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How can better communication help rebuild trust in government? Evan Meyer shares how technology, transparency, and civic engagement can make government more accessible and effective while helping residents better understand how to get involved and make an impact in their communities.
Evan is a tech entrepreneur and founder of several impactful ventures, including MyGovTools.org, BeautifyEarth.com, BeautifyEarth.org, and RideAmigos.com. His work spans government transparency and civic engagement, urban beautification through public art, transportation technology, and community building.
As a civic leader, Evan has served as a District Director for the California State Senate, led his neighborhood association, worked on civic engagement strategies, and hosted Meyerside Chats. He also leads seminars on corporate culture, community and civic engagement, and political philosophy.
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00:00 – Cold Open: Can Government Move Faster?
01:11 – Introduction: Government Transparency
02:05 – Introducing Evan Meyer
03:04 – Welcome & Becoming a “Civic Ninja”
04:10 – Evan’s Work With Government & Technology
06:06 – Why Government Is Designed to Move Slowly
06:25 – Making Government More Efficient & Effective
08:15 – The Purpose of Government
09:00 – Entrepreneurship, RideAmigos & Beautify Earth
11:26 – GovTools & Rebuilding Trust Through Communication
11:59 – Government Communication & Constituent Engagement
13:10 – Understanding Where Tax Dollars Go
13:43 – Transparency Across Different Levels of Government
16:24 – When a Lack of Transparency Creates Distrust
17:43 – Rebuilding Trust in Government
19:20 – How GovTools Improves Government Transparency
20:44 – Making Communication Easier for Public Officials
22:16 – Why Government Needs to Tell Its Story
23:05 – Understanding Your Local Government
24:39 – Why Civic Education Matters
25:25 – Local Elections & Voter Engagement
26:23 – Becoming a More Informed Voter
27:13 – Why Local Matters Was Created
28:00 – Looking Beyond the Ballot
29:58 – Media, Information & Political Perspectives
32:20 – Evan’s Approach to Civic Involvement
33:00 – Working With Political Leaders From the Outside
34:00 – Beautifying Communities Through Public Art
37:20 – Growing Beautify Earth
39:02 – Final Thoughts
40:06 – Learning Civics & Taking Action Locally
40:41 – Where to Find Evan & His Work
41:44 – Closing
Evan is a tech entrepreneur and founder of several impactful ventures, including MyGovTools.org, BeautifyEarth.com, BeautifyEarth.org, and RideAmigos.com. His work spans government transparency and civic engagement, urban beautification through public art, transportation technology, and community building.
As a civic leader, Evan has served as a District Director for the California State Senate, led his neighborhood association, worked on civic engagement strategies, and hosted Meyerside Chats. He also leads seminars on corporate culture, community and civic engagement, and political philosophy.
DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jackson is speaking only for herself. Her thoughts, views, and opinions regarding this tragedy belong solely to her. These are not to malign any profession, organization, anyone, or anything. Local Matters does not endorse candidates.
To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page at
www.Janiceallenjackson.com
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia
Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia
youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624
Twitter:
twitter.com/JAJAndAssocLLC
Local Matters Podcast:
Soundcloud:
@localmatterspodcast
Spotify:
@localmatterspodcast
Apple Podcasts:
@localmatterspodcast
00:00 – Cold Open: Can Government Move Faster?
01:11 – Introduction: Government Transparency
02:05 – Introducing Evan Meyer
03:04 – Welcome & Becoming a “Civic Ninja”
04:10 – Evan’s Work With Government & Technology
06:06 – Why Government Is Designed to Move Slowly
06:25 – Making Government More Efficient & Effective
08:15 – The Purpose of Government
09:00 – Entrepreneurship, RideAmigos & Beautify Earth
11:26 – GovTools & Rebuilding Trust Through Communication
11:59 – Government Communication & Constituent Engagement
13:10 – Understanding Where Tax Dollars Go
13:43 – Transparency Across Different Levels of Government
16:24 – When a Lack of Transparency Creates Distrust
17:43 – Rebuilding Trust in Government
19:20 – How GovTools Improves Government Transparency
20:44 – Making Communication Easier for Public Officials
22:16 – Why Government Needs to Tell Its Story
23:05 – Understanding Your Local Government
24:39 – Why Civic Education Matters
25:25 – Local Elections & Voter Engagement
26:23 – Becoming a More Informed Voter
27:13 – Why Local Matters Was Created
28:00 – Looking Beyond the Ballot
29:58 – Media, Information & Political Perspectives
32:20 – Evan’s Approach to Civic Involvement
33:00 – Working With Political Leaders From the Outside
34:00 – Beautifying Communities Through Public Art
37:20 – Growing Beautify Earth
39:02 – Final Thoughts
40:06 – Learning Civics & Taking Action Locally
40:41 – Where to Find Evan & His Work
41:44 – Closing
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