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Episode 4: 4. Saline County, Phillip Smith-Hanes | The first step towards creating equity is getting data

Episode 4: 4. Saline County, Phillip Smith-Hanes | The first step towards creating equity is getting data

Update: 2022-08-23
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Steve Jobs' quote "You can't connect the dots looking forward", is one of Phil Smith-Hanes's favorites and one of the mottos he's operated by in his 25+ years working in local government. 

Phil has been the County Administrator in Saline County, Kansas since 2019 and has been a forward-thinking government leader with a commitment to advancing DEI work and much more. Phil is a true local hero with over 25 years of experience working in local governments in California and Kansas.

Listen to learn about:


  • How Saline County now has to focus on spending dollars and not only saving dollars due to the new influx of federal funds such as the CARES Act and ARPA

  • Lessons learned from the CARES Act and how it impacted the County's work with ARPA funds

  • Steps government officials can take to increase equity in their jurisdiction

  • Saline County's current projects and priorities

  • Tips for recent college graduates starting a job in local government or looking to start a job in local government.

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Episode 4: 4. Saline County, Phillip Smith-Hanes | The first step towards creating equity is getting data

Episode 4: 4. Saline County, Phillip Smith-Hanes | The first step towards creating equity is getting data

Michael Mazur