The fate of the city of Fate is in the hands of Mayor David Billings. And he's not leaving it up to fate. Listen as he explains how he helps to plan and manage the growth of this expanding city near Dallas. It's actually fate that he wound up in the mayor's office.

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Henry County Commission President Carlotta Herrell is working on a problem, traffic and she says there are things she can do, it involved good government and good planning. What's worse than sitting in traffic? Hear some solutions.

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Aaron "Adot" Whitely is an Army combat veteran, a former coach, a father and husband who does not like to sleep on the couch. But mostly he is a defender of democracy. He wants to help the people of his home city and make sure everyone's vote counts. Just listen.

Politicla dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson.

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Nothing like sitting on a new tractor when you're out tending to the cotton crop in North Texas. Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler has choices because he has also has a large collection of antique tractors that can still do the job. Listen to his thoughts on good government in rural Texas.

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Keep Austin Weird, Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is doing that. Mostly, she is making sure the air and water are clean and making sure no one is letting up in the battle against climate Change.

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Louie Minor is a Bell County Texas Commissioner. An Army veteran, he has concerns about some of the immigration policies that really could effect his family. We talk barbecue and solar power. And Louie's a fellow podcaster. So before you listen to his show, listen to him on the Good Government Show.

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell didn't like the way government was spending money. So she got involved. She ran for office and is now a county supervisor for a large section of Los Angeles. She's there to get the work done and make a difference. Just listen.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's flickr Photostream.

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Celebrating our 75th Episode - we turn the tables on host Dave Martin when executive producer David Snyder asks him the questions.

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Voting integrity is a topic on everyone's mind. Listen to Santa Fe County New Mexico Katharine Clark, talk about how she runs open and safe elections in her county. If you think elections are fixed, just listen. If you want to know that elections are fair, just listen.

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"The coolest gig I'll ever have," that's how Dubuque Iowa Mayor Brad Cavanagh explains his job. He says as mayor he is plugged into government at all levels, but also still lives a regular life in the town where he grew up. He talks about partnerships and how Robert F Kennedy made him think about how government can work. Listen as he explains how he gets things done in this city on the Mississippi.

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