{"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 County Executive (with Mark Hendrickson) | Ep. 71","slug":"the-journey-of-a-county-executive-with-mark-hendrickson-ep-71","published_at":"2026-05-27T18:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/the-journey-of-a-county-executive-with-mark-hendrickson-ep-71","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/08167646-6c40-4465-881b-bc2e7a328364.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode, Mark Hendrickson, the County Executive Officer of Merced County, shares his journey in public service, emphasizing the importance of attitude, community impact, and mentorship. He discusses the challenges of navigating local government, balancing budgetary constraints with human needs, and the joy of working in public service. Mark encourages aspiring public servants to embrace the opportunities available in local government and highlights the significance of teamwork and leadership in achieving community goals. Takeaways Your attitude has a lot to do with how successful and enjoyable your employment is. We have never been more important in the lives of people that we serve. Surrounding yourself with incredibly smart people is crucial for problem-solving. Economic development is about putting together a puzzle. Public service is a gift and an opportunity to impact lives positively. Every single employee should feel valued and important. Public safety is a top priority in local government budgeting. Mentorship is essential for developing future leaders. Public service should be fun and engaging. It's important to connect with the community and understand their needs.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode, Mark Hendrickson, the County Executive Officer of Merced County, shares his journey in public service, emphasizing the importance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1593,"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-county-executive-with-mark-hendrickson-ep-71/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-county-executive-with-mark-hendrickson-ep-71.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}