Your City Government Needs You to Care. EP: 569

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 9 a.m.

Today, we\u2019re going to learn how a person who gives a shit--which is how I think of that desire to make a difference in yourself and the world--can become more engaged in democracy. I\u2019m interviewing Nirva LaFortune, who is my city council representative here in Providence, Rhode Island. Nirva is also my neighbor and my friend, and most excitingly, she is running for mayor of Providence--that election is one year from now, in 2022. She's giving us the inside scoop on how much civic participation by regular ole folks matters.\n\nHere's a link to learn more about her.\n\nSign up for the podcast newsletter!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices