"Leading a Downtown" with Philip Falcone, Ward 1 Councilmember, Riverside, California

Who owns the problem when no one person or organization is actually in charge? Philip Falcone represents downtown Riverside, California, a complex ecosystem of residents, businesses, government agencies, cultural institutions, historic infrastructure, and competing community needs. In this conversation, Philip explores what it takes to lead where responsibility is shared: bringing people together who don't report to one another, negotiating with colleagues for limited resources, balancing compassion with economic vitality, and helping people understand problems that local government cannot solve alone. He also shares how losing his family's home in Hurricane Katrina shaped his commitment to public service and his conviction that local government's most fundamental responsibilities are often the ones people barely notice, until something fails. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment: 602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note: Matt@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest: CatalystGuest.us  On Substack: Democracy Runs on Dialogue™ Connect on LinkedIn: MattLehrmanProduced by Social Prosperity Partners