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Mayors of Main Street
Kristine Lott
11 episodes
1 month ago
In this episode of "Mayors of Main Street," Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond, Indiana. Mayor McDermott, who has served since 2004, shares insights into his long tenure and the transformative changes he has overseen in Hammond. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading a city that is closely connected to Chicago, including the economic benefits and the big-city problems that sometimes spill over into Hammond. Mayor McDermott highlights key initiat...
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In this episode of "Mayors of Main Street," Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond, Indiana. Mayor McDermott, who has served since 2004, shares insights into his long tenure and the transformative changes he has overseen in Hammond. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading a city that is closely connected to Chicago, including the economic benefits and the big-city problems that sometimes spill over into Hammond. Mayor McDermott highlights key initiat...
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Episodes (11/11)
Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond, Indiana
In this episode of "Mayors of Main Street," Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond, Indiana. Mayor McDermott, who has served since 2004, shares insights into his long tenure and the transformative changes he has overseen in Hammond. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading a city that is closely connected to Chicago, including the economic benefits and the big-city problems that sometimes spill over into Hammond. Mayor McDermott highlights key initiat...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Kenneth L. Branner of Middletown, Delaware
In this enlightenin episode of Mayors of Main Street, Mayor Kristine Lott talks with Mayor Kenneth Branner of Middletown, Delaware. Mayor Lott and Mayor Branner discuss the importance of having goals, both personally and within the broader scope of community development. Mayor Branner emphasizes the significance of staying motivated, highlighting how a clear sense of purpose prevents stagnation and fuels progress for individuals and organizations alike. Mayor Branner also explains his s...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
In the latest episode of the Mayors of Main Street podcast, Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a long-serving public official who has been in office since 2001. Mayor Joines shares his background as a former city manager and explains the transition to an elected role, which he initially took on for just one term. He details how he helped guide Winston-Salem's economic shift from a traditional manufacturing base to an economy focused on innovati...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, South Carolina
Join Mayor Kristine Lott on "Mayors of Main Street" as she sits down with Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, South Carolina, for an insightful conversation about her remarkable journey as the city's first female and longest-serving mayor. Mayor Partin, first elected in 2008, shares how she's cultivated a "cleaner, safer, and healthier Cayce" while maintaining its unique small-town charm amidst a bustling region. This episode explores the power of nonpartisan local governance, emphasizing community ...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor J. Christian Bollwage of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Join us for an engaging conversation with Mayor Chris Bollwage of Elizabeth, New Jersey, as he offers candid insights into his life, leadership, and the vibrant community he serves. Drawing from his roots as a high school bartender and his fondness for the city’s diverse restaurant scene, Mayor Bollwage provides a personal glimpse into what makes Elizabeth unique. Mayor Bollwage details his achievements for Elizabeth, including revitalizing downtown areas, improving public safety, and expandi...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor John Evans of Garden City, Idaho
In this episode of "Mayors of Main Street," we have the pleasure of speaking with Mayor John Evans of Garden City, Idaho. The conversation delves into the unique characteristics and the promising future of Garden City, a Boise-border town with a rich and colorful history. That history includes a short period where revenue from town’s well-run gambling houses paid for a new water system, a city hall, a park and much more. Mayor Evans explains how Chinese immigrants were part of the town’s agri...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Pam Colestock of Eaton Rapids, Michigan
In this engaging episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mayor Pam Colestock, who provides a personal and insightful overview of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Mayor Colestock, who has been passionately serving the community, discusses her role and the responsibilities that come with being the mayor of a small but mighty rural city. Known affectionately as the "Island City," Eaton Rapids is surrounded by two bodies of water with the Grand River running directly through it, a feature highlight...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Marvin Johnson of Independence, Minnesota
Joining me today is Mayor Marvin Johnson of Independence, Minnesota. Mayor Johnson was first elected mayor in November 1979 and served 45 years in the role before retiring earlier this year, making him the longest-serving mayor in modern Minnesota history. In this episode, he reflects on his decades of service, the sustainable growth of Independence, and the importance of listening to constituents. Mayor Johnson reflects on his early days as a dairy farmer and surprising election to the...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Bob Chatfield of Prospect, Connecticut
Joining me today is Mayor Bob Chatfield of Prospect, CT. Mayor Bob entered office in 1977, and has 48 years of service in the role. He is the 7th longest serving active mayor in the US. During his terms in office, he brought in municipal water, a new library and community center to town. Mayor Bob shares all about Prospect, what it's like to serve his community for so long, and shares his penny pincher award! In this episode of Mayors of Main Street, Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Bob ...
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6 months ago
39 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Mayor Dean Mazzarella of Leominster, Massachusetts
Joining me today is Mayor Dean Mazzarella of Leominster, MA. Mayor Mazzarella entered office in 1994, and has 30 years of service in the role. During his terms in office, he helped the city of Leominster strengthen its financial position, increase accountability, and community engagement. We discuss the successes, changes, and challenges he's seen over his terms, and Leominster's best spots to eat! In this candid and wide-ranging interview, Mayor Kristine Lott talks to Mayor Dean Mazzarella ...
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7 months ago
34 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
Professor Kimberly L Nelson
In the premier episode of Mayors of Main Street, Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Kimberly L. Nelson, Professor of Public Administration and Government in the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Nelson’s research on form of government, corruption, and innovation has been published in Public Administration Review, The American Review of Public Administration, State and Local Government Review, and other journals and she recently published a book, Mu...
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7 months ago
26 minutes

Mayors of Main Street
In this episode of "Mayors of Main Street," Mayor Kristine Lott interviews Mayor Thomas McDermott of Hammond, Indiana. Mayor McDermott, who has served since 2004, shares insights into his long tenure and the transformative changes he has overseen in Hammond. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading a city that is closely connected to Chicago, including the economic benefits and the big-city problems that sometimes spill over into Hammond. Mayor McDermott highlights key initiat...