• How To Handle the Bureaucracy of Local Government

  • Apr 23 2025
  • Length: 53 mins
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How To Handle the Bureaucracy of Local Government

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  • In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck is joined by Carlee Alm-LaBar and Kevin Blanchard, former city staff members in Lafayette, Louisiana. Carlee is now Strong Towns’ chief of staff, while Kevin is CEO of the nonprofit Downtown Lafayette, which promotes infrastructure development and business revitalization.

    Carlee and Kevin discuss the challenges of balancing competing demands and priorities when working in local government, particularly when trying to make smarter financial decisions. They also share recommendations for how local governments and residents can work together constructively.

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    • Kevin Blanchard (LinkedIn)

    • Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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