Episode 2:05 Local Government 2030: Re-shaping How We Advance Democracy

In 2022, 51 practitioners under the age of 40 came together to discuss how to advance the future of local government. The convening was modeled after the Minnowbrook conferences, which started in 1968 and continued in 1988 and 2018 to reimagine the field of public administration.  In this episode,  Lauren Rose and Derrick Stanford  share their experiences as delegates at the convening. In addition,  Mike Land shares his participation in organizing the event and the importance encouraging young professionals to be a part of the conversation. 

Guests: 

• Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell, Organizing Committee Member
• Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager for the City of Sachse and General Administration Delegate 
• Derrick Stanford, Corporal, City of Coppell and Public Safety Delegate 

To learn more about Local Government 2030 and to read about the initiatives, visit the Local Gov 2030 website.