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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2024 · 37 MIN

"The Weight of Doing Right" with Council Member Jim Torgeson, Town of Gilbert AZ

from Community Catalysts · host Matt Lehrman

First, we briefly reconnect with Dr. Apryl Steele, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League, for an update on her organization's groundbreaking ballot initiative to address Colorado's veterinary care shortage, following our September 3rd interview. Next, Council Member Jim Torgeson of Gilbert, Arizona, a dyed-in-the-wool conservative, reflects on his agonizing decision to support a local tax increase—a choice that challenged his deeply held principles. Torgeson shares his internal struggle to balance the expectations of his constituents, the community's long-term needs, and his own values, offering a candid and thought-provoking perspective on the complexities of ethical leadership. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  [email protected]  Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Lehrman on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedInProduced by Social Prosperity Partners

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