City Council Chronicles

Lauren Meister--West Hollywood, CA mayor--talks about being sworn in by a drag queen, wanting to curb electronics in council meetings, and the time she had to evacuate the chamber. We also hear from WeHo's colorful public commenters! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

John Taylor Chapman--Alexandria, VA councilman--takes a "Which Bow Tie Would You Wear?" quiz. He also talks about being complimented at city council meetings and we relive some tense moments from a previous council meeting. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

Catherine Raynor--North Las Vegas, NV city clerk--was a clerk in two California cities and has been in NLV for eight months. We played "How Well Do You Know the Council Chamber?" and she talked about the time Congress came to city hall. Here is the mannequin challenge video in the council chamber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3e1kyTFCtg. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

Helen Rosenthal--New York City council member--has the "candy desk," doesn't like posing for pictures with Batman, and uses hardball tactics to run a meeting. Also, she has a good story about the council seating chart that is too juicy to tell! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

A dramatic reading of the Louisville, KY Metro Council meeting review from https://councilchronicles.com/. The meeting was mournful and bittersweet, with more than a few tears. Performed by Ben Bryant. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.