HOW MARION WORKS
HOW MARION WORKS
Podcast Description
Welcome to the official podcast of the City Of Marion entitled "HOW MARION WORKS"! The mission of the How Marion Works podcast is to inform & expose the community of Marion, IN & surrounding areas to all of the moving pieces to of Marion, IN. With hundreds of employees & a population of nearly 30,000 people Marion deserves to be highlighted & shown off! Welcome to our podcast showing “How Marion Works”!
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The podcast explores various community themes such as local governance, city services, and public safety. Episodes like 'Set the City on Fire' feature the fire department to reveal its responsibilities, while 'A City That is On the Move' discusses transportation services in Marion, highlighting the need for community awareness about these critical municipal functions.
Welcome to the official podcast of the City Of Marion entitled “HOW MARION WORKS”! The mission of the How Marion Works podcast is to inform & expose the community of Marion, IN & surrounding areas to all of the moving pieces to of Marion, IN. With hundreds of employees & a population of nearly 30,000 people Marion deserves to be highlighted & shown off! Welcome to our podcast showing “How Marion Works”!
Welcome to
”How Marion Works,” Season 1, Episode 18, titled ”A City Becoming Cleaner”.
This episode's special guest is Dr. Jayda Monteiro
, the Opioid Settlement Fund Coordinator for the City of Marion. Join your host, Layla Price-Bodkin , and special co-host, Deana Vice , as they sit down with Dr. Monteiro to explore how the city is tackling the opioid epidemic.
The episode delves into Dr. Monteiro's personal and professional journey, starting with an icebreaker about her favorite place to shop in Marion. The conversation then shifts to her background, including where she was born and raised, her education, and her experience. Listen in to learn when she was hired by the city, what her day-to-day responsibilities are, and who she typically works with. Dr. Monteiro also shares what personally motivated her to take on this critical role and how her background has shaped her approach.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. Monteiro addresses the unique challenges Marion faces regarding opioid use and addiction. She discusses how the opioid epidemic has impacted local families, schools, and other services. The episode also explores the biggest gaps in care and support within the community.
A key part of the conversation focuses on the
Opioid Settlement Funds. Dr. Monteiro explains how decisions are made about where these funds are allocated , what criteria are used, and how community input is considered in the process. She shares her hopes for the changes she wants to see in the next few years and how she plans to measure success. She also offers ways the community can provide input and help with her mission.
You can stay connected with the City of Marion by following them on
Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok at @CityofMarionIN. For more information, visit their website, cityofmarion.in.gov , or download the free MyMarionApp from the Apple Store or Google Play store.
New episodes of the ”How Marion Works” podcast are released every other Monday at 5 a.m. on platforms like Apple, Spotify, and all other major platforms. You can find archived episodes at HowMarionWorks.com.
The ”HOW MARION WORKS” podcast is produced by Frequency Canvas, LLC. All Audio Production (Recording, Editing, Mixing, & Mastering) is done by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.
Podcast theme music & also theme music for Podcast trailer are produced by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.
Contact Frequency Canvas at: [email protected] | https://www.FrequencyCanvas.com/ | 765-506-3380
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