Inside Plano, The City Podcast City of Plano, Texas

#37: Online and Around the City
It’s a new year in Plano, but we’re still dealing with impact from COVID-19. Steve and Shannah share what we know about the vaccine rollout at this point. City events are (virtually) underway. Communications Manager Melissa Peachey joins the podcast to talk about the role Plano Television News plays in getting information out and also explains why all of your bookmarks on plano.gov stopped working on January 4. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0 
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WHAT’S NEW: January
Collin County Health Services waitlist
Denton County Public Health waitlist
Texas DSHS Vaccine Provider Map
Texas DSHS Vaccine information
State of the City 2021
City Elections
Plano.gov
 
BEHIND THE SCENES: Digital and Video Communications with Melissa Peachey, Communications Manager
Plano Television News
Plano.gov
 
THOSE OTHER THINGS: Stay informed and #ShopPlano
Plano.gov/COVID19
#ShopPlano

This month we’re focusing on a rare event happening in Plano. The Total Solar Eclipse crosses Texas on April 8 and Plano is on the path of totality! You won’t want to miss the details we cover in the show because there won’t be another Total Solar Eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044. Millerann Moya of Visit Plano joins the podcast to share everything you need to know to prepare. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0 
 
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INSIDE PLANO: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 with Millerann Moya
2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Plano

There’s a new person sharing information on behalf of Plano Police. Join us as we get to know the new PIO, Officer Jennifer Chapman. Plus you won’t want to miss the lightning round as we get questions to commonly asked questions. Did you know February is also State of the City? We have the details on how to attend.
 
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WHAT’S NEW: February
State of the City
 
BEHIND THE SCENES: Officer Jennifer Chapman, Plano Police Department Public Information Officer
Plano Police Department website
Plano Police Department Instagram
Plano Police Department Facebook
Plano Police Department Nextdoor
Plano Police Department Twitter
 
LIGHTNING ROUND: Plano Police
Online accident report forms
Alarm permits
Other FAQs

Have you seen a traffic cone or 20 in Plano? You aren’t wrong for thinking there are a lot of them right now. The Public Works team joins us this month to talk in detail about Plano’s roads, alleys and sidewalks. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0 
 
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WHAT’S NEW: March
Watch State of the City
 
BEHIND THE SCENES: Daniel Prendergast, Director of Public Works, and Carrie Jones, Assistant Director of Public Works for Streets, Traffic and Drainage
Public Works department website
Road construction update map
City street updates
Highway updates
 
LIGHTNING ROUND: Roads, Alleys and Sidewalks
Fix It Plano

If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world, you might want to consider a career in public service. LaShon Ross, Plano’s newest Deputy City Manager, joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities and why the government sector is a terrific place to build a career. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0 
 
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WHAT’S NEW: April
Plano Town Hall
 
BEHIND THE SCENES: Government Careers and Employment with LaShon Ross
Team Plano Culture
 
LIGHTNING ROUND: Getting Hired
Apply for a job

If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with the person in charge of traffic signals, do we ever have a podcast episode for you! Brian Shewski, Transportation Engineering Manager, joins the podcast to talk about how Plano approaches traffic management. Despite what you might think while sitting at a red light, helping you get more easily from here to there is his team’s goal.  
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WHAT’S NEW: September
Plano 150
School zones
 
BEHIND THE SCENES: Transportation Management with Brian Shewski
Traffic and Transportation Division
Traffic signals
Speed bump program
Request a school zone
Traffic volume
Traffic support services
US 75 Technology Lane project