Podcasts about city managers

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!On this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg sits down with Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Workforce Development in the City of Charlotte and longtime girls flag football coach. They talk about what it really takes to build pathways to good jobs, why a one cent sales tax for transportation is actually a mobility and opportunity strategy, and how a career that started in one local organization has grown into national leadership.From coaching high school flag football and renovating bathrooms with her dad to helping design Charlotte's first Office of Workforce Development and chairing the United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council, Danielle shares a grounded, hopeful view of what is possible when cities, schools, employers, and residents pull in the same direction.In this episode, you will hear:How growing up in a football family and coaching girls flag football shapes Danielle's leadership with young people and teamsA clear, accessible definition of workforce development and how Charlotte's new Office of Workforce Development and strategic plan are bringing that vision to lifeWhat Charlotte's historic transportation and mobility investment could mean for thousands of future jobs in construction, skilled trades, professional services, and small businessesHow the Education to Employment initiative with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is creating direct pathways from high school graduation into full-time roles with the City of CharlotteWhy employer engagement and emerging tools like artificial intelligence are becoming essential to a healthy, future-ready workforce ecosystemIf you care about economic mobility, public investment, or connecting young people and adults to meaningful work in growing cities, this is a conversation you will want to hear.Support the show

Thomas English talks with Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards about various happenings in the city of Nevada. Topics include the special emergency session held by the City Council and a conversation on building demolitions in the City. Other topics include the approval of the Fiscal 2026 Budget and progress updates with FEMA funds, the aquatic center and the pocket park project. 

Mayor Gary Moore and City Clerk Kasey Mitchell joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the city manager form of government, the approval to recruit a new city manager, a temporary city manager, and the new electronic delivery of water bills. Kewanee's city council has begun the search for a new city manager, following recent discussions about the city's government structure. Officials say they're committed to maintaining the city manager system, which provides consistency and professional expertise, instead of switching to a strong mayor model. The recruiting firm MGT has been hired to lead the search, focusing on candidates with strong communication and social skills. In the meantime, City Clerk Casey continues to fill the role temporarily but has announced she isn't interested in the position full-time. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emailed water bills to avoid recent postal delays. Discussion continues in Kewanee over the city's form of government, following the appointment of a temporary city manager. City leaders explain that the current city manager system was established by public referendum, and any reversal back to a strong mayor model would require another citywide vote. Supporters argue that a city manager brings stability, professional training, and consistency to local administration. Switching to a strong mayor system would mean increased costs, heightened political turnover, and practical barriers for potential mayoral candidates, particularly younger working residents. City officials emphasize that nonpartisan governance reduces political influence and serves the community more effectively. The city council has begun its official search for a new city manager, following a work session where members outlined key qualities they want in a candidate. The recruiting firm, MGT, will guide the process, starting with an in-depth call to clarify council expectations and any challenges facing the city. Council members emphasized the need for strong communication and social skills, pointing out that the city manager must collaborate with a broad range of partners—from residents to state agencies. Next steps include creating a detailed job description and launching the formal application and interview process in the coming weeks. James Webb has stepped down from his position as finance director, submitting his resignation to pursue other opportunities. For now, the city has appointed an interim replacement, with leadership expressing confidence in this individual's ability to manage the department. Officials are taking a wait-and-see approach to determine whether the current temporary arrangement could become permanent or if a broader recruitment effort will be necessary. The final decision may be influenced by the incoming city manager, who will likely play a significant role in selecting the next full-time finance director. For now, city operations continue smoothly under capable interim leadership. Residents are urged to keep an eye out for water bills, as recent postal delays have caused late deliveries. The water department is launching an initiative to email bills directly, ensuring same-day receipt. Paper copies remain available upon request. Those who sign up for emailed bills will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a one-time $100 credit on their water bill. The signup process is simple: a link to a Google form will be shared on the town's website and Facebook page

Amber Cabrera. Senior Assistant to the City Manager for City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida joined to podcast to discuss increasing representation in local government. They shared recent efforts they have worked on for Latinos in Florida Local Government, advice for the next generation, and how to get involved with the Local Government Hispanic Network. This episode was recorded at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL. Host: Meredith Reynolds

In a conversation from the regular season, Ben interviews Tri-City manager and longtime Minor League skipper Dann Bilardello, whose first MLB homer came off Tom Seaver. Also, the gang looks at Rancho Cucamonga's new color scheme, and Sam and Tyler chat about the Rule 5 Draft ahead of next week's Winter Meetings To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cucamonga Valley AVA, 100-year-old vines, pre-prohibition, Rosa Peru and interview with John Gillison, City Manager of Rancho Cucamonga, and Gino Filippi, Fourth Generation Cucamonga Valley Wine Grower. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE, is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and its awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European & Asian sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the world of California wine, chatting along with the people who make it all happen. This week includes an interview w John Gillison and Gino Filippi. 

Dale Martin, City Manager of Flagler Beach, joins host Steve Vancore to discuss his transition from Connecticut to Florida and his love of board games (he owns more than 600!). Dale draws parallels between the complexity of board games and the skills needed to manage a city effectively, including strategy, adaptation, and foresight. The conversation also explores the importance of having an exit strategy in city management, particularly given the political nature of the role and the challenges that can come unexpectedly.

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City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

This week, the City Manager previews the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and upcoming parliamentary training for City officials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2025-194: An Ordinance Approving the Designation of a Local Landmark Council Bill No. 2025-195: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Champaign to Rezone Real Property Located at 501 and 503 East Columbia Avenue from the SF1, Single-Family Zoning District to the MF1, Multifamily Low Density Zoning District Council Bill No. 2025-196: An Ordinance Adopting Public Camping Regulations and Amending the Champaign Municipal Code Council Bill No. 2025-197: A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the 2026 Tree and Stump Removal Project 

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the appearance of Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi before the Madlanga Commission. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's topics includes an upcoming City Council discussion on purchasing a drone first responder system, plus a DNR grant for the Austin Lake Trail and the Portage Tree Lighting ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Today's top story, we have a new City Manager... if he accepts the City Council's offer.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 11/25/25 Complete Show - Two high profile cases against Trump enemies ruled frivolous, good news about Wichita's water, and much more.

John talks with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about who will be Wichita's next city manager as the Council draws closer to a critically important decision

And then there were two. The Assistant City Manager will not be seeking the job of his former boss. We hear more about the decision from Wichita Mayor Lily Wu.

Aarón Zavala, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Pleasanton, California joined the podcast to discuss his role with the City. He talked about the work he does for the City and his career goals moving forward. He also shared how he remains authentic to himself as he serves the public. Host: Lauren Palmer

Who are we without the Parks department?! Leslie finds out as Tom takes over a new project. Plus, Ben has his first day as City Manager and gets pranked by the Parks team, which I can't decide how I feel about. Thank you to Bob Bancroft and Ben Begley for sending in INCREDIBLE voice memos! So funny and informative, we love! Bob played "Frank" in the Cones of Dunshire (the frank accountant, get it?) and Ben plays one half of the couple in the jewelry store with Ann and Chris! Ben Begley: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2384265/Bob Bancroft (also in Xenon!!!): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051619/Support the showRate and review us on Apple Podcasts!Follow us @parkpalspodcast on Instagram! Or email us at parkpalspodcast@gmail.com

The Vancouver City Council will hold a community forum on Nov. 24 at Vancouver City Hall, inviting residents to bring questions, concerns, and ideas for group discussion with council members; no registration is required, and interpretation services or accommodations are available through the City Manager's Office. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-city-council-to-host-community-forum-on-nov-24/ #VancouverWA #VancouverCityCouncil #CommunityForum #ClarkCounty #LocalGovernment #CityOfVancouver

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery discusses the new public safety building project update that was given to the City Council at their meeting on Monday Night.

Today - A city manager reflects on legacy and longevity as Steve Pauken prepares to leave his post in Bisbee after more than a decade of transformative leadership.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Schutz, a Principal at JMSB Strategies joined the podcast to discuss his transition from a City Manager to poetry author. He shared how he decided to transition into consulting and how he got into local government poetry. Plus he talked about his favorite poem and other highlights from The Mayor Has a Hammer, a book of poetry on the everyday heroism of local government. Host: Meredith Reynolds

Eddie Taafe, Chair of the County and City Manager's Association Committee on Housing, discusses the government's latest set of plans to tackle the housing crisis.

Thomas English talks with Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards about various happenings in the city of Nevada. Topics include the construction of the City Square development project and the improvements to the water treatment plant. Other topics discussed are new housing additions in the community and an update on the progress for the aquatic center. 

This is the second installment in our new "Black City Manager" series featuring Troy Body, the city manager for Hopkinsville, Kentucky. "I can't love your neighborhood more than you love it," Troy explains as we navigate his philosophical approach to city management. He uses the "pick up the can" metaphor to explain how he believe residents must taker ownership for the condition of their own neighborhoods and community.  At the end of the day, he says that the residents "have to meet me halfway" for true change to take place. He also states that too many city managers oversell and overhype themselves by projecting the idea that they are transformational leaders and that that can lead to conflict with elected officials and stakeholders.  SHOW NOTES: The LinkedIn page for "Black City Managers" Website for "Black City Managers" Troy Body's LinkedIn profile AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting and discusses city updates.

GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs at City of Parkland, FL, and Amie Hendrix is the City Manager at the City of Geneva, NY. They discussed highlights from Tampa, downtown revitalization, and navigating the challenges of partisanship and politics. Panelists also shared insights on lessons learned, their favorite sessions, and key takeaways. This episode was recorded from the 2025 ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL.  Panel: Tom Modica, April Walker, Jackie Wehmeyer, Amie Hendrix, Meredith Reynolds, and Ben Kittelson

Ever wondered how Redding's local government actually works? In this special episode of The City of Redding Podcast, Steve and Katie walk through the structure, responsibilities, and ethics that guide decision-making in our community. From how the City Council and City Manager share power, to open meeting laws, public transparency, and the difference between the City and Shasta County — it's a clear, down-to-earth look at how Redding runs. Read the transcript >>Learn more about Redding City Council >>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Mayor Cooper and Mike Chmielewski discussed issues from the October 14th City Council meeting. Three actions were approved: authorizing the City Manager, Kolby Zerkel, to award the Airport Lighting Project to Granite Construction; awarding a contract to HDL Engineering Consultants for the Survey, Final Design, and Bidding Assistance for the Evergreen Avenue Improvements Project; and […]

Stephanie Clarke, Vice President, White + Burke Real Estate Advisors and Dominic Cloud, City Manager, City of St. Albans, featured panelist on town-led development strategies, joins Anthony & Dan to talk about the up coming Vermont Development Conference

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Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Beloit City Manager Halley Roberson is one of my favorite interviews of all-time and I am pretty sure that most of you will enjoy it, too. She is absolutely hilarious and I am glad I drove the two plus hours to meet her. In this episode, we discuss our mutual love for small town city management, especially in Kansas, and the opportunities it presents for aspiring public sector executives. We also talk about the challenges a city manager will face and need to adjust to in order to be successful. If you are a department head or feel trapped in management analyst land and you have aspirations of becoming a city manager, you should give this episode a listen to help determine if a small, rural community is a good "next step" for you. SHOW NOTES: Link to Halley Roberson's LinkedIn profile AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This week's episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood features key selections from a recent Academy Standing Panel. It is clear the federal government impacts local government, city and county leaders have always had to leverage federal resources, but can that continue given budget constraints and the increasingly partisan political environment? Panelists highlight the impact of federal decision-making on services to people in communities (and foreshadow that the pressure and consequences will soon be felt), raise important questions about the size of government and how budgets dictate policy, and suggests what changes and investments are needed going forward.Tanisha Briley, City Manager, Gaithersburg, MDMichael Jacobson, Deputy Director, King County Office of Performance Strategy & Budget, WAVince Micone, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Department of LaborAlso featured on the full event:  Abby Andre, Executive Director of the IMPACT ProjectChris Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy & Governance, University of KansasView the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcLmE5Lva4Y&t=4286sManagement Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

Steve Kennedy, City Manager of Green Cove Springs, joins host Steve Vancore to share his unexpected journey from near-retirement in Georgia to leading one of Florida's fastest-growing small cities. Drawing from his background in accounting and youth sports coaching, Kennedy explains his team-building philosophy: assess individual strengths and place people in roles where they can succeed, even if it means reshuffling original expectations. He emphasizes building strong, skill-based teams as a key to effective leadership in local government.The episode also explores Green Cove Springs' strategic growth, supported by its proximity to Jacksonville and enhanced by major infrastructure projects like the First Coast Expressway. Kennedy discusses the city's unique position as a more affordable, well-connected alternative to surrounding areas, and how he prefers managing planned, systematic growth over chasing expansion.

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In this special episode of the City of Redding Podcast, Steve and Katie sit down with City Manager Barry Tippin for one final conversation before his retirement. Barry reflects on his years of service, the challenges and milestones that shaped his time in leadership, and the projects and partnerships that leave a lasting impact on the community. From behind-the-scenes stories to lessons learned and what he's looking forward to in retirement, this episode is both a tribute and a celebration of Barry's career. Read the transcript >>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Santa Rosa's current city manager has been tapped to replace Howard Chan. Also, did the MLB bring more than hype to Sac this season? Finally, an ancient sport from India is growing in popularity in Stockton.

For many months, I have been trying to coax and cajole Troy Body into starting his own podcast or at the very least becoming a regular, recurring guest on my podcast. I have wanted to provide a platform for the Hopkinsville, Kentucky city manager and give him a voice. He has interesting perspectives and opinions you will not find anywhere else regarding local government and city management and he often shares these "hot takes" on the "Black City Managers" LinkedIn page. The plan is to roll out a series of interviews with Troy so that he can get a sense of whether he would like to do his own podcast and help him build a pre-launch audience if he decides to venture out on his own. Building listenership for a podcast is incredibly difficult. If you enjoy this new series, please let us know by going to BlackCityManagers.org and leaving a comment. SHOW NOTES: The LinkedIn page for "Black City Managers" Website for "Black City Managers" Troy Body's LinkedIn profile AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government for the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, joined the podcast to talk about her career in city management and the state of democracy. She shared how she navigated difficult situations during her city management career, including as City Manager of Cincinnati, Ohio when there were protests against the Police Department. She also discussed meaningful citizen engagement and how the profession needs to evolve in our current democracy.  Host: Ben Kittelson

Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City's form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government, her role in the transition, and challenges faced during the transition. She also discussed her career path and how her experience as an elected official informs her approach to city management. Host: Ben Kittelson