Inside Plano, The City Podcast City of Plano, Texas
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Inside Plano takes you behind the scenes of our city. We introduce you to the faces and places who help make this a great place to live and give us all lots of reasons to #loveplano.
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Online and Around the City
#37: Online and Around the City
It’s a new year in Plano, but we’re still dealing with impact from COVID-19. Steve and Shannah share what we know about the vaccine rollout at this point. City events are (virtually) underway. Communications Manager Melissa Peachey joins the podcast to talk about the role Plano Television News plays in getting information out and also explains why all of your bookmarks on plano.gov stopped working on January 4. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0
Watch this episode on YouTube.
This month's story links:
WHAT’S NEW: January
Collin County Health Services waitlist
Denton County Public Health waitlist
Texas DSHS Vaccine Provider Map
Texas DSHS Vaccine information
State of the City 2021
City Elections
Plano.gov
BEHIND THE SCENES: Digital and Video Communications with Melissa Peachey, Communications Manager
Plano Television News
Plano.gov
THOSE OTHER THINGS: Stay informed and #ShopPlano
Plano.gov/COVID19
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#73: Preparing for the Path of Totality
This month we’re focusing on a rare event happening in Plano. The Total Solar Eclipse crosses Texas on April 8 and Plano is on the path of totality! You won’t want to miss the details we cover in the show because there won’t be another Total Solar Eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044. Millerann Moya of Visit Plano joins the podcast to share everything you need to know to prepare. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0
Watch this episode on YouTube.
This month's story links:
INSIDE PLANO: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 with Millerann Moya
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#74: Update on the State of Business in Plano
It’s been a year since we last explored development projects in the City of Plano. Doug McDonald and Peter Braster are back to update our listeners on the state of business and development.
This month's story links:
INSIDE PLANO: Business and Development with Doug McDonald and Peter Braster
Economic Development
Progress Report
Special Projects
TIRZ
TIRZ Boards
Apply to serve on a Board or Commission -
#59: Meet Plano’s New Police PIO
There’s a new person sharing information on behalf of Plano Police. Join us as we get to know the new PIO, Officer Jennifer Chapman. Plus you won’t want to miss the lightning round as we get questions to commonly asked questions. Did you know February is also State of the City? We have the details on how to attend.
This month's story links:
WHAT’S NEW: February
State of the City
BEHIND THE SCENES: Officer Jennifer Chapman, Plano Police Department Public Information Officer
Plano Police Department website
Plano Police Department Instagram
Plano Police Department Facebook
Plano Police Department Nextdoor
Plano Police Department Twitter
LIGHTNING ROUND: Plano Police
Online accident report forms
Alarm permits
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#60: Digging into the Details about Plano’s Roads
Have you seen a traffic cone or 20 in Plano? You aren’t wrong for thinking there are a lot of them right now. The Public Works team joins us this month to talk in detail about Plano’s roads, alleys and sidewalks. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0
This month's story links:
WHAT’S NEW: March
Watch State of the City
BEHIND THE SCENES: Daniel Prendergast, Director of Public Works, and Carrie Jones, Assistant Director of Public Works for Streets, Traffic and Drainage
Public Works department website
Road construction update map
City street updates
Highway updates
LIGHTNING ROUND: Roads, Alleys and Sidewalks
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#61: Do We Have a Job For You!
If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world, you might want to consider a career in public service. LaShon Ross, Plano’s newest Deputy City Manager, joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities and why the government sector is a terrific place to build a career. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0
Watch this episode on YouTube.
This month's story links:
WHAT’S NEW: April
Plano Town Hall
BEHIND THE SCENES: Government Careers and Employment with LaShon Ross
Team Plano Culture
LIGHTNING ROUND: Getting Hired
Apply for a job
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