Podcasts about city managers

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.

Steve and Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discuss city government and his 16 years as Wichita City Manager. Layton will retire at year's end.

Coldwater's City Manager set the record straight on the city's role in the new large flag at Camping World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

Soccer: Man City Manager Pep Marks His 1,000th Game with Win over Liverpool

Hour 1 - Today's City Council meeting is part of today's headlines on Steve and Ted in the Morning.

It is Monday, and time to talk Wichita with Mayor Lily Wu. It is Mondays with the Mayor on Steve and Ted in the Morning.

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.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Council Bill No. 2025-180: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various FundsCouncil Bill No. 2025-181: An Ordinance Amending the Salary Schedules and Position Control Report of the City of Champaign for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Council Bill No. 2025-182: An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Various Funds Council Bill No. 2025-183: A Resolution Determining the Amounts of Money Estimated to be Necessary to be Raised by the Tax LevyCouncil Bill No. 2025-184: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement to Provide the Assessment Center and Written Examination Components of the 2026 Fire Lieutenant and Engineer Promotional Testing Processes Council Bill No. 2025-185: A Resolution Rejecting All Proposals for Conduit Boring and Fiber Pulling at the 201 W. University Avenue Building Council Bill No. 2025-186: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Collection Services for the Multifamily Recycling ProgramCouncil Bill No. 2025-187: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-8.15.1.1 of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended Council Bill No. 2025-188: A Resolution Rejecting Proposals for the Purchase and Installation of Vehicle AVL/GPS Units and Related Software Council Bill No. 2025-189: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Nine Vehicles Utilizing the Illinois State Joint Purchasing Program and Declaring Seven Vehicles as Surplus Property Council Bill No. 2025-190: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.5 and Chapter 19, Section 19-8.2, of the Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, as Amended Council Bill No. 2025-191: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Five-Year Franchise Agreement for Ambulance Emergency Medical Services

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!

Greg and Dan talk to Patrick Urich, City Manager of Peoria, about the newly-approved $3.5 million city budget and what goes into managing Peoria’s finances throughout the year. He explains how the city tracks revenue, spending, and monthly financial activity, and how major events - from big community gatherings to unexpected challenges like COVID or economic downturns - can dramatically impact city planning. Patrick also shares updates on current and upcoming roadwork projects happening across Peoria and how the city prioritizes infrastructure improvements to support growth and safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 […]

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by two leading voices on Canada's Arctic — Stephen Van Dine, City Manager of Yellowknife and longtime expert in northern governance and sustainable development, and Dr. Rob Huebert, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary and one of Canada's foremost authorities on Arctic defence and security.Together, we explore how Canada's North is becoming the new frontier for both economic opportunity and national security. Stephen Van Dine shares his first-hand perspective from Yellowknife, a community at the crossroads of mining, infrastructure, and Indigenous-led development and discusses the ambitious Arctic Economic Security Corridor, a proposed 900-kilometre highway to the Northwest Passage. Rob brings a defence and geopolitical lens, outlining the urgent need for Canada to invest in Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals strategy, and military infrastructure. They discuss China's expanding presence in northern waters, Russia's submarine activities, and the international debate over control of the Northwest Passage and what it all means for Canada's future.

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

Mario Vasquez, KCMO City Manager, In Studio Feature Friday Guest | 10-24-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an audit of the City of Joplin that the state conducted. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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

October 13, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the role of City Council members and the search for the next City Manager. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

Jesse Baker, City Manager at City of South Burlington, joins Anthony & Dan to give an update her comunity.

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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!

Attracting business, jobs, and what economic development means to one of America's fastest growing cities. Ocala City Manager Pete Lee outlines priorities for serving citizens, ahead of his annual “State of the City” presentation October 15th at the Ocala CEP breakfast event.

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.

John Boehm, Assistant to the City Manager at Palm BeachGardens, joins host Steve Vancore to discuss the success of the FCCMA municipal internship program and its impact on both students and host communities. John shares his city's positive experience hosting an intern who contributed to an economic development project while gaining real-world exposure to public service through shadowing and team engagement.The conversation highlights the value of paid, structuredinternships as a tool for both workforce development and internal staff inspiration. John reflects on his own career path through an FCCMA internship and emphasizes the importance of mentorship, matching intern skills with project needs, and providing meaningful, hands-on work.The two discuss the competitive nature of the FCCMA'sstipend-based internship funding program, which encourages cities to create and prioritize internship opportunities. They underline how these programs strengthen the talent pipeline and help local governments meet staffing needs while cultivating the next generation of public leaders.

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.

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Phil Kiraly and Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM answer the critical question at the heart of our profession: why council-manager government matters now more than ever. They discuss how ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund supports advocacy and how to educate residents when defending and adopting council-manager government comes up on the ballot. Key Takeaways:Why council-manager form of government is effective and how to best educate residentsWhat is ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund, what it's used for, and why it matters for membersHow a "team sport" approach of advocacy led to success defending council-manager government in IllinoisExcitement to continue the conversation on form of government and more at ICMA Annual Conference Featured Guests:Phil Kiraly - ICMA-CM - village manager of Glencoe, IllinoisJulia D. Novak - ICMA-CM – CEO and executive director of ICMA Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA's Future of Professional Management FundPM Magazine: Making Big Strides in Advocating for Council-Manager GovernmentICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa. 

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this area of Texas so unique. This week, Tom welcomes back Dalton Rice, City Manager of Kerrville, to discuss the city's ongoing recovery efforts following a recent disaster. Dalton details the three key phases of recovery: search and rescue, debris removal, and long-term rebuilding. He shares insights into the challenges faced, ranging from missing persons to economic recovery, with a particular focus on small businesses and parks. Dalton highlights the contributions of various entities, including local organizations, state and federal agencies, and volunteers. He also speaks about the strategic operations within the Emergency Operations Center and how the city managed resources and coordination during and after the crisis. He emphasizes the unique collaborative spirit in Kerrville and the importance of public-private partnerships in disaster recovery. Finally, he discusses future challenges and the anticipation of the holiday season as a time for community resilience and reflection. Key highlights: Search, Recovery, and Debris Management Economic Recovery Efforts Rebuilding Parks and Recreation Public-Private Partnerships Disaster Preparedness and Response Federal and State Coordination Challenges Ahead Resources: City of Kerrville Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman

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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

“National Public Radio will serve the individual: it will promote personal growth; it will regard the individual differences among men with respect and joy rather than derision and hate.” Thus begins a document written by Bill Siemering in 1969 when the federal government was investing in public broadcasting. Charlottesville Community Engagement is a newsletter and podcast that is not public media but aspires to all of the principles in that document. I'm Sean Tubbs, and I'll be bringing up that paper again. Now it's time for these things from this week in 2025:* Charlottesville City Manager Sanders tells Council work continues to find site for a low-barrier homeless shelter (read the story)* UVA committee briefed on new public safety agreement with Albemarle and Charlottesville (read the story)* UVA's Board of Visitors signs off on lease and possible sale of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville City Schools, and Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders details some next steps (read the story)* C-Ville Sabroso to hold 13th event this Saturday at the Ting Pavilion (read the story)* Loop De Ville coming up on September 27 (read the story)* Riverbend to rework rezoning proposal for land near U.S. 29 / I-64 intersection (learn more)Sponsored message!At Westwind Flowers the Dahlia fields are in full bloom with a stunning array of colors and varieties that only this season can offer.You're invited to experience it for yourself on September 27th and October 4th during their Dahlia U-Pick events at their farm, located on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. It's a chance to stroll through the fields, cut your own flowers, and soak in the beauty of the season—a flower lover's dream come true!Can't make it to their Dahlia U-Pick event? They can bring the season to you! Order your locally grown, freshly harvested bouquets today, available for pickup at their Gordonsville floral studio or delivered straight to your home, your office, or someone special.Westwind Flowers offers sustainably grown, thoughtfully curated cut flowers, perfectly suited to the season and the special moments in your life. They believe the blooms in your vase should be just as fresh, and just as local, as the food on your table.To register for a Dahlia U-Pick, order seasonal flowers, or learn more, visit westwindflowers.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

In this City Council Recap, Steve and Katie break down the September 16, 2025 Redding City Council meeting. The evening began with a heartfelt farewell to City Manager Barry Tippin, honoring his 21 years of service. The agenda also featured updates from Visit Redding on tourism marketing, Christian Church Homes on affordable senior housing, and Superior California Economic Development on regional business growth.The Finance Director presented the City's year-end budget report, and the Director of Public Works shared the latest on Redding's road conditions. Also, the City Manager walked through the financial realities of redirecting $10 million annually into street maintenance.Watch the meeting online >>View the meeting agenda >>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!

Curfews, crime and hookah bars. The city manager's plan to address quality-of-life issues.

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

City managers Alex Campbell of Talent and Eric Swanson of Phoenix, join the Exchange.

Peggy Flynn, City Manager for the City of Petaluma, California, joined the podcast to talk about fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and engagement. She also discussed delivering effective and efficient public services. She shared how the City of Petaluma has evolved, projects her team is working on, and similarities between cattle ranching and city management, Host: Meredith Reynolds

4pm: Guest – Burien City Councilmember Steohanie Mora // Total of 11 commissioners, advisory board members resign end masse in protest of Charles Schaefer’s removal // Dispute erupts over City Manager’s warning to Councilmembers that ‘No’ votes, abstentions were ‘violation of their oath of office’ // ‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened