Author: David Snyder

Chicago’s top county official, Toni Preckwinkle, is showing the nation what bold, people-first governance looks like. … How Toni Preckwinkle Is Canceling Debt, Fighting Guns, and Redefining What Government Can DoRead more

“Communities of color have 38% less tree cover,” said Benita Hussain. “That’s a legacy of redlining and disinvestment. And it’s our job to fix it.”

“It’s the people’s money. And I want them to know we’re doing what they asked us to do.” With a dedicated citizens’ oversight group and strict benchmarks for infrastructure reinvestment, Bublak has helped Turlock go from fixing one road a year to over 25 annually.

Fighting for the Vote: Grace Rauh Champions Democracy on the Good Government Show In a compelling … “Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: Grace Rauh Sounds the Alarm”Read more

  Cayce, SC – On the latest episode of The Good Government Show, Mayor Elise Partin … “Leading with Heart in Hard Times”: Cayce Mayor Elise Partin Shares the Power of Local GovernmentRead more

In his first 30 days as mayor of Saratoga, California, Belal Aftab has already made one … From Tech to Traffic Safety: Saratoga’s Mayor,  Belal Aftab, is Bringing a New Voice to City HallRead more

In a time when government programs face deep cuts and disinformation floods the internet, one institution … You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone: Why Saving Libraries Is Saving AmericaRead more

In a recent episode of The Good Government Show, Glenville Mayor Dr. Mark Sarver offered a … From Coal to Coffee Shops: Glenville Mayor Dr. Mark Sarver Champions Rural Reinvention on The Good Government ShowRead more

Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii may be new to elected office, but she’s already making a name … Berkeley’s ‘Can-Do Mayor’: Adena Ishii Charts a Bold New Course for Local LeadershipRead more

“You Can Leave for Cool Places — or Make This One Cool”: Gabe Peña on Reviving … “You Can Leave for Cool Places — or Make This One Cool”: Gabe Peña on Reviving Appalachian DowntownsRead more