Podcasts about city management

In this episode of OMAG All Access, hosts William Sheppard and Randy Jacox are joined by Tonya White, Water Funding Program Specialist at Garver, to discuss the importance of water and wastewater system master plans and capital improvement plans (CIPs) for Oklahoma municipalities. Tonya shares practical steps for getting started, how master planning supports funding efforts, and why internal collaboration is key to moving infrastructure projects forward. Whether your city is new to planning or simply needs to revisit existing strategies, this conversation provides valuable insights into aligning your needs with available funding opportunities. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with other municipal leaders. For more resources and support, visit www.omag.org or connect with us on Facebook. Have a podcast idea? Email us at allaccess@omag.org. 

In this episode, Chad and Patrick discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on market uncertainty and the challenges faced by city managers in forecasting sales tax revenues. They explore the importance of data-driven decision-making and the use of leading indicators to understand consumer behavior. The conversation reflects on past economic crises and emphasizes the need for caution in navigating current economic challenges, advocating for a measured approach to decision-making during uncertain times.00:00 - Market Uncertainty and Economic Indicators07:28 - Forecasting Sales Tax in Uncertain Times16:38 - Probabilistic Approaches to Budgeting23:39 - Leveraging Data Science for Economic Predictions25:02 - Analyzing Consumer Sentiment and Sales Tax Predictions30:15 - Historical Context: Lessons from Past Economic Downturns33:35 - Navigating Current Economic Uncertainty38:18 - Making Informed Decisions in Times of Crisis41:37 - Finding Balance: Optimism vs. Pessimism in City Management

Three civic starters joined the podcast to discuss their city management internships. Emilia Krajewski is a Management Intern for the City of Chandler, Arizona; Diksha is an Administrative Intern in Economic Development for the City of Saginaw, Texas; and Sarah Nissen is a City Management Intern for the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. They shared their main responsibilities during their internships, what projects they are working, and the most surprising thing they have learned. Host: Meredith Reynolds

In this engaging episode, Steve talks with Josh Starr, the USF ICMA Student Body President, about the critical role mentorship and professional development play in the realm of city management. They explore how student chapters significantly contribute to shaping future city managers, offering them a platform for growth and professional networking. Josh emphasizes the benefits of ICMA fellowships and other supportive resources that enhance student involvement and learning, preparing them for successful careers in public administration.

Amy Marxkors & Chris Rongey discuss Mayor Tishaura Jones' travel schedule with Conner Kerrigan, Director of Communications with the Mayor's office. They address the impact of her travels, including securing funds in federal projects, boosting violence prevention efforts, and fostering business development. Conner explains that while the mayor's trips were mostly funded by personal funds, they have helped elevate St. Louis on the national stage. They also discuss how the mayor manages city affairs remotely, handles snow storms and emergencies, and ensured that the city's ARPA funds were allocated on time.

On this episode of Perspective, our guests will share why community engagement matters, who needs to be engaged, and strategies they have found to be successful.GUESTS:James Childers, Town Manager, Town of Flower MoundSteve Williams, City Manager, City of Schertz

What services do urban local bodies in India provide? Where do they get their revenues from? To what extent are these bodies self-reliant? What factors contribute to their financial vulnerability?In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi give an overview of the state of municipal finances in India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pune is one of India's fastest growing cities, but also one that is crying for its transport infrastructure to be transformed, even overhauled. What are the areas of concern, and how can policymakers work with civil society and the government to make this happen? Sachin Kalbag of Takshashila and Pune's leading subject matter expert Sanskriti Menon, Senior Programme Director at the Centre for Environment Education, discuss this vital topic. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks !!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Highways Voices we hear how technology is ending the delivery driver free for all as we see a new kerbside management scheme in Westminster.We're at the site of one of two loading bays in Westminster which Electric Vehicle delivery drivers can book using a new online booking system from Grid Smarter Cities, reducing battery consumption and removing the stress having to drive around finding a place to unload, or having to park illegally.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!“There's huge competition for kerbside space,” explains Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, who is Westminster Council's Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality. “We recognise more than 40 different users of the kerb, and it's impossible to keep up unless we are on top of it 24 hours, seven days a week. So what we're trying to do is try new ways of managing the kerb, so that we can keep on top of it, we can keep the city moving, we can reduce congestion.”The Kerb platform allows a driver to pre-book loading and unloading space for up to 90 minutes, 24 hours a day. This means drivers get surety of a space in advance for delivery drivers, reducing idling and search time and also allowing them to park long enough to make onward deliveries by greener modes, such as by foot or cargo bike.“There's no driving around looking for a space in a busy central London location, like Covent Garden or Victoria, where we've got the first two trials,” Cllr Dimoldenberg continues. “This gives the distribution companies the ability to pre plan where are they going to park, so they've got a defined time to deliver the goods. And they can do it quickly, efficiently and without any fuss or delays.”In the podcast we also hear from the man whose idea this booking system was, Grid Smarter Cities CEO Neil Herron. He explains that local authorities can use the system now, because it was designed with present laws in mind: “We can use the local authority traffic order procedures to create the experimental or permanent orders, whatever is needed,” he says. “It doesn't need any new primary legislation or secondary legislation, it can be done with what we have now.”Hear the views, too, of two delivery drivers who were the first to use the new bay, and how Westminster Council plans to assess the scheme's success to build a business case for rolling out kerbside booking across the whole of the city.You'll also hear the latest headlines from the Highways News website, news from our partners and who wins Adrian's Accolade this week.

In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Prakhar Bajpai from the City of Austin, delving into the integration of AI in city management and how it is reshaping the dynamics of local government for improved efficiency and citizen services. Invest in AI Box: https://Republic.com/ai-box Get on the AI Box Waitlist: https://AIBox.ai/ AI Facebook Community Learn About ChatGPT Learn About AI at Tesla

Generating revenue from traditional sources has become more difficult and cities are turning to alternative ways to fund major infrastructure projects. Grants are a fantastic way to help cities fund these projects, but they often come with strings attached, and those can be a bit tricky. In this episode we talk with two well-seasoned grant recipients to walk us through the process and share their insights.  GUESTS:Austin Bleess, City Manager,  City of Jersey VillageCesar Garcia, City Manager, City of La MarqueRESOURCES:https://www.tml.org/201/Grantshttps://www.tcma.org/

Die Inflation hat den Konsum gedämpft. "Die Kauflaune ist nicht da", sagt Carina Peretzke, Sprecherin des Handelsverbands NRW. Um die Innenstädte wieder zu beleben, müssten Bereiche wie Handel und Gastronomie zusammen gedacht werden, sagt sie. Von WDR 5.

Todays guest is Margarita Gonzalez Macedonio, a Principal Community Planner with the City of Santa Ana Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services Program.  Margarita has been a part of the City of Santa Ana team for over 16 years.   As an advocacy planner, Margarita is a solution-oriented leader focused on ensuring an inclusive process for delivering equitable outcomes in many communities. Margarita prioritizes strengthening her network of interagency and community stakeholders on public policy and community planning projects that bring light to  environmental health equity and perceived impacts to the built environment and neighborhoods' quality of life. Margarita facilitates capacity-building, collaboration, grant support, networking and project investments to bring about equitable resources to neighborhoods and community-based groups to accomplish their organizational objectives.   In her new role, Margarita has worked with City Management to create a new Environmental Justice (EJ) section in the Planning Division as part of the City Council's adoption of a new General Plan in April 2022. Margarita is the City's EJ staff person hired to manage and monitor the implementation of all of the City's General Plan EJ policies and actions, which include the formation of a new resident-focused team to guide and prioritize EJ actions.  Margarita continues to build her team to provide training and support to neighborhood leaders and delve into the research, education, and collaboration needed to address complex environmental justice issues working with departments, regulatory agencies, and community members from areas challenged by a combination of racial, economic, health, and environmental burdens. Prior to her work with the City of Santa Ana, Margarita administered affordable housing, strategic planning,community engagement initiatives in unincorporated communities, and Community Development Block Grant-funded programs at the Los Angeles Community Development Authority. Earlier in her career, she supported public housing resident and youth initiatives at the Housing Authority City of Los Angeles.  Margarita received her MA in Urban Planning and BA in History and Chicana/o Studies from UCLA. Outside of work, Margarita enjoys quality time with her family and channels her energy through live music with her band and church bands in her community. ---------------------------------------- Plan Dulce is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communities across the U.S. Episode co-hosts: Anna Vidal (featured in the previous episode) and Vidal Marquez, Chair of Latinos and Planning. Episode edited by Grecia White, Vice-Chair of Latinos and Planning Learn more about Latinos and Planning, a division within the American Planning Association. LUGARES, LAP's annual virtual conference will take place November 16-17, 2023 -- register here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plandulcepodcast/message

To help recruit and prepare a new generation of city managers, TCMA's City Managers of Tomorrow Committee partners with university programs to tap those interested in a career in the city management profession. This episode will highlight how the how the TCMA Managers in Partnership Program is having a positive impact.  GUESTS:Corby Alexander, City Manager, City of La Porte and Chair of the City Managers of Tomorrow CommitteeJoey Dunn, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan and TCMA Manager in Partnership for Texas A&M UniversityBrian Nakamura, Former City Manager and Assistant Professor, Texas A&M UniversityTeagan Trammell, Student, Texas A&M University, Intern, City of Bryan. Learn more about the City Managers of Tomorrow Committee on our website. 

New Digital Meet and Greet with guest Debra Sue of Glass City Management and Talent (Mac Nova's manager), music industry veteran and prominent businesswoman based in Ohio.  Show produced by Jonathan Coleman for The Media Blast PR.  

Mayor Mattie Parker discusses her top budget priorities for the upcoming City of Fort Worth FY2024 budget discussions, which include public safety, exceptional city services, and green space, while ensuring the City reduces the property tax rate.The Fort Worth City Manager is set to present the proposed budget to the Fort Worth City Council on Aug. 8. In the weeks that follow, there will be a series of meetings with the Council and community for feedback before the final budget for FY2024 is approved by City Council in September, taking effect Oct. 1.Additionally, Mayor Parker outlined these top budget priorities in a memo to City Management. Read the full memo here...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility's podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

In episode 282 we meet the trailblazing Janice Allen Jackson founder of Janice Allen Jackson & Associates.  She transitioned from City Manager to a thriving firm owner, embracing the growth outside her comfort zone. With unwavering faith in God's change process, she empowers staff, builds trust in government, and fosters productive environments. Janice, the Creator and Host of the Local Matters Podcast of Georgia is a beacon of leadership. She is recognized for her outstanding contributions to local government and honored as one of the Academy of Richmond County's Hall of Fame inductees.You can reach Janice Allen Jackson go to:Website: https://janiceallenjackson.weebly.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-allen-jackson-73731814Facebook: Local Matters Podcast of GeorgiaSchedule with Cassandra: https://janiceallenjackson.weebly.com/contact.htmlWatch & SUBSCRIBE to Local Matters Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624ABOUT THE HOST: Brigitte is a successful behavior wealth strategist and an Extreme Execution Coach certified by Dr. Eric Thomas (New York Times best-selling author of You Owe You). If there is a need for transformation, she is your Partner in Success.  Book a consultation today to develop a mindset shift in your personal or professional life.Support the showIf this show has blessed you, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Give a REVIEW or provide us with feedback and show ideas at: https://brigittebrownjackson.com/podcast Find Brigitte Brown Jackson at:Website: https://brigittebrownjackson.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7vVHb-_jBIGG51ZgDbXyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrigitteTransformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrigitteTransformsAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/brigittebrownjackson

Commentators Susan Hamilton and Larry Kortkamp unveil the insidious way the United Nations has been running our American cities and their intentions for our future.Do your own research! Here are the links to the news we cover:https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-world-health-organization-pandemic-treaty-212446302001https://icleiusa.org/about/who-we-are/https://icleiusa.org/why-iclei/local-governments/https://icleiusa.org/pathways/https://icleiusa.org/fee-based-services/https://icleiusa.org/resources/https://icleiusa.org/resources/i-was-at-cop27-and-here-is-what-u-s-local-leaders-need-to-know-reflections-from-the-iclei-usa-delegation/Healthcare Advocacy with https://Graithcare.com, mention OBBM to get 10% offPurchase your copy of American Gulag Chronicles at https://AmericanGulagChronicles.orghttps://TheVeteransRanch.org

In this episode we will follow the journey of Noel Bernal into becoming the City Manager of Brownsville, Texas. Noel was really working and focusing on helping people to make an impact and serve which is why he decided to become an attorney. As one of the requirements of his political science, he came across public administration. The course really stood out with him so he decided to change to this course and take a master's degree. Join us as Noel shares how he is handling matters and managing the largest city in the south Texas region!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Rethink IT Community today: averoadvisors.com

On this week's episode of the CityAge Podcast Anna chats with Brian Platt, City Manager for Kansas City, MO, and Caroline Samponaro, Head of Transit and Micro-mobility Policy at Lyft. Brian tells listeners about the exciting moment KC finds itself in after winning the Super Bowl (again), and preparing to host the upcoming World Cup and U.S. Conference of Mayors, and what special events like that mean for a city's development. We chat about how city managers juggle the day to day of keeping their city running with innovation and visionary plans for their city's future, and how Brian has learned to do it. With Caroline we get a history on micro-mobility, a look into where it's going, and how the needle is moving when it comes to women taking leadership roles in transportation. She also tells us about the ‘moment' that micro-mobility is having in mainstream consciousness.

Spencer & Spence break down the future of Ventura which includes The Trade Desk, will it stay or will it go? Also Schools, The Pier, Fairgrounds, Farmland, SOAR & More!  Let's Go!

During Patrick's tenure, Gilbert has become the 79th largest city in the U.S., with a growing population of 277,436. Patrick has been a key leader in the process of transforming Gilbert into one of the most sought-after places for residential living and corporate expansions and relocations. He is a forward-thinking, change-orientated leader and has been instrumental in helping Gilbert become one of the most prestigious and award-winning communities in the nation. Since 2011, Gilbert's financial performance has excelled and was recognized as the top performing city in the nation post-recession, tripling its general fund reserves and receiving thirty-six credit rating upgrades culminating in AAA ratings from all three agencies; Moody's Investor Service, Fitch, and S&P placing Gilbert in the top .002% of cities in the nation. Patrick has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Missouri State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Management from Webster University. He is an active member of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Sr. Staff Committee, Past Chairman of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Management Board, current President-elect of the Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA), and a former Honorary Base Commander at Luke Air Force Base. He also received the 2019 John J. ‘Jack' Debolski Award for Excellence in City Management by the Arizona City/County Management Association, the highest award ACMA bestows on a public official. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

A commitment to ethics is the cornerstone of the Texas City Management Association. In this episode we'll talk with the chair and vice-chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee about how ethics shapes city management. GUESTS:Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm | Ethics Committee ChairJennifer May, Deputy City Manager, Sugar Land | Ethics Committee Vice ChairLearn more: https://www.tcma.org/190/Ethics-Committee

In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from an urban city or town to a more rural community with two TCMA members who have made the move.GUESTS:Josh Selleck, City Manager, City of KilgoreTerrell Smith, City Manager, City of Marshall

On this episode of Perspectives we talk with two emerging leaders who bring value to their respective cities by virtue of their unique experiences outside of city management.GUESTS:Sara Robinson, Assistant City Manager, City of Deer ParkMayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager, City of Georgetown 

City of Arcadia City Administrator Terry Stewart knows you don't get things done without competent people to do them. The better the people you have working for you, the more effective and efficient your city will be. Join us as we talk about home rule, rodeos and the importance of tacos.

Welcome to episode 12 of the Eau Claire Chamber's podcast, Business Matters! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio and special thank you to our media sponsor, Royal Credit Union.In this episode, VP Governmental Affairs Scott Rogers talks with Eau Claire City Manager Stephanie Hirsch about her path from growing up in Eau Claire, working elsewhere in municipal government, and then returning to the community with her family. They discuss the role of the City Manager in the Council/Manager system of government, and the challenges and successes of managing the city.

The past two decades have been an era of hyper-growth for the City of Pearland, TX. For city manager, Clay Pearson, it's just the right environment for his strategic and innovative mind to work. Having held the reins as Chief Executive Officer since 2014, he sees the need for the city government to be strategic and flexible in adopting information technology systems that allow it to keep up with the demands of ensuring quality life for a rapidly growing population. In this conversation with Abhijit Verekar, Clay shares the work they are doing for the city in terms of IT integration, his personal view of innovation, his definition of a smart city, cybersecurity concerns, IT in utilities and many more. Great things are coming for the city of Pearson and Clay is right at the helm of that journey.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Rethink IT Community today:averoadvisors.com

In this episode we talk with two local government leaders and their spouses about their perspective on work life balance in the real world. GUESTSPaulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, North Richland HillsMichael Hartman (spouse to Paulette)Danny Zincke, Assistant City Manager, BoerneLacey Dingman (spouse to Danny Zincke and Director of Parks and Recreation, Marble Falls)

Brigitte Engler vom City Management sieht einen Aufschwung, lobt das Neun-Euro-Ticket – und fürchtet um die Weihnachtsmärkte.

060322 UT Michelle Tanner City Council On Exposing Nefarious City Management by Kate Dalley

Die Gemeinde Risch will beim Hochwasserschutz vorwärts machen. Darum muss die Gemeindeversammlung am 13. Juni über einen Kredit für die Erhöhung des Reussdamms entscheiden. Diese ist wichtig für die Trinkwasserversorgung. Weiter in der Sendung: * Luzern nimmt City-Management als Vorbild * Brassband Bürgermusik Luzern feiert 100. Geburtstag

City management internships can be beneficial for both the intern and the city. Our guests on Episode 15 share how their experiences as interns helped them be better leaders of their municipalities. GUESTS:Brooks Bennett, Assistant City Manager, City of Round RockImelda Speck, Senior Housing and Development Manager, City of IrvingStacey Ybarra, Assistant Village Administrator, Village of SaladoLearn more about internships in municipalities on the TCMA website.

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Der Kanton Schwyz rechnet damit, dass der Wolf künftig häufiger in Erscheinung treten wird. Auch, weil im Nachbarkanton Glarus bereits Rudelbildungen bekannt sind. Nun verstärkt er die Herdenschutzmassnahmen. Weiter in der Sendung: * Die Stadt Luzern soll ein City-Management erhalten * Zu wenige Jungtiere: Nidwaldner Bartgeier wird später ausgewildert * Streit um Seezugang in Gersau kommt vor Bundesgericht

Die Luzerner Innenstadt soll als Einkaufs- und Erlebnisort attraktiver werden. Das hat sich der Stadtrat auf die Fahne geschrieben. Er empfiehlt, ein sogenanntes City-Management einzuführen und ist bereit, den Aufbau mit einer Anschubfinanzierung zu unterstützen. Weiter in der Sendung: * Mehr preisgünstige Wohnungen für die Stadt Zug * FCL-Führung ist erleichtert über Liga-Erhalt und will bescheiden in die nächste Saison starten * Apropos: Spezielle Feiertagskalender und ihre Tücken

City of Arcadia City Administrator Terry Stewart knows you don't get things done without competent people to do them. The better the people you have working for you, the more effective and efficient your city will be. Join us as we talk about home rule, rodeos and the importance of tacos.

Host André Marquet talks to Luís Newton, the President of Estrela's Borough in Lisbon. Luís has been in this role for almost 9 years, although he is working in this field in total for over 20 years. Timestamps: Introduction of guest [1:20] How does a day of President of the Borough look like [2:00] How helping for Ukraine is being organized: humanitarian support, housing, education [4:30] How did Luís decide to dedicate his life to politics and people [11:00] First Luís job in Borough of Lapa [12:00] Naval engineering at IST - would Luís like to be working in that field now [15:30] What age did Luís start in politics - family history in politics and its influence on Luís's decision [18:00] What were Luís's priorities in the last 2 terms; TOP 3 priorities of Estrela Borough now [23:00] A basis of management in Estrela's borough - voting for people's ideas on the app [30:30] Estrela has an excellent President, or a great team? [36:30] How to explain political legislative flow to a 6-year-old child [37:00] Who is the boss of the President of the Borough? [42:00] How to encourage people to be more participative in politics [43:45] How to pitch Estrela to working parents [46:30] Pitching Estrela for Gen Z - it is the most instagrammable district of Lisbon [49:50] Can Estrela be less car-dependent and more bike-friendly? [52:30] Expansion of Gira bikes to Estrela [57:20] What does Luís think that boroughs should do? [1:00:00] Best practices of work at the borough [1:05:00] Budgets of boroughs and salary of presidents [1:07:00] How can law change the lives of boroughs [1:09:30] What did the jury consider as most important in your work to have awarded you in the role of CIO [1:15:00] City apps merging and development ideas [1:17:00] Should Lisbon be having a CTO, CIO or COO [1:21:00] How many months does it take to start fully working after being elected [1:25:30] If Luís had the superpower to change anything about government policy, what would it be? [1:28:00] Removing the train line between the city and the river [1:30:00] Envisioning the use of technology to improve people's lives [1:33:15] Quantum computing as a new technology Luís would learn if he had three months [1:35:40] Trends in population change in Estrela borough [1:38:40] What advice would Luís give to his younger self [1:40:20] What would Luís recommend to visit in Estrela [1:43:00]

There are many paths to becoming a city manager. Some people follow the traditional path with a masters in public administration while others follow a less traditional path. On this episode, we talk with three TCMA members who followed their own path and the interesting twists and turns on their journey and how city management has become their passion.GUESTS:Clay Caruthers, City Manager in HurstScott Swigert, Interim City Manager in Mont BelvieuSteve Williams, City Manager in Carthage

Welcome back, Shoptalkpodcast Episode 306! The fellas are back for another week. This week in the shop we have special guest @cfamaysing in to talk about how important our health is. They talk about him serving as the chair of the Alzheimer's association walk for Detroit, his journey to losing 200 pounds, and the role that city management plays in the community. Really good conversation. Who's Mans Is This - Charles Pugh Music Pick - Bruiser Wolf - Freak Accident Music Video ❶ Youtube ☞ YouTube.com/jjohnson313 ❷ Website ☞ www.shoptalkpod.com ❸ Book some time ☞ www.shoptalkpodcastudio.com ❹ Facebook ☞ https://m.facebook.com/ShoptalkPod/ Follow @jjohnson313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow @dame___313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow Shoptalkpodcast on Instagram and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shoptalkpodcast/support

Janice Allen Jackson, city manager of Stonecrest, Georgia, discusses the expected and unexpected challenges when undertaking the immense task of starting a new city.We dive into the reasoning and context on why and when a location may want to break off an existing city or county jurisdiction to create their own city, how to overcome the many challenges–like logistics to gaining and keeping community support–and how the form of government makes a huge difference.This episode is brought to you by our sponsor ABM.Download ABM's Stimulus Solutions GuideResources:Visit the Stonecrest, GA Government website

We talk with three women who are leading local governments in Texas. GUESTSKaren Daly, TCMA Life Member, ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director, and Texas Women Leading Government Executive DirectorPaulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, City of North Richland Hills, TCMA Past President Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Assistant City Manager, City of BudaICMA Study on Women in City Government: https://icma.org/data-icma-women-profession

Innovation City Management begeisterte uns mit einer Geschichte aus der Bibel zusammen mit einer Übertragung in die heutige Zeit mit dem Schwerpunkt der Nachhaltigkeit. Auf unsere Bitte hin wurde der Text noch einmal aufgenommen, damit wir ihn hier veröffentlichen können. Vielen Dank und allen Zuhörern frohe Festtage.

A legend in the Texas city management profession, Terrell Blodgett is one of five individuals who have been honored as a TCMA distinguished member in its nearly 100 year history as an association. He was also selected as a TCMA Legacy Leader  in 2010. His interview can be seen:https://vimeo.com/134729357. Mr. Blodgett was recently honored by the City of Austin for his lifetime commitment to public service and advancing the city management profession.GUEST:Terrell Blodgett

On this episode of OMAG All Access, OMAG Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, talks to Interim City Manager, Eric Benson, about interim city management assignments what's expected and what works. Listen as Eric talks about his career and how he views the position of Interim City Manager. 

The topic of Episode 8 is “Managing When Life Happens.” We talk about how to manage a demanding job when life is happening around you. Guest:Julie Robinson, City Administrator in Spring Valley Village

Episode 28 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, as he interviews former city manager Eric Benson about his tenure, career, and life. As well as his view of leadership and how it relates to serving your city and constituents. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

On this episode we conclude our conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. You can listen to the first part of our conversation in Episode 6. Guest: Dan JohnsonCity Manager, City of RichardsonMore information:https://www.tcma.orghttps://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

The sandstorm we were dumped into is supernaturally intense, and the beleaguered gnomes of Finderplain have no chance of surviving it on their own. We'll need to work together with this strange town if any of us are to weather the storm...   Catch our show LIVE on twitch.tv every Saturday at 3pm EST/12pm PT!   Check out the Discord server for a #campaign_summary (that's the channel) to get a real quick catch-up to the current episode!   Music from Serpent Sound Studios! https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Sound effects and ambiance provided by Syrinscape! https://www.syrinscape.com/

On this episode we'll have the first part of a conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. Part 2 will be aired in a future episode.Guest: Dan JohnsonCity Manager, City of RichardsonMore information:https://www.tcma.orghttps://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

On this episode we discuss the importance of ethics in City Management.  GUESTS:Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop and Chair of the TCMA Ethics CommitteeMatt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm and Vice-Chair of the Ethics Committee Nick Finan, Life Member of TCMA and the recipient of the very first TCMA Excellence in Ethics and Integrity Award.

Rob and Drexy sat down with most/all of Proxy Studios and asked them a bunch of questions regarding their upcoming post-apocalyptic 4X, ZEPHON, learning A LOT about the game in the process. Quite frankly, we both left that interview more excited than ever about Proxy Studio's new project. It simply sounds like it could address some of the long-standing issues with the genre and the gameplay ideas are very promising. Be sure to wishlist it here: ZEPHON on Steam 0:00:35 Intro 0:01:34 What is ZEPHON? 0:02:41 ZEPHON's Setting 0:04:36 In-Game Faction Discussion 0:06:05 Decision to Work on a More Traditional 4X Title 0:07:34 Development Progress on Zephon 0:08:50 How a Game of ZEPHONCould Play Out 0:14:57 Ideology Paths and the Effects They Have on Your Faction 0:15:57 Diplomacy in ZEPHON 0:19:24 What is ZEPHON(the AI Faction)? 0:22:05 Playable Factions and Faction Asymmetry 0:25:22 The Tech Trees 0:27:33 Combat 0:28:43 Economy 0:33:18 Proxy's Design Philosophy 0:34:33 Boiling it All Down So Far 0:35:56 City Management 0:41:03 Military Management 0:43:34 Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Ken Pulskamp, former city manager and California City Management Foundation executive director, shares his thoughts on the ins and outs of the city management profession today.

Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on ACTM: Association of Town and City Management (atcm.org)For more information on #RichmondShopsLocal: Richmond Shops Local - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

In this episode we visit with members of the TCMA City Managers of Tomorrow Committee to discuss their efforts to develop a sustainable program to encourage and assist members who identify as emerging leaders. GUESTS: Austin Bleess, City Manager, Jersey Village James Earp, Assistant City Manager, City of KyleCrayton Brubaker, TCMA Student Member

In this episode, we chat with  members of the TCMA Advocacy Committee to discuss their efforts to advocate for the association and the city management profession.GUESTS: Ed Broussard, City Manager, City of Tyler, TexasHugh Walker, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan, TexasJoe Pace, City Manager, City of Lorena, Texas

On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and his co-host Jay Augustyn chat with Brett Holmes and Andrew Dealy, co-founders and managing partners of Steel City Management (SCM), a Chicago-based boutique investment company that develops and manages real estate projects for high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Founded in 2015, SCM identifies innovate investment opportunities that generate sustainable, risk-adjusted return for its investors. On the podcast, Brett and Andrew discuss their backgrounds and initial forays into real estate investment, sharing lessons learned from hands-on ownership and management of multi-family assets in Chicago. Brett and Andrew then describe the evolution of SCM’s capital deployment strategy, focusing on investments in single-family residential rental community development. The single-family residential rental product is increasingly popular with individuals and families across generations who increasingly value flexibility but demand high-quality living spaces and amenities typically associated with home ownership. Brett and Andrew describe in detail the successes earned and challenges overcome with their most recent single-family residential rental investments in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN and Nashville, TN. They also share their outlook for the future of single-family residential rental development and those markets that are ripe for that product. Brett Holmes has more than 13 years of real estate investment experience. His investment experience includes luxury rehab, value-add multifamily, ground-up single family rental and multifamily development. Brett’s skills include real estate financial modeling, deal structuring, equity syndications, investor relations and capital raising. Brett also has a decade of interest rate futures trading experience at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Board of Trade, where he specialized in financial modeling, trade execution, and portfolio risk management.Brett volunteers as a Board Member of Autism Speaks to Young Professionals in Chicago. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University where he played varsity soccer. He also completed the Commercial Real Estate Investment Course at MIT’s School of Architecture & Planning. Andrew Dealy has more than 12 years of real estate investment experience. This experience includes value-add multifamily contracting, single family rental development, deal initiation, property management, investor relations and capital raising. Andrew has nine years of securities trading experience on trading desks and in the open outcry markets at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), specializing in trade execution, deal flow, and portfolio risk management.Andrew holds a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University where he played varsity soccer.Learn more about Steel City Management: www.steelcitymgmt.com/.

This week the podcast continues its theme of governing during pandemic. Ashley and Casey welcome Dr. Megan Hatch, Associate Professor of Urban Policy and City Management at Cleveland State University. The conversation looks at how state and local housing policies impact individuals, especially those that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. The topics include how eviction moratoriums, rental assistance, and state preemption laws have been implemented during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Links on www.growingdemocracyOH.org to the following organizations: Cleveland/Cuyahoga County rental assistance program Data on evictions in Cleveland during the pandemic Eviction Lab Source of Income Anti-Discrimination policy brief Cleveland's proposed source of income anti-discrimination ordinance Criminal Activity Nuisance Ordinances (CANOs) Student advocacy on CANOs Sandra Park's work on CANOs My research on landlord-tenant laws Scholars Strategy Network Phil Garboden and Eva Rosen's work on serial eviction filings CDC Eviction Moratorium Definition of state preemption Bruce McDonald, Chris Goodman, and my paper on preemptions during COVID Heights Community Congress Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research Legal Aid Society of Cleveland ACLU of Ohio Books on Housing Evicted Color of Law Segregation by Design Manufacturing Decline The Voucher Promise The Lines Between Us

A fruit vendor was attacked by a police-like official and defended herself with a knife. Thanks to the leaking of a surveillance video clip, and the pressure of public opinion, she avoided being sent to a detention center. A Chinese city with over 200,000 people is under lockdown because of a CCP-virus outbreak. But part of the city was already ordered to be put on lockdown one day before the new confirmed cases were announced. So how did they know? The Chinese Communist Party now wants a bigger role in the country's private sector. Our in-house expert says it's a sign of potential money extortion.   And more names are coming out as news about a Chinese company's massive database of global citizens continues to attract attention. Those being monitored include the 11-year-old daughter of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.

A fruit vendor was attacked by a police-like official and defended herself with a knife. Thanks to the leaking of a surveillance video clip, and the pressure of public opinion, she avoided being sent to a detention center. A Chinese city with over 200,000 people is under lockdown because of a CCP-virus outbreak. But part of the city was already ordered to be put on lockdown one day before the new confirmed cases were announced. So how did they know? The Chinese Communist Party now wants a bigger role in the country's private sector. Our in-house expert says it's a sign of potential money extortion.   And more names are coming out as news about a Chinese company's massive database of global citizens continues to attract attention. Those being monitored include the 11-year-old daughter of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.

The past two decades have been an era of hyper-growth for the City of Pearland, TX. For city manager, Clay Pearson, it's just the right environment for his strategic and innovative mind to work. Having held the reins as Chief Executive Officer since 2014, he sees the need for the city government to be strategic and flexible in adopting information technology systems that allow it to keep up with the demands of ensuring quality life for a rapidly growing population. In this conversation with Abhijit Verekar, Clay shares the work they are doing for the city in terms of IT integration, his personal view of innovation, his definition of a smart city, cybersecurity concerns, IT in utilities and many more. Great things are coming for the city of Pearson and Clay is right at the helm of that journey.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Rethink IT Community today:averoadvisors.com

Learn more about the legacy of redlining and how housing discrimination and racism continue to harm communities and society as a whole.Related Links:The Color of Law by Richard RothsteinRace for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership by Keeanga-Yamahtta TaylorThe National Housing Act of 1934The Fair Housing Act of 1968The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977Redlining's legacy: Maps are gone, but the problem hasn't disappearedUnderstanding Exclusionary Zoning and Its Impact on Concentrated Poverty‘Snob zoning’ is racial housing segregation by another nameElizabeth Warren's housing platformThe Purple Line Corridor CoalitionCourageous Conversations on Housing, Land Use, and RacismNCRC Report: The persistent structure of segregation and economic inequalityThe Coalition for Smarter Growth: https://www.smartergrowth.net/Follow Coalition for Smarter Growth on Twitter @betterDCregionFollow Jane on Twitter @janeplyons--Jane Lyons is the Maryland Advocacy Manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth, where she organizes diverse coalitions that support walkable, inclusive, transit-oriented communities. Her policy experience spans multiple levels of government, including the U.S. EPA, Maryland Department of Housing, and Montgomery County Council. Jane holds a Master of Public Policy with a specialization in City Management and Public Finance and a BA in Economics, both from the University of Maryland, College Park.--To learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com.The theme music is called Escaping Light by Aaron Sprinkle. The podcast artwork design is by Maggie’s dear husband, Dan Rader.

Standing at the end of the central axis of the ancient Beijing City are two tall buildings that have become landmarks in the capital. Such twin buildings could be found in many cities and towns with long history around China. Called as the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower, they had been functioning for hundreds of year for the city management in ancient China. Let's hear what Shen Ting has to say.

Die Geschäfte in der Hamburger Innenstadt gehörten zu den ersten, die nach dem Lockdown in der Corona-Krise wieder öffnen durften – wenn sie die Zeit ohne jegliche Umsätze überhaupt durchgestanden haben. In der neuen Folge von „Entscheider treffen Haider“ spricht Hamburgs City-Managerin Brigitte Engler über die Wochen, in denen die Innen- eine Geisterstadt war, über das neue Shoppingverhalten der Menschen und über Touristen, die Hamburg besser heute als morgen braucht. Immerhin: Die Geschäfte könnten die Hygieneregeln so gut umsetzen, dass sich Engler sicher ist, dass es dort nicht zu weiteren Ansteckungen mit dem Virus kommt. Auch, wenn viele Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufer darüber stöhnen würden, wie schwierig ein Arbeitstag mit Maske ist.

Street Wannabes interviewed Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management at Alphaville. We were able to ask him about the origins of Cigar City MGMT, his cofounder Jason Solanes, their podcast Cigar City Radio , their line up : Anna Fox, Big Bliss, A Deer A Horse, Fever Beam, Fruit & Flowers, Ganser, Jackson Boone, Kino Kiino, Parrot Dream, Pecas, Sharkmuffin, & The Fantastic Plastics. We also asked him SXSW, Cigar City news, running a label, the Florida scene and much more!Recorded 1/17, available on iTunes, Spotify and all other platforms.www.facebook.com/cigarcitymgmtwww.cigarcitymanagement.comwww.instagram.com/cigarcitymgmtwww.instagram.com/streetwannabeswww.streetwannabes.com

Welcome to Episode #1 of From the City Desk, a new podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Chris McCartt talks what being a city manager is all about, his approach to the job, and what his goals are for Kingsport—plus his ideal day for someone new to town. Learn more about Kingsport at kingsporttn.gov.

Welcome to From the City Desk, a new podcast from the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. Join hosts Chris McCartt, the City Manager for Kingsport, and Hannah Purdy as they go behind the scenes of your local government. Subscribe now to stay up to date on what's going on in Kingsport!

Tom had a blast hanging out with his pal Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management for the April 6th installment of Look At My Records! There's a ton of stuff going on in the Cigar City universe right now, as they just welcomed the Tampa based trio, Fever Beam, to their roster, and Sharkmuffin just dropped their dope sci-fi concept EP, "Gamma Gardening." Tune in to get the low down on Fever Beam and Sharkmuffin. Plus, you'll hear some additional tunes from other Cigar City standouts, including Parrot Dream, Big Bliss, pecas, and A Deer A Horse. Tom and Randy also played some awesome records by The Replacements, Courtney Barnett, and They Might Be Giants. They even reminisced about discovering TMBG through the seminal 90s after-school cartoon, Tiny Toons!  For more information on happenings with Cigar City Management and its roster of talent, check out their website, like them on Instagram, and follow them on Facebook: http://www.cigarcitymanagement.com/

Tom had a blast hanging out with his pal Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management for the April 6th installment of Look At My Records! There's a ton of stuff going on in the Cigar City universe right now, as they just welcomed the Tampa based trio, Fever Beam, to their roster, and Sharkmuffin just dropped their dope sci-fi concept EP, "Gamma Gardening." Tune in to get the low down on Fever Beam and Sharkmuffin. Plus, you'll hear some additional tunes from other Cigar City standouts, including Parrot Dream, Big Bliss, pecas, and A Deer A Horse. Tom and Randy also played some awesome records by The Replacements, Courtney Barnett, and They Might Be Giants. They even reminisced about discovering TMBG through the seminal 90s after-school cartoon, Tiny Toons! For more information on happenings with Cigar City Management and its roster of talent, check out their website, like them on instagram, and follow them on Facebook: http://www.cigarcitymanagement.com/

Kelly gets the skinny from the Collingwood's mayor, Brian Saunderson.

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Chris Beth Links: Redwood City Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) Episode Summary: Chris Beth, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Redwood City, shares how his town went from a ghost town to the most vibrant arts destination on the peninsula, reviving the downtown businesses and community engagement and vibrancy.

Declan Devine and Kevin Deery took time out of a busy schedule today to chat to Patrick Cooke about the the work they put in to pre-season in recruitment and what they and the whole backroomteam believe they can bring to the club

City Management and Big Government 09/18/18 Show Vol. 5--#153An in-depth discussion today about how a city falls into disrepair and why the people keep voting in leaders that perpetuate it. A few words on Kavanaugh and the accusations leveled at him as well.*Kavanaugh Woes*People Versus Infrastructure*Urban Redevelopment*Public Redistribution *Chicken or the EggToday’s Bumpers:Slip Slidin Away- Paul Simonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUODdPpnxcAMe and Julio Down By the Schoolyard- Paul Simonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVdlpZ4M-HwRadio GaGa- Queenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdwsXLmrHEKeep On Lovin You- REO Speedwagonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgT_mJXbvCQYou've Lost that Lovin Feeling- The Righteous Brothershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEkB-VQviLICool Change- Little River Bandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bKwRW0l-QkClosing Theme- Batman Dark Knight Rises 2012 House Remix feat. Hans ZimmerIt can be found at http://www.hulkshare.com/praktikos/dark-nights-riseMore at: http://www.hulkshare.com/praktikosThe money pledged thru Patreon.com will go toward show costs such as advertising, server time, and broadcasting equipment. If we can get enough listeners, we will expand the show to two hours and hire additional staffAll bumper music and sound clips are not owned by the show, are either under Creative Commons Attribution Licensing, is for commentary and educational purposes, of de minimus effect, and not for monetary gain.No copyright is claimed in any use of such materials and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, I assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact the poster.

  Walking through Downtown Spartanburg these days is a feast for the eyes. New buildings and renovated historic icons, new original upscale dining and nightlife options, and a corresponding level of activity that hasn't been seen in decades are the story of our city's core in 2018, and that level of growth and energy shows no signs of waning. The downtown boom isn't just something local bureaucrats push anymore. It's now a very evident reality celebrated daily by organizations and ordinary residents throughout Spartanburg County.   But drive just a short distance from that new energy and excitement, and it becomes clear that the larger story of Spartanburg is much more complicated. The legacies of racial and class disparities, flawed public housing strategies from previous generations, persistent educational attainment gaps, and the localized effects of global economic shifts are all around us in Spartanburg. And while all of us applaud the tremendous economic development progress made in our city in recent years and work daily to ensure that it continues, we also understand that there's little benefit from downtown brick and mortar masterpieces to be felt by families that remain mired in the cycle of intergenerational poverty.   At a retreat last month City Council heard details about some of our city's challenges of equity, detailed in a report from Dr. Kathleen Brady, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Studies Institute at USC Upstate. In reacting to the sobering look at our challenges laid out in Dr. Brady's report, City Management crafted a set of guiding principles to help us think about how best to approach Spartanburg's most pressing long-term concern.  Poverty is the central existential challenge facing the city. We need high-yield, high bang-for-the-buck strategies that boost human capital and raise the prospects for our citizens. We must work in deep partnership with our key partners—it is not just our view of strategies that matters. We must engage and be responsive to partners that can help us reach our goals. Some interventions are best led by the city, others by partners The built environment is important, but no set of physical amenities or community facilities can change the trajectory for a household without a route to self-sufficiency We must leverage non-local money, and to do so, we need a clear understanding of our strategies. Resources follow coherence. We must avoid investing in projects that don’t have a specific human capital impact with quantified outcomes. Today on the podcast, we're talking with Assistant City Manager Chris Story about this list of principles, about why it matters to us as a local government that we take steps to address poverty, and why it ultimately benefits every one of our citizens to live in a more equitable Spartanburg. Listen below for more.

Making the world better. A father-son duo join the podcast this week,  Tom Barwin is the City Manager of Sarasota, FL and his son Connor Barwin is an NFL defensive end and Pro Browler. They talked about their influences, giving back to the community and more. Connor also shared the work of his non-profit Make the World Better and how his father's career impacted him.

We take the last episode of the year to recognize our favorite episodes and interviews of 2017. GovLove hosts Kent Wyatt, Kirsten Wyatt and Ben Kittelson all handed out awards in different categories to their 15 favorite episodes. The episode also covered the most listened to episodes of the year and plans for 2018. Topics: 2017 recap (1:05), Most listened to episodes (4:05), Segments! Best gifts & funniest ELGL thing in 2017 (7:55), The GovieLovie Awards (16:30), Looking ahead to 2018 (1:00:20), and Can't let it go (1:06:00). Awards: Tee Hee: #155 Practical Innovation in Syracuse & Anchorage with Sam Edelstein & Brendan Babb Data Download: #135 Harnessing the Power of Data with Leigh Tami, Cincinnati, OH 5 O’Clock Somewhere: #140 Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond, VA Sticky: #160 Serving with Your Whole Heart in Little Rock, Arkansas with Melissa Bridges & Susan Langley Mind Opener: #104 Empathy & Disruption in City Management with Kelly McAdoo Tag Team: #147 Local Government Law: Are You Tweeting Into Trouble? With Dan Bolin & Julie Tappendorf Hire Me Now: #122 Broadening Neighborhood Engagement in Seattle, WA with Kathy Nyland Unexpected Magic: #154 Battling Homelessness in San Rafael, CA with Andrew Henning Knope of the Year: #143 Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Hamilton County, OH Brought Me To Tears: #158 Managing Crisis in Gatlinburg, TN with City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle Dream Come True: #167 The New Urban Crisis with Richard Florida Innovation, Baby! #105 The Wellbeing Initiative with Julie Rusk, Santa Monica, CA Wonk: #162 Behavioral Insights & Benchmarking in Scottsdale, AZ with Brent Stockwell Elephant in the Room: #132 Race & Diversity in the Planning Profession with Giovania Tiarachristie I want you back again: #119 GFOA's New Executive Director, Chris Morrill

A crossover episode with Jason Solanes & Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management/Cigar City Radio, talking music industry, selling out and managing artists. Get inspired by their deeper-meaning philosophy of "Music Should Be Good."

A crossover episode with Jason Solanes & Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management/Cigar City Radio, talking music industry, selling out and managing artists. Get inspired by their deeper-meaning philosophy of "Music Should Be Good."

Taking a Silicon Valley approach to city management, Kelly McAdoo discusses her innovative approach to leading the City of Hayward, CA. McAdoo describes how customer empathy and disruption are key to better serving residents of her city. She also talks about being a woman in a leadership position and how to attract more female city managers to the profession.

June is here, and in the world of local government that normally means one thing: budget time! At their most recent meeting, , which includes no tax increases and includes a four percent projected increase in General Fund revenue, the largest growth rate since end of the recession. Still, even with positive signs for future growth, this FY 2017 is a "status quo budget" year according to City Management, with unavoidable spending increases including a 10 percent increase for the City Employee medical fund, $220,000 for building facilities maintenance, and around $114,000 for mandatory increases in the city's retirement contribution for employees. Additionally, a 2.5 percent cost-of-living raise for City employees is included.  Today on the podcast, we're diving deep on the fiscal year 2017 budget with Assistant City Manager Chris Story, getting the nuts and bolts as well as discussing what this year's budget says about the near-term future of our city and the direction we're headed.

Guest DJs: Nerpal Potdar, Billy Doll, Wes Newton, and Joel Virothaisakun (Dark City Management, The Scare); Zak Jordan, Mikey (The Mostly Dead, Mighty Science Records); Steve Mercado (Shadowmonster Design); Joe Mitra (The Chase, FVK DC, Dead Vice Prez, Wired Wrists Studios) | Playlist:... The Escape Artist - We Fight in the Name of the Disappeared |The Scare - Dream Fatigue |The Scare - The Innocence of Laughter |Ante Up - For Lack of a Better Word |An Aria - The End of the Sunshine Clan | An Aria - Victory |The Mostly Dead - Stutter |The Mostly Dead - Nevernude |Dillinger Escape Plan - We Are the Storm |Dillinger Escape Plan - Fix Your Face |Adonis Decay - Leviathan |Solar Powered Sun Destroyer - Some Assembly Required | Attain - Doves Will Die |Brick - No Reprieve |Timber - Youth Wasted on Young |Backtrack - Standing on Two Feet |Control - Understanding |Lost/Again - People Like Me |Bad Habit - Marginalized |Trapped Under Ice - Gemini | Coke Bust - Fuck Bar Culture |Deleted Scenes - Mortal Sin |The Fordists - Monuments |