myMERIDIAN

In this introductory trailer, Meridian Mayor Robert Simison introduces the myMERIDIAN podcast and its first bundle of episodes—the CITY 101 series, a crash course in local government.

Meridian City Attorney Bill Nary joins Mayor Robert Simison to talk about all things Meridian. Find out how a mayor differs from a city manager, what a commission is, how to distinguish a proclamation from an ordinance or resolution, and much more.More information about the history of Meridian may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/history.Questions about the podcast? Please email communications@meridiancity.org.

Councilman Brad Hoaglun, the current Council President of the Meridian City Council, joins Mayor Robert Simison to talk about the function of the City Council and the overall mission, vision, and strategic priorities for the City of Meridian. Information about the Meridian City Council, including contact information for current council members, agendas/minutes for upcoming/previous meetings, and archived videos of past meetings, may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/council/. Information about the City of Meridian's strategic plan may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/strategicplan/. An explanation of the districting process may be found by visiting https://gis.meridiancity.org/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/b427456adcde4705a3e8dcd3dc6b469d, and a Q&A may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/government/districting.Questions about the podcast? Please email communications@meridiancity.org.

Todd Lavoie, the City of Meridian's Chief Financial Officer, joins Mayor Robert Simison to talk about the City's finance department, funds, and budgeting process. Information about the finance department (including the latest fiscal year budget, past audit reports, browsable City financial data via OpenGov, and contact information) may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/finance/. Questions about the podcast? Please email communications@meridiancity.org.

Chris Johnson, Meridian's City Clerk, joins Mayor Robert Simison to talk about the functions of the Clerk's Office—everything from dog licenses to passport applications to public records requests. Information about the City Clerk's Office may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/clerk/. Online records may be found by visiting https://meridiancity.org/records/. Public records may be requested by visiting https://meridiancity.org/prr/. Questions about the podcast? Please email communications@meridiancity.org.

Bruce Freckleton, Meridian's Community Development Director, joins Mayor Simison to talk about land use, city planning, building permits, and more.Learn more about the Community Development Department by visiting https://meridiancity.org/community-development/. Questions about the podcast? Email communications@meridiancity.org.

Steve Siddoway, Meridian's Parks & Recreation Director, joins Mayor Simison to talk about parks, pathways, and recreational activities.To learn more about the Meridian Parks & Recreation Department, visit https://meridiancity.org/parks/. Questions about the podcast? Email communications@meridiancity.org.

Kris Blume, Fire Chief, joins Mayor Simison to talk about the Meridian Fire Department.For more information about the Public Works Department, please visit https://meridiancity.org/fire/.Questions about the podcast? Email communications@meridiancity.org.