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New York, NY — [Today’s Date] — In a compelling new episode of The Good Government Show, former West Hollywood Mayor and current City Councilmember Chelsea Byers delivers a fresh, next-generation vision of public service — one rooted in collaboration, lived experience, and bold ideas for the future of cities.
Byers, who rose to office with the support of the national organization Run for Something, represents a new wave of leadership: younger, more accessible, and deeply connected to the realities of everyday life. She doesn’t own a car in Los Angeles — instead taking the bus and walking through her community — a choice that underscores her belief that leaders should experience the systems they govern.
At the center of the conversation is her definition of good government: collaboration without ego. “Good government… is the ability to collaborate in an egoless way for the benefit of our community,” Byers explains, emphasizing that leadership is about service, not self.
From housing reform to climate resilience, Byers speaks candidly about the challenges facing cities today — and the urgency of meeting them head-on. She is leading efforts to deliver thousands of new housing units in one of the country’s most constrained urban areas, while also advancing innovative local programs that directly support residents and small businesses.