Episodes

Raj Salwan--Fremont, CA councilmember--explains the complicated and occasionally fluid process of appointing members to his council. Then we discuss the vote from two years ago that still gives Fremont heartburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Faceboo...

Raj Salwan--Fremont, CA councilmember--explains the complicated and occasionally fluid process of appointing members to his council. Then we discuss the vote from two years ago that still gives Fremont heartburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Faceboo...

Raj Salwan--Fremont, CA councilmember--explains the complicated and occasionally fluid process of appointing members to his council. Then we discuss the vote from two years ago that still gives Fremont heartburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik. Faceboo...

Tucker Poling--Prairie Village, KS council member--boldly moved to rearrange the council meetings right away, and he explains why some people resisted. Then, we move on to the bizarre past couple of weeks in which half of the council failed to show up for his anti-discrimination ordinance--and that was on the heels of ANOTHER anti-discrimination measure's failure. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influence...

Tucker Poling--Prairie Village, KS council member--boldly moved to rearrange the council meetings right away, and he explains why some people resisted. Then, we move on to the bizarre past couple of weeks in which half of the council failed to show up for his anti-discrimination ordinance--and that was on the heels of ANOTHER anti-discrimination measure's failure. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influence...

Tucker Poling--Prairie Village, KS council member--boldly moved to rearrange the council meetings right away, and he explains why some people resisted. Then, we move on to the bizarre past couple of weeks in which half of the council failed to show up for his anti-discrimination ordinance--and that was on the heels of ANOTHER anti-discrimination measure's failure. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influence...

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 R...

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 R...

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 R...

David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.c...

David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.c...

David James--Louisville, KY council president--explains the odd, auctioneering approach the Metro council takes when spending money. Plus, we review step by step how council members dealt with allegations of sexual harassment against one councilman, and the process that got him removed. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.c...

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 Gov...

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 Gov...

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 Gov...

Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight? City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.co...

Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight? City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.co...

Adam Paul--Lakewood, CO mayor--describes how the city leapt into action after hearing appalling public comment about a "rat house." Then we do a play-by-play of the dramatic selection of the mayor pro tem in 2018. Are you ready for a charter fight? City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. Link: https://councilchronicles.co...

Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. ...

Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. ...

Dev Davis--San Jose, CA councilmember--was responsible for council members donning Star Trek garb during Comic Con. We talk about a heated debate over a statue, gun storage, and an invitation to Hollywood that went unanswered. Special appearance from San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. Our sponsor is Dig Deep Research: GoDigDeep.com. ...

Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. ...

Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. ...

Darden Rice--St. Petersburg, FL council member--walks us through St. Pete's odd public comment policy, where the Queen of England and I would probably be the only non-residents able to speak. Then we do some role playing to convince teenagers to come watch a council meeting. BONUS: A promotion for International #CityHallSelfie Day! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the world. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 and 2017 by ELGL.org. ...