Articles from the “Article” Category
From Logistics to Legacy: Mayor Acquanetta Warren on Building a City That Works for Everyone Article
In the Inland Empire, Mayor Acquanetta Warren is proof that logistics and leadership go hand in hand. On her appearance on The Good Government Show with Dave Martin, the long-serving mayor of Fontana, California made the case that smart infrastructure—and a relentless commitment to service—is what powers a truly thriving city. “We’re not just moving […]
Faith in Fate: Mayor David Billings on Growth, Brisket, and the Real Work of Government Article
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 Article
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 […]
“Imperfect, Relentless Progress”: James Gore Reflects on His Year Leading America’s Counties Article
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 […]
Dial 3 for Good Government: How Josh Geiger and the VA Revolutionized Emergency Care for Veterans Article
“You call your VA medical center, you dial 3. It’s that easy,” Geiger said. “It’s acute, unscheduled care—no fighting for parking, no sitting in a waiting room. Veterans love it because it works.” Josh Geiger, Director of Operations, National Emergency Medicine, US Department of Veterans Affairs
From Cop to Mayor: Jane Castor Talks Infrastructure, Immigration, and Resilience on The Good Government Show Article
“We’re a minority-majority city,” she said. “That means building trust with every community—especially when it comes to law enforcement. Our job is local safety, not federal immigration.” Tampa FL Mayor Jane Castro
“The Future Is Now: Futurist Donna Dupont Urges Governments to Think Big, Act Smart, and Embrace Change” Article
“You can have a ten-year vision,” she explained, “but you must build in milestones and be ready to pivot. That agility is the difference between thriving and just surviving.” Futurist, Donna DuPont
Leading with Purpose: How Veolia and Joe Tackett Are Reinventing Water Management—and Good Government Article
“Our sole purpose in life is to ensure folks have safe, clean drinking water,” said Tackett. “And that when water leaves a wastewater plant, it returns to the river cleaner than it came in.”
Tourism Is Transforming Coal Country—And Cora Gnegy Says We’ve Only Just Begun Article
“We’re not waiting for the past to come back—we’re building something new,” Gnegy told host Dave Martin. “Tourism and outdoor recreation are now our largest in-community employer.
July 4th: Remembering the Promise, Carrying on the Work Article
Every July 4th brings fireworks, picnics, parades and happy celebrations of American freedom. But behind the festivities lies a deeper, more enduring story. To me, July 4th is more than America’s birthday; it’s a reminder of unfinished work and a call to keep America’s promise alive and moving forward. We correctly associate the date with […]