City Council Chronicles

John D'Amico--West Hollywood, CA mayor pro tem--introduced a resolution to oppose Donald Trump's star on the Walk of Fame. We hear from that heated public comment period and about the amicable phone calls he had with two conservatives as a result. Plus, we discuss the elimination of the troubled "deputy" program.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

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Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Andrea Jenkins--Minneapolis, MN council vice president--explains why a race equity training occurred in a council meeting earlier this year, and why some council members felt uncomfortable sharing their personal experiences. Then we discuss a controversial charter amendment that may have been the product of "privilege."

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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It was Election Day last week for city councils across the country, which means we have updates on the hottest races! Plus, we revisit interview segments featuring Rich Tran, Raj Salwan, Anne Watson, Nancy LaRoche, and Tucker Pollng. Special California update with Robb Korinke of californiacitynews.org.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Anne Watson--Montpelier, VT mayor--defends her council's omission of the Pledge of Allegiance from the meetings and explains why high schoolers show up to speak to the council every year. Plus, we review a contentious meeting from this year that incensed the residents of District 2.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Jyoti Gondek--Calgary, AB councillor--has seen her council wrestle with the way it conducts closed door meetings. Who leaked confidential materials? Is anyone getting bullied? And by the way, is it a good idea to shine a light on councillors' attendance? Listen to the arguments and draw your own conclusions.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Heidi Williams--Thornton, CO mayor--discusses why her council rejected prayer and a moment of silence, only to have one of her frequent public commenters initiate a moment of silence on their own! Plus, we talk about her frustrations with NIMBYs and the possibility of getting council videos stored for longer than a year.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Jerod MacDonald-Evoy--Tempe, AZ reporter for "The Arizona Republic"--was a trendsetter with his purchase of the "Tempe Tie." He was in the room during highly controversial moments of the past year, including a border wall resolution, a disciplinary proposal, and a car wash. Plus, he takes my "fake news" test!

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Rich Tran--Milpitas, CA mayor--is a huge fan of Barack Obama's, and that fandom landed him in some hot water after his inaugural speech. He talks about why it is unfortunate that his council members adopted a censure policy and how he battled his city attorney over what he could talk about in a public meeting.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Raj Salwan--Fremont, CA councilmember--explains the complicated and occasionally fluid process of appointing members to his council. Then we discuss the vote from two years ago that still gives Fremont heartburn.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

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Tucker Poling--Prairie Village, KS council member--boldly moved to rearrange the council meetings right away, and he explains why some people resisted. Then, we move on to the bizarre past couple of weeks in which half of the council failed to show up for his anti-discrimination ordinance--and that was on the heels of ANOTHER anti-discrimination measure's failure.

City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.

Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.

Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.

Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.

Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.

Music credits: