City Council Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Michael Karlik
The world's #1 podcast about city council meetings. Entertaining interviews about city council meetings across the globe by Michael Karlik every Sunday. City council meeting reviews,
Jim Paine--Superior, WI mayor--presided over a series of meetings this year in which the common council failed to select a council president after numerous votes and repeated requests for a secret ballot. He explains the dynamics behind the standoff and why the bad feelings seemed to boil over into this one decision.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to critique the top 10 city council selfies from International #CityHallSelfie Day. Follow along at www.councilchronicles.com/selfie. Also, she discusses a contentious council meeting about potential charter changes and listens back to the council meeting hours before a natural disaster.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Warren Lieberman--Belmont, CA vice mayor--was around when the first class of Belmont second graders began their mock council meetings at city hall. He explains the logistics, the topics, and the obstacles. Plus, what are the advantages to postponing a council decision on controversial topics?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Casey Brown--Golden, CO mayor pro tem--was prepared to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in municipal elections, despite concerns about their judgment and eating Tide Pods. Plus, when a large group of exasperated residents asked to temporarily halt new development, the Golden council happily obliged.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Rafael Espinoza--Denver, CO former councilman--discusses the shortfalls of his council, including the resistance to televised public comment and less-than-ideal meeting attendance. Then, he discusses how his thinking rapidly evolved on a large, divisive housing development that came before him for a vote.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Nicole Johnston--Aurora, CO council member--attended a pro-immigrant rally at an ICE facility, where a small group of protesters vandalized an American flag. But that didn't stop one council member from publicly accusing his colleagues of unpatriotic behavior, leading to a tense council meeting. Plus, she describes the night that her council made an irreversible decision to allow 300 oil and gas wells in the city.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
It's Christmas in July, which means it is only appropriate to take the holiday off and look back at our favorite interviews. This episode features Joseph Geierman, Jennifer Andress, and Christine Forster. Also, an update from the Listener's List and an excerpt of "Tear It Down."
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Hackerland by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Jon Wizard--Seaside, CA council member--sorts his fellow council members into their Hogwarts houses. Then, he discusses a council proposal to add members to a couple of advisory commissions and his own motion to endorse a controversial police use-of-force bill.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Jennifer Andress--Homewood, AL councilor--explains the painful decision to condemn a nuisance property and why Homewood committee meetings have no fixed schedule. Plus, an "S-Town" style trailer for this Alabama interview.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Joseph Geierman--Doraville, GA Council Member--walks through the "council court" hearing that Doraville employed and resembled a trial more than a council meeting. Plus, he talks about the non-discrimination ordinance that appeared to generate confusion before being saved by a vote switch.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
ABC's George Stephanopoulos spends 30 hours with Michael Karlik, peering into the mind of the podcast's creator and listening back to some of the best interviews. Includes segments featuring Eva Murray, Samba Baldeh, Barbara Simpson, Heidi Williams, and "Tear It Down."
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Kate Stewart--Takoma Park, MD mayor--recalls the saga of Takoma Junction, a small development that generated oversized outrage. We listen back to the arguments, the recall attempt, the cries for racial justice, and the inequity of abandoning the project when it had so many supporters.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Barbara Simpson--Saint John, NB reporter--assuages fears that people will be wandering around Saint John with bows and arrows killing indiscriminately after the council allowed for a deer cull. Plus, an explanation of why councillors are sensitive to outsiders coming in to use Saint John's ice rinks.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Samba Baldeh--Madison, WI alder--answers a crucial question: why does Madison call its council members "alders"? Then he discusses an emotional council meeting in which race and culture crept into a budgetary matter, as well as the police chief's accusatory blog post that declared a "pre-emptive first strike" on the council.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Eva Murray--Glasgow, SCT councillor--describes the tickets that a person needs to come watch Glasgow council meetings, the strategy for council meeting question periods, and how it feels to be a new councillor saddled with the historical baggage of your party. Plus, she plays "Are They a Councillor?"
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Ahmad Zahra--Fullerton, CA coucilmember--is a film producer and first-year council member whose first major decision was how to fill a vacant seat and who should fill it. He discusses how his thinking evolved and the "series of unfortunate events" that made it a tougher decision than one might expect.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
As Michael prepares for an audit, he plays some of his favorite episodes, reads from the Listener's List, and celebrates the one year anniversary of "Tear It Down" (www.tearitdownpodcast.com). Featuring excerpts from interviews with Ethan Baker, Emily LaDouceur, and Pat Martel. Plus, take the listener survey at www.councilchronicles.com/survey.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Emily LaDouceur--Berea, KY councilwoman--talks about the "hate group" that she sees as responsible for bullying and for pushing Christian-only invocations. She discusses her efforts to revise the city's ethics code to eliminate improper meetings and deter for future bad behavior.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Davina Duerr--Bothell, WA deputy mayor--reveals the motivation for the new "council conversations" segment of Bothell's meetings. Then we discuss in depth the abrupt 2016 firing of the city manager and why it could not have happened with more transparency.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Ethan Baker--Troy, MI mayor pro tem--describes the series of events that culminated in the city manager's arrest and firing in 2018. That wasn't the end of it, however, as the community demanded the release of a confidential report about his prior behavior. We listen to the surprising vote that followed from the council.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
DeDreana Freeman--Durham, NC Council Member--describes her reaction to the council's slick new opening video and the city's "Durhamina" digital assistant. Plus, the uproar that ensued after accusations of anti-Semitism exploded in a council meeting. Is mentioning Israeli police training the same as demonizing the Jewish population?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Rhashonna Cosby--Linden, NJ councilwoman--helps make sense of a chaotic and antagonistic council environment. She describes the power struggle and online harassment that hijack many council meetings and suggests spreading out the meetings to avoid escalating demands for information. (Listen to her podcast, "Real Talks for Real Life" here: https://soundcloud.com/user-101465682.)
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
While Michael is away on Spring Break, we hear segments from some of our favorite interviews, including Kristerfer Burnett, Nancy Pearson, and Noah Hobbs. Plus, an excerpt from "Tear It Down" (www.tearitdownpodcast.com).
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Nancy Pearson--Portsmouth, NH councilor--helped pioneer a "public dialogue" in her council meetings. While it replaced some council meeting public comment sessions--and angered public commenters--she maintains that the dialogue has been a successful alternative. Plus, the case of the former council member who railed against closed-door meetings until other councilors attempted to remove him for disclosing confidential information.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
"Calypso-John Denver-Instrumental Cover" by Virgil Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erPAIKh3Hfw
Luis Del Toro--Dubuque, IA council member--felt targeted by a council proposal to move up the start time of council meetings, which infringed upon his day job schedule. He talks about the philosophical divide on the Dubuque council and why he was the most frequent "no" vote during his first two years. Plus, should council meetings get rescheduled in inclement weather?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Kristerfer Burnett--Baltimore, MD councilman--discusses early critiques of his young council and how council members have pushed back against some expectations. Plus, was the fire department targeting its enemies in a bizarre video sent to the council? And how did Baltimoreans feel about more mandatory minimum sentences?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Adam Adkisson--Coalinga, CA council member--is new to the Coalinga council, yet has already encountered disgruntled residents itching to fight him. Moreover, negativity on Facebook has bled into the council meetings. It appears that things have gotten better--mostly after a restraining order.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Nicole Bolden--Bloomington, IN city clerk--may not be part of the council, but she is certainly part of the council meetings. She talks about her onetime attempt at live tweeting a meeting, the freedom she gives her employees to speak to the council, and the play-by-play of a series of meetings about a controversial parking garage.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
It is the biggest night of the year! Michael Karlik addresses Congress about the tests and triumphs of city council meetings. There is a shout-out to another state of the city address and highlights from past interviews with Adam Paul, Eileen Weir, Mary Rita Holland, and Michael Brown.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Eileen Weir--Independence, MO mayor--was surprised when a sudden motion to eliminate city jobs hit the council floor this summer. We listen to what happened after that and read what the charter prescribes for this exact situation. Plus, she explains why her microphone is different from those of the other council members!
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
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Derek Green--Philadelphia, PA councilman--assures me that he pays attention to public comment, even if his colleagues do not. We hear the quirky traditions of the Philadelphia council and the fallout from naming a street after a controversial mayor.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
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Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Candice Quarles--DeSoto, TX councilwoman--reveals the tasty treats that council members receive before their meetings. Plus, we listen to how council members reacted to a crowded public hearing in which stereotypes about apartment-dwellers were on trial. Check out Candid with Candice at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdCQWeZ6znV2QGjJELPDVA.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
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Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Charlie Luke--Salt Lake City, UT council member--explains how the mayor's "question time" is a tradition of the SLC council that sometimes gets foiled. Plus, how did the council react to dozens of activists who were afraid of an increase in police officers?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
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Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Susan Moffitt--Clawson, MI councilmember--describes how the sudden enforcement of a decades-old chicken ordinance caused a furor and was emblematic of a larger discrepancy between rules and practice in Clawson. Plus, why is it important whether the new city manger thinks he can get along with people?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Mary Rita Holland--Kingston, ON councillor--discusses the hotbed of activity in her council: childcare at public meetings. A disturbing gesture by a colleague. Plus, an unconventional "protest" of a lengthy council meeting that turned out to be unwise.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Tom Lisi--Decatur, IL reporter--walks us through two narrow votes that surprised council watchers: a last-minute decision to yank a golf tournament's funding and the defeat of a second ambulance permit. Plus, we talk about the council member who surprises his colleagues with last-minute amendments.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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While Michael celebrates being named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer," the interns have to work on Christmas Day. Subsequently, three ghosts visit the studio and show Michael the error of his ways. Interview segments featuring Jyoti Gondek, Joe Mihevc, Andrea Jenkins, and Christina Romelus.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Christina Romelus--Boynton Beach, FL vice mayor--gives us a window into the "Pirate Fest" (and her pirate accent!) and explains what happened when a discussion about protecting immigrants in South Florida turned into a Trump rally and police escort home.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
"Wind Beneath My Wings": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f2TSFTdPIo
Alexa Loo--Richmond, BC councillor--gives us a farmhouse tour! Specifically, we find out why large farmhouses dominated the Richmond council for multiple years and what role race may have played in the tug-of-war.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Joe Mihevc--former Toronto, ON councilor--walks through the last three months of the Toronto council, in which the province suddenly and unilaterally cut the number of council seats in the middle of a municipal election. He explains the "Hunger Games" goal of the premier and the two types of approaches to being a councillor under a shrunken body.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
"I Will Remember You": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB-l4m4r7fY.
John D'Amico--West Hollywood, CA mayor pro tem--introduced a resolution to oppose Donald Trump's star on the Walk of Fame. We hear from that heated public comment period and about the amicable phone calls he had with two conservatives as a result. Plus, we discuss the elimination of the troubled "deputy" program.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Andrea Jenkins--Minneapolis, MN council vice president--explains why a race equity training occurred in a council meeting earlier this year, and why some council members felt uncomfortable sharing their personal experiences. Then we discuss a controversial charter amendment that may have been the product of "privilege."
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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It was Election Day last week for city councils across the country, which means we have updates on the hottest races! Plus, we revisit interview segments featuring Rich Tran, Raj Salwan, Anne Watson, Nancy LaRoche, and Tucker Pollng. Special California update with Robb Korinke of californiacitynews.org.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
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Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Anne Watson--Montpelier, VT mayor--defends her council's omission of the Pledge of Allegiance from the meetings and explains why high schoolers show up to speak to the council every year. Plus, we review a contentious meeting from this year that incensed the residents of District 2.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Jyoti Gondek--Calgary, AB councillor--has seen her council wrestle with the way it conducts closed door meetings. Who leaked confidential materials? Is anyone getting bullied? And by the way, is it a good idea to shine a light on councillors' attendance? Listen to the arguments and draw your own conclusions.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Heidi Williams--Thornton, CO mayor--discusses why her council rejected prayer and a moment of silence, only to have one of her frequent public commenters initiate a moment of silence on their own! Plus, we talk about her frustrations with NIMBYs and the possibility of getting council videos stored for longer than a year.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Jerod MacDonald-Evoy--Tempe, AZ reporter for "The Arizona Republic"--was a trendsetter with his purchase of the "Tempe Tie." He was in the room during highly controversial moments of the past year, including a border wall resolution, a disciplinary proposal, and a car wash. Plus, he takes my "fake news" test!
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Rich Tran--Milpitas, CA mayor--is a huge fan of Barack Obama's, and that fandom landed him in some hot water after his inaugural speech. He talks about why it is unfortunate that his council members adopted a censure policy and how he battled his city attorney over what he could talk about in a public meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Raj Salwan--Fremont, CA councilmember--explains the complicated and occasionally fluid process of appointing members to his council. Then we discuss the vote from two years ago that still gives Fremont heartburn.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
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Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Tucker Poling--Prairie Village, KS council member--boldly moved to rearrange the council meetings right away, and he explains why some people resisted. Then, we move on to the bizarre past couple of weeks in which half of the council failed to show up for his anti-discrimination ordinance--and that was on the heels of ANOTHER anti-discrimination measure's failure.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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On the second year anniversary of the podcast, an anonymous op-ed threatens to derail the celebration. Who wrote it? We hunt for the author and hear segments from interviews with Dev Davis, Darden Rice, Elvi Gray-Jackson, and "Tear It Down." Special appearance by Pullman, WA council member Brandon Chapman.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to crown the best city council selfie of 2018! Follow along at www.councilchronicles.com/selfie as she appraises the top ten list from International #CityHallSelfie Day. Plus, we talk about one highly unusual meeting cancelled due to lack of council members--and the silver lining that actually made it one of her favorite "meetings."
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
Top 10 List for International #CityHallSelfie Day: www.councilchronicles.com/selfie
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day!
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com.
International #CityHallSelfie Day info: https://elgl.org/cityhallselfie-day-media-kit/.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Tim Gross--Newport, OR public works director--describes how his experience as an actor is beneficial to participating in a city council meeting. We hear about how he spends his time while he's sitting at the council dais and about one confusing meeting that led to some resentment among the councilors.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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Virginia Ridley--London, ON councilor--walks us through one frustrating and heated meeting from 2015 that illustrated the wisdom of councils taking breaks between major decisions. Plus, we talk about ideal meeting times, her Facebook series with a familiar theme, and a relationship bombshell that foreshadowed a "surreal" council meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
It's the middle of summer, so we explore heated council meetings from our previous episodes. You will hear excerpts from the interviews of Breea Clark, Janet Diaz, Lee Vogler, and Justin Outling. Plus, we get an award from Pullman, WA Council Member Brandon Chapman and hear a brand-new explosive moment from the Listeners' List.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
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News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
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Branden Dyer--Charlotte, MI councilman--recalls the unrelenting criticism his council experienced leading up to the 2015 election, including trolling and accusations of manipulation. Then we examine his reappointment to the council thanks to a last-minute vote switch.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Michael Brown--Hillsboro, OR city manager--views his council meetings, in part, as "performances." To that end, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hillsboro's unique state of the city addresses, where there are comedy routines, acting cameos by former officials, and text message polls. Plus, the dramatic vote on last year's sanctuary city policy.
"State of the City" book by Scott Lazenby: https://www.amazon.com/State-City-Scott-Lazenby/dp/1977683630/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Sandra Vincent--McDonough, GA councilwoman--was surprised that her fellow council members argued against allowing visible tattoos and piercings for city employees, despite receiving presentations from people with tattoos and piercings! Plus, she explains why business owners should make it clear in council meetings that they do not live in the city.
Also, a statement about the 6/24/18 interview with Meriden, CT Councilor Miguel Castro.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Miguel Castro--Meriden, CT councilor--believes there should have been a thorough discussion at his council about a colleague's inappropriate comments about city staff. However, he thinks it is a distraction to focus on his own inquiry about deleting meeting footage earlier this year.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Janet Diaz--Lancaster, PA councilwoman--reveals why the council has chosen to give their commenters a bit more anonymity, and her own suspicions about being stalked. She gives advice on how to handle explosive confrontations running high with emotion and avoiding an escalation.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Kyle Schlachter--Littleton, CO council member--is disappointed that his council voted away their right to be unpaid police officers earlier this year. However, he has gained free snacks at meetings thanks to the new mayor. We also discussed what happens when commenters accuse him of violating the charter.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Breea Clark--Norman, OK councilmember--pinpoints the exact meeting when her relationship with her fellow council members changed. She remembers the discomfort when council reexamined a racist street name and talks about whether it's okay to cut off hate speech at a council meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at www.tearitdownpodcast.com.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Two weeks ago was the release of "Tear It Down," an eight-part podcast telling the story of the city government in North College Hill, Ohio. In this episode, Michael Karlik explains how the project came together.
Website: www.tearitdownpodcast.com
Twitter and Facebook: @tearitdownpod
Route Fifty write-up: https://www.routefifty.com/management/2018/05/documenting-one-local-governments-long-history-dysfunction/148282/
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Years before “drain the swamp” became a rallying cry for Donald Trump, a small group of concerned citizens banded together to change the direction of their city. They began winning elections and eventually gained control. But they used their power to do more than clean up the government--and chaos ensued. Michael Karlik narrates an eight-part story debuting on May 10. Visit tearitdownpodcast.com.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Michele Martinez--Santa Ana, CA mayor pro tem--has some scathing commentary on the behavior she sees, including how the mayor makes people wait hours for public comment, how people held a meeting via text message in violation of California law, and how one person in particular skips meetings without excuses.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
In the biggest exposé of the year, Michael Karlik appears on “60 Minutes” to blow the whistle on city council meeting. You will hear excerpts from the interviews of Matthew Green, Allison Hiltz, Marian Orr, C. Brandon Chapman, and Khalid Bey.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Justin Outling--Greensboro, NC council member--has been in the room during a barrage of controversies: the transgender bathroom bill, an apology for KKK violence, and the screening of police body cam footage in a meeting. We discuss his focus on results and why he avoids doing and saying things in meetings just to feel good.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Brandon Chapman--Pullman, WA councilmember--is a longtime listener of the podcast and describes it as “professional development” for city council members. To that end, why, naturally we talked about art! He gives his thoughts on Van Gogh, impressionism, and what makes a good municipal utility box painting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100806 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Michael McQuillen--Indianapolis, IN councilor--discusses his philosophy of voting early and decisively in meetings as opposed to dawdling. Plus, we talk about partisan rule changes and attempts to oust the council president. There is never a dull moment! Oh, and did I mention his perfect attendance award?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Allison Hiltz--Aurora, Colorado council member--discusses whether Aurora is in fact an "initiative-killing council." She explains her dissatisfaction with some sentiments expressed toward residents in council meetings and what happened when a group of Girl Scouts tried to propose an ordinance.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Andrea Reimer--Vancouver, BC councilor--discusses why her council raises incredible numbers of points of order and whether it is disruptive. Plus, we talk about her quick thinking when she adjourned a meeting in the face of a fire and her mediation after a contentious council meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Dylan Bressey--Grande Prairie, AB councilor--maintains the gold standard of city councilor websites, writing about every aspect of his meetings and answering FAQs about how they work. We make a friendly bet, teach people how to present to the city council, and reveal his custom-made council gift.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Khalid Bey--Syracuse, NY councilor--has several frustrations with how his council operates: from the private caucus meetings that are problematic for open meetings law; receiving agendas 24 hours before a meeting; and the inability of the public to see the behavior he sees in meetings. We talk about how to make some things better, and which problems aren't going away.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Constance - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100850 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Derek Silva--Middlesex Centre, ON councilor--is highly confident that his council will have video streamed meetings by the end of the year. We discuss the raging controversy over meeting start times, why many split votes go unrecorded, and about the infamous "DaleTV" studio in neighboring London.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Readers! Do You Read by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Running Waters Full Band by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Vanessa Fleisch--Peachtree City, GA mayor--takes a field trip with me on her city's 100 miles of golf cart paths. We discuss her highly-detailed meeting minutes, the explosive council meetings under a controversial former mayor, and a perplexingly-long council oath. Cameos by past podcast guests San Jose, CA Council Member Lan Diep and Edinburgh, Scotland Councilor Susan Rae.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Mall Walker by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Lone Harvest by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100409 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
It is the biggest night of the year! Michael Karlik addresses Congress about the wild state of our city council meetings. There are updates on the upward movement of past guests and excerpts from the interviews of Esmeralda Soria, Jimmy Stathatos, Alberto Garcia, Lesley Alexander, and Jesse Kiehl.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Elaine Hays--Amarillo, TX councilmember--and her four other colleagues were ALL first-timers when they took office in 2017. We cover all of the changes these fresh faces made to the meetings, including altering the seating chart and having the mayor assign homework. Plus, one public commenter who told the mayor he's in love with her!
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Ecstasy X by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Colby Sledge--Nashville, TN councilman--has a whopping 39 other people on his metro council, so naturally we go nuts dissecting the procedural quirks of such a large body. Plus, what is "councilmanic courtesy?" And why are there no "councilwomen" in Nashville? We go over these unwritten council rules and many more.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100255 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Boxcar Rag by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Alberto Garcia--Westminster, CO former councilor--gets candid about the things that would grind his gears at council meetings. We talk about how surprisingly controversial garbage collection was, then relive a wild series of meetings prompted by a councilor's inflammatory comments.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Pendulum Waltz by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Hackerland by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Jennifer Passey--Fairfax, VA councilmember--was elected three months ago and her council meetings have been pretty normal. EXCEPT for the guns in meetings issue. And EXCEPT for the vice mayor controversy. And EXCEPT for me grilling her about my childhood dog and high school crush.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
A special guest drops by to review the most festive city council moments of 2017. We hear about a recall in Missouri, witty repartee in New Zealand, scrutiny in London, "Hallelujah" in British Columbia, catchphrases in Alabama, and a coming-out story in Idaho. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Esmeralda Soria--Fresno, CA councilmember--had to watch nearly four dozen impassioned citizens argue for or against displaying "In God We Trust" in the council chamber. She discusses whether that fight could have been avoided, and about the council member who instigated it. Plus, we talk gift-giving and animal adoption.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Bump in the Night - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100789 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Jesse Kiehl--Juneau, AK Assembly Member--is optimistic about getting cameras in his meetings next year. We talk about the styles of past mayors, the difference between the Assembly and the Alaska legislature, and a disturbing incident that happened mere feet from the council chamber.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
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City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lesley Alexander--Bristol, UK Lord Mayor--explains the difference between herself and the elected mayor. (Spoiler: she has a mansion and he has aggravation.) She reveals her experience facing down an assailant outside a council meeting and agrees to make one small change in the way she runs Bristol's meetings.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Darkness is Coming by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100584 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Life in Romance by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Matthew Green--Hamilton, ON councilor--is enthusiastically in favor of video recording council meetings. He says it holds people accountable for their less-than-polite behavior. He also describes how having a rotating deputy mayor who runs the council meetings is ill-advised.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100189 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
We visited 12 cities and towns asking about the best and worst things. This episode contains excerpts from Colby, KS; Las Cruces, NM; Pittsburgh, PA; and Toronto, ON in a study of what makes cities liveable. Full series at www.councilchronicles.com/bestworst.City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com.
Green Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Additional music by bensound.com
Boise's city council meeting on November 13, 2012 was jam-packed with people to testify on a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance. But one citizen didn't just have a comment. She had a surprise. Tabitha Osteen shares her story of what that meeting meant for her life. Plus, an update on the Listener's List from Richmond, Virginia.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
High Tension by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Mike Clay--Port Moody, BC mayor--once reenacted a 100-year-old council meeting. We listen to the entertaining characters who popped up, as well as some beautiful music at his council meetings. Plus, why is he called "Your Worship?"
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Heart of the Beast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100209 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Margaret Abe-Koga--Mountain View, CA councilmember--shares a fascinating insight: citizens notice whether their representatives speak up during council meetings. She talks about how she went from being "too nice" to her confrontation with Google at 1:15 a.m.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Dance of Deception by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100271 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Home Base Groove by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100563 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Clowning Around by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Patricia "Pat" Martel--Daly City, CA city manager--and I discuss the elaborate dance a city official must go through when they phone into a council meeting. Plus, we talk about the role of staff in combating "fake news" and whether she would take a bullet for her council.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Lauren McLean--Boise, ID council member--reveals the similarities between Scottish Highland dancing and her city council meetings. Plus, we relive one lengthy council meeting from 2012 where a huge crowd of people showed up to testify on an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Spanish Summer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Ambush - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100334 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Other music by bensound.com.
Noah Hobbs--Duluth, MN councilor--explains his desire for the city council to steer away from headline-grabbing symbolic gestures. We also simulate how to cut off a rambling public commenter and I give him my vocal submission for the Duluth "Distinguished Artist Award."
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Prelude No. 18 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
One Fine Day by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
We visit Pittsburgh, the former steel-manufacturing hub in Western Pennsylvania. The home of three rivers, strong sports teams, and multiple universities, we see a high school girls' team construct robots for a competition. We also attend a picnic, visit the top of a mountain, and worship with a Baptist church.Episode sponsor: ELGL.org's Diversity Dashboard -- An effort to improve diversity in local government leadership. Check out the project and Kickstarter campaign here: http://elgl.org/diversity-dashboard-2/
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com.
Poetry by Cameron Barnett (and book pre-order): https://cameronbarnettpoet.wordpress.com/Music credits:
Cattails - Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100743
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Cylinder One by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Brookers Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100630
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Additional music by bensound.com
Something amazing happened at the Flower Mound, TX town council meeting on September 18, 2017 and town manager Jimmy Stathatos joins us to give the play-by-play.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Michael Qaqish--Ottawa, ON councilor--explains why some councilors switch to another language in the middle of council meetings. Plus, I ask him about his not-so-secret council romance and offer my services to sing the Canadian anthem at a meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Other music by bensound.com.
Jennette Arnold, OBE--London, England Assembly chair--moderates the Q&A sessions with the mayor, known as "scrutiny." She talks about what happens if a member gets too unruly and about the times she was cheered on by the crowd as she grilled the mayor. Also, we get an update from last week's episode about whether Levon Manzie played my new catchphrases in the Mobile, Alabama city council meeting.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Follow on Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
Levon Manzie--Mobile, AL council member--has a so-so catchphrase for District 2. But I give him a few more supercharged catchphrases to use at council meetings. He is a reverend, so naturally we discuss the role of prayer in meetings. Plus: whether it's okay to bend the rules and the reasons why council members make announcements.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com
The podcast is one year old! We relive some of the most entertaining interviews: Carrie Tergin (feat. International City Hall Selfie Day), Corey Branch, Michael Sun (feat. the "Shosholoza"), Alexander Gothard, and Rebecca Casper.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
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Music credits:
Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Cowboy Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400015 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Operating System (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Additional music by bensound.com.
Benny Zhang--Williamsburg, VA council member--takes my quiz about our rival Virginia colleges. He describes his unusual swearing-in ceremony and his pre-council meeting ritual. Plus, did you know he's in law school? We talk all about his busy first year on the job.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org.
Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
Music credits:
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Arid Foothills -
The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100437 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
"The British Grenadiers fife and drum": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGrxHO-B2TY
We visit Toronto, the largest city in Canada. We crash a butter tart bakeoff at a fancy hotel, watch senior citizens play lawn bowling, and listen to blues on the sidewalk. We also hear from an immigrant, a city councilor, and pastry chefs. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. Different people answer the same two questions: what is the best thing about this place? And what is the worst thing about this place?
Episode sponsor: Slippery Slope -- A drinking game that makes all parties more fun. Support this program by purchasing here: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/slippery-slope.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com.
Related podcast: "Canadian True Crime by Kristi Lee": https://canadiantruecrimepodcast.podbean.com/.
Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band: https://www.facebook.com/MikeNagoda/.
Music credits:
Basement Floor - Electronic Medium by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100538 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Canadian True Crime Theme: Space Trip from https://www.dl-sounds.com .
Beach Party - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100613 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Ice Demon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200061 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100174 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Sneaky Snooper by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100362 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Opening theme by bensound.com.
Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--is famous for her "selfies with the mayor," so naturally we judge the entries from this year's International City Hall Selfie Day. Plus, we talk about a couple of unusual meeting moments involving the old prison. Follow along with the selfie judging at https://councilchronicles.com/selfie/.
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100469 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100174 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Drankin Song by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500021 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Amber Waldref--Spokane, WA council member--is soft but firm in how she runs a council meeting. She believes in setting expectations and winning an audience over with humor. Plus, we wax philosophical about how council chamber design affects the mood. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Jeff Longwell--Wichita, KS mayor--admits that his dry sense of humor can sometimes leave the wrong impression. We talk about an intense joint meeting with the county commissioners and the time his kidney stones made the council meeting agenda. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Deep Haze by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100886 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
"We're Off to See the Wizard (Instrumental Version)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1KO6-qomQU
Randal Wallace--Myrtle Beach, SC councilman--reveals the nice thing his mother does for him after a difficult council meeting. Plus, he talks about how the city council is sloooowwwlllyyy moving into the 21st century, but that he still would like to see video streaming of meetings. In our other segments, we hear about "International City Hall Selfie Day" coming up on August 15, 2017 and we check the Listeners' List. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Life in Romance by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Additional music by bensound.com.
We visit Richmond, the current capital of Virginia and the former capital of the Confederacy. I stand in the middle of the James River, witness a boisterous rally for trains, and conspire with an admiring citizen to take a picture with the mayor. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. Different people answer the same two questions: what is the best thing about this place? And what is the worst thing about this place?
City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com.
Episode sponsor: "Rhyming Regards" by Drew Pyrak. Available on Amazon for $9.99: https://www.amazon.com/Rhyming-Regards-Drew-Pyrak/dp/1312606444. Available on Lulu.com for $8.99: http://www.lulu.com/shop/drew-pyrak/rhyming-regards/paperback/product-21895529.html.
Music credits:
Firmament by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100480 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Invariance by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100847 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Minima by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200053 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Dama-May - Primal Drive by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200086 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300034 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100648 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Opening theme by bensound.com.
Susan Rae--Edinburgh, SCT councilor--talks about the august traditions of her council meetings, including the Lord Provost's dramatic entrance and how the queen inspects the keys to the city. Plus, we find out what she has hidden in her desk! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
"(How to Play) Prologue (Harry Potter Hedwig's Theme) on Piano (100%)" by Emmanthe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wimTwmYOxls
Lianne Dalziel--Christchurch, NZ mayor--used to be a member of Parliament and she gives me the smackdown of the year when I challenge her supremacy. We also talk about fairies, electric bicycles, and singing in the council meetings. She's seen it all! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200102 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Bread and Roses by Judy Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsvGPj0LH0M
Tony Fitzgerald--Cork, IE Lord Mayor--is not afraid to clear the council chamber if protesters walk in. He's also not the biggest fan of live streaming council meetings, but he IS a teensy, tiny bit open to a Facebook Live broadcast. That's promising! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Rebecca Casper--Idaho Falls, ID mayor--speaks candidly about ending a friendship after her first two years in office. She regrets that she let it happen. Plus, we talk about how it is important to her to explain council procedures for ordinary citizens. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/
Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets.
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/
We visit Lake Forest--a small, wealthy suburb 30 miles to the north of Chicago. I take a tour of a reptile house (and pet an iguana!), watch college students plant trees, head to the beach, and end up in a horse barn. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik.
Graphic design by Ben Wasserman. Twitter: @benwassertweet. E-mail: wasserman.benjamin@gmail.com.
Music credits:
Duet Musette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100250 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Highlight Reel by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100205 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Serenity by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Klockworx by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100392 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Opening theme by bensound.com.
Marian Orr--Cheyenne, WY mayor--admits that she has a bad poker face and a very noticeable "tell" when she's frustrated at council meetings. Then she lets us in on the secret way she learned how to run a council meeting. Don't tell anybody! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Charishma Kaliyanda--Liverpool, NSW councilor--discusses the toxic atmosphere at city council meetings right before she got elected. Plus, she explains how the New South Wales government is allowed to fire an entire city council! BONUS: Suicidal kangaroos? City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Voiceover by Andy Palmer (@andipalmur) of the Democracy Later podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/democracy-later/id1048842083?mt=2.
Additional music credits:
Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Running Waters by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Corey Branch--Raleigh, NC councilor--wants one simple thing at a council meeting (to my chagrin, it's not a flamethrower). We talk about the role of race, age, and being singled out. Plus, he fills me in on what happens in a hypothetical "closed session." City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Intro music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Additional music credit:
Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Alexander Gothard--East Point, GA council member--has been a witness to (and in one case, the victim of) his council's dysfunction. Despite a series of controversial mayors, he tells me that things have gotten better and less acrimonious. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Regina Romero--Tucson, AZ vice mayor--tells me why her city council has gun lockers outside the chamber. Then we discuss why the mayor allows wild applause during public comment and, finally, whether Satanists can speak at her meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Des Moines, the capital of Iowa and a city with more happening than meets the eye. We stroll through an art museum, chat with a t-shirt mogul, and explore the futuristic "Skywalk" after hours. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Graphic by Ben Wasserman, Twitter: @benwasserbad
Music credits:
Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100161 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Land on the Golden Gate by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/stuntisland/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Court of the Queen - Music to Delight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100728 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Kumasi Groove by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100183 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Accralate - The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100341 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Comfortable Mystery 3 - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100536 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Other sound by http://www.bensound.com/.
Michael Sun--Johannesburg, South Africa councilor--talks about the wild inaugural city council meeting after the 2016 election. There was dancing, singing, fighting, and tragedy. He discusses humanizing the other 269 councilors, then we make some music! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. Voiceover by Dominic Fogarty @dom_foggers.
Versions of "Shosholoza" by The Drakensberg Boys Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saJmOw0GGyI and by GMEA 2012 All-State Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osxx_IJ3KBY.
Ciarán Cuffe--Dublin, IE councilor--explains how a city council with 63 people can be unwieldy. We listen to arguments and outbursts, and also talk about some good things that have happened for women in the council meetings. Plus, a pop quiz! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. "Ramblin' Rover" by The Fables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvM-kMi-1Wo.
Nancy LaRoche--Crystal, MN council member--gives us exclusive details about Bart, the council meeting mascot. Also, she tells me that before recent rule changes, Crystal's council meetings were not as polite as they are now. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Andre Sayegh--Paterson, NJ councilman--has been called the "good guy" of Paterson politics. After watching the screaming and blowups at his council meetings, I can see why. Sayegh calmly explains why things in New Jersey are so combustible. Plus, we talk about which New Jersey-based reality show best describes Paterson's council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. Piano version of "Born to Run" by YouTube user timbo0151 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOx-5_U9oE.
We explore Las Cruces, a small city near the Mexican border. We push our way through a dust storm, go on a hike through the Organ Mountains, and suddenly get caught up in a medical emergency. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman, Twitter: @benwasserbad
Christine Forster--City of Sydney councilor--and I get outraged over the Lord Mayor's unwillingness to videostream their council meetings. We talk about whether the public should be able to ask questions at meetings and about her dog, Audrey Pugburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Lan Diep--San José council member--gives an update on the city council's pre-Silicon Valley Comic Con festivities. Trekkie-approved! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Julie Underwoood--Mercer Island, WA city manager--sat far, far away from the mayor after her first two council meetings. Why? She explains that, as well as what it's like to bring kids to a council meeting. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Daniel Alfonso--Miami, FL city manager--is literally a survivor of his city's commission meetings. What does that mean? Well, let's just say that Miami's meetings are no walk in the park. Despite the screaming and discord, he has amazingly remained calm. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Jennifer Bowles--Martinsville, VA council member--describes the time a future city council member got ejected from a meeting and the time the mayor turned off the cameras. Plus, we chat about our time at the University of Virginia (which was, like, four years ago). BONUS: An update at the top of the episode about the recall election of past podcast guest and Lee's Summit, MO Council Member Chris Moreno. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Lee Vogler--Danville, VA councilman--is the youngest guy on the city council. He talks about how the older councilmen are cooler than we think and what everything is like when the cameras are off. Then, we discuss an upsetting council meeting about taking down the Confederate flag. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
When we visit the small Kansas city of Colby, we listen to the Rotary meeting, go through a tornado drill, and stop by the hospital to find out the best and worst things. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman, Twitter: @benwasserbad
Raquel Castañeda-López--Detroit, MI council member--talks about staying professional while Detroit public commenters complain about serious, dangerous problems. Then, she addresses attendance issues at meetings and explains her oatmeal preparation technique. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Ryan Spiegel--Gaithersburg, MD council member--deconstructs an incredible moment in city council history: the sabotage of a council meeting by a fellow council member. How did Spiegel react? We find out in the gripping play-by-play. Plus, roosters! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Mary Deros--Montreal, QC councilor--sings with me! Plus, we talk about how Montreal's public comment is very different from that of most cities, and how the city council can function with so many political parties. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Vail, Colorado and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this place? Five residents and a historian share their perspective. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman, Twitter: @benwasserbad
Bev Esslinger--Edmonton, AB councilor--discusses her reaction to the Canadian Supreme Court's decision banning prayer from city council meetings. She also talks about one meeting that was disrupted by protesters and listens to my poem about Edmonton. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad. Jazz bass by Adam Ben Ezra https://www.facebook.com/AdamBenEzra/.
Michael Karlik declares that the state of our city council meetings is strong. Excerpts from the Hackensack, NJ dramatic reading and interviews of Lauren Meister, Lan Diep, Kristen Larson, Andy Richardson, Helen Rosenthal, Charles Djou, David Chiu, Regina Hill, and John Taylor Chapman. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad
Lan Diep--San Jose, CA councilman--was sworn in holding a Captain America shield and his story went around the world. He talks about his best council friends, a contentious first meeting involving the Vietnamese flag, and what kind of superhero he'd be. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Voiceovers provided by Arwen Fonzen (@Arwentweets), Maurice Licorish (@LicorishIsLegit), and Sam Bourne (@SamBourneHAHA). The superhero story was written by Patrick J. Reilly (@NotPatReilly).
Can one city councilman save the people of San Jose from a dastardly villain? Listen and find out! The characters were performed by Arwen Fonzen (@Arwentweets), Maurice Licorish (@LicorishIsLegit), and Sam Bourne (@SamBourneHAHA). The story was written by Patrick J. Reilly (@NotPatReilly). This is an excerpt from Episode 23. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Scott Neal--Edina, MN city manager--plays "At the Desk" and shows me how to do his job. This is an excerpt from Episode 23. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad
Scott Neal--Edina, MN city manager--talks about his popular YouTube series, "On the Job." We discuss his visit to England and what he learned about the city councils there. Also, we hear from a contentious public comment period about policing. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad Link to "On the Job": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tptGisn5WSU&list=PLlz4oOYMFxF9zz9ImrHQV3VjymwdjzKFx
Kelly Elliott--Thames Centre, ON councilor--and I talk about how Thames Centre is not technically a city...but it can be! She also discusses her relationship with other councilors, troublesome constituents, and why there are no TV cameras at meetings. Voiceovers were provided by Mara Wiles (@MaraWiles). City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Lee Feldman--Fort Lauderdale, FL city manager--talks about his city's regular stable of irate public commenters. We discuss how to respond to public outrage, why city council members look down in meetings, and Spring Break. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Raymore, Missouri and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this place? Five residents and a historian share their perspective. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
TJ Gilmore--Lewisville, TX councilman--recites the Texas Pledge of Allegiance with me, talks about the time his dad came to watch a council meeting, and admits that it can sometimes be hard to be fully present during a meeting. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Chris Moreno--Lee's Summit, MO council member--addresses the discord that has roiled his city council in 2016. He talks about his time on the debate team, his frustration with public commenters, and his public feud with another council member. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Kristen Nye Larson--Richmond, VA councilwoman--joined me right before and right after her first ever council meeting. We talked about seating chart drama, the TV cameras, and mayoral bonuses. Also, she took a quiz on Robert's Rules of Order. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Rockville, Maryland and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this place? Four residents and a historian share their perspective. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Lauren Meister--West Hollywood, CA mayor--talks about being sworn in by a drag queen, wanting to curb electronics in council meetings, and the time she had to evacuate the chamber. We also hear from WeHo's colorful public commenters! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
John Taylor Chapman--Alexandria, VA councilman--takes a "Which Bow Tie Would You Wear?" quiz. He also talks about being complimented at city council meetings and we relive some tense moments from a previous council meeting. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Catherine Raynor--North Las Vegas, NV city clerk--was a clerk in two California cities and has been in NLV for eight months. We played "How Well Do You Know the Council Chamber?" and she talked about the time Congress came to city hall. Here is the mannequin challenge video in the council chamber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3e1kyTFCtg. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Helen Rosenthal--New York City council member--has the "candy desk," doesn't like posing for pictures with Batman, and uses hardball tactics to run a meeting. Also, she has a good story about the council seating chart that is too juicy to tell! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
A dramatic reading of the Louisville, KY Metro Council meeting review from https://councilchronicles.com/. The meeting was mournful and bittersweet, with more than a few tears. Performed by Ben Bryant. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Charles Djou--former Honolulu, HI councilman--shares a trove of Honolulu city council traditions and local political tidbits. He also reveals the differences between city council, state house, and Congress--because he served in all three! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Cheyenne, Wyoming and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this town? Five residents and a historian share their perspective. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Andy Richardson--Charelston, WV city councilman--has been elected to TWO different city councils! He talks about their differences, about the huge number (26!) of Charleston council members, and, obviously, about John Denver. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Ashly Perez de Tejada--with the National Research Center in Boulder, CO--presents survey research at city council meetings. She talked about the nicest city council she's seen, cantankerous council members, and what happens when technology crashes during a meeting. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
De'Keither Stamps--Jackson, MS city councilman--talks about his different approach to city council meetings: namely that he's willing to die for what he believes in. On a lighter note, we discuss the artwork at council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Selene Colburn--Burlington, VT city councilor--gossips with me about Bernie Sanders, talks about her Ben & Jerry's connection, and relates her work as a choreographer to city council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
We visit Castle Rock, Colorado and ask: what is the best thing and what is the worst thing about this town? Four residents and a historian share their perspective. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Kevin Christopher--Mesa, AZ Public Information Officer--talks about reporting on council meetings in Cincinnati and Madison, including seeing Jerry Springer in action. He also talks about the Mesa councilman who refused to stand for the Pledge--in 2007. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
A dramatic reading of the Hackensack, NJ city council meeting review from https://councilchronicles.com/. The meeting was outrageous, angry, and wild. Performed by Greg Hutt. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Regina Hill--Orlando, FL commissioner--talks about what she would do if an alligator walked into a city council meeting. She also describes the council dress code and has a scandalous piece of news about the Harry Potter theme park. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Nolan Schroeder--Hot Springs, SD city administrator--describes the joys of being a millennial who buys his own groceries and runs a city. He talks about his relationships with the council members and his hatred of the council meeting start time. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
David Chiu--former San Francisco Board of Supervisors president--talks about how he unexpectedly was chosen to be president on his very first day in office. He also touches on nudists, Donkey Kong, and how his new job of California state assemblyman is different from being on the board (essentially, less comfortable chairs). City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Beth Wythe--mayor of Homer, AK--says city council meetings should never be about the mayor. She says she doesn't like breaking tie votes and that Homer city council meetings are like salmon. Listen to find out what that means! She spent two terms as mayor and was a city council member before that. Her last day in office is Monday, October 10. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Dana Miller--Rochester, NY Council Vice President--talked about how he was the one responsible for getting Rochester city council meetings televised...and how some people really did not want him to succeed. He also mentioned the time he met Joe Biden and revealed the competition that exists between the "A List" and "B List" public commenters. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Joe Baldacci--Bangor, ME Councilor--describes how being a regular city council member can be better than being mayor. He talks about the council meeting dress code, having an older famous brother, and being 15-20 years younger than everyone else when he was first elected. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.
Elvi-Gray Jackson--chair of the Anchorage, AK Assembly--talks about her first few months in charge of city council meetings. She describes running a low-stakes betting ring at city hall, cold-calling people to do the Pledge of Allegiance, and how her spirit animal is a dolphin. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.