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Pickleball, Cricket, and Civic Pride: Mayor Ethan Baker’s Winning Formula for Troy Article
Mayor Ethan Baker of Troy, Michigan, may joke that “everything’s fine” in his city—but as his recent appearance on The Good Government Show podcast reveals, that’s not just optimism. It’s the result of hard work, civic outreach, and a relentless focus on what makes local government thrive. “Good government is about transparency, trust, and showing […]
We have 5,000 jobs open—if you want a job and a change of scenery, come to Fargo. Article
Dr. Tim Mahoney, the mayor of Fargo, North Dakota—and yes, still a practicing surgeon—recently brought heart, humor, and high-functioning governance to the national stage on The Good Government Show podcast. In a spirited interview with host Dave Martin, Mayor Mahoney detailed the rapid growth of his city, the 5,000 job openings available right now, and […]
Everything’s Perfect in Troy, MI Show Notes
Ok, not everything, but Mayor Ethan Baker talked about how he works to make his city work well and work better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) – Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts […]
Fargo is Hiring and Growing Show Notes
Dr. Tim Mahoney is the mayor Fargo, ND. His small city is growing and in fact the mayor says they have 5,000 job openings. Listen to how Fargo is managing growth in this city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco […]
Van Johnson on Growth, Ghosts, and Good Government: Savannah Mayor Gets Candid Article
Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, Georgia, brought his signature candor, humor, and unflinching dedication to public service to a national audience this week on The Good Government Show podcast. In a wide-ranging interview with host Dave Martin, the Brooklyn-born mayor reflected on everything from stormwater infrastructure and affordable housing to ghosts, Girl Scout cookies, and […]













