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CitiesWork
by ULCT
The Utah League of Cities and Towns was first organized in 1907. ULCT serves 248 municipalities in the State of Utah. ULCT represents municipal government interests with a strong, unified voice at the state and federal levels. Further, ULCT provides information, training and technical assistance to local officials on municipal issues, and works to create a greater public awareness and understanding of municipal responsibilities, governance and administration.ULCT is a non partisan, inter-local, government cooperative, working to strengthen the quality of municipal government and administration of Utah’s cities and towns.
Episodes
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Designing a Good Flag Pt. 2- What a flag says about a community
Does the flag flying above your town hall represent you as a resident? The state of Utah has embarked on an outreach campaign to consider what images should be depicted on the state flag. In this podcast, vexillologist Ted Kaye, asks some important questions for your organization about designing…
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Designing a Good Flag- Part 1
When you think of the flags that represent countries around the world and states across the US, which are the first to come to mind? Chances are the flags you think of follow the principles of good flag design. As the state of Utah embarks on an outreach campaign for a possible flag redesign, we...
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Reflections of Retiring Mayors from Springdale, Farmington, and North Salt Lake
How does a community leader tackle priority issues while addressing the concerns of opposing viewpoints among residents? How does an aspiring local leader deal with incoming darts flying during controversy... or campaigns? Those are just a couple of questions addressed by outgoing Utah local...
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Retiring Elected Leaders- Insights from Cache County
Most Mayors in Utah technically serve part-time, but their commitment to their respective communities is definately full-time. As three mayors from Cache County prepare to leave their roles as mayor at the end of the year, we'll hear their insights from more than 42 years of combined service to…
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Reflections of Utah's Retiring Mayors- Murray's Blair Camp and Spanish Fork's Steve Leifson
From maintaining the tradition of the rodeo to the folksy feel of a historic midtown city-the character of our communities is preserved by good leaders. Two of Utah's outgoing mayors share their insights from their service for the cities of Spanish Fork and Murray, Utah. Hear what Mayors Steve...
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How Your City Can and Is Reducing Water Usage
Utah state and local leaders are sharing the message with residents- we are in the midst of a severe drought. Conserve water! In this podcast, we'll hear water conservation experts evaluate the present resources available, new ideas for cities to consider to help in the conservation effort, and...
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How Your Utah Residents Rank Their Wellbeing
Knowing what your residents think is incredibly helpful for local leaders as we try to meet their needs. Now, learn how people in your community feel about their overall wellbeing and how well their community supports it. The Utah Wellbeing Project, conducted by the Utah State University…
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Honoring Utah's Municipal Clerks and Recorders- They do a lot for us!
How would a city function if it weren't for clerks and recorders? They keep us informed about city business, they run our local elections, they keep our community history, and the list goes on. As part of National Municipal Recorders Week, we speak to the president of the Utah Municipal Clerks...
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Utah's Critical Water Shortage- How Utah Communities Can Conserve
In March, Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions in the state. As you'll hear in this podcast, he addressed the critical water shortage in a PBS Utah news briefing. Now is the time to get agressive about water conservation in our communities. Learn what...
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Quake Questions and Down to Earth Answers
A year ago, the earth started shaking in the Salt Lake Valley. It was the strongest quake to hit the area since 1962. But the 5.7 quake in Magna, considered "moderate", wasn't "the big one" that is expected one day along the Wasatch Front. Emergency managers are encouraging local leaders…
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A Guide for Growth Discussions- the Wasatch Choice Vision
As Utah local leaders plan for growth, positive dialogue with our residents is vital. Yet sometimes the vision of managing growth while enhancing quality of life is challenging to communicate. Learn about the new Wasatch Choice resources available through Wasatch Front Regional Council to address...
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Wellbeing in Utah Communities
Do you, as a municipal leader, know how your residents assess their personal wellbeing and how the resources offered by your city are impacting their assessment? Now is a great time to find out! Utah State University is inviting Utah cities and towns to participate in a survey to gather data that...
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Windstorm Impact and Recovery in Salt Lake City
September 7, 2020. A storm blew into northern Utah with hurricane-force gusts. Over 2 days, 100 year old trees were ripped from the ground. Power lines were sheared and arcing, rooftops were torn and debris was swirling in the streets. How did crews in Salt Lake City, perhaps the hardest hit…
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Women in Utah Municipal Leadership- What are the stats in your city or town?
When men and women work together in leadership positions, organizations increasingly thrive. That's the finding of Utah's Women & Leadership Project. So how often are men and women working together in Utah municipal government? In this episode of the #CitiesWork podcast, ULCT host Susan Wood…
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2-1-1-: Connecting Residents to the Services they Need
Local leaders in Utah's communities can help connect residents to valuable services they need through the 2-1-1 network. CitiesWork podcast host Susan Wood speaks with Amy Ahrens Terpstra, Vice President of Collective Impact at United Way of Salt Lake, about what 2-1-1 means to our cities and...
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Respond| Recover| Reimagine- Learn about ULCT's 2020 Annual Convention
ULCT's 2020 Annual Convention, scheduled for Sept. 21-25, offers a full week of opportunities for Utah's municipal leaders to learn about managing local government and preparing for growth in an innovative way. It's a reimagined convention! Find conference details and registration information at...
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Valuable Community Planning Lessons from the COVID Crisis
COVID has had an interesting effect on our roads and the quality of our air. Freeway volumes dropped and the quality of the air improved as people began teleworking instead of reporting to the office. What does this trend mean for long-term planning in our communities? It could be time for a...
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Teleworking and our Air Quality during a Pandemic
The outbreak of COVID forced many workers to move from the desk in their office to a desk at home. Our business is now done, in large part, virtually. Fewer cars on the road has made a huge improvement in our air, especially in valleys where ozone and inversion are typical seasonal problems. What...
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Innovative Utah Cities Create a New Summer Fun
Outdoor festivals and fun in the sun is a tradition in Utah's cities and towns. But this year, we've had to rethink those community connections. Learn about new guidelines during the pandemic for live events and festivals and hear what some city leaders have come up with as they've reimagined...
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Crisis Management- The Four I's Leaders Should Utilize
Who knew life would change so much so quickly as a pandemic swept through our communities? No one expected this and no one expected the many emergencies faced across our cities and towns. But there are skills leaders can learn about crisis management that will help prepare to make quick, educated...
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COVID-19- An Insider's Perspective
As Utah's congressional delegation began addressing the novel coronavirus, one member learned first-hand the basis for the concern. Congressman Ben McAdams traveled from DC back to Utah when he contracted the disease. Days later, hospitalized, he says it was like having a belt strapped around his...
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Census 2020- Make sure your residents are counted!
You've probably received it in the mail- an invitation to login to take the census. We'll it's not only important that you respond, but that your residents respond! In this edition of the #CitiesWork podcast, ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl speaks with Census experts, both national and…
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COVID-19 Is your community ready?
We are fortunate Utah has not yet seen a community spread of the Coronavirus. But with the high level of transmission worldwide, we need to do our very best to prepare. The best way to fight an enemy is to be ready for it. So, does that mean it’s appropriate to declare a state of emergency in…
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QPR- Addressing Mental Health in Our Communities
The well-being of a city goes beyond dollars and cents. It includes the health and safety of its residents. Learn how the city of Spanish Fork, in its quest to become a "Fit City," is also addressing mental health. The city has a program to bring down the rates of depression and suicide with a...
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Utah's Female Trailblazers- Celebrating Equal Suffrage
150 years ago, Utah women were finally able to "cast off the shackles" and vote! When school teacher Seraph Young became the first woman to cast a ballot in a municipal election, it represented years of work by both women and men hoping to give an equal voice to those who'd become Utah's…
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Youth City Councils- Utah's Young Community Leaders
You don't have to be a certain age to be a leader. In communities throughout Utah, students involved in youth city councils are learning about government, service, and overall leadership. They have a unique, inside experience with municipal government and make a big difference in building better...
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Accessing Utah's Outdoor Playground
You've heard of the Mighty 5, but realistically there are probably a mighty 5 million places to enjoy the Utah outdoors! In the backyards of homes in every community around Utah, there are places to hike, bike, ski, run, and climb. Hear the former Director of Outdoor Recreation of Utah, rock...
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Big City/ Little Town- Similarities in spite of differences
From rural Colorado to metro Maryland, there are many differences in local landscapes across the nation. Yet, more often than not, local leaders wrestle with similar issues. Special guest host, ULCT President Mike Mendenhall, speaks with presidents of Leagues from four states about housing,...
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Our Shared National Interests- What we want in a president
Whether it's infrastructure or workforce, there are certain issues that are community priorities across the nation. ULCT's Executive Director Cameron Diehl and other members of the National League of Cities' Presidential Platform Task Force discuss an evaluation process for each of the…
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Utah's Net-100 % Energy Communities- An important deadline nearing
An important deadline is rapidly approaching for Utah communities. A chance to get in on a collaborative effort to buy and use renewable energy through Rocky Mountain Power expires at the years' end. Learn how simple the first step is as our state works together to explore cleaner forms of energy...
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What's in Your City's Wallet? Find what's hiding in plain sight!
Do you know what your community is actually worth? That information would likely influence the decisions you make as a municipal leader. Urban3's Joe Minicozzi explains to host Cameron Diehl how he uses technology to perform a metaphorical MRI on a city to find resources that may be hiding in…
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A Tip of the Hat to a Sandy Trio
With new council members coming on board and the year drawing to an end, 55 years of institutional knowledge will soon depart the halls of Sandy City. Council Members Steve Fairbanks, Linda Martinez Saville, and Chris McCandless did not seek additional terms. In this podcast, the three reflect...
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A Change is Gonna Come- Retiring Elected Leaders Reflect on Decades of Service
Nearly 40 years and you haven't changed a bit- NOT! After putting in a collective 36 years of service, the makeup of the Provo City Council is changing dramatically in January. 4 council members will be retiring from office: Gary Winterton, Kay Van Buren, Dave Knecht, and George Stewart. Hear…
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Understanding One Another- Changes in Civil Discourse
Engaged residents are great in a community, but they don't always see eye-to-eye. What are the factors that create misunderstandings and how can we, as municipal leaders, work to foster positive, productive dialogue? ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl speaks to the Chief Engagement Officer of...
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"Never Forget" A Conversation with Former Chief of Staff Andrew Card
Andrew Card served as Secretary of State for President George W. Bush on a pivotal day in US history- 9/11/2001. He recalls the events of that day and shares a strong reminder of why we, as Americans, must never forget the lives lost and the service rendered after the terrorist attack 18 years…
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Rescue Me- The expectations of residents during an emergency
A quake hits, a fire rages, a mudslide blocks off a main thoroughfare. Who do residents depend on when disaster hits their community? A large amount of trust is placed in city leaders based on a ULCT/Y2 Analytics survey. ULCT's Cameron Diehl speaks with Y2's Kyrene Gibb about resident's...
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Medical Marijuana Growth and Distribution in Our Cities
What does a baseball game have to do with marijuana production? Besides the fast that they both involve grass, it's a simple way to explain how far Utah has come in implementing the new medical marijuana use law. ULCT's Cameron Diehl and Utah Department of Ag and Food's Andrew Rigby take the...
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Mona Lisa or Madonna- What Art Means to a Community
Whether it's that subtle smile on a painting you see, the up-beat pace of a tune that moves you, or a story that enhances your perspective, art is an element that elevates the quality of a community. Learn how it can affect your city or town in this edition of #CitiesWork featuring ULCT Executive...
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The Buzz on E-scooters
Green, white, or orange, there's a spectrum of e-scooters on a growing number of Utah city streets. Who's riding them and what impact are they having on our cities? Cameron Diehl takes his first ride on an e-scooter along with ULCT Board Member and Salt Lake Council Member Erin Mendenhall. They...
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ULCT Goes On the Road with the Taxman
The Tax Task Force is on the road taking input from Utahns on possible reform. The ULCT Legislative Team is along for the ride! ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl and ULCT Senior Policy Analyst Roger Tew check in with ULCT's Rachel Otto during stop one on the multi-city tour. Hear how...
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Cities Work- Dealing with Wildfire: Part 2
Are you ready for it? That's what community leaders may ask themselves after hearing about the 2018 Utah wildfires and how Woodland Hills' mayor and council members reacted when the flames were spreading into their community. Hear why the color green was a critical cue, along with other tips on...
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Cities Work- Live with Congressman John Curtis
City leaders and constituents from throughout the 3rd Congressional District join Cameron Diehl and US Rep. John Curtis to chat about the issues related to their communities. Congressman Curtis is a former Provo mayor who has a unique perspective now that he represents the state in Washington…
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Cities Work- Dealing with Wildfire: Part 1
September 2018. ULCT members gathered for the Annual Convention in Salt Lake City when mayors and council members started getting the word- their communities were burning. As wildfire spread through the hills of central Utah, city leaders stepped into action. Learn from the Mayor Wendy Pray and...
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CitiesWork- Emergency Management with Brock Long
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long and ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl discuss disaster preparation in our communities. All disasters begin and end at the local level, so our cities and towns need to have a plan in place to manage during times of crisis.
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The Session Begins!
The first week is complete for the 2019 Utah legislative session. In this podcast, ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl and ULCT Director of Government Relations, Rachel Otto discuss some of the major items under discussion that would affect cities and towns.
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A Tale of Two Sessions
It’s a tale of two sessions! ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl is joined by Director of Government Relations Rachel Otto and Senior Policy Analyst Roger Tew to talk about tax revenue distribution, referendum, and gravel pits, as well as the other issues that are likely to emerge AFTER…
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Behind the Scenes on Week 3
ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl and Director of Government Relations Rachel Otto explain what’s being discussed behind closed doors as the debate over SB34 moves over to the House. And, for the first time, the two hosts welcome a guest to the podcast, Sandy Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton…
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The Politics of Preemption
The Politics of Preemption by ULCT
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Policy Ideas Meet Financial Realities
Policy Ideas Meet Financial Realities by ULCT
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Twists and Turns
Is it an amusement park ride or a trivia game? This week’s podcast, featuring Cameron Diehl and Rachel Otto, features legislative twists and turns straight from the Utah State Capitol. We’ll share a lot of facts- those you’ll find useful and those you never knew you needed! It’s week 7 of the...
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The Utah League of Cities and Towns was first organized in 1907. ULCT serves 248 municipalities in the State of Utah. ULCT represents municipal government interests with a strong, unified voice at the state and federal levels. Further, ULCT provides information, training and technical assistance to local officials on municipal issues, and works to create a greater public awareness and understanding of municipal responsibilities, governance and administration.ULCT is a non partisan, inter-local, government cooperative, working to strengthen the quality of municipal government and administration of Utah’s cities and towns.
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