Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Local Government (2025)

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Levy backdown, mayor resigns, and a raffle debate - #526 26:50

1d ago26:50

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A government back down on the controversial Emergency Services levy Alpine Shire’s mayor resigns after less than two weeks in the role A rural NSW council commences a special rate variation process Rowing clubs upset over a Sydney council’s swimming pool plan Townsville's new mayo…

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#705 Increasing Representation with Amber Cabrera and Maylee De Jesús, Local Government Hispanic Network 56:48

4d ago56:48

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Amber Cabrera. Senior Assistant to the City Manager for City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida joined to podcast to discuss increasing representation in local government. They shared recent efforts they have worked on for Latinos in Florida Local Government, advice for the next genera…

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"Subverting democracy", councillors suspended and accosted - #525 36:24

4d ago36:24

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Merri-bek councillor to be suspended for misconduct A councillor accosted in public over a controversial pool decision The NSW Council set to fly the Palestinian flag Environmental vandalism under investigation by Noosa Council A Queensland council’s calls for help with a recent…

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Rate cap breach, intervention and a tragic loss - ft.Anne-Marie Cade #524 42:22

6d ago42:22

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A second Victorian council in breach of the rate cap Hume Council wins VCAT action against illegal earthworks New figures show the chronic underfunding that is holding back housing development A proposal to fund Pride Month activities under fire A council backs away from a special…

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Overwhelming demerger vote, city turmoil, and "concerning misrepresentation" - #523 27:28

8d ago27:28

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils get behind a global campaign to end gender-based violence A disappointing decision to close a community pool A referendum returns an overwhelming vote for deamalgamation of Snowy Valleys Council Newcastle’s Deputy Lord Mayor cops criticism from a local MP A council offers…

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#704 Development and Customer Service with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL 51:04

11d ago51:04

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JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official for the City of Tampa, Florida rejoined the podcast to discuss development, technology, and process improvement. He talked about how the City responded to and has been recovering from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in 2024. He shared how the City has worked to improve customer service through process impr…

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Award winners, and a "grossly unfair"situation - #522 25:45

11d ago25:45

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Send us a text Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Winners announced in the inaugural Mary Rogers Awards for women in local government Hepburn Shire calls for urgent action after an attack on its CEO The latest mayoral election results A new LGNSW President elected Sydney Council's controversial $20 million planter box contract Townsville’s…

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Housing first, claims refuted, and a community devastated - ft.Georgia Forde #521 41:54

13d ago41:54

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Victorian-first housing initiative launched in Frankston Ballarat refutes claims about a waste processing tender The latest mayoral election results from around Victoria Liverpool’s Mayor on the stand at a public inquiry More NSW Councils considering special rate variations A Mu…

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Alleged assault, housing feud, and mayor reprimanded - #520 26:50

15d ago26:50

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Council CEO allegedly assaulted in a dispute over planning applications A legal review prompts a tender process overhaul for a regional council Victorian mayoral elections heading into the home stretch The Sydney Lord Mayor’s housing feud with the Premier escalates A contentious…

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#703 Staying Authentic with Aarón Zavala, Pleasanton, CA 45:05

18d ago45:05

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Aarón Zavala, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Pleasanton, California joined the podcast to discuss his role with the City. He talked about the work he does for the City and his career goals moving forward. He also shared how he remains authentic to himself as he serves the public. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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Planning alarm, avoidable failures, mayor removed - #519 31:48

18d ago31:48

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Peak bodies sound the alarm over Victoria’s planning overhaul New landslide erosion measures in Mornington Peninsula The Victorian Ombudsman finds government and council failures caused a retirement village flood disaster The result of the Townsville mayoral election is official A…

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CEO health battle, mayoral updates, and illegal dumping crusade: ft.Martin Taylor, #518 45:12

20d ago45:12

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Send us a text Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 19th November: Baw Baw Shire’s new CEO takes leave after breast cancer diagnosis The Borough of Queenscliffe appoints an acting CEO for three months A Greater Bendigo councillor resigns citing work commitments More Victorian councils announce new mayors and deputy mayors M…

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#702 The Mayor Has a Hammer and Other Poetry with Jim Schutz, JMSB Strategies 58:40

25d ago58:40

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Jim Schutz, a Principal at JMSB Strategies joined the podcast to discuss his transition from a City Manager to poetry author. He shared how he decided to transition into consulting and how he got into local government poetry. Plus he talked about his favorite poem and other highlights from The Mayor Has a Hammer, a book of poetry on the everyday he…

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Drink driving scandal and a Christmas lights controversy - #517 29:32

25d ago29:32

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A rural mayor on leave after being caught drink driving in a council car Frankston appoints its first female CEO Injecting room reversal at Yarra More mayor and deputy mayor elections decided around Victoria A councillor working remotely from the other side of the country sparks c…

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Diplomatic incident, resignations, and the future workforce - ft.Sue Wilkinson, #516 43:48

27d ago43:48

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Two Victorian Council CEOs are stepping down More Victorian mayoral elections results A Wyndham councillor embroiled in a diplomatic incident A call for major public transport upgrades A new Federal inquiry into local government funding Pressure to overturn Cumberland Council’s dr…

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Peril pitch, budget slashed, and a pigeon furore - #515 28:45

29d ago28:45

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Mildura launches bold campaign for Melbourne's controversial Yellow Peril sculpture A council’s budget deficit slashed by $290M in under a year Kingston Council asked to consider role statements for its mayor and deputy A Council plan to slash rates for some, while hiking charges …

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#701 Leading ICMA and the Roots of Professional Government with Julia Novak, ICMA 48:31

1M ago48:31

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Julia Novak, the CEO and Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), rejoined the podcast to discuss her new role at ICMA. She shared how the organization is adapting after reduced federal grants for international work. She discussed how she has engaged with members and how the Board is revamping the strategic…

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Name change, shock resignation, and dumping threat - #514 29:38

1M ago29:38

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Whittlesea street faces name change after royal title stripped Surf Coast’s vacant Torquay ward seat filled after second countback Victorian councils elect new mayors A ambitious plan to transform car parks into 18-storey apartment towers Shoalhaven Councillor appears in court a…

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Rejection, failure and enforcement - ft. Lisa Scomazzon, #513 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Greater Dandenong mayor rejects independent workplace culture investigation City of Ballarat admits responsibility for a million dollar failed road repair North Sydney Council proposes rate increases up to 54% after previous rejection Gold Coast Council issued enforcement order af…

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$3M win, costly mistake, and three strikes for controversial councillor - #512 32:08

1M ago32:08

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A $3M VCAT win for Glen Eira over the Melbourne Racing Club Battery storage push back in Baw Baw A costly infringement mistake in Yarra Ranges Aged care reforms place new obligations on councillors NSW’s most controversial councillor suspended for a third time Councils take a stan…

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#700 An ICMA Conference Recap, Leadership, Urban Revitalization, and Hot Wings - GovLove Island 43:24

1M ago43:24

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GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs at City of Parkland, F…

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Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511 42:33

1M ago42:33

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Surf Coast councillor walks out of his first meeting after a suspension Count backs and resignations continue in Victoria, as mayoral election season begins An audit reveals a $50M asset overvaluation and 'extreme risk' in Parramatta Controversial changes to busking rules in Syd…

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Call for scrutiny, higher councillor pay and fairer funding - ft. Nat Traeger, #510 45:21

1M ago45:21

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A call for scrutiny as major new planning reforms unveiled without consultation with councils The fight against the ESVF continues Liverpool’s mayor under renewed attack in a public inquiry A move to slash short term rental caps in Sydney A Queensland mayor wants to reduce council…

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A new era, a health battle and copycat motions 30:16

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Send us a text Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: A new era for Hobsons Bay Council as it announces its next chief executive Gippsland earns a place on the world stage A Lord Mayor’s health battle Councillors accused of copycat motions on housing in NSW Service cuts and workforce reallocations flagged at a Queensland council, Whi…

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#699 Parks Commissioner to City Council Member with Mitchell Silver, Raleigh, NC 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Mitchell Silver, City Council Member for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina rejoined the podcast to talk about the transition from working as a staff member in local government to becoming an elected official. He reflected on his work as Parks Commissioner for the City of New York and the decision to run for elected office. He discussed the challe…

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Beach tragedy, landbanking, award winners and a burial boom 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Frankston Council to step up beach safety measures after two tragic deaths Concerns over plans to add private security cameras to Melbourne’s CCTV network Landbanking accusations from by an inner city Council CEO Concerns raised about new NSW councillor conduct reforms This year’s…

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Assault charge, housing pressures, council reforms- ft. Mark Dupe #507 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Yarra’s Mayor charged with assault Anger from Kingston Council over a controversial development approval Disappointment as Ballarat loses a major sporting event 52 jobs to go as the axe falls at Shoalhaven Council The NSW Premier threatens councils over housing New reforms announc…

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Protests, second monitor, and compulsory voting debate - #506 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Condemns Immigration Protest Violence Kingston’s second monitor announced Wodonga’s new councillor questions the use of a hospital lobbyist Victoria’s new Police Chief Meets Regional Councils on Crime Central Darling Elects its First Councillors in Decade Al…

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#698 Cohesive Planning and Community Growth in Downers Grove, IL with with Jason Zawila and John Houseal 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Four plans in one. Jason Zawila, Planning Manager at the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois and John Houseal, Partner at Houseal Lavigne joined the podcast to discuss the APA Award-Winning Village of Downers Grove Comprehensive Plan update. They discussed the concept of total community development and how the effort updated four plans at the same t…

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“Ill-founded and misconceived” - legal disputes, improvement orders 29:31

2M ago29:31

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The VEC calls for legislative change for Victorian council elections A new CEO for Buloke, and a familiar face returns to Wodonga Council Brimbank embroiled in legal disputes Workplace improvement notices placed on Shoalhaven Council for councillor safety NSW Council CEO news, inc…

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Whittlesea Inquiry, CEO sacked, massive fraud- ft. Paul Tatchell #504 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Another monitor for Whittlesea as a Commission of Inquiry report raises serious governance concerns Maribyrnong’s Mayor back at work as his legal proceedings end Councils unite against an unpopular tax A council lobbying for councillor term limits Parramatta Council sacks its CEO …

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"Frivolous and vexatious" - legal battles, disputes and asbestos 26:03

2M ago26:03

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A suspended mayor’s court challenge edges closer A rural mayor calls for sector support for its battle with the EPA A NSW councillor resigns, amid reported financial troubles Asbestos contamination concerns widen in Liverpool A copper smelter rescue package welcomed in Queensland …

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#697 Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA 55:05

2M ago55:05

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Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State la…

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Landslide findings, prayer rejected, and crime wave concerns 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The MacRae Landslide Board of Inquiry report is out, along with the government’s response Prayer rejected - a petition fails to return the Lord’s Prayer to Bass Coast Council meetings A charity given notice to vacate by Greater Dandenong Council Date set for a de-amalgamation refe…

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Councillor restricted, urgent plea, and new misconduct laws 39:21

2M ago39:21

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A councillor’s workplace restrictions strengthened after an investigation Northern Melbourne councils unite to demand transport improvements A push to return the Lord’s Prayer to a rural council’s meeting Horsham Council condemns a spate of offensive, racially motivated material A…

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Toxic behaviour and a shocking trend in episode #500! 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Send us a text It's episode 500 of the Local Government News Roundup! Coming up in this episode, A new report of a toxic culture among former Brimbank councillors A new Victorian flood hazard rating system draws mixed reviews The sad passing of a NSW Council’s General Manager A country mayor sounds the alarm over a disturbing trend of crime in his …

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#696 Pouring into Public Service with Lesley Milton, St. Helena, CA 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Lesley Milton, Deputy City Manager for the City of St. Helena, California, joined the podcast to talk about her passion for public service. She discussed her prior positions as a City Clerk and her experience working in small cities. She also discussed recent projects and initiatives and the City St. Helena's Community Academy. Host: Meredith Reyno…

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Grim determination, political bastardry, and by-election date set 28:37

2M ago28:37

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A victory for community activism in Hepburn Shire A new award program honouring women in local government A CEO recruitment process comes under investigation A council fined over a sewage discharge Workers protest possible redundancies at Liverpool City Council The date is set for…

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Controversial appointment, corruption perceptions, and rate pegs 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Perceptions of corruption run high in Victorian local government New cat confinement laws come into effect in Melbourne NSW Council rate pegs revealed for next year Shoalhaven’s controversial CEO appointment A milestone for a local government employment program Townsville Council …

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"Systemic shortcomings", a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation 23:34

2M ago23:34

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: More councils take issue with funding for beach lifeguard services Townsville’s controversial mayor resigns, but the long running saga is not over Calls for publication of Council FOI requests A council’s $2M parking machine overhaul A Sydney area council CEO reportedly negotiatin…

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#695 Dream Play Build - Hands On Community Engagement in Clackamas County, OR 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for Clackamas County, Oregon. John Kamp is Urban and Landscape Designer for Prairieform and the co-author of the book Dream Play Build. They discussed when to use this form of …

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Sandon in court, resignations, elections, and another councillor suspended 28:46

2M ago28:46

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Baw Baw Shire appoints a new CEO A surprise councillor resignation on the Surf Coast Operation Sandon finally reaches a courtroom CEO appointment news from NSW A controversial flouride decision in Queensland A South Australian mayor resigns after months of turmoil A Tasmanian coun…

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CEO resignation, high-rise protest, and a surprise restructure 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Merri-bek Council CEO Cathy Henderson resigns to head up WorkSafe Victoria Gates demolished as Yarra’s mayor declares a long running dispute over Sydney Council urging stronger state action on illegal vapes Residents protest a high-rise development plan A breakthrough in a Queensl…

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Suspension, rate cap error, and a return to democracy 24:34

3M ago24:34

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Suspended - a Surf Coast councillor to sit on the sidelines for one month A win at VCAT for Wyndham City Council Geelong to show its colours in AFL Grand Final week A remote NSW community votes for its first new Council in more than a decade The home of Tamworth’s famed Golden Gui…

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#694 Democracy and City Management with Valerie Lemmie, Charles F. Kettering Foundation 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

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Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during her city management career, including as City Manager of Cincinnati, Ohio when there were protests …

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Melton mayhem, Mornington macropods, and a mayoral ultimatum 27:35

3M ago27:35

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A political storm engulfs Melton Council Wallabies saved from euthanasia on the Mornington Peninsula Mayors unite over deteriorating road conditions Sweeping planning changes to accelerate housing development in NSW Townsville’s suspended mayor asked to show why he shouldn’t be sa…

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“Bureaucratic nightmare” - disaster funding, earthquakes and a dead whale 26:47

3M ago26:47

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillor numbers to be slashed under a new Tasmanian Government proposal for local government Victorian councils concerned about disaster funding delays, while NSW councils deal with earthquakes and a dead whale Port Phillip steps up advocacy on extended Grand Prix timelines A r…

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“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed 24:22

3M ago24:22

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate saga Urgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challenge A life or death decision looming for kangaroos and wallabies at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council financial management concerns laid bare in a…

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#693 Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY 59:44

3M ago59:44

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Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City's form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government, her role in the transition, and challenges faced during the transition. She a…

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"Blindsided" - high density surprise, suspension push, and clickbait and chaos 22:17

3M ago22:17

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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in Melbourne Liverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspended A mayor distances her council from expected job losses From Gore to Walcha - a trans-Tasman leadership transition The spectre of Operation Sandon hanging over Cas…

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