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Faith in Fate: Mayor David Billings on Growth, Brisket, and the Real Work of Government
In the fast-growing city of Fate, Texas, Mayor David Billings is building more than roads and businesses—he’s building trust. Appearing on The Good Government Show, Mayor Billings sat down with host Dave Martin for a wide-ranging conversation about managing rapid development, balancing property rights, and keeping government transparent and personal. “If you have a good […]
Debbie Goettel and the Mighty Mississippi Makeover
In a time when environmental action often feels stalled at the federal level, Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel is proving that real change flows from the local level—quite literally. On the latest episode of The Good Government Show, Commissioner Goettel detailed how her county rallied an army of 2,800 volunteers to remove over 20,500 pounds […]
Cleaning up the Mississippi River in Minnesota
This year the Mississippi River is a little cleaner thanks to the efforts of the people of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Debbie Goettel is a county commissioner and talks about cleaning up America’s River. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good […]
“Imperfect, Relentless Progress”: James Gore Reflects on His Year Leading America’s Counties
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore just wrapped up a year-long term as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo), representing over 3,000 counties across the U.S.—and if you ask him what he learned, he won’t quote policy manuals or spreadsheets. Instead, he compares it to wine. “The best wine comes from grapes that are […]
