Podcast #9: Place Confusion
September 26, 2007
Ever wondered why Cedar Hill Council Members have “Places” rather than “Districts”? Do you wonder who “your” City Council Member is?If you have asked either of these questions, then I have your answer.
Podcast #8: W.S. Permenter Memorial Service
March 18, 2007
A memorial service for W.S. Permenter was held at the First United Methodist Church this past Saturday. I know there were a lot of people who were unable to attend. The full memorial service can be heard below.
Speakers:
Pastor Van Lazaroff, First United Methodist
Kim Lewis, Associate Superintendent
Rob Franke, Mayor
Fred Campbell, Grace Church of Ovilla
Podcast #7: Former Mayor Ithiel Worden
November 26, 2006
We continue our series of interviews with Cedar Hill’s former Mayors. In this edition, we visit with Ithiel Worden, Cedar Hill’s 5th mayor, who served from 1970 to 1972. He was also a City Council member from 1965 to 1968.
We begin our interview with Mayor Warden describing Cedar Hill in 1954.
Note: I’m sad to say I had some audio problems with the recording. Please excuse the static and echo. I will improve my equipment and interview him again in the near future.
Podcast #6: Technology in Politics
August 21, 2006
I received an interesting email recently.
Dear Wade
I am emailing you from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia… I have stumbled across your website in some research I am doing about podcasts, blogs, vlogs and other interactive online communication tools. I am doing this research as a job for our local Council.
I LOVE what you’ve done on your website! You are the perfect example of what a progressive Council Member should be doing to keep their community engaged.
I would love to interview you about what you’re doing with your website and the feedback you’ve received from your community.
Would you be open to my calling you in the next week or so to conduct a telephone interview and ask you some questions about what you’ve done? I could certainly learn a lot and give our local council some insight into how to utilise this technology effectively!
I really look forward to hearing from you soon.
With kind regards
Cathryn Boyce
Senior Account Executive
RedChilli Marketing Group
As it turns out, Cathryn was conducing marketing research for the City Council in Brisbane, Australia, to determine how they could use new technology to communicate with their citizens.
We talked about my website, how it all got started, and the podcasts I have been doing. The interview was a lot of fun. Hopefully, this interview will encourage other public officials to use technology to connect with those whom they serve.
Podcast #5: Former Mayor Archie Hall
July 26, 2006
In this edition we begin a series of interviews with some of Cedar Hill’s former Mayors. One of our Mayors who has been a familiar figure in Cedar Hill for many years is Archie Hall. Mayor Hall was Cedar Hill’s 8th Mayor, serving from 1983 to 1985. He has an interesting view of Cedar Hill’s past and an optimistic view of Cedar Hill’s future.
Podcast #4: Dr. Peggy Wilson
June 30, 2006
I am excited to share with you my conversation with the first female City Council Member in Cedar Hill. Dr. Peggy Wilson served from 1996 to 1998. She shares some of her experiences on the council. Dr. Wilson also discusses her challenges in corporate America and her newest passion, the Cedar Hill Association for the Cultural Arts.
An Unsolicited Voicemail
June 20, 2006
I was surprised to get this purely unsolicited voicemail from a citizen of Cedar Hill. Of course, I had nothing to do with it! 
You too can leave me a voicemail by calling (469) 293-3771.
Call-In Line: (469) 293-3771
June 1, 2006
The geek in me is coming out again and I’ve decided to try something new.
In addition to the podcasts I’ve been doing, where I interview community leaders, I am going to experiment with periodical Council Updates. As part of that effort, I have created a call-in line.
If you have any questions or concerns (or praises) call (469) 293-3771 and leave an audio comment. That is a special phone number that will put your comment into a computer audio file. In an upcoming Council Update podcast, I’ll use the comment (unless you tell me not to) and try to respond to your question or concern. Think of it as a radio call-in line, except that it is not live.
So, please try it out. Ask about anything city-related, such as taxes, water, trash-pickup, etc. If you just want to leave me a private message, that’s okay too, just be sure to tell me to keep it to myself.
Podcast #3: Cedar Hill Antenna Farm
May 22, 2006
Cedar Hill sits atop the highest point between the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico which makes Cedar Hill’s ideal for TV and radio towers. Cedar Hill is home to the largest collection of very tall towers in North America. In this edition, we speak with Council Member Greg Patton about the history of the Cedar Hill Antenna Farm.
Podcast #2: Interview with Mayor Rob Franke (Part 2)
May 8, 2006
Cedar Hill Podcast #2, May 2006 - Interview with Mayor Rob Franke (Part 2)
In this edition we continue our discussion with Mayor Rob Franke, discussing topics such as the challenges ahead for Cedar Hill, the Mayor’s Transformation initiative, and the future of Cedar Hill.
Part 2 of 2 part interview.
Podcast #1: Interview with Mayor Rob Franke (Part 1)
April 27, 2006
Cedar Hill Podcast #1, April 2006 - Interview with Mayor Rob Franke (Part 1)
Rob Franke has served the City of Cedar Hill in various capacities over the past 18 years, and is currently in his fourth term as Mayor.
Part 1 of 2 part interview.
Welcome!
My name is Wade Emmert and I am a Council Member for the City of Cedar Hill. This web site is a way for me to share with you some of my thoughts about issues important to the City.
It is my sincerest goal to be a good steward of the citizens’ trust. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to serve you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at Wade.Emmert@cedarhilltx.com or (214) 740-3164.