This week, Dan and Laurie Dean discuss the Square Streetscape and the importance of continued investment in the area around the Square.  We also introduce a new segment called "Give me the lowdown" where Dan gives us a preview of upcoming issues in front of the City Council. 

This week, Dan and Laurie Dean discuss the recently approved Mayor's Ethics Committee and how the issues of code of conduct and ethics need to be addressed within city government.  A reminder, Dan and Laurie Dean will be at Blendwell Community Cafe for a Meet and Greet on Saturday, July 23rd between 9:30 to 10:30.  If you have comments or topics you would like Dan and Laurie Dean to address in future podcasts, you can send them to [email protected]

This week Laurie Dean and Dan take on a variety of topics including Roe v Wade, community improvement districts, and license plate readers to help with law enforcement efforts.

This week Laurie Dean and Dan dive into the topic of gun control and how the 2nd amendment of the constitution protects our freedoms.

One of the biggest issues facing Independence and many communities all across the country is how to address homeless or what Laurie Dean and Dan are now calling "houselessness".  

Dealing with civil discourse and how to have constructive conversations is the topic of this week's discussion.  

Laurie Dean interviews her co-host, 4th District Councilman Dan Hobart.  Learn about Dan's early years growing up in Independence and how that experience influenced him to be the person he is today.

Laurie Dean interviews her co-host, 4th District Councilman Dan Hobart.  Learn about Dan's early years growing up in Independence and how that experience influenced him to be the person he is today.

Dan and Laurie Dean are joined by Independence City Manager Zach Walker who gives some insight into the process and challenges of preparing the city budget.

Laurie Dean and Dan talk about the upcoming special election and the importance of getting out to vote.  For more information about registering to vote, the Jackson County Election Board website has all the information you'll need to get voter registration card.