12. Bridging the Political Gap: An Honest Conversation with Mayor Ariel Kelley

Whiskey and Lace

Erika Altes

Kids & Family, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Relationships

2.5 • 677 Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Friends don't always need to see eye to eye on anything. The art of respectful discourse has been long forgotten in this day and age. Today, Erika's joined by Ariel Kelley, last years Mayor of Healdsburg, attorney, and California state assembly candidate. Join them as they openly talk about politics and the importance of compassionate leadership. From how tangible ways cities can end homelessness to how leaders can actually represent the people they're serving, prepare to be immersed in this compelling and thoughtful conversation.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

Why it can be so difficult to see eye to eye politically
Ariel's backstory and how she ended up in politics
What it's like being a mayor
Tangible solutions to the homeless crisis
How local communities can come together regardless of political affiliation, and how you can have the biggest impact
Changing the length of maternity leaves
Thoughts on Governor of California Gavin Newsom
How can people trust elected officials to make these laws that will represent people and not the companies that endorse them?
The dangers and imbalances with lobbying
Being an independent thinker inside a political party
The flaws of the two-party system
Having police officers at schools
Listening to other people's perspectives
Managing how to be a mom, wife, friend, and politician
Ariel's perfect deli sandwich

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Guest info:

Ariel Kelley is a friend of mine who was the mayor of Healdsburg for the last year. She is running for California State Assembly for District 2.

You can visit her website at ArielKelley.com

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1:07.6	can, 25% off everything else, and a free gift when you pick up your order at one of their three locations in Santa Rosa.
1:19.0	Are you someone who doesn't take life too seriously?
1:21.8	Do you sometimes find that a shot of whiskey isn't only deserved but needed?
1:25.8	If you said yes to either of those, welcome to the
1:28.1	Whiskey and Lace podcast, where we have honest chats with everyday people, shit shows, and all.
1:33.4	I'm your host, Erica Altus, and I'm here to empower you to be the best version of yourself
1:37.9	and perhaps share in a shot of whiskey. Now pour yourself a glass of wine and let's go.
1:45.6	Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Whiskey and Laced podcast.
1:48.9	Today's guest, and when I say this, I truly mean no disrespect to this person.
1:52.3	But this guest is someone I honestly never thought I would be interviewing.
1:54.8	Because truthfully, as you all know, I rarely talk about politics in a public way.
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