In this episode, Chad and Patrick explore the recent legal victory of Chuck Morone of Strong Towns, the importance of free speech for professionals, and the complexities of local government finance and policy. They discuss how these issues impact city management, infrastructure, and community engagement.

00:48 Chuck Morone's legal case and victory
03:22 The importance of free speech for professionals
12:14 Property tax calculations and the 'no new revenue' rate
21:30 Potential of land value tax as a reform
30:46 Community engagement in city budgeting
40:29 The importance of transparency and accountability

Creators and Guests

Chad Janicek
Host
Chad Janicek
Former city manager, current local government nerd. I build fun stuff that helps cities make better decisions @zactax
Patrick Lawler
Host
Patrick Lawler
It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom.
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