Mayor Curt Skoog on Future-Proofing Overland Park: Office Space, Barbecue, and Building for 2045

Mayor Curt Skoog on Future-Proofing Overland Park: Office Space, Barbecue, and Building for 2045

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.

Curt Skoog Seeing the Future in Overland Park, KS

Curt Skoog Seeing the Future in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park is a suburb of Kansas City, both Kansas Cities and is a city growing. Our industry is office space, the mayor says. Listen to how they plan growth and improve quality of life GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 2025 NACo Annual Conference & […]

From Fur Trade to Future Tech: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Talks Trust, Progress, and the Power of Local Government

From Fur Trade to Future Tech: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Talks Trust, Progress, and the Power of Local Government

“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.

A Capital City of Neighborhoods (S5E19)

A Capital City of Neighborhoods (S5E19)

Albany is the capital of the state of New York. What that means is the city’s population almost doubles every day. Listen to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan explain how she manages her city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition in […]

Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis on Building a Resilient Coastal Future

Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis on Building a Resilient Coastal Future

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.

Welcome to World Famous Ft Lauderdale (S5E18)

Welcome to World Famous Ft Lauderdale (S5E18)

You think about spring vacation, you probably think of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mayor Dean Trantalis talks about managing growth and how climate resiliency effects how he manages the city moving forward. And we talk beaches. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June 10-11, 2025 2025 NACo Annual […]

“Montgomery in Motion”: Mayor Steven Reed is Rewiring City Hall for the Future

“Montgomery in Motion”: Mayor Steven Reed is Rewiring City Hall for the Future

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.

Making Changes in Montgomery, Alabama (S5E17)

Making Changes in Montgomery, Alabama (S5E17)

The mayor is the quarterback, that’s what Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed says about the job. Listen to the mayor talk about how he didn’t think his city was changing fast enough, so he became mayor to make changes and he did. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Summit Washington, DC June […]

Santa Monica’s Fiercest Advocate: Former Mayor Phil Brock Talks Homelessness, Hope, and Civic Pride on The Good Government Show

Santa Monica’s Fiercest Advocate: Former Mayor Phil Brock Talks Homelessness, Hope, and Civic Pride on The Good Government Show

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.

Santa Monica, Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land (S5E16)

Santa Monica, Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land (S5E16)

When you think of what a city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California looks like, chances are you are thinking of Santa Monica. Meet former Mayor Phil Brock, who served in city government and continues to be his city’s booster. Listen to what’s going on in this beachfront city where the city motto is […]