Good Government Files
A newsletter for local government professionals focused on smart communication, civic leadership, and public trust. I regularly feature remarkable, high-impact work by cities and counties. Below are select posts from Good Government Files. Click the Substack button below to explore the full archive.
Not All Crises Start with Sirens
The first in a GGF series on crisis communications. We start with the murder of a University Park Fire Department Captain
From Pushback to Buy-In: How Amarillo Built a Comprehensive Plan People Could Trust
In a community wary of top-down planning, Amarillo won support by going grassroots, with precision, persistence, and plain language
Saddle Up and Take It Home: Five Voices from TAMIO 2025
Saddle Up and Take It Home: Five Voices from TAMIO 2025
Planting Seeds of Leadership and Hope in Ukraine
Planting Seeds of Leadership and Hope in Ukraine
I've Glimpsed the Future of Local Government Communications
And boy howdy, am I encouraged about the state of the profession