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.
A Capital City of Neighborhoods (S5E19) Show Notes
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 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.
Welcome to World Famous Ft Lauderdale (S5E18) Show Notes
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 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.
Making Changes in Montgomery, Alabama (S5E17) Show Notes
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 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.
Santa Monica, Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land (S5E16) Show Notes
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 […]
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.