Government Ops Podcast

by City of Fairborn

Hosted by City Manager Rob Anderson and Communications Manager Meghan Howard, the Government Ops Podcast covers an overview of the various City Departments, programs, and services here in the City of Fairborn. Discover this great community where you can live, work, play, and go to school.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • But Wait, There's More - Season One Recap

    But Wait, There's More - Season One Recap

    In this final episode of the Government Ops Podcast, Hosts Rob Anderson and Meghan recap the inaugural season of the Government Ops Podcast. While we intended to end the podcast after one season, we thought we would go the route of a good infomercial saying, "...but wait, there's more!" Join us as we discuss all the fun of Season One and what Season Two is going to look like!

  • Show Me the Money!

    Show Me the Money!

    On todays' episode, podcast hosts Rob Anderson and Meghan Howard are joined by Finance Director, Melissa Dodd. When it comes to the finances of a local government the conversation is thrilling, no seriously. Melissa discusses the ins and outs of how cities earn money, get funding for projects, provide utility services to the citizens, and she even introduces everyone to RITA. You won't want to miss this episode.

  • Guilty or Not Guilty, that is the Question

    Guilty or Not Guilty, that is the Question

    Join podcast hosts Rob Anderson and Meghan Howard as they talk with the City Solicitor, Mike Mayer, and his role as the City Attorney and Prosecutor. Mike discusses the Fairborn Municipal Court, the function of the prosecutor's office, the victim advocates program, and what it looks like to be the attorney for an entire City. Sit back and learn about some law as you listen to episode 11 on the Government Ops Podcast.

  • Codes, Planning, and Building, Oh My!

    Codes, Planning, and Building, Oh My!

    Join podcast hosts Rob Anderson and Meghan Howard as they talk with Assistant City Manager and Economic Development, Director Mike Gebhart, as he discusses the ins and outs of our Development Servies Department. Discover why you sometimes get a letter in the mail to mow your grass, how you can go about building that shed or new deck, and what to do if you need some financial help cleaning up your property. For additional information on building and planning departments visit: https://www.fairbornoh.gov/government/development_services/index.php To check out our City Codes and Ordinances visit: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/fairborn/latest/overview

  • Always Under Construction

    Always Under Construction

    Join podcast hosts Rob Andrson and Meghan Howard as they talk with City Engineer, Lee Harris. Lee sheds some light on road construction and why they seem to take so long, why we crack-seal our roadways, all things traffic lights, and much more. Don't miss this episode or you will find yourself at a roadblock, having to detour all over the city.