In this powerful episode, Evan Meyer sits down with Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete and Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park to explore how two neighboring cities are breaking down silos to address homelessness, emergency response, and community safety. From invisible borders on the beach to upcoming global events like the Olympics, this conversation unpacks what effective local collaboration really looks like.📍 Topics Include:Joint operations on homelessnessRegional planning for tourism & transportationCommunication breakdowns across agenciesWhy political differences shouldn’t stop progressBuilding tools for cross-jurisdictional problem-solving💡 This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in local government, regional planning, and public innovation.Time | Section Title | Summary00:00 | Opening: Meet Lana & Traci | Intro to both guests and the purpose of their collaboration01:00 | Shared Challenges: Homelessness at the Beach | Transit-driven inflows and cross-jurisdiction coordination03:00 | Joint Policing & Outreach Efforts | Examples of Santa Monica & LA joint operations04:00 | Future Goals: Olympics, World Cup, and Tourism | Preparing for global events through regional partnerships05:00 | Origins of Collaboration | How Lana & Traci connected personally and professionally06:30 | Breaking the “Invisible Line” on Beaches | Using outreach teams like West Coast Cares across borders07:30 | Post-Fire Response & Mutual Aid | How disaster response accelerated regional unity08:30 | Why Two Voices Are Louder Than One in Sacramento | The power of joint advocacy at the state level10:00 | Big Ask: What Should Higher Governments Fix? | Calls for a shared dashboard, streamlined communication13:30 | County-Level Homelessness Shakeup | LASA changes and the push for local control15:30 | Vision for a Regional Dashboard Tool | Transparent, real-time issue tracking for agencies and public18:00 | Navigating Political Differences | Governing across ideological lines and buildingSupport the showAbout Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-founded RideAmigos.com, a platform that optimizes commuter travel globally. Previously, he served as District Director for the California State Senate and led many civic initiatives in Santa Monica. Through seminars and his podcast Meyerside Chats, Evan inspires civic engagement, innovation, and cultural growth.He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.

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