VML Voice Podcast
The VML Voice is the official podcast of the Virginia Municipal League. Each episode explores a different locality or issue but the focus is always on Virginia and the local governments that make the Commonwealth work for everyone.
Contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org to suggest topics, ask questions, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
Click on the title of each episode for more details.
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VML Voice: April 13, 2023 – Dream Big Bristol This episode of the VML Voice came at the suggestion of City of Bristol Manager (and VML Board Member) Randy Eads. Bristol’s city council members are all relatively young and…
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VML Voice: December 13, 2022 – A New Center of the Center of the Universe The VML Voice travels to the Town of Ashland (aka “The Center of the Universe”) to chat about their new town hall. What was wrong with the old town hall?…
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VML Voice: August 22, 2022 – An Outdoor Recreation Conversation with Jessica Bowser If you’ve checked out the July/August issue of VML’s magazine Virginia Town & City then you already know that it’s all about making the most of all the outdoor…
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VML Voice: June 2, 2022 – Speaking of Speaking (Part 2) In episode one, we learned that confidence is what makes a great public speaker, well, great. In this second part of our two part series on “Strategies for Successful…
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VML Voice: May 6, 2022 – Speaking of Speaking (Part 1) Do you suffer from glossophobia – the fear of public speaking? Well, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that as much as 75 percent of all people are fearful of…
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VML Voice: March 4, 2022 – The Case of the Missing Councilmember In November of 2021 the City of Radford was missing a councilmember. Well, they weren’t really “missing” a councilmember; he had resigned before the end of his term to…
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VML Voice: January 5, 2022 – Board Check VML is able to do what we do thanks to the fantastic work done by the local officials and managers who serve on our committees and Board of Directors. In…
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VML Voice: November 12, 2021 – Conference Connections: Part 4 Connections start with conversations and VML’s Annual Conference is one of the best places for local government leaders in Virginia to share stories, trade experiences and build connections. In the…
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VML Voice: November 12, 2021 – Conference Connections: Part 3 Connections start with conversations and VML’s Annual Conference is one of the best places for local government leaders in Virginia to share stories, trade experiences and build connections. In the…
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VML Voice: November 12, 2021 – Conference Connections: Part 2 Connections start with conversations and VML’s Annual Conference is one of the best places for local government leaders in Virginia to share stories, trade experiences and build connections. In the…