In this episode, Jason and Andrew introduce the Coalition of Greater MN Cities. Yes, it's another group that uses our tax dollars to lobby for more tax dollars. It is a group that uses the Develop MN 2016 Plan to form their policies. It subscribes to the NADO, MADO, Regional Planning Organization chain of command. Buckle in, because it will be well worth your time!

In this episode, Jason and Andrew use the recent situation in Forest Lake, MN to discuss whether it is advantageous to have local police or county police (if you were only to have one). In Forest Lake, the city council voted to disband the local PD, in favor of using the Washington County Sheriff's office. The city council quickly reversed their decision after a huge uproar in the community.

In this episode we introduce you to franchise fees. Yes, this is another hidden tax. Almost half of MN cities have them. Even local governments that claim to be fiscally conservative seem to love them. So what's the deal? Let us enlighten you. After this episode, you just might have a thing or two to say to your City Council.

In this episode, Jason and Andrew decide to pick up a random comprehensive plan from a city somewhere out in Greater Minnesota just to prove our assertion that all plans are pretty much the same. The winner? The city of Rosaeau. Unless you are a high school hockey fan, you may or may not heard of this small city in the northwestern part of the state. Are our assertions proven to be true? Were we completely surprised? You will have to tune in to find out!

In this episode, we discuss comprehensive plans, what comprises them, and how they are developed. This is a foundational piece to understanding local government.

In this episode we discuss the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB): what it is, what it does, the power it wields, and it's future.

In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss the Minnesota League of Cities. Who are they? How much power do they hold over our cities? How connected and well-funded are they? Are there other groups that advise The League? We will answer all of these questions and more in this episode.

In this episode we discuss the construction of new buildings in the New Hope, MN City Center project, and how they intend to tax the residents to pay for it. This is useful information for residents of any city, because it will show you how they do it, and at some point they will do it in your city too.

In this episode Jason and Andrew interview David Pascoe, former chair of the Fifth Congressional District Republicans in Minnesota. David is running for Deputy Chair of the MNGOP. He is joining us to talk about his past involvement and commitment to local elections, his race for the deputy chair seat, and whatever else seems to come out of our mouths.

In this episode we review the election of President Trump, and how his policies may affect local government.