EP 30: Data: Why it’s Integral to Cities’ Decision-Making Process
Dec 5, 2019
In this episode of City Focus LOC Executive Director Mike Cully joins Paul Aljets from Aljets Consulting for a discussion on City Financial Data from CAFRs (or Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports) as well as the upcoming Census in 2020. Mike and Paul breakdown the numbers and drill down into some specific data...
EP 29: LOC Footprint in D.C. Expands
Nov 21, 2019
For three days in late October, LOC staff accompanied and supported board members in Washington, D.C as they advocated for city priorities at the federal level. These issues included: comprehensive infrastructure investment, FAST Act reauthorization, affordable housing, and broadband investment and policy....
EP 28: Harassment, Equal Employment, and Other Laws that Matter to You, the Elected Official
Nov 7, 2019
On this episode, I’m joined in the studio by Katie Kammer, Pre-loss Attorney and host of Kammersations the Podcast for CIS for a fascinating conversation about the laws that protect employees against harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Katie is an engaging speaker on this topic and our conversation focuses on...
Prepared, Not Scared - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Encore
Sep 19, 2019
In honor of National Preparedness Month, we are rereleasing Episode 16 of City Focus, featuring Emergency Manager for the City of Salem, Greg Walsh and Salem CERT Senior Trainer and Logistics Officer, Terry Pickett.
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and...
EP 27: Political Polarization: It’s a Trend we Must Reverse
Sep 5, 2019
Named in honor of the wise words of President Abraham Lincoln, Better Angels is a national citizens’ movement to reduce political polarization in the U.S by bringing conservatives and liberals together to understand each other beyond stereotypes, forming red/blue community alliances, teaching practical skills for...