A Nice Place to Podcast

The intersection of purpose and passion when serving the community

Mayor Grandis welcomes City of Fountain Valley's Fire Chief Bill McQuaid to discuss a range of topics regarding the future Fire Station 1 upgrades, the unpredictability of being in the fire service, giving back to the community, and upcoming community events.
Interested in having a guest or topic featured on the podcast? Let us know at fvpround@fountainvalley.org!

Welcome to Summer!

Welcome Rob Frizzele to the Podcast! As Fountain Valley's very own recreation & community services director, and a tenured resident himself, Rob dives deep with Mayor Grandis into community activities and summer events around town. Check out what it's like to be part of the most fun department in the City!
 
Interested in having a guest or topic featured on the podcast? Let us know at fvpround@fountainvalley.org !

A Flourishing Community

Mayor Grandis welcomes Fountain Valley’s very own Matt Taylor, a tenured social advocate who runs the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, to talk about his non-profit & best ways to facilitate healthy communities within the city
 
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Episode Notes
Talked about Matt’s background and life in the region
Talked about Fountain Valley Community Foundation
Talked about how to partner with other non-profits for a wider impact
Talked about marketing and hosting events in Fountain Valley
Talked about the fundraising process and registration system
Talked about Grant Programs and Summerfest
Talked about the Honored Hero Banner program
Talked about how to get involved with non-profits
Talked about making a difference and volunteering

Keeping our Community Safe

Mayor Grandis welcomes City of Fountain Valley's Chief of Police Matt Sheppared to discuss a range of topics regarding homeless, crime, enforcement, and measures going forward to help keep our community safe!

The Importance of Giving Back

Welcome back to A Nice Place to Podcast! In episode 3, Mayor Grandis welcomes local realtor and community leader Susan Saurastri to share her perspective on all things Fountain Valley! We delve into the heart of the city, explore Fountain Valley's rich history, the current landscape of its housing market, and more.

Discussing the CA Housing Element

In this month’s episode, Mayor Grandis welcomes Fountain Valley’s Deputy City Manager and Community Development Director Omar Dadabhoy to discuss the state-mandated housing element RHNA, affordable housing, and the future of the City’s housing development.

Achieving the American Dream in Fountain Valley

Mayor Glenn Grandis introduces “A Nice Place to Podcast,” the City’s first-ever podcast. In this episode, the Mayor welcomes special guest David Truong, owner of Mimi’s Jewelry, to discuss life and recreation in the city, embracing diversity through ever-changing demographics and what the future holds for Fountain Valley residents.