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Part 2 of our conversation with Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg delves deeper into how the City, its departments and partnerships are addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Bakersfield.

Christian discusses our work to address homelessness, including placing 400 previously homeless individuals into permanent housing solutions; how the Bakersfield CalVIP program is helping reduce gun violence in our community; and the importance of economic development and opportunity for our residents.

The Something Better Podcast kicks off with Part 1 of a conversation with City Manager Christian Clegg. We take an overview look at the City Manager's Office and some of the services that the City of Bakersfield provides to its residents and many annual visitors.

Learn what a City Manager is and does and why Bakersfield has one, as well as a little more about the man leading the City.

Part 2 of our conversation will cover more details about some of the City's most pressing issues and how we're addressing them everyday. Expect that to drop in the coming weeks...