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On the second year anniversary of the podcast, an anonymous op-ed threatens to derail the celebration. Who wrote it? We hunt for the author and hear segments from interviews with Dev Davis, Darden Rice, Elvi Gray-Jackson, and "Tear It Down." Special appearance by Pullman, WA council member Brandon Chapman.
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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David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed.
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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Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to crown the best city council selfie of 2018! Follow along at www.councilchronicles.com/selfie as she appraises the top ten list from International #CityHallSelfie Day. Plus, we talk about one highly unusual meeting cancelled due to lack of council members--and the silver lining that actually made it one of her favorite "meetings."
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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Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight?
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:
Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep.
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.
Top 10 List for International #CityHallSelfie Day: www.councilchronicles.com/selfie
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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Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day!
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.
International #CityHallSelfie Day info: https://elgl.org/cityhallselfie-day-media-kit/.
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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Tim Gross--Newport, OR public works director--describes how his experience as an actor is beneficial to participating in a city council meeting. We hear about how he spends his time while he's sitting at the council dais and about one confusing meeting that led to some resentment among the councilors.
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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Virginia Ridley--London, ON councilor--walks us through one frustrating and heated meeting from 2015 that illustrated the wisdom of councils taking breaks between major decisions. Plus, we talk about ideal meeting times, her Facebook series with a familiar theme, and a relationship bombshell that foreshadowed a "surreal" council 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.
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's the middle of summer, so we explore heated council meetings from our previous episodes. You will hear excerpts from the interviews of Breea Clark, Janet Diaz, Lee Vogler, and Justin Outling. Plus, we get an award from Pullman, WA Council Member Brandon Chapman and hear a brand-new explosive moment from the Listeners' List.
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.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
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Branden Dyer--Charlotte, MI councilman--recalls the unrelenting criticism his council experienced leading up to the 2015 election, including trolling and accusations of manipulation. Then we examine his reappointment to the council thanks to a last-minute vote switch.
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.
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:
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