Articles from the “Article” Category
“The Roots of Justice: How Trees Are Transforming Cities and Saving Lives” Article
“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.”
From the Javelin to City Hall: Turlock Mayor Amy Bublak Throws Down for Accountability on the Good Government Show Article
“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.
“Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport: Grace Rauh Sounds the Alarm” Article
Fighting for the Vote: Grace Rauh Champions Democracy on the Good Government Show In a compelling episode of The Good Government Show, host Dave Martin sat down with Grace Rauh, Executive Director of Citizens Union, to talk about voter access, electoral reform, and why democracy in New York City still needs fixing. Rauh, a former […]
Opinion: Before you vote read the party platforms Article
By Jim Ludlow, Executive Producer of the Good Government Show Every election season, we are flooded with campaign ads, slogans, sound bites and more. Candidates at all levels work hard to appear independent-minded, insisting they will “fight for the people and not the party.” But once elected, most politicians vote almost exclusively along party lines […]
“Leading with Heart in Hard Times”: Cayce Mayor Elise Partin Shares the Power of Local Government Article
Cayce, SC – On the latest episode of The Good Government Show, Mayor Elise Partin delivered a candid and inspiring reflection on her 16 years of service leading the City of Cayce. In conversation with host Dave Martin, Mayor Partin offered listeners a window into the beauty and complexity of municipal leadership—where sidewalks, stormwater, […]
From Tech to Traffic Safety: Saratoga’s Mayor, Belal Aftab, is Bringing a New Voice to City Hall Article
In his first 30 days as mayor of Saratoga, California, Belal Aftab has already made one thing clear: leadership isn’t about the title—it’s about action. “It’s not about being mayor. It’s about doing things as mayor,” he told Dave Martin on The Good Government Show. Aftab, who grew up in Saratoga and now represents a […]
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone: Why Saving Libraries Is Saving America Article
In a time when government programs face deep cuts and disinformation floods the internet, one institution still offers free access to knowledge, community, and opportunity: your local public library. On The Good Government Show, host Dave Martin takes listeners on a tour of the Fairfield, Connecticut Public Library—and what he uncovers is nothing short of […]
From Coal to Coffee Shops: Glenville Mayor Dr. Mark Sarver Champions Rural Reinvention on The Good Government Show Article
In a recent episode of The Good Government Show, Glenville Mayor Dr. Mark Sarver offered a hopeful blueprint for rural coal towns facing economic decline. As both mayor and business professor at Glenville State University, Dr. Sarver has spent the last two years helping lead the “Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities” initiative—a national cohort […]
Berkeley’s ‘Can-Do Mayor’: Adena Ishii Charts a Bold New Course for Local Leadership Article
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii may be new to elected office, but she’s already making a name for herself as a bold, collaborative, and future-focused leader. In a recent interview on The Good Government Show podcast, Ishii—described by local media as The Can-Do Mayor—shared how her journey from student activist to mayor is shaping her approach […]
Faith & Values: Finding faith without the comfort of certainty Article
By Jim Ludlow My pastor recently stated that we cannot truly be believers in the scripture without also believing in spirits and supernatural intervention in human affairs. His sermon, like his others, was very studied and well delivered. Yet this statement struck at the heart of my lifelong struggle with religious teachings. Spirits play very […]