Listen "How to Turn Small Community Actions Into a Big Impact"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Shakeel Dalal builds spaceships for a living, and he never planned to run for mayor of Longmont, Colorado. He just kept doing the next small thing that made sense. That led him from writing about city council meetings to moderating congressional debates, founding housing organizations, and running for office. Today, Shakeel joins Norm to discuss his journey, the challenges facing his community, and his advice for advocates.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
Shakeel Dalal (site)
Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn)
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ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
Shakeel Dalal (site)
Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn)
Hey listener! You hear from us all the time, but today we want to hear from you. We want your feedback on this podcast and any other Strong Towns podcast you like to listen to. Please fill out this quick survey to share your thoughts: strongtowns.org/survey
This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.
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