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The Chattanooga Public Library is an incredible resource to the people of Chattanooga. They have way more than just books! Visit the library website here: https://chattlibrary.org/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I do a deep dive into the Chattanooga Climate Action plan with Erik Schmidt. The city council will vote on the plan on Tuesday, March 28. Find out more about the plan here: https://chattanooga.gov/city-planning/chattanooga-climate-action-plan/what-s-in-the-climate-action-plan You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Councilwoman Coonrod joined the show to talk about her new criminal justice reform and consulting initiative, Re-Wake, which seeks to provide "a holistic approach to improving lives and strengthening communities". We also spoke about some of her recent legislative initiatives and her plans for the future.  Find out more about Concilwoman Coonord at https://www.demetruscoonrod.com/ Find out more about Re-Wake at https://www.re-wake.org/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

City Boards are a great way to get involved in city government. The city has over fifty boards ranging from technical review , to oversight, to public input.  View all city boards as well as current and upcoming vacancies at http://cha.city/boards You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tamara Steward is the city's first ever Chief Equity Officer. I sat down  with her to discuss the importance of equity and how her departments helps to promote equity both within the city government and in the broader Chattanooga community. Learn more here: https://chattanooga.gov/equity-community-engagement You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter at buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com To support the show go to patreon.com/ChattCivics Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chattanoogans in Action for Love Equality and Benevolence, or CALEB, is a  public action collation that brings together various groups from across  the city to enhance quality of life for all. With the announcement of  the South Broad Stadium project, CALEB is working towards the formation  of a Community Benefits Agreement to ensure the development brings  benefits for all Chattanoogans. Learn more about CALEB here: https://www.calebcha.org/ Contact CALEB: info@calebcha.org You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It is unfortunately common for people to feel alienated from their  government, to feel as though the problems they experience in their  neighborhoods are not the problems that officials are talking about at  city hall. This feeling of alienation can lead to a lack of engagement,  which can lead to a further feeling of alienation, and on and on in a  vicious cycle. The City of Chattanooga Department of Neighborhood  Services is one way the city is working to break that cycle. In this  episode we'll learn more about the Neighborhood Services Department and  how they are working to better reconnect citizens with our government. You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits:  Loopster by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga are proposing a plan to  revitalize the South Broad District, including the long empty US Pipe  and Wheland Foundry site. The centerpiece of this plan is the  construction of a new, publicly owned baseball stadium, using a  combination of private investment and public tax incentives. This plan  will be put to a vote by the county commission on August 3rd, and the  city council on August 9th. You can read more about the project here: https://www.southbroad.info/ You can read more about the 2018 community plan here: https://southbroaddistrict.org/ This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 -  https://www.weissmanmusic.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, more  commonly known as CARTA, is the public transit system in Chattanooga,  TN, serving the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County and the surrounding  areas. In this episode we learn more about how CARTA operates and how  they lead in transit technology. Find out more at https://www.gocarta.org/ This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 -  https://www.weissmanmusic.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Public Works is, in many ways, the cornerstone of city government.  Infrastructure and sanitation are among the core services that's define a  city. In this episode I spoke with Chattanooga's new director of Public  Works, Tom Hutka. We talk trash, sewage, and of course, potholes. This episode is sponsored by Juicy Rhino. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iJo8qz6R7GLPJ65eUhLvg For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cities of all sizes use tax incentives to draw business and promote  growth. Helen Burns Sharp founded Accountability for Taxpayer Money to  better track an analyze the use of tax incentives in Chattanooga to  ensure that these packages are balanced and effective. In this episode  we discuss the most common types of tax incentives and how they are used  in Chattanooga.   Find out more at https://www.atmchatt.com/  This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 -  https://www.weissmanmusic.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For the first time in over a decade the City of Chattanooga is taking a  comprehensive look at it's parks system. I spoke with Scott Martin, the  new director of Parks and Outdoors, to discuss the impact parks have on  our city and what this new comprehensive plan might look like. Find out more at https://www.chattanoogaparksandoutdoorsplan.com/ This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I branched out a bit for this episode. While I don’t have the time to cover any of our small neighboring municipalities (Red Bank, East Ridge, etc.), I was able to make some time to speak with Bridgett Raper of the Small Cities Coalition. Seven of our neighboring municipalities formed this coalition to better coordinate their positions on state and county legislation. I apologize for the audio quality, this was my first episode back on Zoom in several months and I had the wrong mic selected. Thankfully Bridgett's audio came in much more clearly.  This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/ You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mayor Kelly has been in office for one year! I sat down with him to discuss his goals, successes, and challenges.  You can download the One Chattanooga Strategic Plan here (PDF): https://pbb.chattanooga.gov/one-chattanooga-strategic-plan/ You can read the CALEB Community Land Trust study here: https://www.calebcha.org/cltstudy.html You can read the South Broad District stadium study here: https://issuu.com/chattanoogadesignstudio/docs/01-29-2018_southbroaddistrictstudy-/130 You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Zoning regulations have far reaching implications for housing  affordability, transportation and economic development. In Chattanooga  our entire downtown core has it's own unique section in the zoning code.  I sat down with Sarah Robbins, the Form Based Code Development Review  Planner, to learn more. Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is non profit founded to help  families  navigate the homebuying process and become successful,  lifelong homeowners. CNE is involved in many different aspects of the  Chattanooga housing market, including education, lending, and  development. I sat down with Martina Guilfoil, the president of CNE, to  discuss their work, especially as it pertains to housing affordability. Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mayor Tim Kelly recently announced his appointment for Chattanooga Chief of Police, Atlanta Deputy Chief of Police Celeste Murphy, pending confirmation by the city council. I sat down with a brief conversation to discuss her background and her thoughts on where she will take the CPD. Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The city of Chattanooga has a rich architectural history. This episode is an interview with two people trying got preserve that history, Todd Morgan, Executive Director of the historic preservation organization Cornerstones, and Melisa Mortimer, the Development Review Planner for the City of Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission. Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I recently sat down Brian Bush, who is running against incumbent Sherry Paty for the position of City court Judge. Find out more at Electbrianbush.com This episode is sponsored by Gowin Law. Go to GowinLaw.com Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The city of Chattanooga is kicking off its budget writing process for  the 2023 fiscal year. I sat down with Brent Goldberg, Chief Financial  Officer for the city, to discuss the process the city uses to write it's  budget, how that process has changed over time, and how citizens can  give our input. This episode is sponsored by Juicy Rhino. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iJo8qz6R7GLPJ65eUhLvg Learn more about the city budget, including teh One Chattanooga Strategic plan at https://pbb.chattanooga.gov/ For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/