State & Local Government Episodes

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. Jill and Stavros explore public service, community pride, and the shifting landscape of civic responsibility across Southern Nevada and the Silver State. Stavros shares how his 29-year career in law enforcement and time on the Las Vegas City Council led to his state leadership role, while reflecting on the importance of listening directly to Nevadans in every corner of the state.

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo at the 78th Damboree in Boulder City. Jill and Gov. Lombardo explore the unique spirit and bright future of the Silver State. Gov. Lombardo shares how his childhood as a military kid and his decades of service as sheriff and governor shaped his deep appreciation for the liberties of this nation and the tight-knit communities of Nevada.

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen to explore the unique "frontier spirit" that drives the Silver State. Senator Rosen shares how her faith and upbringing instilled a lifelong commitment to leaving her corner of the world better than she found it. This isn't just a story about political leadership; it's about a mission-driven approach to community stewardship, the booming landscape of Nevada's clean energy economy, and a collaborative approach to democracy designed to serve families for generations to come.

Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the Data Center Debate - Part II with Brynn Delormier, Kendra Dyson, and Fred Boltz - In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Boulder City advocates and local community members Brynn Delormier, Kendra Dyson, and Fred Boltz to pull back the curtain on a massive, fast-tracked tech proposal. Together, they break down the critical issues surrounding a proposed 300-megawatt data center and explain why 93% of surveyed residents are firmly opposed...

Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the 4+7 Data Center Debate - Part I with Ned Thomas - In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Ned Thomas, the City Manager of Boulder City, to discuss the ongoing community conversations surrounding data centers. Moving past the rumors, Ned pulls back the curtain on the multi-step "gatekeeping" process of land management, the reality of local control versus federal intervention, and what a potential data center could actually mean for the c...

Celebrating Spring Jam and Community Spirit with Honorable Joe Hardy, Mayor of Boulder City. We hope that you enjoyed the 2025 Spring Jamboree here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. Spring Jam has been held since 1977, and is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. We had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of civi leaders, artisans, and vendors that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment o...

Serving Boulder City: Leadership, Community, and Making a Difference. In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill chats with Boulder City Council Member Denise Ashurst. Denise Ashurst shares her inspiring journey from interior decorator and Air Force veteran to beloved community leader in Boulder City. She opens up about her passion for serving others, her work with Pride and Purity, which helps women make positive life choices, and her commitment to community outreach, including initia...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Boulder City, NV City Manager, Taylour Tedder. Taylour is a dedicated and passionate professional known for his emphasis on people and their work. With a strong team already in place, he focused on team building and improving communication within the executive team. During his time, he successfully hired three new department heads - a finance director, utilities director, and public works director - who have been warmly welcomed and proven to be hig...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Michael Mays and Courtney Mooney. Michael is the Director of Community Development for Boulder City government, and is a passionate advocate for it historic preservation, and he collaborates with the state to access valuable resources that further enhance Boulder City's historic preservation efforts. Courtney is a professional working for the City of Boulder City as a historic preservation officer. Her primary responsibility is reviewing applicati...

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is Lynn Marie Goya, Clark County Clerk County Clerk, Goya has much to be proud of. She has accomplished much since 2015 and her first election as our Clark County Clerk. In this episode, we'll highlight her many accomplishments and learn about the functions of a County Clerk and how that looks slightly different in Clark County versus other clerks around the country. Episode Highlights In today's episode we learn about: Lynn's personal history and he...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Sonny Vinuya, Director of the Governor's Office of Small Business Advocacy, and Jennie Kim, Advisor to the Nevada Asian American Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce. Don't miss hearing how Sonny left the Chamber to further help small business owners as their champion in the Lt. Governor's office in the State of Nevada. He will share how he can help the businesses as well as new programs that will be coming to the State in the near ...

Hello, and welcome to the Best Dam Podcast. This is your host Jill Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber. In each episode, we will highlight what makes Boulder City, home of the Hoover Dam, the ideal place to operate your successful small business, explore world-class tourism attractions, and discover why we are the perfect place to live and unwind. On today’s show, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roger Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boulder City and Chairman...