Articles from the “Article” Category
Mayor David Holt Champions Growth, Unity—and the NBA Finals—on The Good Government Show Article
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 […]
Fmr Freemont Mayor Lily Mei on Resilience, Refugees, and Running a Happy City Article
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 […]
Mayor Curt Skoog on Future-Proofing Overland Park: Office Space, Barbecue, and Building for 2045 Article
The mayor’s big push? Transforming College Boulevard—Overland Park’s office corridor—into a vibrant, mixed-use destination with housing, entertainment, and transit access.
From Fur Trade to Future Tech: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Talks Trust, Progress, and the Power of Local Government Article
“We tell the story of America from fur trade to nanotech,” Sheehan quipped, reminding listeners that Albany’s role in American commerce and culture stretches far beyond the Capitol steps.
Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis on Building a Resilient Coastal Future Article
Fort Lauderdale may be synonymous with sun, sand, and spring break, but Mayor Dean Trantalis is focused on something a little less Instagrammable: climate resilience and infrastructure.
“Montgomery in Motion”: Mayor Steven Reed is Rewiring City Hall for the Future Article
What happens when the birthplace of the civil rights movement meets 21st-century innovation? You get Montgomery 2.0, and at the helm is Mayor Steven Reed.
Santa Monica’s Fiercest Advocate: Former Mayor Phil Brock Talks Homelessness, Hope, and Civic Pride on The Good Government Show Article
When you think of Santa Monica, you probably imagine surfboards, sunshine, and the iconic pier stretching into the Pacific. But in a revealing and often candid conversation on The Good Government Show, former Mayor Phil Brock reminded us that paradise comes with real-world problems—and real leaders rise to meet them.
Forecasting for the Public Good: Dr. Louis Uccellini Spotlights the National Weather Service on The Good Government Show Article
“Public service isn’t measured by the bottom line,” he said. “It’s measured by how well we serve society with the resources entrusted to us.”
Cultural shift from earning respect to demanding it Article
I was raised in an America where respect wasn’t a right, it was earned. Like most baby boomers, I grew up under the loving but often-severe influence of elders who endured the Great Depression, fought in wars and continuously sacrificed for family and community. Their code was clear and consistent: respect was something you earned through hard work, humility, faith and character. You didn’t demand it, you proved yourself worthy every day.
The day US lost Lincoln and what we lost with him Article
On the night of April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln sat in a box at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., watching a play meant to provide a happy escape from his immense burdens of leading America through a horrible civil war.