one of the city's unsung heroes, ensuring the seamless functioning of Scottsdale's civic machinery.
Northfield City Clerk Lynette Peterson provides information about voting in the March 5 primary election. Visit northfieldmn.gov for election and voter information.
City Clerk Brenda Hall joins us this month to talk all the fine points and duties of this vital office. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube
On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes back Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union to walk through the wildly successful Raise the Wage Tukwila Initiative, which was approved with over 82% of the vote in the November 2022 general election, and increased Tukwila's minimum wage to $18.99/hour for large businesses starting in July 2023. Katie details the broad, community-based coalition that was built and the thoughtful legwork and preparation that set the initiative up for success at the ballot box - from community surveys to signature gathering to Get Out The Vote, the campaign provides a template for how to build power through civic engagement. Crystal and Katie then talk about lessons learned, key takeaways, and what's next on the horizon for the Transit Riders Union. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Katie Wilson at @WilsonKatieB and the Transit Riders Union at @SeattleTRU. Katie Wilson Katie Wilson is the general secretary of the Transit Riders Union and was the campaign coordinator for Raise the Wage Tukwila. Resources Minimum Wage and Fair Access to Additional Hours of Work | City of Tukwila What's on the ballot: City of Tukwila Initiative Measure No. 1 | King County Elections “Tukwila voters approve minimum wage hike” by Melissa Santos from Axios “Tukwila minimum wage hike passing by huge margin” by Seattle Times staff from The Seattle Times “The minimum wage movement is more mainstream than ever” by Guy Oron from Real Change News “Transit Rider's Union Leads Coalition Seeking to Raise Tukwila's Minimum Wage” by Andrew Engelson from The Urbanist Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington State through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. So today, I'm very excited to be welcoming back to the program, Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union. Welcome. [00:00:46] Katie Wilson: Thank you, Crystal. [00:00:47] Crystal Fincher: I am very excited to talk about the Raise the Wage Tukwila initiative, which was wildly successful and you played a really big role in. So I think just to start off - just recapping what the initiative was aiming to do. [00:01:07] Katie Wilson: Sure. So Raise the Wage Tukwila basically set out to, as the name suggests, raise the minimum wage in the City of Tukwila. And toward the beginning of this year, we did a lot of outreach to workers, to local businesses, to residents, to community organizations to put together our measure. And we decided to basically try to bring Tukwila's minimum wage up to more or less match the minimum wages in the neighboring cities of SeaTac and Seattle. [00:01:40] Crystal Fincher: Makes sense. And so when you were going about - I guess - the planning for this, the idea for this, how did this begin? [00:01:49] Katie Wilson: So the Transit Riders Union, which is the organization that I work with and for - we started thinking about something like this campaign in the middle of last year. And at that point, we were doing a lot of work on renter protections with another coalition called Stay Housed, Stay Healthy. And as part of that work, we were trying to get cities all around the county to do more to protect renters, both with emergency protections and permanent protections. And that really got us thinking about what it would look like to do some deeper organizing in South King County. And so we began talking to lots of ally organizations and doing some outreach - and eventually settled on this idea of doing an initiative in the City of Tukwila. And the City of Tukwila is a really interesting place. It's a small city - it only has about maybe 20, a little over 20,000 residents. But it's a really big job center - so you have the Southcenter Mall down there and all of the retail jobs around there - so a lot of low wage workers are basically commuting from all over South King County and beyond to work at jobs in Tukwila. And so - we also thought that because Tukwila is nestled in between SeaTac and Seattle, it made a lot of sense to propose raising the minimum wage up to parity with those neighboring cities. [00:03:22] Crystal Fincher: Now who is the coalition that you began this with? [00:03:25] Katie Wilson: Yeah, it's a really broad coalition. So there are a lot of community organizations that do work in Tukwila, especially with the many immigrant communities in Tukwila. So for example, there's the Congolese Integration Network, which was very involved, and African Community Housing and Development. And the Washington Community Action Network and Working Washington both really stepped up on helping us with some of the signature gathering and Get Out The Vote. And a number of labor unions who have members in Tukwila and South King County also really stepped up and helped out - including UFCW, including SEIU Local 6, Teamsters 117. So it was really a kind of a broad community and labor coalition that came together. [00:04:18] Crystal Fincher: Really strong coalition. How did you, or how did the coalition, go about writing the initiative and determining exactly what was right for Tukwila? [00:04:28] Katie Wilson: Yeah, so that process really began more than a year ago. And we basically talked to - on the one hand - policy experts, people who worked on minimum wage and other labor standards campaigns in Seattle and other places, even around the country. And we did a lot of talking to workers at Southcenter Mall. We did a couple of surveys where we had about 100 workers responding to survey questions about the issues that they face at work. And then of course just talking with all the organizations that were starting to come together in this coalition. We also did some door knocking just to Tukwila residents to take people's temperature on how they felt about something like this. And so through all that - and then I guess outreach to local businesses was an important part of that too - so we talked to, we would just walk into pretty much any local Tukwila business that we could find and try to talk to the owner about what they thought about this. And so through all that, we came up with our policy, which is pretty simple. It's basically raising the minimum wage to match SeaTac. There's some small differences in how we do the inflation adjustment, so it's going to go up year after year based on cost of living. And it's going to be a little bit on its kind of own trajectory, but very similar to SeaTac. And we have a graduated structure so that the new wage, which will be $18.99 next year, will go into effect on July 1st of 2023 for large businesses - ones with over 500 employees worldwide. And then we have a three-year phase-in for smaller businesses so that they'll be going up and basically match the large employer rate in 2025. And then there's an exemption for the very smallest businesses, with up to 15 employees and up to $2 million in annual revenue. So that really came out of those conversations. And then the other piece of the policy - which is important - is access-to-hours policies. So that basically means that employers have to offer available hours of work to existing part-time employees before they hire new employees or subcontractors. [00:06:55] Crystal Fincher: Which is actually a really big issue - there and across the board - and was really happy to see that addressed in the initiative. So going out - so now you've written the initiative - qualifying to get on the ballot involves getting a certain number of signatures from residents in the city. How did you go about that process? [00:07:20] Katie Wilson: Yeah, so we began signature gathering around the end of March of this year. So our team - Transit Riders Union - we had two full-time people that we brought on to be organizers for this campaign. And we planned basically a campaign launch event around the end of March - brought together people from our coalition, Transit Riders Union members, volunteers - and so that was the kickoff of our signature gathering effort. And then after that, every Saturday we would have a big volunteer day where people would gather in the morning and we would send people out knocking on doors, gathering signatures. And then we also did more signature gathering during the week. So it was a pretty big effort. And in Tukwila, signature gathering basically means door knocking. So if you're doing an initiative in Seattle, there's a lot of big public events and public spaces, like outside the light rail station, where you can stand there outside and just talk to person after person as they walk by and ask them to sign your petition. The thing about Tukwila is that there's not really many public spaces where you're going to find Tukwila residents. So you could go to Southcenter Mall, but the vast majority of people that you talk to don't actually live in Tukwila. They're there for shopping or they're there for work, and they live somewhere else. So if you want to efficiently gather the signatures of Tukwila residents, you really have to find people at home. And so it was almost all door knocking. [00:08:59] Crystal Fincher: Which was really exciting to see, to watch from afar. And is, as you said, different than we've seen in a number of big cities and frankly, from a number of campaigns that have been really well-funded - is focusing a lot on tabling and transit stations, and going to those large events. So as you were planning the door knocking associated with this, were you taking advantage of that time to also educate the renters and homeowners on what this was, what it meant? What was that process like? [00:09:43] Katie Wilson: Yeah. I think part of the great thing about doing an initiative is that when you're out gathering signatures, you're also talking to the same people whose votes you're going to need in the fall. And so we were definitely - yeah, obviously talking to people about why this was important and also asking them questions like - do you work in Tukwila? Do you know anyone who will benefit from a minimum wage increase? And so building those relationships with Tukwila residents and voters right off the bat, I think, really helped us when it came to the fall because a lot of people remembered having signed the petition in the spring, so they were already aware that this was happening and we got to come back to them and say - hey, remember that thing that you signed? We got enough signatures, so it's going to be on the ballot for you to vote on, right? So there was an opportunity to talk to the same people multiple times during the campaign. And we also did some registration of new voters too. So we were able to knock on doors and talk to people who maybe had just moved from another city and needed to update their registration to be able to vote in Tukwila, or someone who was an immigrant who is just newly eligible for voting. So we were able to do some of that as well. [00:11:00] Crystal Fincher: So was this a largely volunteer signature gathering effort? I think you said that there were paid canvassers involved. Were there other financial supports involved? How did this look financially and volunteer-wise? [00:11:18] Katie Wilson: Yeah, it was really a mixture. So we had a lot of volunteer signature gathering - again, like TRU members and volunteers who had just gotten involved in the campaign. Also, a lot of other organizations would bring out volunteers - the Seattle DSA - mostly during the Get Out The Vote portion of it, but definitely came out canvassing with us a number of times. And then we also had, on TRU's side, two staff organizers who were doing a lot of signature gathering as well. And then Washington Community Action Network has a canvassing team and they put in some time as well. So it was really a combination, I would say, probably roughly about half and half signatures gathered by volunteers versus signatures gathered by staff. [00:12:08] Crystal Fincher: Makes sense - and then other people are looking at this, other organizations who may be considering initiatives to help improve things in their own communities. What are the biggest lessons that you learned about the signature gathering - going through this process - and what advice would you provide? [00:12:25] Katie Wilson: Yeah, I think one thing is just that it is a lot of work. So yeah, don't underestimate how much work it is to go and gather what sounds like not a lot of signatures, right? We gathered over 3,000 signatures, but you have to expect that your validity rate is going to be very low, especially in a city like Tukwila, right - where you have a lot of - big proportion of renters, so people tend to move a little bit more often. Lots of non-citizens, so people might not realize that they're not able to sign it. And so we gathered over 3,000 signatures and we had plenty to qualify, but I think we had a little over 1,700 valid out of that. And door knocking is really intensive work, so you could spend basically all day knocking on doors gathering signatures and maybe you get 15-20 signatures at the end of that - just in terms of signatures per hour, signatures per day - it's a much slower process than it is, for example, in Seattle when you're just outside the Capitol Hill light rail station talking to 30 people an hour, right? And so that's one thing - is just don't underestimate the amount of work it is. But also, I think that - obviously our results in Tukwila were very, very good and there are, I think, a lot of reasons for that. But I do think that running an initiative is an opportunity to really just do some deep talking to voters and setting yourself up really well for people to come out and vote and know what they're voting on in the election itself. [00:14:12] Crystal Fincher: So thinking - you get to the point where you do get enough signatures, you do qualify - I guess one other question, just with the validation - because with these signature gathering processes, valid signatures have to come from registered voters, so you have to meet all the qualifications and be registered. How did you go about the validation process for making sure that out of the signatures that you collected, you determine which ones were actually valid? [00:14:40] Katie Wilson: Yeah, so it's ultimately - it's King County Elections that does the official validation. So you turn your signatures into the City Clerk and the City Clerk transmits them to King County Elections. And then King County Elections basically checks each signature, each entry against their voter file and the signature that they have on file for each voter. And what we were doing - before we turned in our signatures - we did our own rough verification process where basically we would - and we had an excellent volunteer data entry team from among TRU's membership who were doing this process, where basically they would - we would scan the petition sheets after we collected them. And then for each entry, we would check them against the Washington State voter file, which is a public document that you can download for purposes like this, and try to find that person to at least verify that they actually are a registered voter in Tukwila. Now, of course, we don't know what their signature looks like, right? So we can't actually match the signature that we got against the official signature, but we can at least try to find that name and that address and say - okay, yes, this is the person who is a registered voter at this address. And so that gave us a pretty good idea of how many valid signatures we had. And it also - what it allowed us to do - is then we had a list of hundreds of entries where we didn't find that person in the voter file. And so we were able to do some follow up with those people to, for example, try to help them get registered to vote if they were eligible, but not registered - or if they needed to update their voter registration information. [00:16:35] Crystal Fincher: Excellent. Okay, so you qualified. Now it's time to - knowing that you're going to be on the ballot - to make sure that voters know that this is going to be on the ballot and why they should vote for it. How did you go about putting together how to communicate this to the residents of Tukwila? [00:16:58] Katie Wilson: Yeah, I think we did all the things that campaigns do. And so we prepared over the summer. And then after Labor Day, we kicked off our Get Out The Vote campaign. And we - the centerpiece of it, of course, was just more door knocking, right? And we had pledge-to-vote postcards that we were inviting people to sign - that we would then mail back to them when ballots dropped. So they would get an extra reminder from themselves to look for their ballot. And we also made refrigerator magnets that are - they look like a campaign button, except it's a magnet on the back instead of a pin. And so we would give people reminder-to-vote refrigerator magnets. And we also did door hangers, which we would leave at the door if no one answered. We did some mailers - we didn't do mailers to everyone because it's pretty expensive, but we carved out a subset of voters to do mailers for. We did a bunch of texting people. So yeah, really just all of the above - everything that you do to get the word out. We did a few yard signs. And really, I think we were expecting, when we went into this campaign, that we were going to have really strong, well-funded opposition from some of the business associations. And so we planned accordingly and did all the things that we would need to do in order to effectively fight a No campaign. We also got lots of media coverage, right? So we'd be in touch with all the TV news and the reporters trying to get news coverage of the campaign. So we did all those things. Of course, in the end, we actually had no opposition, which was kind of amazing, but we still did all the things. And I think that's part of the reason why we had 82% vote in favor of the measure. [00:19:11] Crystal Fincher: Right - and I just want to pause for a moment and just talk about 82% - which is just an eye-popping number for a minimum wage initiative. We haven't really seen a result like this before. And as I look at it, it has a lot to do with how you went about the strategy and putting together this initiative from the very beginning. The strength of the coalition that you put together - it was broad, it was inclusive, it wasn't necessarily - hey, we're coming from the outside to tell you what we think would be best, or we already know exactly what we're going to do and we're just transplanting it to the city. You really did involve people who were there and looked at what would make the big differences for them locally - incorporated that into the legislation, talked to business owners there in the city. And it seems like that doing the legwork upfront and really understanding who your stakeholders were, understanding how this impacted people, and including the people who would be impacted made a big difference. What do you see as the reason why you were able to get such a huge amount of people in support? [00:20:32] Katie Wilson: Yeah - well, thank you. I would love to believe that it's - we just ran such a great campaign, that's why we won by so much. But I do think that there were some other elements of it that were important, which were less due to what we did. One thing that we did do that I think was a good strategic decision that made a big difference was - in designing the measure - having it really explicitly say we are raising Tukwila's minimum wage to match next door in SeaTac, as opposed to just choosing a number, right? If we had said $19/hour, right - now it amounts to the same thing, it's going to be $19/hour. But I think that it just sounds so ridiculously reasonable that Tukwila should have the same standard as the city next door - that I think just that framing and having that be the way the legislation was written, rather than putting a number on it - I think was probably really helpful. It's just really hard to argue that - no, Tukwila should not have the same minimum wage as SeaTac - when you have people doing the same jobs right across the street from each other in the two different cities, who are getting paid different amounts, right? So I think that was good. But I do think a couple of other things. I think that kind of the moment that we're in, right? We're in this moment where there's high inflation and just the cost of living - from food to gas to rent - are going up so rapidly. I think that ended up helping us. And I kind of thought that maybe it would hurt us because people would look at cost increases and say - well, if you raise the minimum wage, prices are going to go up even more. And we heard that fear a little bit, but I think mostly what the inflation and the high cost of living did was it just made it really undeniable that people who were making the statewide minimum wage or just a little bit more are not able to afford to live here anymore, right? And so I think that really on balance helped us. And I think also the fact that we've experienced this really tight labor market this year has meant that a lot of large employers have actually needed to raise their wages for the time being just to get workers in the door and to keep them there. So you've seen in the news - a lot of major corporations have just announced - okay, our starting wage right now is going to be $17 because otherwise we can't hire people. And so I do think there was an element of some corporations that might normally be inclined to fight something like this were already having to pay significantly more than the statewide minimum wage. And so it just wasn't worthwhile to them to fight it. And so I think that really helped. And that moment is not necessarily going to last, right? There's almost certainly going to be a recession next year. Probably we're going to enter a period where some people are being laid off and employers don't really need to pay more than the minimum wage to get people in the door. And so in that sense, I think we lucked into a window of opportunity where there just wasn't a lot of fight back. [00:23:54] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, and certainly windows of opportunity are real and even if you have a great initiative with a great team - timing and just those larger conditions make a difference. But I do want to go back and talk a little bit more about your strategy for canvassing and even having those conversations throughout the signature gathering process - going back and revisiting people afterwards. Were you planning to visit most voters who you identified as likely to support the initiative? [00:24:31] Katie Wilson: Yeah, our fall door knocking strategy - I think we ended up pretty much just knocking every - knocking all registered voters' doors in the fall and only taking out doors where, during the signature gathering, someone had refused to talk to us or didn't want to be bothered. So we - yeah, which was a very small minority of people. We really just ended up knocking everyone. Tukwila is a small enough city and we had enough people power in the fall, especially with many of our coalition allies stepping up and helping out, that we were able to knock, I think, everyone's door at least a few times. So we weren't terribly selective. I think after ballots dropped, we became maybe a little bit more selective in trying to knock the doors of like likely voters who hadn't voted yet. And even low-propensity voters - people who maybe voted once in the last four years or something. So we got a little more selective, but it ended up being the most efficient thing just to knock everyone. [00:25:47] Crystal Fincher: So basically if you were a resident in Tukwila, you got a knock from the campaign at least once and most people got it multiple times. Even if it did - slightly - it was for good reason and a very beneficial result. I do think that door knocking is an area of a number of campaigns, especially initiatives sometimes, where a lot of campaigns overlook it. And they think - okay, we just need to make sure we have an adequate communications budget to be up with commercials and in people's mailboxes and online where people are at. But really focusing on having those conversations with voters and utilizing the opportunity to get a signature as not just a signature gathering opportunity, but one - to have a conversation to build understanding and support, and to really inform how you move forward - was a really smart and effective one that I would love to see more campaigns really being intentional about investing a lot more in. I guess looking at overall lessons that you came out of this with - what are the biggest lessons you learned, or biggest takeaways from this campaign for you? [00:27:12] Katie Wilson: I think to say something a little more on the negative side - and where I think we and other people who are thinking about doing campaigns like this should think about how to do better - one of the most heartbreaking things for me was when I was doing some door knocking really close to Election Day, like the last couple of days. I talked to people at several doors where they had signed our petition, they were super supportive, but they had probably never voted before and they just didn't make the connection between - Oh, this is - there's an election, this is on the ballot, and you're going to get this thing in the mail which is your ballot, and you actually need to do something with that. And there's a deadline. And so I went to one household where there was a bunch of people living there in an apartment, and they had signed the petition, and they were excited about it. And they're searching for their ballots and finding their primary ballots, but not the - and I'm just like, Oh god, okay, it's just too late - the one person's ballot who we actually found wasn't there and wasn't going to be home. And so I think that Tukwila, year after year, has just rock bottom voter turnout compared to other cities in King County. And we still need to do an analysis to see to what extent our efforts moved voter turnout. And I think they probably did a little bit, but not hugely. So Tukwila - still this year - voter turnout compared to other cities in King County was very, very low. And so that - that I think is disappointing and just speaks to the structural factors which make that the case - we didn't shift those in a huge way. And so I think that's something to kind of think about for future campaigns is - okay, what is it going to take for these people who are registered to vote and a 100% there on the issue, but just are not practiced at this kind of civic engagement and no one is really helping them with that in a really deep way. So what is that going to take? So that's one thing. And I guess just in terms of more positive overall lessons - obviously, raising the minimum wage is really popular, so we should do it more. There's a lot of other cities in King County that could do this. And so that is one thing that we're thinking about as we look at next year and beyond - is what are the opportunities to get this done in more cities around the county? Because I would imagine that it is very popular everywhere. [00:30:00] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, really popular. And just on the point you made - I think, especially for people who are inclined to listen to this show on the radio, via podcast are more passionate about voting and civic engagement than the average person. But really important to understand that the average person is not necessarily excited at all, and probably doesn't know what there is to be excited about or mad about or ambivalent about - that it's just not on the radar for a lot of people. And even though it seems like it's consuming our lives or the news or anything like that, it's just not reality on the ground for a lot of people. And I think one of the things is - I look at my work - it's really the prolonged and repeated engagement that moves the needle there. And a silver lining on the cloud is it actually - a couple of percentage points really does change an election. Boosting turnout by 5% is a humongous amount in the quantities that we measure, and that completely changes the complexion of campaigns. So even the work you did - and again, we're still going through results and precinct-level results and figuring that all out, but clearly made a difference. And I hope there is continued engagement on the ground - in Tukwila specifically - and in areas where we do activate, whether it's through a candidate campaign or through an initiative, to keep that going because it really is the repeated engagement and people being able to see that something from the formation and policy prospect that - hey, they did get excited about, and then it did happen, and then they're receiving a benefit. And - oh, I see that what I sign and actions that I took resulted in something that actually benefits me, or people that I know, or family that I have, or whatever the case is makes a big difference. I guess as you're - you said you're considering looking at what's on the menu moving forward - what is next and what are you considering? [00:32:31] Katie Wilson: Yeah, and I think that's exactly right - it's what you said - just that a one-off campaign is not enough to move that needle. And people need to have the experience of - oh yes, wow, I voted and something happened and it's actually something that makes a difference in my life. And so as we're looking at what to do next - as I mentioned, I think there's a lot of potential for other cities to do minimum wage raises, so we're looking at that. But we had our Transit Riders Union membership meeting in November and had a discussion about this, and I think heard really strongly from our members that we need to keep organizing in Tukwila specifically. And so we are kind of in the process now of figuring out what that could look like. And so we're having - actually tonight, we're having a meeting with some Tukwila renters to talk about what it might look like to push for stronger renter protections in Tukwila, right? Because while we were door knocking, we talked to many, many people who were getting large rent increases, and this was part of the sad thing too - is you'd talk to someone in the spring and they'd sign the petition. And then go back in the fall and they'd moved out because - they no longer live there - because they got a $300/month rent increase, right? And so I think one possibility is to push for stronger renter protections in Tukwila next year - basically working with a lot of the people that we met during this campaign this year. And then I think we're also looking at how to keep organizing with workers in Tukwila, and specifically at and around Southcenter Mall. And the new law is going to go into effect next July. And so I think one project is making sure that everyone who works in Tukwila knows about that - knows the law, knows their rights - both on the minimum wage side of things, but also the access-to-hours policy. And the City is going to have to do some rulemaking to decide how to actually put those policies into practice, what to require of employers in terms of reporting and informing their employees. And so there's the details that have to be figured out. So we're going to be involved in that process and we're going to try to get Tukwila workers involved in that process. And yeah, I think also just continuing to talk to workers at the mall about what other issues they're facing - maybe there are other labor standards issues that workers in Tukwila want to do something about. So we're figuring that out now. We're in the space where there are so many possible things that we could do next year that sound worthwhile. And so we're going to have to figure out where there's the most interest and energy to move forward. [00:35:30] Crystal Fincher: I just can't tell you how excited I am to see what you're doing next. I just have so much admiration for how you went about this. You nailed the strategy and the execution of this. And it really is a model for other coalitions to follow - that can really be community-based, community-led and bringing about the kind of change that people need in their own communities. So thank you so much for joining us today. [00:36:02] Katie Wilson: Oh, my pleasure - it's great to be here. 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