How to be The Only Democratic Councilmember in your City
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Dylan Liddle about his experiences as the only Democratic councilmember in Lawrenceburg, IN, and the challenges and insights from his political journey.
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonery speaks with Lawrenceburg, IN Councilmember Dylan Liddle to discuss his city and its unique financial structure, and how the city has changed over the last year. They also discuss his upbringing and how his parent's addiction shapes his decisions, what it's like to be the only Democrat on a Republican council, and the best, worst, and most surprising parts of being elected to local government. The conversation covers Liddle's policy priorities and what other local governments can learn from those policies. Tune in to hear some words of wisdom for anyone who wants to run for local office. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:46] A little bit about Lawrenceburg and how it's changed in the last year. • [04:03] Dylan's focus on affordability and the success he's had in that area. • [06:48] His journey to public office and how his upbringing has affected his decisions. • [09:49] How he balances the demands of a political career with everyday life. • [13:09] Why Dylan decided to take the more difficult path of being a Democrat. • [15:01] What he thinks the Democratic Party can do to support more wins in smaller areas. • [16:53] Dylan shares some advice for…
Topics covered
- local government
- political challenges
- Democratic representation
- policy priorities
- affordability
- personal journey
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