Meyerside Chats: Government, Policy & Civility
City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Councilmember, Phil Brock
Evan Meyer sits down with Councilman Phil Brock on the latest episode of Meyerside Chats.
Summary:
– The power of art.
– The many opportunities for SM to be a “cradle of the arts in LA”.
– We need a “crusade of culture”.
– More art and music opportunities at our parks.
– Santa Monica’s rich history.
– Why is there distrust and how do we get rid of it?
– Embracing disagreeing parties, news and information to understand all sides
– Phil’s abundant volunteer work.
– Tons of ways to get involved. There are so many ways to help when we “act local.” | 44:00.
– Accepting change is necessary, but to what extent?
– History of Vons at Euclid & Wilshire.
– The nature of angry emails to council.
– The state of homelessness. Can we be more effective?
– Viewing constituents from a customer service perspective.
– “One Santa Monica.”
Thank you Phil Brock for your service, your commitment to Santa Monica, and for sharing this time with me.
About Evan Meyer
Evan is the Founder of BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform and marketplace that speed tracks the urban beautification process through art, as well as the original 501(c)3 sister organization and public charity that beautifies schools in the communities that need it most. Beautify has now facilitated thousands of murals around the planet, working with hundreds of communities, community organizations, cities and national brands.
He is also the Founder of RideAmigos.com, a tech platform that optimizes commuter travel and behavior through intelligent programs and analytics for governments, large enterprises, and universities, serving many regions across the US.
As a civic leader in the City of Santa Monica, he is the past Chairman of his neighborhood (Ocean Park), giving residents a voice in the public process, as well as helping the City of Santa Monica with innovative, actionable ways of civic engagement. He gives seminars on building corporate cultures and the importance of community and civic engagement.
He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.
Evan Meyer sits down with Councilman Phil Brock on the latest episode of Meyerside Chats.
Summary:
– The power of art.
– The many opportunities for SM to be a “cradle of the arts in LA”.
– We need a “crusade of culture”.
– More art and music opportunities at our parks.
– Santa Monica’s rich history.
– Why is there distrust and how do we get rid of it?
– Embracing disagreeing parties, news and information to understand all sides
– Phil’s abundant volunteer work.
– Tons of ways to get involved. There are so many ways to help when we “act local.” | 44:00.
– Accepting change is necessary, but to what extent?
– History of Vons at Euclid & Wilshire.
– The nature of angry emails to council.
– The state of homelessness. Can we be more effective?
– Viewing constituents from a customer service perspective.
– “One Santa Monica.”
Thank you Phil Brock for your service, your commitment to Santa Monica, and for sharing this time with me.
About Evan Meyer
Evan is the Founder of BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform and marketplace that speed tracks the urban beautification process through art, as well as the original 501(c)3 sister organization and public charity that beautifies schools in the communities that need it most. Beautify has now facilitated thousands of murals around the planet, working with hundreds of communities, community organizations, cities and national brands.
He is also the Founder of RideAmigos.com, a tech platform that optimizes commuter travel and behavior through intelligent programs and analytics for governments, large enterprises, and universities, serving many regions across the US.
As a civic leader in the City of Santa Monica, he is the past Chairman of his neighborhood (Ocean Park), giving residents a voice in the public process, as well as helping the City of Santa Monica with innovative, actionable ways of civic engagement. He gives seminars on building corporate cultures and the importance of community and civic engagement.
He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.