Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio Local Governments
Conversations with Ohio Local Government leaders and public servants hosted by Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas. As you head to work, hear from those who work for you with stories of local government successes, opportunities, and the motivations behind public policy. Learn more about David Thomas at www.davidthomasforashtabulacounty.com. Questions, ideas, or want to learn more? Email thomas15david@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2022 • 14 episodes
Ohio's Bios- Insights from Ohio Local Governments
Latest Episodes
E:14 Brian Walsh and the Plan to Make the Washington DC Air Travel Market More Competitive
Brian Walsh is a former Washington DC Hill Staffer and current spokesman for the Capital Access Alliance (CAA). We spoke about the group's goal for the FAA Reauthorization Bill to make air travel...
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Episode 14
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E:13 Veterans Service Commission- Ben Schwartfigure Director for Ashtabula County
In this episode I speak with Ben Schwartfigure, the Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission Director, about the services provided to our community's veterans. From health benefits to housing assistance and work with federal and state...
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Episode 13
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E:12 US Mexican Border Visit- Immigration, Border Security, and a Growing Crisis
This episode is different from others run in Ohio's Bios. For Episode 12 I share about a unique opportunity I had to visit the US Mexican Border in McAllen, Texas to view firsthand the Border Crisis at the southern border, learn how it impacts ...
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Episode 12
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E11: Doug Starkey, Ashtabula County Environmental Services Director
Doug Starkey has served as Director of the Ashtabula County Environmental Services for 3 years in addition to his wealth of local government experiences as Fire Chief and City Manager in the City of Geneva. We discuss his perspective of the cha...
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Episode 11
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