# Ground Floor Government

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Official site: https://phonelive.captivate.fm
Author: PhoneLive.io
Episodes: 96

## Resource

Ground Floor Government is the podcast for the people who make local government work—behind the scenes. Hosted by David Plappert, founder of PhoneLive.io, this show gives city and county clerks, IT leads, communication pros, and public servants their time at the mic. ㅤ Each week, we dig into what really keeps cities and counties running—last-minute meeting prep, tech shifts, team leadership, and the quiet but essential work of transparency and public service. If you’ve ever hit publish on a public notice, stayed late to prep a meeting, or solved a problem no one even saw coming, this show is for you.

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## Episodes
- [Leading Local Governments (with Leonardo Brown) | Ep. 95](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/leading-local-governments-with-leonardo-brown-ep-95) — 2026-07-22T17:30:00+00:00
- [The Dual Roles of a Town Manager and Clerk (with Austin Simko) | Ep. 94](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-dual-roles-of-a-town-manager-and-clerk-with-austin-simko-ep-94) — 2026-07-20T18:00:00+00:00
- [Making an Impact in Local Government (with Colleen Roberts) | Ep. 93](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/making-an-impact-in-local-government-with-colleen-roberts-ep-93) — 2026-07-17T20:30:00+00:00
- [From Fire Chief to City Manager (with Chuck Winn) | Ep. 92](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-fire-chief-to-city-manager-with-chuck-winn-ep-92) — 2026-07-15T18:00:00+00:00
- [The Journey of a City Administrator (with Jeff Fiegenschuh) | Ep. 91](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-city-administrator-with-jeff-fiegenschuh-ep-91) — 2026-07-14T14:15:00+00:00
- [The Growth of Communication in Local Government (with Kara Roberson) | Ep. 90](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-growth-of-communication-in-local-government-with-kara-roberson-ep-90) — 2026-07-10T15:45:00+00:00
- [Navigating Election Challenges (with Lisa Goodwin) | Ep. 89](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-election-challenges-with-lisa-goodwin-ep-89) — 2026-07-08T17:45:00+00:00
- [From Business to Public Service (with Frederick Tobar) | Ep. 88](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-business-to-public-service-with-frederick-tobar-ep-88) — 2026-07-06T19:15:00+00:00
- [From Music to Local Government (with Rick Dave) | Ep. 87](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-music-to-local-government-with-rick-dave-ep-87) — 2026-07-03T17:30:00+00:00
- [Understanding the Role of County Government (with Melissa Agard) | Ep. 86](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/understanding-the-role-of-county-government-with-melissa-agard-ep-86) — 2026-07-01T15:00:00+00:00
- [From Community Organizer to County Executive (with Steuart Pittman) | Ep. 85](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-community-organizer-to-county-executive-with-steuart-pittman-ep-85) — 2026-06-29T15:30:00+00:00
- [From Administrative Assistant to City Clerk (with Addie Balester) | Ep. 84](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-administrative-assistant-to-city-clerk-with-addie-balester-ep-84) — 2026-06-26T18:25:00+00:00
- [From Secret Service to County Leadership (with Harold Collins) | Ep. 83](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-secret-service-to-county-leadership-with-harold-collins-ep-83) — 2026-06-24T20:30:00+00:00
- [Navigating the Challenges of Local Government (with Ricky Hatch) | Ep. 82](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-the-challenges-of-local-government-with-ricky-hatch-ep-82) — 2026-06-22T20:00:00+00:00
- [From Minimum Wage to City Clerk (with Melissa Coyne) | Ep. 81](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-minimum-wage-to-city-clerk-with-melissa-coyne-ep-81) — 2026-06-19T18:30:00+00:00
- [Unlocking Opportunities in Local Government (with Tom Stolz) | Ep. 80](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/unlocking-opportunities-in-local-government-with-tom-stolz-ep-80) — 2026-06-17T20:30:00+00:00
- [Leadership Lessons from a County Administrator (with Patrick Bloomingdale) | Ep. 79](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/leadership-lessons-from-a-county-administrator-with-patrick-bloomingdale-ep-79) — 2026-06-16T20:45:00+00:00
- [Navigating Public Information During a Crisis (with Tricia Wajda) | Ep. 78](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-public-information-during-a-crisis-with-tricia-wajda-ep-78) — 2026-06-15T21:00:00+00:00
- [The Impact of IT on Community Services (with Kent English) | Ep. 77](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-impact-of-it-on-community-services-with-kent-english-ep-77) — 2026-06-10T20:45:00+00:00
- [How to Succeed as a Clerk of Council (with Julie Gibbons) | Ep. 76](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/how-to-succeed-as-a-clerk-of-council-with-julie-gibbons-ep-76) — 2026-06-08T18:00:00+00:00
- [Navigating Challenges in Government IT (with Bob Henderson) | Ep. 75](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-challenges-in-government-it-with-bob-henderson-ep-75) — 2026-06-05T18:15:00+00:00
- [A Journey in Public Service (with Joseph Vizard) | Ep. 74](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/a-journey-in-public-service-with-joseph-vizard-ep-74) — 2026-06-03T20:15:00+00:00
- [Navigating the IT Landscape in Local Government (with Rolland Kornblau) | Ep. 73](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-the-it-landscape-in-local-government-with-rolland-kornblau-ep-73) — 2026-06-01T20:15:00+00:00
- [The Journey of a City Clerk (with Russell Jones) | Ep. 72](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-city-clerk-with-russell-jones-ep-72) — 2026-05-29T19:45:00+00:00
- [The Journey of a County Executive (with Mark Hendrickson) | Ep. 71](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-county-executive-with-mark-hendrickson-ep-71) — 2026-05-27T18:35:00+00:00
- [From Tech Enthusiast to County Clerk (with John Warren) | Ep. 70](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-tech-enthusiast-to-county-clerk-with-john-warren-ep-70) — 2026-05-26T19:20:00+00:00
- [From Private Sector to Public Service (with Dan Hoffman) | Ep. 69](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-private-sector-to-public-service-with-dan-hoffman-ep-69) — 2026-05-22T19:00:00+00:00
- [From Civil Engineer to Public Leader (with Weston Young) | Ep. 68](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-civil-engineer-to-public-leader-with-weston-young-ep-68) — 2026-05-20T19:00:00+00:00
- [Navigating Crises in Local Government (with Justin Clifton) | Ep. 67](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-crises-in-local-government-with-justin-clifton-ep-67) — 2026-05-18T21:15:00+00:00
- [Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Louise Miller) | Ep. 66](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-a-career-in-local-government-with-louise-miller-ep-66) — 2026-05-15T19:15:00+00:00
- [How City Clerks Shape Community Engagement (with Niki Newsome) | Ep. 65](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/how-city-clerks-shape-community-engagement-with-niki-newsome-ep-65) — 2026-05-13T21:05:00+00:00
- [The Journey of a City Manager (with James Fisher) | Ep. 64](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-city-manager-with-james-fisher-ep-64) — 2026-05-11T15:30:00+00:00
- [From Newsrooms to Government (with Nancy Leuenhagen) | Ep. 63](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-newsrooms-to-government-with-nancy-leuenhagen-ep-63) — 2026-05-08T22:30:00+00:00
- [From Broadcasting to Public Service (with Jamie Kindred) | Ep. 62](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-broadcasting-to-public-service-with-jamie-kindred-ep-62) — 2026-05-06T20:05:00+00:00
- [From News Anchor to Local Government Leader (with Laura Christmas) | Ep. 61](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-news-anchor-to-local-government-leader-with-laura-christmas-ep-61) — 2026-05-04T18:20:00+00:00
- [From HR to City Manager (with Jennifer Poirrier) | Ep. 60](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-hr-to-city-manager-with-jennifer-poirrier-ep-60) — 2026-05-01T17:30:00+00:00
- [Unlocking Opportunities: Internships in Local Government (with Elke Johnson) | Ep. 59](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/unlocking-opportunities-internships-in-local-government-with-elke-johnson-ep-59) — 2026-04-29T19:45:00+00:00
- [The People Behind Local Government (with Kendal Francis) | Ep. 58](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-people-behind-local-government-with-kendal-francis-ep-58) — 2026-04-28T00:50:00+00:00
- [From Stay-at-Home Mom to City Clerk (with Lisa Kent) | Ep. 57](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-stay-at-home-mom-to-city-clerk-with-lisa-kent-ep-57) — 2026-04-24T21:45:00+00:00

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