Joda Thongnopnua, Chief of Staff to Mayor Tim Kelly in Chattanooga, speaks with Cate and Ben about lessons learned from his own political run prior to joining the administration and how the office balances the many competing priorities that come with being a fast-growing metro. 

 

Referenced in this episode:

Bloomberg Cities Network: A community innovator moves inside city hall

Chattanooga Trend: Mayor Kelly Announces $100 Million Affordable Housing Plan

NoogaToday: Chattanooga selected for Putting Assets to Work Incubator