New Energy in Arkansas
Molly Rawn is the new mayor of Fayetteville, AR. She said she brings new energy to the role. She has a background in bringing tourists to her city and fundraising, good stepping stones to become mayor. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July […]
Grand Rapids Is Booming—And Walter Bujak Says That’s What Good Government Looks Like
Kent County Commissioner Walter Bujak wants the rest of the country to know a little secret: Grand Rapids is thriving—and it didn’t happen by accident. In a new episode of The Good Government Show with Dave Martin, Bujak highlights a wave of bold, community-focused investments that are reshaping the region—from riverfront trails to a brand-new […]
Building Up Grand Rapids Michigan
Grand Rapids is under construction. Kent County Commissioner Walter Bujak stopped by to talk about the new projects underway in this Michigan city. A zoo, a soccer stadium and a new outdoor theater are all underway. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July […]
Raleigh NC Mayor Janet Cowell Talks Growth, Grit, and Good Government
“Being mayor is gritty. It’s tangible. You see the trash trucks roll out at 5:30 a.m. and know you’re responsible for that,” she said. “But it’s also inspiring. Cities are where government hits the ground—street trees, public pools, safe roads. That’s real impact.”
New Mayor in the City of Oaks
Janet Cowell stopped in for a conversation during her first 100 days as Mayor of Raleigh, NC. With 25 years in public service, she said she was ready. Listen to her plan to run her city. Mayor Cowell’s State of the City Address GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, […]
Mayor David Holt Champions Growth, Unity—and the NBA Finals—on The Good Government Show
As the Oklahoma City Thunder charge into the NBA Finals, Mayor David Holt is celebrating more than just basketball wins. In a recent episode of The Good Government Show with Dave Martin, Holt showcased the dynamic evolution of Oklahoma City—from a mid-sized prairie town to a national model of smart growth, civic unity, and good […]
The 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Oklahoma City? Meet OKC Mayor David Holt
Mayor David Holt talks about how his city became and Olympic city. He also talks about how mayors are creating good government across the nation and why it’s the best job in politics Mayor Holt’s Guest Commentary: A Republican Mayor’s Unexpected Presidential Vote GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, […]
Justin Douglas traded a career in Public Service for a new job in Public Service
Justin Douglas is a new county commissioner in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was a pastor, actually an ex-pastor, as he will explain. Then an organization called Run for Something convinced him to run for office, he did and won. Listen to his story. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC […]
Fmr Freemont Mayor Lily Mei on Resilience, Refugees, and Running a Happy City
In a powerful farewell conversation on The Good Government Show with Dave Martin, outgoing Fremont, California Mayor Lily Mei shared insights from her eight transformative years in office. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Mei made history as the city’s first woman and first minority mayor. But for her, titles were never the point. “I ran […]
A happy city is an accomplishment. Former Mayor Lily Mei on leading the way in Fremont, CA
Listen to former Mayor Lily Mei of Fremont, CA discuss how her city is one of the happiest cities in America. She stepped down as mayor last year, but she discussed how she led a city where people really like where they live. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC […]