On this episode of EngagingCommunities, join host Kelly Hickler as she chats with Abe Herman, the outgoing mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado — and possibly the only rock climbing mayor you’ll meet. Abe shares how he went from outdoor educator and small business owner to elected office, and how he’s navigated community engagement as a policymaker without a traditional planning background. We dive into the challenges of balancing vocal public feedback with broad community needs, navigating pol...
All content for EngagingCommunities is the property of APA Community Engagement Interest Group and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
On this episode of EngagingCommunities, join host Kelly Hickler as she chats with Abe Herman, the outgoing mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado — and possibly the only rock climbing mayor you’ll meet. Abe shares how he went from outdoor educator and small business owner to elected office, and how he’s navigated community engagement as a policymaker without a traditional planning background. We dive into the challenges of balancing vocal public feedback with broad community needs, navigating pol...
Season 1, Episode 1: Sensory Solutions - Overcoming Fear and Enhancing Inclusivity in Yolo County With James Rojas and John Kamp
EngagingCommunities
51 minutes
1 year ago
Season 1, Episode 1: Sensory Solutions - Overcoming Fear and Enhancing Inclusivity in Yolo County With James Rojas and John Kamp
James Rojas and John Kamp talk about engaging people through their hands and senses for the Yolo County Active Transportation Corridors Plan (YATC) which aims to create multi-use trails, enhance mobility, and break down barriers for low-income and minority residents in this rural California community. The project leverages public interest design of transportation services to address the needs of the region's most isolated and disadvantaged areas. Contact Information James Rojas: placeit.org o...
EngagingCommunities
On this episode of EngagingCommunities, join host Kelly Hickler as she chats with Abe Herman, the outgoing mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado — and possibly the only rock climbing mayor you’ll meet. Abe shares how he went from outdoor educator and small business owner to elected office, and how he’s navigated community engagement as a policymaker without a traditional planning background. We dive into the challenges of balancing vocal public feedback with broad community needs, navigating pol...
