Beste Local Government podcasts (2024)

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#633 Recovering from Violence with Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde, TX 1:11:28

10h ago1:11:28

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Vince DiPiazza, City Manager for the City of Uvalde, Texas joined the podcast to share his experience from the tragic shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. He shared what happened that day of the tragedy, lessons learned, and highlighted the importance of mental health. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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Open briefings, monitor call, and a procurement disruptor 38:14

15h ago38:14

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Send us a Text Message. On the Friday 26th July edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Victorian council set to open its briefing sessions to the public The high cost of asbestos clean-up in the western suburbs revealed Unhappy rural councillors make controversial calls A deputy mayor resigns three months out from elections Sydney councils…

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Building Strong Municipal-Indigenous Relationships 23:10

24d ago23:10

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Janine Windolph, Director, Indigenous Arts at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, shares her journey, insights, and best practices for fostering meaningful partnerships between municipalities and Indigenous communities. Learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity, the power of kinship, and the steps municipalities can take to build las…

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Rate freeze, retirement, and a stinking Scottish summer 22:51

3d ago22:51

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th July 2024: A rate freeze explored as a metro mayor calls for changes to rate capping A regional mayor announces retirement Liverpool confirms it will legally challenge suspension by the state government The plan to bring a council out of a long period of administration A raft of …

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#632 Investing in Community with Halee Ratcliff, Wilkesboro, NC 41:05

3d ago41:05

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Halee Ratcliff, Finance Director for the Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina joined the to podcast to discuss community investments. She shared how the town used American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to invest in a community park and support economic development. She talked about how the Town's outdoor action plan informed the investments and shared the …

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Legal injunction, by-election cancelled, and saving the obelisk 21:18

5d ago21:18

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A crackdown on boats on beaches on the Mornington Peninsula Councils unite in calling for a rethink of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link timeline Liverpool Council to consider a legal injunction against the NSW government’s suspension plan A new mayor for a regional NSW Cou…

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#631 Growing Up in City Hall with Monica Davis and Poonam Davis 43:19

8d ago43:19

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When public administration is a family business. Monica Davis, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Oakland, California, and Poonam Davis, Retired City Clerk for the City of Long Beach, California, joined the podcast to talk about their careers in local government. Monica shared what she learned growing up with parents in public service, Poona…

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Liverpool inquiry and potential suspension, and a misconduct finding 22:04

8d ago22:04

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 19th July 2024: A public inquiry and likely suspension for Liverpool Council A finding of misconduct against a Port Phillip councillor A proposal to turn off billboards overnight in the City of Melbourne A dramatic increase in illegal dumping reports raises concerns Dog waste …

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An oversight, an ejection, and the wisdom of the crowd 42:49

10d ago42:49

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Send us a Text Message. On the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Frankston stands by its decision to fine a resident who filled a hole on council land It’s budget take 2 at Warrnambool after an administrative oversight A former mayor ejected from a Council meeting over a stunt with a prop A mayor withdraws a controversial…

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A local government legend passes, plus appointments, resignations and apologies 34:15

12d ago34:15

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The sector mourns the passing of a local government legend More on the decision that paved the way for The Block to come to Daylesford Concerns about missing documents in the government investigation of Liverpool Council Council CEO appointments and resignations, and mayo…

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#630 Culture of Innovation in Local Government with Brian Elms, Change Agents Training 1:06:46

15d ago1:06:46

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Brian Elms is the Founder of Change Agents Training, author of Peak Performance, and the former Director of Peak Academy and Analytics for the City and County of Denver. Brian joined the podcast to discuss innovation in local government. He shared how to start the process of innovation, the importance of subtraction in processes, and strategies to …

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Another monitor, league tables, and the rising tide of abuse 21:47

15d ago21:47

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2024: Colac Otway becomes the latest Victorian Council to have a monitor installed Yarra adopts an ambitious new climate emergency plan It’s official - The Block is coming to Daylesford New speed limits unveiled in Sydney A celebrated Australian soccer identity honoured by a…

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#629 Grants Pass v. Johnson and a Utopian California City - GovLove Island 55:56

17d ago55:56

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Housing and homelessness. The GovLove Co-hosts joined together in a grand experiment they are calling GovLove Island to discuss two of the latest topics in the local government world. First, they discussed the recent Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling from the Supreme Court. They chatted about what the court ruled, how it impacts local governments, and …

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A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process, and a controversial artwork removed 22:53

17d ago22:53

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A union’s attempted move into local government lands in the Fair Work Commission Councils consider flood modelling showing thousands of properties at risk Boroondara’s fight for more government compensation over NE Link A shambolic general manager recruitment process lead…

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Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial 18:48

19d ago18:48

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024: A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on track Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for election Rural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backs Calls for a…

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#628 Parks Make Life Better with Lydie Gutfeld, San Bernadino, CA 1:04:31

21d ago1:04:31

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Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Park, Recreation, and Community Services for the City of San Bernardino, California joined the podcast in honor of Parks Make Life Better month. She talked about her career path getting into parks, career accomplishments, and the transition to being a Director. She also discussed emerging trends in the parks and recreatio…

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Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation 20:21

22d ago20:21

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024: Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planning Integrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councils Greater Geelong’s mayor to visit South Korea Alarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offences A critical waste management issue i…

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Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral 20:15

24d ago20:15

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024: A call on IBAC to investigate a community donation scheme Melbourne’s 105th Lord Mayor sworn in A CEO and a Mayor resign A former mayor to contest the next federal election Local government converges on Canberra for the National General Assembly A council CEO refers thr…

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Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses 29:44

26d ago29:44

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024: Councils call for action on airport rail Resistance to a plan to cover a massive infrastructure funding shortfall The launch of a study of the councillor experience Calls for a public enquiry into Liverpool council Sydney councils refuse to abandon ticketless parking f…

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#627 From Elected Official to Staff with Sandy Spang, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments 41:22

28d ago41:22

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Sandy Spang, Executive Director at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, joined the podcast to discuss her transition from elected official to local government staff. She shared her career journey from small business owner to an elected City Council member to working in economic development for the City of Toledo. She discussed her c…

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Ex councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions, and a surprise CEO announcement 22:13

29d ago22:13

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A former councillor pleads guilty to stealing votes and escapes jail time Councils unite against an attempted CFMEU infiltration A long-serving councillor resigns Attempts to overturn controversial decisions fail Councils crackdown on an unsafe EV charging practice A high…

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A backdown, a "land grab", and a pigeon problem 21:27

1M ago21:27

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024: A council turns to FOI for information on a major development proposal The city of Melbourne to sell its Citywide waste business A reversal on a controversial CEO delegation increase A failed push for LGA boundary changes in Sydney Political interferenc…

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From Minister to CEO, bus argy bargy, and other council controversies 20:40

1M ago20:40

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A proposed increase to a CEO’s delegation under scrutiny A controversial high-rise development set to be approved for Box Hill A regional council’s major project under threat from trespassing and theft A first-of-its-kind development levy proposed by a Melbourne council T…

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#626 Youth-Centric Neighborhood Planning with Dave Walker, Detroit, MI 45:59

1M ago45:59

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Dave Walker, Design Director for the City of Detroit, Michigan, joined the podcast from the APA National Planning Conference to discuss the award-winning Cody Rouge and Warrendale Neighborhood Plan. This neighborhood is home to the largest concentration of children in Detroit and the City wanted the next generation to shape the neighborhood plan. H…

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Suspended, dismayed, dismissed and ejected 23:09

1M ago23:09

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024: A councillor misconduct ruling leads to a three week suspension Victorian conduct reforms become law Dismay on the border over a hospital project delay Liverpool’s sacked CEO launches Supreme Court action Protestors ejected as tensions escalate on the Gold …

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Flawed approach, reforms amended, and legal action contemplated 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian sector reaction to proposed new housing targets Resistance to a CFMEU infiltration at Greater Geelong New conduct reforms pass the upper house with amendments Hornsby Shire considers legal action against the NSW government Renewed calls for Townsville’s mayor to…

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Housing targets, suburb transfer, and counting dog poop 22:39

1M ago22:39

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 17th June 2024: New housing targets revealed for Victorian councils A radical proposal to transfer parts of the City of Melbourne to neighbouring municipalities A privacy breach at a Melbourne council The 2024 community satisfaction survey results released The Sydney council co…

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#625 Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John Stefanski 1:05:25

1M ago1:05:25

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Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John StefanskiTwo guests joined the podcast to discuss curating professional development. Jessica Deakyne is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Novato, CA and John Stefanski is the Assistant City Manager at the City of San Rafael, CA. They discussed the importance of professional org…

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Landlord double rates, photo scandal twist, and a 17 year embezzlement 24:37

1M ago24:37

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Merri-bek Council agrees to explore higher rates for landlords to fund a reduction for other ratepayers Powercor refuses a Ballarat Council request to meet over a controversial substation project Two Capital city mayors champion major reforms to short stay accommodation r…

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Leaders honoured, a furious mayor, and a former exec goes to prison 21:55

2M ago21:55

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Local government leaders among those recognised with King’s Birthday Honours Industrial action to be stepped in Ballarat as a pay dispute drags on Hornsby Shire’s Mayor and councillors furious over a state government demand to pay back $36M The new Isaac Regional Council …

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Interventions, repayments and retirements 33:30

2M ago33:30

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A change of Chair announced for Moira Shire’s panel of administrators The media spotlight falls on a record number of government interventions at Victorian councils A Sydney council ordered to hand back $36M to the state government More local government leaders announce r…

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#624 Rethinking Budgeting with GFOA's Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss rethinking municipal budgets. Chirs Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed why it is time to rethink the budgeting process and GFOA's Rethinking Budgeting initiative. They also talked about why it is more…

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A ridiculous stunt, a cancer cluster, and mayors under scrutiny 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Send us a Text Message. On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 7th June 2024: Brimbank Councillors on notice from the Local Government Minister about conduct standards A Melbourne Council bringing back Christmas A reprieve for Port Phillip’s private kerbside EV charger trial Concerns of a ‘cancer cluster’ at a Sydney council building Town…

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Spotlight on Excellence: Conversations with CAMA award winners 1:25:22

2M ago1:25:22

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Join us in this special episode of the Local Gov Cafe as we celebrate the winners of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) 2024 Awards of Excellence. Discover inspiring stories, of innovation and community impact from leaders in local government, including initiatives in talent management, sustainability, partnerships, urban f…

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Serious misconduct suspension, and a no-confidence motion looms 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 5th June 2024: A Gippsland councillor suspended after a finding of serious misconduct Strathbogie Shire mourns the tragic loss of a committee member and former councillor A coffee van decision prompts calls for Queenscliffe council to be replaced A no-confide…

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Mayor refuses to resign, councillor refuses to comply 20:32

2M ago20:32

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Unruly councillors on notice at a Melbourne council Frustrating and disappointing council decisions under scrutiny More councils take a stand on inappropriate behaviour towards councillors and staff A former peak body CEO puts his hand up for council elections Townsville’…

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#623 Planning Law Careers in Law Firms 1:29:07

2M ago1:29:07

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A panel of planning lawyers joined the podcast to share their experiences in planning law while working at law firms. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions. The panel included: Sean Suder, Lead Principal & Founder, ZoneCo; Deborah Rosenthal, Senior Attorney, FitzGerald Kreditor Bolduc Risbrough LLP; Taylo…

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Industrial action, CEO sacked, injunction failed 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Send us a Text Message. On the 31st May 2024 edition: Industrial action set to escalate in Ballarat Ward boundary changes confirmed for ten Victorian councils Liverpool Council votes to terminate the employment of its CEO Kiama Council facing a massive legal bill after a Supreme Court loss New housing targets for NSW councils cautiously welcomed A …

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Hostile takeover, cat curfew reversed, and mayors making news 21:47

2M ago21:47

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Send us a Text Message. 29th May 2024 headlines: Fears of a hostile union takeover of blue collar local government workers in Victoria Geelong’s new 24/7 cat curfew overturned A rural council’s stark financial situation revealed in its new draft budget A NSW council releases correspondence into a troubled resource recovery facility project; and cla…

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Irrelevant and powerless, a second apology, and a festival cancelled 20:13

2M ago20:13

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Send us a Text Message. The latest from the Local Government News Roundup, including: The Victorian Government’s housing statement deemed irrelevant by VCAT A deputy mayor ordered to apologise for a second time by an arbiter The Victorian council reported to be reconsidering its MAV membership Kiama gets an updated performance improvement order fro…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Towards Parity in Local Government 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of Roundup Unfiltered, Chris Eddy is joined by two advocates for gender equality in the sector - both at the elected level and in senior roles at councils around the country. Ruth McGowan OAM literally wrote the book on getting elected to local, state and federal politics, and runs her own business training c…

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#622 Free Speech, Social Media, and the Lindke v. Freed Case with Robert Hagemann, Poyner Spruill LLP 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Can public officials block you on social media? Robert Hagemann, a Partner at Poyner Spurill LLP, joined the podcast to discuss Lindke v. Freed and its impact on free speech and the use social media in local government. He shared the First Amendment landscape prior to the Supreme Court ruling, what the outcome of the most recent ruling means for lo…

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Greenline underway, coffee footpaths, and demerger cost revealed 19:04

2M ago19:04

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Work commences on Melbourne’s transformational Greenline Project A Melbourne council calls on the government to step up its maintenance and graffiti removal works A youth hub facility to be demolished due to structural defects The trial that may have us walking on coffee …

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Funding call, CEO news, and AI in focus 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Send us a Text Message. Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: The latest Melbourne council to call for more funding to maintain state-owned roads Strathbogie appoints an interim CEO Wodonga’s mayor gets a meeting with the Health Minister to discuss hospital concerns A city farewells a popular leader Voters off to the polls again at …

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Conflict of interest claim, authority suspended, and the return of the apostrophe 23:45

2M ago23:45

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of a conflict of interest A new CEO appointed at Glenelg Shire New candidates unveiled for council elections in Geelong Regional mayors welcome the suspension of the New England Weeds Authority A NSW Council criticised for excessive development app…

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Roundup Unfiltered - Ali Wastie, CEO Greater Geelong 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Send us a Text Message. Ali Wastie took on the role of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong in August of 2023 after a period of turmoil at the council that saw the appointment of municipal monitors; questions about the process to recruit a new CEO raised by MPs in Parliament; and concerns raised publicly about the Council’s financial sustainability. …

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#621 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Government with Sam Quinney and Ryan Flynn, the Lab at DC 54:58

2M ago54:58

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Two guests joined the podcast to discuss using applied science in public policymaking. Both guests work at The Lab at DC. Sam Quinney is the Director and Ryan Flynn is a Civic Design Researcher. They shared how The Lab at DC was formed, improving housing vouchers, and how other local governments can use applied science in policymaking. This episode…

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Budget fails, book ban overturned, and a name change dispute 25:18

2M ago25:18

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Send us a Text Message. On the Roundup for 17th May 2024: The Federal Budget fails to provide promised fair increases in funding to local government Councils on the frontline of the housing crisis Rumours of a Disneyland theme park for Werribee are short-lived The fate of a complaint to the Press Council about an offensive newspaper cartoon A contr…

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#620 City Planning from Waaaay Downtown with Caitlin Clark, Scottsdale, AZ 51:26

2M ago51:26

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The Real Deal Caitlin Clark. The most famous planner in the nation joined the podcast to talk about her work and starring in a television commercial. Caitlin Clark, Planning Specialist for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, shared her career path to working in local government and how she ended up in a commercial with the basketball star of the same …

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Councillor questioned, book ban reconsidered, and more CEOs resign 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A Gippsland councillor questioned by Police Melbourne City achieves its first surplus in five years Bayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changes Cumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsidered IPART rules on NSW Council special rate variations A multimi…

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