Going back to hear about West Virginia always makes for a good conversation. With some good planning and luck, tourism might be a boon for Greenbriar County and the state. Join me and my conversation with County Commission President Tammy Tincher.

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Listen to how Tacoma Washington Mayor Victoria Woodards is working to attack the city's two biggest problems, homelessness and rising crime. But this is a dynamic mayor and working to make her city better.

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

As Maui, Hawaii slowly begins its recovery efforts, we wanted to go back and listen to our conversation with Hawaii County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkawicz and hear how she responded to a volcanic eruption on her island, different disaster, but another Hawaiian crisis requiring good government.

How to Help Maui:

Hawaii Community Foundation

Maui United Way

Maui Rapid Response

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Clarence Anthony is the director and CEO of the National League of Cities and he stopped in for a conversation on how his organization helps cities improve across the nation. He calls government a "solutions provider," hear how he explains that on this episode.

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

We especially like talking with new and young political leaders, Cassie Hall, a county commissioner in Mineral County Nevada is already getting emersed in state and local politics. Listen to how she has already connected with other leaders to improve things in her home county.

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Let's take a trip down to the fabulous Florida Keys and talk to Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Lincoln. The canals are being cleaned up but there is more work to be done. Listen to how one of the best places is America is getting even better.

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If you want to be inspired by the next generation of leaders listen to the conversation with Jerica Richardson of Cobb County, Georgia, which is suburban Atlanta. Before she took her seat she did the research on what a county commissioner does. Now she's doing it, just listen.

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From volunteer firefighter to head of emergency services and now a county commissioner, listen to how Alan Purdue of Guilford County, NC has improved basic communication that helps saves lives both for his county and the nation.

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Attitude, approach and appearance, this is what guides Rockdale County, Georgia commissioner Oz Nesbitt’s day. A former cop, a coach and a forward thinker, this is a guy you want to listen to.

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As she wraps up her year as president of the National Association of County’s. Will County Illinois commissioner Denise Winfrey talks about how she likes to encourage the next generation of leaders. So ladies, this show is for you, she hopes somewhere she is inspiring someone out there to be the first woman president.

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