#185 Running Jackson, MS with Dr. Robert Blaine, Chief Administrative Officer
#185 Running Jackson, MS with Dr. Robert Blaine, Chief Administrative Officer  
Podcast: GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
Published On: Fri Jul 13 2018
Description: Managing change and investing in dignity in Mississippi's state capital. Dr. Robert Blaine joined the podcast to talk about his role as the Chief Administrative Officer for Mayor Chokwe Lumumba in Jackson. He shared what it's like setting up an administration and what they've dealt with in the first year in office. Dr. Blaine described his path into local government, he was a trombonist, conductor and academic before making the leap into managing a city. He also talked about Jackson's strategic plan and taking over the Jackson Public Schools.