The Good Government Show
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Clean Water for Native Americans
“Risks in every single solution”
Lt Cmdr Melissa De Vera is a recent Flemming Award winner. She helped implement $3.5 billion dollar projects for clean water and improving sanitation for her agency, the Indian Health Services. This from a woman who used to get notes… More
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Launching a Career in Public Service
“Bringing opportunity back into our community”
It’s not easy to recruit new police officers, fire fighters or emergency workers. In Okeechobee County, FL a program called High School Heroes figured out a way to get new grads working for the county. Listen to County Commissioner Terry… More
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A Billion Dollar Award for Clean Air
“Believe in your ability to make a difference and make things better”
Nick McDaniel, a Department of Justice lawyer secured a record $1.675 billion dollar award against a diesel engine manufacturer. The company had a so-called “defeat device” in Dodge Ram trucks to alter emission outputs. For that, McDaniel was honored with… More
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FDR New Deal Program Revived in Buffalo
“I’m willing to steal the best ideas from other counties.”
During the Great Depression the federal government put thousands of men to work, building roads, building fields, campsites all through the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corp. Listen to how Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is updating that in Buffalo, NY. More
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The Flemming Awards for Public Service
“We have had literally billions of dollars savings over the years”
You got your Oscars, your Pulitzers, your Nobel, and there are the Flemming Awards. Never heard of them? If you work in government or public service then you know what they are. More
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Dr. Fauci and a Career in Public Health
“When You Mix Science and Politics, Politics Wins”
Dr Anthony Fauci spent 54 years in public health. He led the fight against HIV/AIDS and then COVID. He is what public service is all about. He talks about the current challenges in public health and his extraordinary career. More
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Good Government meets Good Government
“We have the vision for a strong, representative government that works well for all”
James-Christian Blockwood is the president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration. Their mission, delegated by Congress is to improve government. That’s good government, just listen. More
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Boise the City of Trees
“It’s an investment in people”
Host Dave Martin speaks with Mayor Lauren McLean of Boise, Idaho. She says trees make a neighborhood cooler, cleaner and safer. A lot of good government in Boise, wait until you hear. Oh and it’s Idaho, of course we talk… More
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Chiefs on the move to Kansas City
“There’s a lot of good things going on”
Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, two different cities. Recently the Chiefs announced a big move, from the Missouri side to the Kansas side. Earlier this year I talked about that possibility with Kansas City Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner.… More
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Arlington, Texas, Home of the New Medal of Honor Museum… and Flying Taxis?
“We’re taking care of those who have taken such good care of us”
I talk with Arlington Mayor Jim Ross about what’s new in Arlington, TX More
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Smart Growth and plans in Boca Raton
“I’m looking to help improve your life”
When nearly 100 people move into your city every day, the city has to plan for that and do it with smart plans and an eye toward the future, Mayor Scott Singer discusses just that on this episode. More
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Everything’s Perfect in Troy, MI
“It’s hard work to be in public service”
When nearly 100 people move into your city every day, the city has to plan for that and do it with smart plans and an eye toward the future, Mayor Scott Singer discusses just that on this episode. More