The Government Mule Episode 4 - Stan Sallee & Michael Willis

One day during the pandemic, local governments across the country woke up to something they had never seen before: millions of dollars in federal relief funding suddenly available to help their communities respond to an unprecedented crisis.But what happened next?In this episode, Tulsa County Clerk Michael Willis sits down with Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee to discuss the CARES Act, ARPA funding, and what it was like helping lead Tulsa County through one of the most challenging periods in recent history.As the only Tulsa County Commissioner who served throughout the entire pandemic, Commissioner Sallee offers a firsthand perspective on the difficult decisions, unexpected challenges, and opportunities that came with managing federal relief dollars.Whether you're curious about where the money went, how local government responded during COVID-19, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the headlines, this conversation offers a fascinating look at a moment in history that affected all of us.