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Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Blaine Oborn) | Ep. 29
Episode 29
Summary
In this episode, Blaine Oborn shares his extensive experience in local government, discussing his journey from finance to city administration.…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Classroom to City Hall (with Angela Allen) | Ep. 28
Episode 28
Summary
In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Angela Allen, the city treasurer of Inglewood, California. Angela sh…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Journey of a City Clerk (with Belinda Munson) | Ep. 27
Episode 27
Summary
In this conversation, Hugh Plappert interviews Belinda Munson, the city clerk of Muncie, Indiana, discussing her journey into local government…
5 months ago
Innovative Budgeting in Local Government (with Andrew Kleine) | Ep. 26
Episode 26
Summary
In this conversation, Andrew Kleine discusses his journey in local government finance, particularly his experiences in Baltimore during the Gr…
5 months ago
The Role of Public Service in Community Engagement (with Dominique Davis) | Ep. 25
Episode 25
In this conversation, Dominique Davis, a city clerk and public affairs officer, shares her journey in local government, emphasizing the importance of…
5 months, 1 week ago
From Roller Blades to Township Clerk in Clinton Township (with Kim Meltzer) | Ep. 24
Episode 24
It is never too late to start working in local government. Huge Plappert talks with Kim Meltzer from Clinton Township, Michigan, about raising kids, …
7 months, 1 week ago
Rebranding, Civic Pride, and Trust in Government in East Hartford (with Marissa Baum) | Ep. 23
Episode 23
Details are important, especially when communicating in a local community where things can be taken the wrong way. Hugh Clapper talks with Marissa Ba…
7 months, 1 week ago
Marketing and Communications in City Government (with Tai Lieu) | Ep. 22
Episode 22
Government careers in marketing and communications bring a different angle than the large corporate world with unlimited ad spends and research tools…
7 months, 1 week ago
Balancing Goals, Authority and Community Expectations (with Corey Woods) | Ep. 21
Episode 21
A delicate balance between accomplishing goals and bringing everybody along runs through this conversation with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. Host Hugh Pl…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
How Finance Powers Every City Department (with Matthew Lue) | Ep. 20
Episode 20
Finance is the engine that keeps every city department running. In this conversation, Hugh Plappert talks with Matthew Lue, Director of Finance for t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago