Producer Breana Miller interviews Division Deputy Director Nidia Logan-Robinson about her work in leading the effort for the implementation of the Develop 901 Citizen Portal, the online permit system used by the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. She also takes time to discuss the need for more young professionals to join public service career fields as well as construction and trade career fields as the need for more job candidates in these careers grows.Have questions for Nidia? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Producer Breana Miller interviews Steve Shular, Special Assistant to the City Mayor, about the work he does with the 311 Department and local neighborhood associations to help keep Memphis beautiful and safe for its residents.Have questions for Steve? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Housing Administrator Scott Walkup interviews Program Manager Anita Tate about the Shelby County Department of Housing's Lead Hazard Control Program, discussing the harm caused by lead paints to children and how this program is helping residents in Memphis and Shelby County with remediation to make for a safer and healthier future for many families.Have questions for Anita or Scott? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Producer Breana Miller interviews Mechanical Inspector Arthur Hammontree about what types of projects are often inspected by the Mechanical department and how inspections help to ensure safe buildings and structures.Have questions for Arthur? Email them to [email protected], and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

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