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The Impact of IT on Community Services (with Kent English) | Ep. 77
SummaryIn this conversation, Kent English, Director of Communications and Information Systems for Donetta County, shares insights into the role of IT in local government. He discusses his journey…
How to Succeed as a Clerk of Council (with Julie Gibbons) | Ep. 76
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Julie Gibbons, the first female clerk of council in Toledo, Ohio. Julie shares her journey into local government, the…
Navigating Challenges in Government IT (with Bob Henderson) | Ep. 75
SummaryIn this episode, Bob Henderson, Director of IT in Cass County, North Dakota, shares his journey in local government and the various opportunities available in this field. He discusses the…
A Journey in Public Service (with Joseph Vizard) | Ep. 74
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Joseph Vizard, the city clerk of Waltham, Massachusetts. They discuss Vizard's journey in local government, the…
Navigating the IT Landscape in Local Government (with Rolland Kornblau) | Ep. 73
SummaryIn this episode, Rolland Kornblau, Director of IT at the City of San Bernardino, shares his journey from education to local government IT. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working in…
The Journey of a City Clerk (with Russell Jones) | Ep. 72
SummaryIn this conversation, Russell Jones, the city clerk of Opelika, Alabama, shares his journey into local government, highlighting the diverse career paths available and the importance of…
The Journey of a County Executive (with Mark Hendrickson) | Ep. 71
SummaryIn this episode, Mark Hendrickson, the County Executive Officer of Merced County, shares his journey in public service, emphasizing the importance of attitude, community impact, and…
From Tech Enthusiast to County Clerk (with John Warren) | Ep. 70
SummaryIn this episode, John Warren, the County Clerk of Dallas County, shares his extensive experience in local government, discussing the diverse opportunities available, the challenges faced, and…
From Private Sector to Public Service (with Dan Hoffman) | Ep. 69
SummaryIn this conversation, Dan Hoffman shares his unique journey in local government, discussing the challenges and rewards of leadership, the intricacies of budgeting, and the importance of people…
From Civil Engineer to Public Leader (with Weston Young) | Ep. 68
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Weston Young, the Chief Administrative Officer of Worcester County, Maryland. They discuss Young's career journey from…
Navigating Crises in Local Government (with Justin Clifton) | Ep. 67
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Justin Clifton, the city manager of Murrieta, California. Justin shares his unique journey into local government,…
Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Louise Miller) | Ep. 66
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Louise Miller, the town clerk of Needham, Massachusetts. Louise shares her unique career journey from being an…
How City Clerks Shape Community Engagement (with Niki Newsome) | Ep. 65
SummaryIn this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Niki Newsome, the city clerk of Santa Monica, California. They discuss Niki's journey into local government, the challenges faced by city clerks, the…
The Journey of a City Manager (with James Fisher) | Ep. 64
SummaryIn this conversation, James Fisher, a city manager with over 35 years of experience in local government, shares his journey from being a lifeguard to leading communities. He discusses the…
From Newsrooms to Government (with Nancy Leuenhagen) | Ep. 63
SummaryIn this conversation, Nancy Leuenhagen, the Communications Director for Washoe County, Nevada, shares her journey from a career in journalism to public service communications. She discusses…
From Broadcasting to Public Service (with Jamie Kindred) | Ep. 62
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Jamie Kindred, the Director of Public Relations and Recreation in Hondo, Texas. Jamie shares her unconventional…
From News Anchor to Local Government Leader (with Laura Christmas) | Ep. 61
SummaryIn this episode, Laura Christmas shares her journey from broadcast journalism to becoming the Director of Communications for Clay County's government. She discusses the importance of effective…
From HR to City Manager (with Jennifer Poirrier) | Ep. 60
SummaryIn this conversation, Jennifer Poirrier shares her journey from a human resources background to becoming the city manager of Clearwater, Florida. She discusses the unique challenges and…
Unlocking Opportunities: Internships in Local Government (with Elke Johnson) | Ep. 59
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with Elke Johnson, a communication coordinator in local government, about the importance of internships in starting a…
The People Behind Local Government (with Kendal Francis) | Ep. 58
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Kendal Francis, the City Manager of Muskogee. They discuss the dynamics of local government, the journey into city…
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