In this episode, Councilmember Carlyn Obringer catches up with Concord’s Public Works Director Justin Ezell to discuss the City’s maintenance services and programs. From filling potholes to landscaping parks, the Public Works crew protects the City’s public facilities and infrastructure. Learn more about how this hard working team keeps Concord running smoothly, and how residents can use the City’s online app to let us know when an issue needs attention.

In this episode, Concord’s Community Relations Manager Jennifer Ortega and guest host Concord Vice Mayor Dominic Aliano hear from Elaine Schroth, CEO & President of Visit Concord, the city’s tourism and business improvement agency. Elaine dishes about Concord’s 4th Annual Comfort Food Week, the City’s enviable taco trail, and the fun activities and events that they have been able to keep going amidst all of the COVID restrictions. Also in this episode: the City of Concord is seeking applicants for its boards and commissions. Find out how to get more involved in your community!

In our first episode, host Lisa Potvin and guest host Concord Mayor Tim McGallian discuss the COVID crisis and current health orders. Mayor McGallian interviews Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Deputy Health Officer for Contra Costa Health Services, who shares information about the County’s vaccine distribution plan and why it’s so important for people to get vaccinated. How much longer will it be before we can return to the red tier and start opening up again? It depends. Dr. Tzvieli explains.

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