The Common Thread

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. Ross shares how he rose from accountant to CIO, why 9/11 changed his career path, and how he leads modernization across one of the nation’s largest cities. Stay tuned throughout the series as we highlight public leaders who are reshaping government for the better.