Local Government 101

What is the American Planning Association? What does that mean for you? Why should you care about what city planners are up to? This episode is a full interview with APA, VA chapter Nick Rogers. He breaks down planning and why is matters to YOU. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Season one finale! How do you pick who to vote for? What makes a good city leader? It's probably even harder to choose than you think. Hear my experience from watching elections and council meetings over the years and perhaps the info will help you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Is high density a result of pushy and greedy developers who just want to make a buck? Find the answer in this episode! Questions and messages can be sent to: info.localgov101@gmail.com. All this production is done free of charge. Consider supporting this project through Patreon or Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

In times of growth, city government can do a lot to influence the prices of home prices. Find out how here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

More on zoning and city governments making rules about how people can build on the property they own. Do more rules and regulations mean less American freedom? Spoiler alert: Probably not. Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting this project at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Zoning? What's that? And why do you care? It's the rules that says what can be built, where and what things can look like in your city! Are things walkable? Are stores only accessible by car? Zoning is what says what and where! Hear Wendelin Knobloch, City Planning Director talk about different types of zoning and what influence cities have over the layout. Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

After a zone change, developers do NOT have free reign! Find out more about what cities usually require from people and companies who build something new on city land. Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Water, sewer, garbage pick-up, fire and police services: all the essentials for living. Where do these come from? Who pays for them? How do you contribute? How do you know where your services come from? Korban Lee joins us again and answers all of these questions. Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

The city and state say how the money can be used, but who makes sure they the money is being used correctly? Who helps prevent corruption? Listen to Danyce Steck, government finance guru! Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Concerned about the housing market? The Housing and Development series will answer all your questions! How much does a city influence a new development? A lot in some cases. Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Concerned about the housing market? The Housing and Development series will answer all your questions! In this episode, Wendelin Knobloch, Planning Director in Midvale City, UT, explains what a city planner does and what a master plan is. He also talks about what developers need to do to get new construction approved.  Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Before you see new construction in your neighborhood, there has been a lot of talks and debates about exactly what is going in. What's a Master Plan, and what does it have to do with public hearings? Did you know that developments go through the city council first, and cities usually have a lot of rules for when someone builds a new home? Hear from two developers and how they work with the city to make the changes you see.  Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

What exactly does a city do? Find the answers here! Quick, easy and simple explanations about the biggest misconceptions about city governments and who really is responsible for your community.  Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook. More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Property tax! Sales tax! Franchise tax? Fees?! Danyce Steck, financial guru, comes to us again to help us all understand the world of local government finances.  Listen here for all you need to know about the three ways a local government is funded! Questions or ideas for an episode? Send an email: info.localgov101@gmail.com Join us on social media to stay up to date! Instagram and Facebook.  More info about this and past podcasts, visit: localgov101.org Gas to get to the interviews is expensive!  If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us at: patreon.com/localgov101 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Danyce Steck, Administrative Service Director in West Jordan breaks down all the pieces that go into how your property tax is calculated, and who makes the decisions.  For more information on this topic visit: localgov101.org Follow on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider supporting this project on Patreon: patreon.com/localgov101 Send questions to: info.localgov101@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Did you know there are different types of mayors, and each have different rules and responsibilities? In some cities the mayor is on the council, others they have a position similar to a governor.  Korban Lee, Chief Administrative Officer for West Jordan breaks down the two types of governments and the powers of the mayor. For more information on this topic visit: localgov101.org Follow on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider supporting this project on Patreon: patreon.com/localgov101 Send questions to: info.localgov101@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support

Welcome to Local Gov 101 - Utah! If you want to better understand your city government, the school board, and land developers, you've come to the right place! If you like what you hear, consider supporting us: patreon.com/localgov101 Have an episode request? Drop us a digital line! info.localgov101@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/local-gov-101/support