{"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":"The Journey of a City Administrator (with Jeff Fiegenschuh) | Ep. 91","slug":"the-journey-of-a-city-administrator-with-jeff-fiegenschuh-ep-91","published_at":"2026-07-14T14:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-city-administrator-with-jeff-fiegenschuh-ep-91","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/14bd8e4f-0804-42e7-a8d0-d86156b79827.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Jeff Fiegenschuh, the City Administrator of Washington, Illinois. They discuss Jeff's journey into local government, the dynamics of working in smaller communities, and the challenges faced during unexpected events like COVID-19. Jeff shares insights on the importance of budgeting as a policy tool, the impact of community projects, and the significance of transparency and collaboration in local government. He also offers advice for those considering a career in public service, emphasizing the importance of relationship building and mentorship. 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 Local government careers can impact communities positively. Service and community involvement are key motivators. Working in smaller communities allows for diverse responsibilities. COVID-19 presented unique challenges for local governments. Successful projects leave lasting impacts on communities. Budgeting is a strategic priority plan for local governments. Infrastructure planning is crucial for long-term community health. Transparency and communication are vital for community trust. Building relationships is essential for effective governance. Mentorship can guide new professionals in local government.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Jeff Fiegenschuh, the City Administrator of Washington, Illinois. They d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1260,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/the-journey-of-a-city-administrator-with-jeff-fiegenschuh-ep-91/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/the-journey-of-a-city-administrator-with-jeff-fiegenschuh-ep-91.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}