Brittany Brandon, a general laborer supervisor overseeing the Hot Spots crews for Public Works, grew up with the department. She joined Public Works when she was 18. After working as an apprentice with the department early on, Brandon rose through the ranks over the course of her career with Public Works, from sweeping streets and steam-cleaning alleys in North Beach to supervising cleaning crews assigned to encampment resolutions. A native San Franciscan, Brandon’s frontline work brought the city she loved ever closer.

Brittany Brandon - Real People. Real Work.

Leonard Doss Jr., a native son of San Francisco, comes to his job with a mission: Keep his hometown looking beautiful. He’s part of a small but mighty Public Works graffiti-abatement team that wipes out tens of thousands of tags every year. Despite the steady and often heavy workload, Doss Jr. isn't deterred. He loves his job. To him, spraying over graffiti is “poetry in motion” and coming to work every day is “easy.”

Leonard Doss - Real People. Real Work.

As a carpenter for Public Works, Sheldon Gustafson puts his woodworking skills to good use for facilities and public spaces throughout San Francisco. Much of Gustafson’s work revolves around keeping the public safe: maintaining the Filbert Street Steps so nobody gets hurt, bolstering retaining walls to prevent mudslides and fixing handrails to safeguard people from splinters. Public Works’ Carpenter Shop often takes on some of the most distinctive projects in the City – not just with expert know-how but with rightful pride.

Sheldon Gustafson - Real People. Real Work.

As a truck driver with Public Works’ street repair operation, Fabiola Vega is part of a near-nonstop team effort to repair, maintain and improve San Francisco’s network of hilly roads, commercial corridors and narrow side streets, allowing for smooth and safe travel throughout the City. In many ways, Public Works’ truck drivers work as jack-of-all-trades crews who jump into action whenever called upon. When heavy winter storms sweep through San Francisco leaving behind fallen tree limbs, Vega and others help haul the debris off to clear roadways, sidewalks and public spaces. The team is also instrumental in helping Public Works meet our annual paving goal to keep the roads safe and smooth for people who drive, bike, walk and take transit.

Fabiola Vega - Real People. Real Work.

Danielle Chan is a landscape architect with Public Works’ Bureau of Landscape Architecture. The bureau’s work includes parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, master plans, plazas, community gardens, green infrastructure and trails. For the past few years, Chan has been working on the Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project, an overhaul of the open space in the cultural heart of the neighborhood. Seeing the project go into construction was a pinch-me moment for her.

Danielle Chan - Real People. Real Work.

Netanili “Nili” Niu, an arborist supervisor with the Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry, can trace his love for trees back to his childhood in Hawaii. A certified arborist with 30 years of experience, including two decades with Public Works, Niu is part of a team of tree pros who look after the more than 125,000 street trees in San Francisco. Aside from keeping a watchful eye on our many street trees to make sure they grow tall and strong and stay healthy, arborists like Niu also jump into action whenever a storm barrels through San Francisco, leaving downed trees, broken branches and mangled limbs in its wake.  

Nili Niu - Real People. Real Work.

🚨 “Commissioning is a superpower.” 
From delivering the UK’s first rural devolution deal to reshaping adult social care, Kate Kennally—Chief Executive of Cornwall Council explores the seismic shifts happening across local government and health reform. 
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How Cornwall led the way on Devolution—twice. 
Why social care must reclaim its voice. 
Why commissioning is the public sector’s “superpower”. 
Building inclusive, future-ready public services. 
 
🎧 If you care about the future of local government, this is a must listen. 

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Hustle & Heart brings you stories of public service professionals who turn passion into impact.

In this episode, host Roberto Ayala interviews Brandy Orange, Assistant District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 2, and Isatou Fatty, a Coro intern, to discuss the future of community engagement, civic leadership, and public service careers.

Brandy shares her journey working in local government in Brooklyn, the role of Community Boards in shaping neighborhoods, her roles prior to the Community Board, and shares some of her best lessons. Isatou reflects on her experience as a young leader entering the public service field through her Coro summer internship, offering insights into youth leadership, and the next generation of changemakers.

If you’re interested in civic engagement, local politics, youth leadership, or building a career in public service, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration.

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Join Nazeya Hussain, Solace Board member and EDI lead, as she uncovers the stories, drive, and passion that have shaped some of the most esteemed Chief Executives in Local Government. Delve into in-depth interviews that explore their experiences, best practices, and inspirational tales, perfect for those intrigued by the challenges of the CEO role and the profound impact of councils on communities. With Nazeya's two decades of experience across all tiers of local government and her unwavering passion for making a difference, tune in for firsthand perspectives on local governance's challenges and triumphs. Proudly presented by Solace.

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