Episode description: Tom Carlson visits with Judge Michael Cordonnier about career highlights — and his thoughts about the current and future of Missouri's judicial system — as Cordonnier nears retirement after 15 years on the bench, including the last five years as presiding judge for Greene County Circuit Courts.
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About the podcast: In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Hauxeda.
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About the host: Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Hauxeda. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009.