{"podcast":{"title":"Ground Floor Government","slug":"ground-floor-government-7436219","podcast_index_feed_id":7436219,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/phonelive/","website_url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/abcc3168-2607-4e42-b503-249fe0f5a08e/lYp3grs3bQMt5MSDA5X8ULKG.jpg","author":"PhoneLive.io","episode_count":120,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T06:24:20.779018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219"},"episode":{"title":"From Family Tradition to Public Service (with Mikki Huntsman) | Ep. 97","slug":"from-family-tradition-to-public-service-with-mikki-huntsman-ep-97","published_at":"2026-07-27T19:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-family-tradition-to-public-service-with-mikki-huntsman-ep-97","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c100c287-9556-4cd3-8db2-965315c2d134.mp3","summary":"Summary In this conversation, Mikki Huntsman, City Clerk of Reno, Nevada, shares her journey in local government, highlighting her family's legacy in public service. She discusses the transition from the private sector to public service, the challenges faced in local government, and the importance of collaboration and accessibility. Mikki emphasizes the significance of budgeting and resource management, the need for effective public relations, and her passion for serving the community and developing her team. She also addresses the variety of career opportunities within local government and encourages those considering a transition to explore the benefits of public service. Ready to explore your own local government career options? Download this free guide on how to transition into a successful career in local government: https://icma.org/documents/breaking-local-government-guidebook-career-transitions Takeaways Mikki Huntsman is a third-generation municipal government employee. Transitioning from private to public sector can be seamless with the right mindset. Local government often operates on a not-for-profit basis, focusing on service rather than profit. Collaboration is key in local government to maximize resources and services. Providing excellent customer service is a priority in local government roles. Budgeting in local government is a significant challenge, especially with limited resources. Public records requests are increasing, requiring effective management and prioritization. Accessibility in government documents is crucial for public engagement. A passion for serving the community drives public servants like Mikki. There are diverse career opportunities in local government beyond traditional roles.","meta_description":"Summary In this conversation, Mikki Huntsman, City Clerk of Reno, Nevada, shares her journey in local government, highlighting her family's legacy in publ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1292,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-family-tradition-to-public-service-with-mikki-huntsman-ep-97/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-family-tradition-to-public-service-with-mikki-huntsman-ep-97.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}