Podcasts about County commission

Episode Notes My guests include MSCS Board member Michelle McKissack. It has been quite a year from the education perspective and now that another year of school is beginning it's time to assess and look forward. We talk expectations, County Commission issues, potential state takeover and more. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis connects the Mid South with nonprofits, individuals and initiatives making an impact and change in our community. Veronica Jamison joins me to talk about Black Philanthropy Month and its support of Black led nonprofits who help to make Memphis strong. Finally, there have been many who are troubled by how the criminal system works in our city and why it seems to be so unequal and even broken. Josh Spickler is the Executive Director of Just City who recently announced a $50,000 community bail fund effort that will help non violent offenders to keep from spending so long behind bars thus giving those an opportunity to reclaim their lives in a clogged and overcrowded system. That and more Monday, 6 pm on WYXR. Also, the wyxr app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Episode Notes My guests include MSCS Board member Michelle McKissack. It has been quite a year from the education perspective and now that another year of school is beginning it's time to assess and look forward. We talk expectations, County Commission issues, potential state takeover and more. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis connects the Mid South with nonprofits, individuals and initiatives making an impact and change in our community. Veronica Jamison joins me to talk about Black Philanthropy Month and its support of Black led nonprofits who help to make Memphis strong. Finally, there have been many who are troubled by how the criminal system works in our city and why it seems to be so unequal and even broken. Josh Spickler is the Executive Director of Just City who recently announced a $50,000 community bail fund effort that will help non violent offenders to keep from spending so long behind bars thus giving those an opportunity to reclaim their lives in a clogged and overcrowded system. That and more Monday, 6 pm on WYXR. Also, the wyxr app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

St. Johns County Commission submits the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Episode Notes My guests include State Representative Torrey Harris. One of the biggest issues in our community is the drama surrounding the MSCS Board members and the County Commission regarding a possible shortened term and term limits. He was one of state sponsors of the proposal and will tell me why he thinks it's a good move. Next, Cardell Orrin is the Executive Director of Stand For Children, a non profit advocacy organization designed to create policy change to help our children. He joins me to share his hopes and agenda as we prepare to begin another school year. Finally, speaking of the new school year, Porter Leath has announced it's taking over the reins of Shelby County's Head Start services. MSCS will no longer hold the $30 million federal contract. Preschool Director of Porter Leath, Towanda Peete Smith joins me to discuss what the change will mean in terms of additional students, services and staff. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, the Tunein app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Episode Notes My guests include State Representative Torrey Harris. One of the biggest issues in our community is the drama surrounding the MSCS Board members and the County Commission regarding a possible shortened term and term limits. He was one of state sponsors of the proposal and will tell me why he thinks it's a good move. Next, Cardell Orrin is the Executive Director of Stand For Children, a non profit advocacy organization designed to create policy change to help our children. He joins me to share his hopes and agenda as we prepare to begin another school year. Finally, speaking of the new school year, Porter Leath has announced it's taking over the reins of Shelby County's Head Start services. MSCS will no longer hold the $30 million federal contract. Preschool Director of Porter Leath, Towanda Peete Smith joins me to discuss what the change will mean in terms of additional students, services and staff. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, the Tunein app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

County commission moves forward with proposed millage rates

Commission Chairman Ryan Baty joins us once again to preview tomorrow's meeting as budget discussion continues.

Join Kosta and his guest: Tom Savage, President of Cookeville-Putnam NAACP, Vice President of Tennessee Conference of the NAACP and Pastor at Greater Faith Church of God in Christ Livingston. In this episode: For anyone who doesn't know, or isn't exactly sure, what is the NAACP? At the time of this recording, earlier this week, a member of the Upper Cumberland NAACP was arrested while approaching his County Commissioner after the conclusion of the County Commission meeting. What's your response? Why do you think it happened? You've lived in the Upper Cumberland your entire life. You've been a black man in the Upper Cumberland your entire life. What's changed? What's the same?Find out more about Cookeville-Putnam NAACP:https://www.naacpcookevilleputnam.org/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

It is Tuesday and we get a county update from Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty.

Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty joins us this morning on Steve and Ted to preview the very important upcoming Meeting.

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Ted talks budget with Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty.

Last week, Knoxville City Council approved putting a sales tax referendum on the November election ballot. In this installment of the podcast, Scott analyzed voters' choices. He also looks at Knox County Commission's approval of a new management structure for Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center, including a partisan tussle about oversight. Other topics include the emergence of YES! Knoxville as a voice in city land-use issues, legal challenges to two Tennessee immigration-related laws and the University of Tennessee's plan to expand into Maplehurst. In addition, Scott previews the UT Board of Trustees' annual meeting. From all of us at CompassKnox.com and Barberian Productions, have a safe and happy 4th.

06/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is out for the day, and Perry Miller fills in for him on "News and Views." Perry is a Richland County Commissioner from Wahpeton. He's joined on KFGO by Phil Hansen to talk about his work with the Becker County Commission. Phil is an NDSU alum and played 11 seasons for the Buffalo Bills from 1991-2001. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty joins us ahead of council meetings, every Tuesday morning at 7:30 on Steve and Ted in the Morning.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has proposed raising the sales tax rate to fund infrastructure and affordable housing efforts. Scott reviews the proposal, which would require voter approval in a referendum, in this week's installment. He also talks about the County Commission's spirited discussion surrounding Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' budget (which passed) and a new rule for the Commission chair's speech outside of meetings, an acceleration of book removals from school libraries, and more. Cortney Piper, a parent and advocate for students with disabilities, joins Scott for a discussion of a recent report on special education in Knox County Schools. Finally, he looks ahead to Knoxville City Council's upcoming vote on Mayor Indya Kincannon's budget for 2025-26 and a City Council workshop on the sales tax proposal.

Hays Post reporter Tony Guerrero chats with Ellis County Commissioner Nathan Leiker and County Administrator Darin Myers 

Steve and Ted get the latest county news from Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty.

Commission Chairman Ryan Baty joins us this morning to preview this week's meeting.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs presented his $1.1 billion budget proposal last week. Scott breaks down the spending plan. He then looks at the local impacts of the Trump administration's efforts to slash the budgets of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the looming effects of tariffs. He also covers the Greenheck Group's groundbreaking at Midway Business Park and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville budget. Scott then turns his attention to this week's public meetings. The city and county are both holding public budget hearings, and County Commission and City Council are also holding voting meetings. This is a free service of CompassKnox.com please subscrie and share this podcast to help support Compass.   

If you hadn't noticed, we are all getting older. Baby Boomers are now all over 60, with many pushing 80. May is Older Americans month and Central Coast Voices feels this is the best time to have a frank discussion about what we are doing to face this challenge. SLO County has been developing a Master Plan on Aging. On this week's Central Coast Voices we will talk with folks providing services to the aging, serving on the County Commission on Aging, and facing these questions every day.

Barnett is a one-time Chairman of the Palm Beach County Republican Party who was appointed to the County Commission and served two years before unsuccessfully running for a full term.  He is now Director of Development with the nonprofit Restoration Bridge International.

Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty joins us to preview this week's Commission meeting.

Episode Notes My guests include Education leader Dr. Marie Feagins. She joins me to discuss an upcoming event she is participating in this week called Take A Seat where she will discuss leading in high-stakes roles and preparing the next leaders to carry the mantle. Next, MSCS Board member Michelle McKissack returns to discuss the pause in the proposed state takeover, and the possibility of the County Commission changing the election rules to put the board on the same election cycle as the rest of the County next year. State Representative Torrey Harris joins me to discuss the just ended legislative session, and how if any decisions made affected Shelby County in a positive or negative way. That and more both on air and online Monday nite, 6 pm on 91.7 WYXR. Also, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon unveiled her $477.3 million budget proposal last Friday, and Scott breaks it down in this week's episode. He also talks about philanthropists' funding of affordable housing projects, the county swapping contractors to guide its zoning ordinance overhaul, and more. Scott also previews meetings of the County Commission, City Council and School Board.

Just when we thought the Tony Hsieh saga was winding down, a new twist has emerged this week: A mysterious will, believed to be Tony's, was discovered in the effects of a now-deceased executor who apparently forgot about it while suffering from Alzheimer's. But the story about the billionaire's estate gets even weirder, as co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman discuss with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus. The team also examines the political strategy behind Victoria Seaman's new bid for a County Commission seat, and lastly, explores why concert tickets are so dang expensive in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 25th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYLASVEGAS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the tragedy that happened on FSU's campus this week, join us for a talk with Chairman Brain Welch. We have a timely talk about gun violence, and how tallahassee can move forward.

Stories we're covering this week:• Assistant Police Chief retires after 34 years of service• Feathered families find funny homes in Mansfield• State agency urges safety as warm weather draws Mansfield residents to nearby lakes• County Commission hosts free egg giveaway events for Saturday• In Sports, the focus turns to the offensive lineIn the Features Section:• Angel Biasatti has information on the importance of staying hydrated in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink that will take your imagination to the lavender fields of southeastern France in this week's Cocktail of the Week.In the talk segment, Steve shares his interview with Mansfield ISD school board candidate Ana-Alicia Horn. Plus, your chance to win a $25 gift card to a Mansfield restaurant of your choice with our Mansfield Trivia Question, courtesy of Joe Jenkins Insurance. We are Mansfield's only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.

George Brauchler fills in for Dan Caplis for today's edition of the show. In the first hour, George interviews Kevin Grantham, Member of the County Commission in Fremont County, to discuss Trump's embarrassing portrait in Colorado that has become the focus of national headlines.Then, George interviews former ICE Director John Fabbricatore about the recent ICE escapees.

Episode Notes My guests include two MSCS School Board members, Stephanie Love and Natalie McKinney. With all the drama involving the board which has now led to a possible legislative takeover drafted by Rep. Mark White, they tell me how they think we got here, and how will this action will affect the future education of our children. Also, the role the County Commission might have played in this situation. Next, Rachael Goodwin Spriggs is an educational advocate who is a staunch supporter of our children. She has been very outspoken about how we got to this place and she will tell me what concerns her most about possible state intervention. Lastly, we all know that technology is clearly the wave of the future. Meka Egwuekwe is the Chief Executive Officer of CodeCrew. They mentor underrepresented youth to be the next tech innovators and leaders. He joins to tell me how they do that and why the future is now! That and more on air and online Monday, 6pm, on 91.7 FM WYXR. Also, on the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

The County Commission of Fayette County, WV v. National Grid NE Holdings 2 LLC

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This week, Audrey interviews Patty Kubeja, a member of the Kane County Commission. Recently, the county made history by becoming first all-women county commission in Utah. This isn't the first time Kane County has made history for an all-women governing body- in 1911 five women were elected to serve on the Kanab County Council.  In this interview, the two talk about this legacy, Patty's military service, and what led her to run for county commission.  Salt Lake Tribune: Utah's first all-female government started as a joke. A century later, this county is making history again. Learn more about Project Elect: projectelectwomen.org.  

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg County Commission, elected in 2018 and rose to the top spot in December after George Dunlap decided not to seek another term as leader. Jerrell said he will focus on improving equity and affordability. We'll ask him about those priorities, the climate, taxes, and more.

You could call it a political earthquake. Sarasota County Commissioners voted yesterday AND today against two major suburban development projects, both with 5-0 votes. Ramon Lopez has that report. Then: Tuesday was also a big day for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center project - the costliest undertaking yet in the history of the city. Gretchen Cochran is following it closely. Next: A St. Petersburg Republican filed a bill that could defund the public arts programs of Florida cities - including that of the City of Sarasota. Finally: A pro-immigrant protest brought hundreds of people to downtown Sarasota this weekend. And more is to come, including tracking of deportation action in the region, according to one of the organizers. 

GA House Bill 581 has everyone in a tizzy! Columbia County Commission Chairman Doug Duncan was on with us this week to set the record straight on where he stands on it, and the county's options.

On the News Reel today, we talk to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the Grand County Commission's newly elected chair and vice chair. We also talk about the Moab Music Festival's new director and give an update about the missing parrots in Moab. Plus, we highlight a quick story about a 26,000-year-old fox that was discovered in Utah recently. - Show Notes - • Winfield made Grand County Commission chair; McCandless elected vice chair https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/winfield-made-grand-county-commission-chair-mccandless-elected-vice-chair/ • Moab music festival names Tessa Lark as artistic director https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-music-festival-names-tessa-lark-as-artistic-director/ • Long lost parrots missing near Porcupine Rim https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/long-lost-parrots-missing-near-porcupine-rim/ • Ice age fox skeleton discovered in Utah cave https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/ice-age-fox-skeleton-discovered-in-utah-cave/

Sarasota County announced another $200 million-plus federal grant to help with storm recovery. The HUD funds will bail out many distressed homeowners here, and most of the money is supposed to help low- and moderate income households. Then: The first fully bilingual school in the region is expanding, and Dayana Melendez has the details. Next: The Manatee County Commission has a new chairman who wants to be transparent. He took his aspirations for a test-run in the first meeting under his gavel. Next: Immigration and immigrants have become a political and emotional punching bag. A forum in Sarasota wants to bring back the human angle.

Manatee County politics never cease to entertain. The same day the new chair of the county commission let his priorities be known, news broke about a lawsuit. Then: Developer Pat Neal's plans for a controversial commercial development in Venice changed election outcomes in the still-quaint but fast-growing city. Yesterday, Neal's project got a step closer to groundbreaking. But he still expects pushback. Next: The City of Sarasota spent quite some time and money to have a new logo designed. On Monday, they picked their choice. It's probably not what you think. Then: Roundabouts have turned many Sarasotans from foes into friends after they have been able to experience them first-hand. So what's taking new ones so long to be built? Finally: Reporter Ishmael Katz talked to one of the main organizers of the Martin Luther King Day celebrations in Sarasota, which will be upon us on and around Jan. 20.

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Yes folks, the stadium saga never ends as today, it looks like the Pinellas County Commission will vote on public funding for the Rays new stadium, which if approved, will hopefully have the stadium on track to be built...eventually? We welcomed on Colleen Wright, St. Pete reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, to help lay down the ground work for what's expected to happen this afternoon! Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our sponsors, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and 1771 Designs! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase of $50 or more and In The Clutch for 10% off at checkout. Use code RaysTheRoof with 1771 Designs for 15% off at checkout! Be sure to support our ongoing #TampaBayStrong hurricane relief fundraiser over at intheclutch.com/tampabaystrong! As always, Rays Up!

County Commission changes rules on public comments, and a person has died after an industrial accident at work by 904 Now

11/12/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the newly-elected Cass County Commissioner, Joel Vettel. They talk about his goals for the office, particularly how to include rural Cass County in the discussions and school districts in the county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Andy Cupp Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Jim Harvey is the incumbent Republican candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Voters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Steven Van Wagoner is the Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him.

A Forum among candidates for the Barnstable County Commission.

On Monday, KZMU News Director Emily Arntsen and Public Affairs host Christy Williams Dunton facilitated a two-hour forum with the eight candidates running for Grand County Commission. The conversation is separated into four 30-minute segments by district. - Time Stamps - • 00:00 - 00:30 — District 3: Incumbent Jacques Hadler & Howard Trenholme • 00:30 - 01:00 — District 2: Melodie McCandless & Jason Ramsdell • 01:00 - 01:30 — District 1: Incumbent Trish Hedin & Brittney Bohannon Melton • 01:30 - 02:00 — At-Large: Brian Martinez & Ashley Korenblat

While Hurricane Helene disrupted virtually every life and way of life in this region, at least one thing is happening as scheduled—the 2024 election. Today, I talk with Amanda Edwards, a member of the Buncombe County Commission who is running to succeed the departing Brownie Newman as chair.Here, in a conversation that took place weeks before Helene struck, Edwards talks about her motivations for entering electoral politics and the issues that motivate her today. Our conversation runs through affordable housing policy, education, the environment and improving emergency services. She also makes a point to talk about transparency and ethics as an elected official. Later in this conversation, Edwards criticizes a now former practice of elected county officials accepting retention bonuses. Though she doesn't directly name him, her opponent in this race, Van Duncan, was an elected sheriff who accepted such a bonus. I emailed Duncan's campaign to ask for an interview and haven't receive a response. Help "The Overlook with Matt Peiken" podcast reach its very reachable goal: Just $1,000 in monthly contributions by Election Day. Membership at our Patreon campaign starts at just $5/month. Support the showSupport The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023