Jim Paine

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 134: Jim Paine -- Superior, WI Mayor

Carrie Tergin

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

Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to critique the top 10 city council selfies from International #CityHallSelfie Day. Follow along at <a href="http://www.councilchronicles.com/selfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.councilchronicles.com/selfie</a>. 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 133: Carrie Tergin -- Jefferson City, MO Mayor

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 132: Warren Lieberman -- Belmont, CA Vice Mayor

Casey Brown

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 131: Casey Brown -- Golden, CO Mayor Pro Tem

Rafael Espinoza

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 130: Rafael Espinoza -- Denver, CO Former Councilman

Nicole Johnston

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 129: Nicole Johnston -- Aurora, CO Council Member

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.comPlantation 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/hackerlandArtist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a> Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Hackerland by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland</a> Artist: <a href="http://www.twinmusicom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twinmusicom.org</a>

City Council Chronicles: Christmas in July Special

Jon Wizard

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 128: Jon Wizard -- Seaside, CA Council Member

Jennifer Andress

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 127: Jennifer Andress -- Homewood, AL Councilor

Joseph Geierman

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 126: Joseph Geierman -- Doraville, GA Council Member

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Levon Manzie

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. Music credits: News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 52: Levon Manzie -- Mobile, AL Council Member

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

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 <a href="http://www.councilchronicles.com/bestworst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.councilchronicles.com/bestworst</a>. 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> 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 (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Additional music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>

Best of "Best Thing, Worst Thing"

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=USUAN1100480Artist: 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=USUAN1100847Artist: 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=USUAN1100655Artist: 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=USUAN1200053Artist: 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=USUAN1100456Artist: 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=USUAN1200086Artist: 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=USUAN1300034Artist: 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=USUAN1100795Artist: 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=USUAN1100648Artist: http://incompetech.com/Opening theme 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> 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: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rhyming-Regards-Drew-Pyrak/dp/1312606444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Rhyming-Regards-Drew-Pyrak/dp/1312606444</a>. Available on <a href="http://Lulu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lulu.com</a> for $8.99: <a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/drew-pyrak/rhyming-regards/paperback/product-21895529.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lulu.com/shop/drew-pyrak/rhyming-regards/paperback/product-21895529.html</a>. Music credits: Firmament by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100480</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Invariance by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100847</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/</a> Artist: <a href="http://chriszabriskie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chriszabriskie.com/</a> Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Minima by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200053</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Dama-May - Primal Drive by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200086</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300034</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100648" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100648</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Opening theme by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>.

City Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Richmond, VA

Michele Martinez

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 77: Michele Martinez -- Santa Ana, CA Mayor Pro Tem

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. 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

Carrie Tergin--Jefferson City, MO mayor--returns to crown the best city council selfie of 2018! Follow along at <a href="http://www.councilchronicles.com/selfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.councilchronicles.com/selfie</a> 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 90: Carrie Tergin-- Jefferson City, MO Mayor

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. 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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles: The Hunt for "Anonymous" -- Second Anniversary Special

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 74: Michael McQuillen -- Indianapolis, IN Councilor

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.comMall 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=USUAN1100409Artist: 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=USUAN1300030Artist: http://incompetech.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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a> Mall Walker by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Lone Harvest by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100409" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100409</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a>

City Council Chronicles 68: Vanessa Fleisch -- Peachtree City, GA Mayor

Esmeralda Soria

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=USUAN1100789Artist: 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweets. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Bump in the Night - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100789" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100789</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a>

City Council Chronicles 63: Esmeralda Soria -- Fresno, CA Councilmember

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. 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.comBig Horns Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a> Big Horns Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a>

City Council Chronicles: Heated Meetings Recap

Andrea Jenkins

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. 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 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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 99: Andrea Jenkins -- Minneapolis, MN Council Vice President

Adam Adkisson

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 112: Adam Adkisson -- Coalinga, CA Council Member

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 84: Branden Dyer -- Charlotte, MI Councilman

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. 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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 106: Susan Moffitt -- Clawson, MI Councilmember

Eileen Weir

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. 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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 110: Eileen Weir -- Independence, MO Mayor

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.comPendulum 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=USUAN1100357Artist: 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/hackerlandArtist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a> Pendulum Waltz by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a> Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357</a> Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> Hackerland by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Source: <a href="http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/292/hackerland</a> Artist: <a href="http://www.twinmusicom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twinmusicom.org</a>

City Council Chronicles 65: Alberto Garcia -- Westminster, CO Former Councilor

Breea Clark

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 78: Breea Clark -- Norman, OK Councilmember

Derek Green

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. 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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 109: Derek Green -- Philadelphia, PA Councilman

Ethan Baker

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

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 <a href="http://ELGL.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ELGL.org</a>. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: <a href="http://GoDigDeep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoDigDeep.com</a>. Link: <a href="https://councilchronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://councilchronicles.com/</a> Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citycouncilchronicles/</a>. Graphic by Ben Wasserman: @benwassetweet. Listen to the newest project from City Council Chronicles, the eight-part "Tear It Down" audio story, available at <a href="http://www.tearitdownpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tearitdownpodcast.com</a>. Music credits:News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>

City Council Chronicles 118: Ethan Baker -- Troy, MI Mayor Pro Tem

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