The Possible City

Lancaster City Manager Jason Caudle talks about how this Los Angeles suburb has emerged as a regional leader in building a sustainable economy - in more ways that one - through enterprising energy projects and investing in award-winning downtown districts. 

Referenced in this episode:

Los Angeles Times: Unhappy with L.A. County COVID-19 response, Lancaster to form its own public health agency

Marketwatch: This city produces its own power for a cleaner environment and budget savings

Antelope Valley Press: Powering homes for the future

Joda Thongnopnua, Chief of Staff to Mayor Tim Kelly in Chattanooga, speaks with Cate and Ben about lessons learned from his own political run prior to joining the administration and how the office balances the many competing priorities that come with being a fast-growing metro. 

Referenced in this episode:

Bloomberg Cities Network: A community innovator moves inside city hall

Chattanooga Trend: Mayor Kelly Announces $100 Million Affordable Housing Plan

NoogaToday: Chattanooga selected for Putting Assets to Work Incubator

As he approaches the end of his first year in office, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb talks with Ben and Cate about his city's transformational opportunities along their waterfront and in their neighborhoods, as well as his varied professional background prepared him for public service.

Referenced in this episode:

Crain’s Cleveland Business: Know Your Cleveland mayoral candidates: Justin Bibb

Cleveland.com: Mayor Justin Bibb delivers first State of the City address, saying Cleveland is “on the rise”

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy: A Legacy of Innovation: How Leaders in Cleveland Reimagined and Rebuilt Their City After Decades of Decline