Ground Floor Government
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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
Episodes
Creating Your Own Job in Local Government (with Thomas Bunn) | Ep. 111
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with Thomas Bunn, a video and social media ...
Navigating the Recorder's Office (with Bryan Long) | Ep. 110
SummaryIn this conversation, Bryan Long discusses his early influences in politics, the responsibilities of the recorder...
Hidden Career Paths That Keep a City Running (with Jennifer Kleen) | Ep. 109
SummaryIn this conversation, Hugh Plappert interviews Jennifer Kleen, the public information officer of Minot, North Dak...
Empowering Communities Through Local Government (with Pavan Parikh) | Ep. 108
SummaryIn this conversation, Pavan Parikh, Clerk of Courts in Hamilton County, Ohio, shares his journey into local gover...
From Sportscaster to Public Servant (with John Bernstrom) | Ep. 107
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews John Bernstrom, the Public Information ...
From Court to Community (with Odie Donald) | Ep. 106
SummaryThe conversation explores the journey of a public servant who transitioned from a professional basketball career ...
From 9/11 to Public Service (with Dustin Sternbeck) | Ep. 105
SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Dustin Sternbeck, the Chief Communicati...
The Art of Storytelling in Local Government (with Jenna Martin) | Ep. 104
SummaryIn this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Jenna Martin, the Director of Public Relations for Shelbyville, Indiana...
From Classroom to Community (with Vickie Hathaway) | Ep. 103
SummaryIn this episode, Vickie Hathaway shares her journey into local government, discussing her educational background,...
From Theme Park to Local Government (with Angela Wilson) | Ep. 102
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer of Frederick, Colorado, share...
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