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In the final episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year. Mayor Ginther shares how a deep-rooted commitment to service, regional collaboration, and intentional growth has helped transform one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities.
In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Michael G. Adams, Kentucky’s Secretary of State and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year.
In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Felecia Alston Green, retired Deputy CIO of DeKalb County and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year.
In the second episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and one of Governing’s 2025 Public Officials of the Year.
In the premiere episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Ted Ross, Los Angeles Chief Information Officer and one of Governing's 2025 Public Officials of the Year.
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Colorado state Sen. Rod Pelton criticizing the role of social media in local government disputes. Pelton made the remark as lawmakers consider a bill to streamline how abandoned towns are declared and managed, following turmoil in Hartman, Colo. The town’s entire leadership resigned after years of infighting, leaving critical infrastructure, including its failing water system, without oversight. He said online pressure and harassment helped drive the town’s officials to resign and warned that other local leaders are facing similar social media dynamics, raising concerns about governance and public service in small communities. (The Denver Post)
