{"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":96,"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":"2026-07-23T08:19:55.001303+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219"},"episode":{"title":"How to Succeed as a Clerk of Council (with Julie Gibbons) | Ep. 76","slug":"how-to-succeed-as-a-clerk-of-council-with-julie-gibbons-ep-76","published_at":"2026-06-08T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/how-to-succeed-as-a-clerk-of-council-with-julie-gibbons-ep-76","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bbcf939a-be79-4c8b-b6c2-da88dbecebcc.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Julie Gibbons, the first female clerk of council in Toledo, Ohio. Julie shares her journey into local government, the challenges she faces, and the impactful projects she has worked on, including domestic violence protection for public employees. She discusses the importance of staying apolitical, understanding the budget process, and the essential people skills needed in local government. Julie emphasizes the significance of accessibility in digital governance and the value of historical records. She concludes with advice for those considering a career in local government, highlighting the rewarding nature of public service. Takeaways Working in local government offers opportunities to break barriers. Staying apolitical is crucial for success in local government. Community support is essential for employees facing domestic violence. The budget is a key policy document in local government. Respect and trust are fundamental in working with diverse stakeholders. Change is necessary, but respect for existing processes is important. Laws are often passed in response to real community needs. Public service careers provide stability and fulfillment. Local government roles extend beyond politics to various vocations. Helping others is a primary motivation for working in local government.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Julie Gibbons, the first female clerk of council in Toledo, Ohio. Julie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/how-to-succeed-as-a-clerk-of-council-with-julie-gibbons-ep-76/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/how-to-succeed-as-a-clerk-of-council-with-julie-gibbons-ep-76.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}