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 Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective.

Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.

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Episode #24 Encore of - The Importance of Cities with Sam Mamet Executive Director of CML

Jul 27, 2019

An interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in Colorado and Nevada. 

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Episode #23 Q&A #2

Jul 20, 2019

This is our second Episode answering listener questions. We cover topics ranging from Home Rule, why cities build parks and trails and Economic Development subsidies. We answer 5 questions in depth and provide a lot of great information. 

We have parody sponsorship ad and finish with our Quiz. There are three quiz...

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Episode #22 Q&A

Jul 12, 2019

In Episode #22 I answer several listener questions. Questions regarding why there are so many types of local governments and the reason for the taxes collected.

We also have our Quiz at the end where you can win a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen and our very popular...

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Episode #21 Clinton, MS Mayor Phil Fisher

Jul 6, 2019

In today’s episode we are having a conversation with Mayor Fisher of Clinton, Mississippi. He is a retired Major General who commanded over 43,000 troops and personnel in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Mayor Fisher has had decades of service to his community and our Country. We discuss what makes...

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