Opportunities in local government can take you across cities, careers, and decades of service. In this conversation, Hugh Plappert speaks with Corrine Lindo, who shares her story of transition from New York City to Atlanta and the lessons learned along the way.

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Her career began in Greenwich Village on the community planning board before joining the New York City Mayor’s Office under Mayor Giuliani. After 9/11, her life and work shifted, leading her to the creation of Johns Creek, Georgia, and ultimately to her current role as Municipal Clerk for the City of Atlanta.

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Through her reflections on leadership, service, and resilience, Corrine highlights the responsibilities and rewards of public service—helping citizens, improving systems, and standing firm in difficult decisions while keeping people at the center of government work.

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👤 Guest Bio

Corrine Lindo is the Municipal Clerk for the City of Atlanta. Her career in government began in 1990 at the community planning board in Greenwich Village, later serving as Senior Manhattan Liaison for the New York City Mayor’s Office. She helped establish the City of Johns Creek in Georgia and continues her service in Atlanta, focusing on legislation, records, and public accessibility.

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📌 What We Cover

• Beginning a public service career through Fordham University’s community connections
• Working with the New York City Mayor’s Office and experiences surrounding 9/11
• Transitioning from New York to Georgia and helping to build Johns Creek from the ground up
• Understanding differences between large-city and community-based government
• Creating systems for citizen response and faster service delivery
• Managing budgets, morale, and priorities in city government
• Balancing public expectations, political pressure, and fair decision-making
• Advice for anyone considering a career in local government service

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• City of Atlanta: atlantaga.gov
• Contact: [email protected]
• Fordham University
• City of Johns Creek

Ground Floor Government is hosted by Hugh Plappert and produced by PhoneLive.io.