{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Local Government Stops Improving \u2014 Brien Kennedy","description":"Most elected officials face voters. Many local officials never face an opponent. Brien Kennedy left a career scaling e-commerce businesses at Amazon, Microsoft, Nuun Hydration, and SmartyPants Vitamins to work inside the Kitsap County Superior Court. What he saw was a system that people depend on during some of the hardest moments of their lives. But often cannot understand or navigate. Now he is running in only the third contested race for Kitsap County Clerk in 28 years.  We also discuss: \u2022 Why uncontested elections create complacency  \u2022 What a county clerk actually controls \u2022 Why 20 to 30 people each week enter divorce court without a lawyer \u2022 How confusing court processes punish people who cannot afford representation \u2022 Using dashboards, audits, and data to make government accountable \u2022 What Amazon taught Brien about writing, preparation, and measurable results  \u2022 How he helped scale SmartyPants Vitamins and Nuun Hydration toward acquisition \u2022 Why local elections can affect your daily life more than national politics  Brien's links Website: https:\/\/kennedyforclerk.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kennedyforclerk\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kennedyforclerk Local leadership matters more than most people realize. Follow The Jason Cavness Experience for more conversations with founders, operators, veterans, and community leaders working to create real change. Find every episode and connect with Jason here: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/jasoncavness   ","author_name":"The Jason Cavness Experience","author_url":"https:\/\/thejasoncavnessexperience.com","html":"