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 […]
Cleaning up the Mississippi River in Minnesota Show Notes
This year the Mississippi River is a little cleaner thanks to the efforts of the people of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Debbie Goettel is a county commissioner and talks about cleaning up America’s River. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good […]
“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 […]
The Get “Stuff” Done President Show Notes
James Gore just wrapped up his year as president of the National Association of Counties. He says he’s a member of the Get “Stuff” Done party. He talks about what he’s seen over the past year and why he’s hopeful for the nation and the nation’s counties. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: […]
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
Newer better care for Veterans Show Notes
A new service for veterans called Tele Emergency Care connects veterans to medical services within minutes anywhere in the U.S. listen as the program’s director explains it.
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
Tampa is Ready Show Notes
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was the host for the recent Conference of Mayor’s annual meeting. She talks about the national outlook for mayors and government and she talked about the challenges of being mayor of a city with a majority of minority citizens. And we talked about how a city prepares for annual hurricanes. GoodGovernmentShow.com […]