Podcasts about deputy city manager

What does it take to help lead a city where 99% of residents rate it as an excellent/very good place to live? In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Mike Barker, Dublin's new Deputy City Manager, as he reflects on his first 100 days in this crucial role.Barker brings a wealth of experience from his 11 years as Public Service Director in New Albany and his earlier career in Westerville and the private sector. His engineering background and problem-solving mindset prove valuable as he oversees Dublin's daily operations, including public service, engineering, transportation, and mobility.Barker shares candid insights about his first Memorial Tournament experience from the city's perspective, noting the surprising scale of the event and the seamless collaboration across city departments that makes such world-class events possible. This sets the stage for his approach to other major initiatives, including the Capital Improvement Program, West Innovation District, and Sports Ohio Complex.What stands out most is Barker's servant leadership philosophy. "That's really the leader I want to be," he explains, recounting formative experiences watching leaders who worked alongside their teams through challenges. This approach, combined with his commitment to maintaining Dublin's exceptional standards, offers a glimpse into how the city sustains its remarkable 99% resident satisfaction rating.The conversation takes personal turns as Barker discusses his Youngstown roots, crediting his wife of nearly 24 years and colleagues as mentors who've helped him develop more open-minded perspectives. A father of two baseball-playing sons, he finds his greatest relaxation watching them play.   Plus, stay tuned to hear Mike share with Lindsay and Bruce, his go-to karaoke songs!

Jeff Towery, currently city manager of McMinnville, Oregon, has been offered the deputy city manager role in Vancouver following a national search. He will oversee multiple departments and brings decades of local government leadership experience. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/national-search-yields-a-new-deputy-city-manager-for-vancouver/ #VancouverWA #JeffTowery #CityManager #CityLeadership #PublicService #LocalGovernment #McMinnvilleOR #SpringfieldOR #LonPluckhahn #CityofVancouver

Host Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub,  and guest co-host Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager for the City of Dublin, talk with  Chiranjeevi Praveen Ikkurthy, CHCIO,  Interim IT Administrative Director for Stanford Health Care - Valley Health Care. IC was a panelist in our 2024 Tri-Valley AI Summit, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the pod! Chiranjeevi Ikkurthy (“IC”) is a seasoned IT leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation in healthcare settings. He is part of Stanford Health Care's Technology and Digital Solutions team, and currently serves as the IT Director supporting Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Even though he has been part of SHC for over 17 years, his journey with SHC Tri-Valley began in late 2016 when he spearheaded a $100 million IT program to overhaul the hospital's digital infrastructure. This included deploying Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system and over 150 integrated applications, as well as 3,800 end-user devices, and training the entire staff and clinical teams. He is passionate about advancing the organization's digital capabilities and establishing SHC Tri-Valley as a hub for healthcare innovation in the East Bay. Currently, he is focused on establishing an AI Workgroup to generate excitement, engagement, and education around AI within the hospital. This initiative directly supports the Advance Digital Innovation section SHC Tri-Valley's 2030 strategic plan. He is a key contributor for this section, which emphasizes leveraging and optimizing core technology platforms while also leveraging AI to optimize clinical and business operations for improved patient care and access to care. This work highlights his commitment to expanding patient care options and establishing SHC Tri-Valley as a frontrunner in healthcare innovation. Watch on YouTube! 

Emily Colon, former Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her career and two important management concepts. She recently wrote about the importance of nonpartisanship and she discussed how it can be a superpower for local government staff in an era of high polarization. She shared her approach for how she managed department directors and other positions in her career that were subject matter experts in their field when she was not, and how that can put a manager in a unique position. Emily also talked about her recent career transition and balancing a two career household as a local government professional. Host: Ben Kittelson

In this episode we talk about the effectiveness and importance of peer mentorship. GUESTS: Ben Williamson, City Manager, Farmer's BranchJames Hartshorn, Deputy City Manager, City of PflugervillePEER MENTORSHIP RESOURCES:TCMA Senior Advisor ProgramICMA Career Compass

Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the response to the Palisades Fire. Joseph Toney is the Acting City Manager for Malibu and Alexis Brown is the Deputy City Manager for Malibu. They discussed how these fire emergencies have affected staff and the importance of mutual aide. They also shared tips for other agencies who may face fire or other emergencies in the future. Host: Meredith Reynolds

Jim Lopez, Deputy City Manager for External Affairs in Kirkland, Washington, proves that pickleball and public service share surprising connections in this engaging conversation about life on and off the courts. Listen now https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.comMusic gifted to us by Ian Pedersen: @ianpedersen Contact us: Lifelessonsfrompickleball@gmail.comSocial Media Links:https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557275391316https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonsfrompickleball/https://www.youtube.com/@LifeLessonsFromPickleballPodThanks for listening and you can also watch us on Youtube.

Great Falls Montana is looking for someone to fill one of the city's most important roles. If you or someone you know is ready to move to one of Montana's truly great cities to work in city management, this might be the job for you/them. Also, for those who just want to learn more about the area there is some valuable information in this podcast. For more information contact :Michael Boese,MPA President972 837 0916www.clearcareerpro.com

Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager for the City of Albany, Oregon, rejoined the podcast to talk about her new role. She discussed the transition from Budget and Performance Manager to Deputy City Manager in a new state, what she was looking for in a new position, and the process to interview for a leadership role. She shared advice for others making a career change outside of their organization and how she got to know her new organization. She also talked about how her background in innovation and process improvement has helped her in her new role. Host: Ben Kittelson

It's Episode 108, and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Kate Parmelee. She's the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, and she's transforming the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida into a model for problem solving. Cities around the country are taking notes from her and her crackerjack team. For Hot Apps, we delve into a grade-school skillset paired with an automated teacher—get ready for A+ work. And for Q&A, we asked, do you have a habit of reflection, and if you do, how do you make use of it? Ready or not, here we come! 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - What's on the Menu? 02:05 - Hot Apps Grammarly 07:14 - Q&A Do you have a habit of reflection, and, if you do, how do you make use of it? 13:04 - Featured Guest Kate Parmelee 23:24 - Upcoming Events Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/qTFRqBi06D4 Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

On this episode of CivicCast I chat with our upcoming CivicCon speaker, Rebekah Kik.Rebekah graduated from Andrews University (2003) with a Masters of Architecture and the University of Notre Dame with a Post Graduate degree in Architecture & Urban Design (2007). She began her professional career working in architecture in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Rebekah was working as an urban designer prior to joining the city of Kalamazoo in 2014 as the City Planner. She is now the Deputy City Manager and continues to champion building a Kalamazoo for all by leading the city's Strategic Vision – Imagine Kalamazoo 2035.We talk about how even small zoning changes can have big impacts, how to encourage new development without gentrifying and how Rebekah's artistic background shapes her development work. Just in time for Pensacola to re-write the city's land development code, Rebekah will give a free CivicCon presentation on Monday, February 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley Abbey Building of First United Methodist Church. You can register for that event at this link.She will also lead a small group workshop the following morning, Tuesday, February 25 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Maritime Place. You can email Eduardo Lara at elara@civicconversations.org to be added to that meeting. Click this link to learn more about CivicCon and become a CivicCon member.Click this link to learn more about our CivicCon Supporters.

Alternative response teams are being asked to tackle vexing problems: mental illness, homelessness, addiction. How much can they actually do? We explore how Durham grapples with connecting people to long-term care and support, and where the city draws the line between crisis response and social services.Guests:Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSammetta Cutler, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSarah Hall, Durham residentDavid Prater, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentJohn Warasila, Real estate developer and architect, Alliance ArchitectureBo Ferguson, Deputy City Manager, DurhamPatrice Andrews, Police Chief, Durham Police DepartmentChristie Thompson, Staff Writer, The Marshall ProjectAllison Casey, EMT, Durham Community Safety DepartmentEMS, Fire, Police and the 911 Call Center make up the existing four branches of the public safety system. A special series from Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project explores how a city radically changes its response to people in crisis, by creating a fifth branch. Nearly half of the country's 50 largest cities - including San Francisco, New York, Houston, Chicago - have launched programs to send unarmed responders to 911 calls historically handled by cops. In the process creating a new generation of first responders made up of clinicians, EMTs and unarmed mental health workers all responding to people who struggle with addiction, homelessness and mental illness. To understand this work we head to Durham, North Carolina, which has - in the face of skepticism and downright opposition - built one of the most comprehensive programs in the country.How did Durham pull off what so many cities have struggled to do? Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project examine this groundbreaking work and the challenges it's facing, both in Durham and around the country.Learn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Peoples Bank Let’s Talk Indianola features Deputy City Manager Wade Wagoner.

In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, we sit down with Josie Scioli, a trailblazing leader recently retired from her role as Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, at the City of Toronto. Josie has been instrumental in shaping a "customer first" culture and implementing transformational change across critical divisions, from Corporate Real Estate Services to Technology Services and beyond. With a distinguished career that bridges both public and private sectors—including senior roles at Bell Canada—Josie's expertise in customer service, financial accountability, and talent management shines through. Known for her commitment to empowering women and fostering workplace engagement, she has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network and the Sponsor of the Toronto Public Service Women's Network TONow. Join us as Josie shares her insights on employee engagement! 

Deputy City Manager, Chris Wilson, joins Talk City Greensboro to discuss the city's prompt and caring response to our neighbors to the west. As Western North Carolina recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, Chris Wilson shares how the city responded. He gives account from Greensboro City first responders and workers and expresses the important need for assistance going forward.

Two-and-a-half years ago, the Ontario government identified that we would need 1.5 million new homes over the next decade to meet demand. What will it take to solve Ontario's housing crisis? Mike Moffat, the Founding Director of PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute; Lisa Helps, the Executive Lead of BC Builds; Neil Rodgers, Strategic Advisor for the Ontario Home Builders Association; and Jag Sharma, Deputy City Manager of Development and Growth Services for the City of Toronto join Steve Paikin to discuss possible solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bio As of July 15, 2024, Rachel Flynn is the Deputy City Manager of Intentional Growth and Strategic Infrastructure for the City of Greeley, Colorado. She will support the city council's plans for improving key areas such as water and... Continue reading

In this episode of Leadership Unplugged, we sit down with Marion's City Manager, Ryan Waller, and Deputy City Manager, Kim Downs, to discuss their journey in public service and their roles in driving positive change in Marion. Ryan, who became Marion's 10th City Manager in 2021, brings over 20 years of experience from various Illinois communities and Indianola, Iowa. Kim, who joined the City of Marion in 2022, has over 24 years of experience and previously served as the City Manager of Hiawatha.Together, Ryan and Kim have been instrumental in streamlining operations and fostering a collaborative spirit within Marion. In this engaging conversation, we dive into their leadership strategies, the factors that drew them to Marion, and the exciting initiatives they're spearheading to engage the community and enhance the city's growth. Tune in to hear how this dynamic duo is shaping the future of Marion and what makes "Team Marion" so special.

Alternative response teams are being asked to tackle vexing problems: mental illness, homelessness, addiction. How much can they actually do? We explore how Durham grapples with connecting people to long-term care and support, and where the city draws the line between crisis response and social services.Guests:Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSammetta Cutler, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSarah Hall, Durham residentDavid Prater, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentJohn Warasila, Real estate developer and architect, Alliance ArchitectureBo Ferguson, Deputy City Manager, DurhamPatrice Andrews, Police Chief, Durham Police DepartmentChristie Thompson, Staff Writer, The Marshall ProjectAllison Casey, EMT, Durham Community Safety DepartmentEMS, Fire, Police and the 911 Call Center make up the existing four branches of the public safety system. A special series from Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project explores how a city radically changes its response to people in crisis, by creating a fifth branch. Nearly half of the country's 50 largest cities - including San Francisco, New York, Houston, Chicago - have launched programs to send unarmed responders to 911 calls historically handled by cops. In the process creating a new generation of first responders made up of clinicians, EMTs and unarmed mental health workers all responding to people who struggle with addiction, homelessness and mental illness. To understand this work we head to Durham, North Carolina, which has - in the face of skepticism and downright opposition - built one of the most comprehensive programs in the country.How did Durham pull off what so many cities have struggled to do? Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project examine this groundbreaking work and the challenges it's facing, both in Durham and around the country.Learn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternative response teams are being asked to tackle vexing problems: mental illness, homelessness, addiction. How much can they actually do? We explore how Durham grapples with connecting people to long-term care and support, and where the city draws the line between crisis response and social services.Guests:Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSammetta Cutler, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentSarah Hall, Durham residentDavid Prater, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Community Safety DepartmentJohn Warasila, Real estate developer and architect, Alliance ArchitectureBo Ferguson, Deputy City Manager, DurhamPatrice Andrews, Police Chief, Durham Police DepartmentChristie Thompson, Staff Writer, The Marshall ProjectAllison Casey, EMT, Durham Community Safety DepartmentEMS, Fire, Police and the 911 Call Center make up the existing four branches of the public safety system. A special series from Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project explores how a city radically changes its response to people in crisis, by creating a fifth branch. Nearly half of the country's 50 largest cities - including San Francisco, New York, Houston, Chicago - have launched programs to send unarmed responders to 911 calls historically handled by cops. In the process creating a new generation of first responders made up of clinicians, EMTs and unarmed mental health workers all responding to people who struggle with addiction, homelessness and mental illness. To understand this work we head to Durham, North Carolina, which has - in the face of skepticism and downright opposition - built one of the most comprehensive programs in the country.How did Durham pull off what so many cities have struggled to do? Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project examine this groundbreaking work and the challenges it's facing, both in Durham and around the country.Learn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Gregory, the new General Manager of WestWorld, brings over 30 years of experience in public management to Scottsdale. Before joining WestWorld, Katie served as Prescott's City Manager, and she has held various key positions in Peoria, including Deputy City Manager. Katie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in political science from Western Oregon University and a master's degree in public administration from Arizona State University. With a strong background in community building, municipal operations, and strategic management, Katie is excited to lead WestWorld into a new era of growth and innovation. Her vision includes expanding the programming and enhancing the already first-class events and activities at WestWorld, making it a hub for world-class events in Scottsdale.

Host Yolanda Fintschenko, executive director of Daybreak Labs and i-GATE Innovation Hub,  and guest co-host Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager for the City of Dublin, talk with Chun Jiang, CEO and co-founder of Monterey AI, an early stage startup located in Dublin, CA. Co-founders Chun Jiang and Ben Kramer joined Y Combinator Summer 2022. During the batch, Monterey AI started with a simple generative documentation tool for the product team. It became clear there was a bigger opportunity - voice of the customer, at scale.  In mid-2023, they launched copilot for product insights. Monterey AI is building the AI's first product analytics platform for qualitative data, disrupting multi-billions market. Aggregate, triage, and analyze user feedback, tickets, conversations, surveys, and transcripts  - smarter, together, and at scale. Monterey AI is the most powerful AI native insights platform for decoding the next growth opportunities.To get in touch with Chun,  find her  on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can view this episode on our Startup Tri-Valley YouTube channel. 

Chelsea Jackson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Douglasville, GA joined to podcast to discuss her role and leadership approach. She talked about the importance of building a pipeline for new talent, her career transition to Deputy City Manager, and provided advice for those looking to make the leap to management positions. She also shared her career path which started as a local government management fellow. Host: Ben Kittelson

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton. Topics covered include: Edmonton's success in attracting industrial and logistics investment The future of development in Edmonton Automation and innovation in Edmonton's real... The post Shaping the Future of Urban Development with Kim Petrin of the City of Edmonton appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Featuring Mark Wittenburg, CIO of RaleighRob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager of San JoseChris Stewart, former CIO of the City of AustinMark your calendars for the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Learn more here: https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tourBefore we get into this week's podcast, I wanted to give a special shout-out to TechTables podcast sponsors: SentinelOne, Verizon, and SAP.SentinelOne's AI-powered security platform to break down silos and protect this state's entire enterprise with real-time data and control. With seamless updates and overhead reduction securing 15,000+ endpoints across 25 agencies, SentinelOne partners to protect critical assets across states and agencies. Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure.Verizon Frontline. The advanced network for first responders on the front lines. It's your mission. It's your Verizon.More than 35,000 agencies rely on Verizon Frontline and its mission-critical solutions. Check out the solutions built for first responders.Overwhelmed by Digital Transformation? Here's How One City Keeps Pace in the Digital Age.Provide residents and city employees with an even better, happier life through digital transformation.Download the Case Study Now--------

Today is a day intended to celebrate one version of love, but there are many forms of devotion. This is the 636th edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that seeks to provide as much information as possible about a particular region of the United States of America. I'm Sean Tubbs, and this love is what I got. On today's show:* One of Charlottesville's Deputy City Managers is no longer with the city, and there are two other new top vacancies* The United States Department of Agriculture has released their latest count of all statistics related to farming, and the number of farms is down in Albemarle County* The Charlottesville Human Rights Commission is seeking your input on what area they should focus on next * New members join the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and get an introduction to the organization* Charlottesville City Council adopts an Affordable Dwelling Unit manual despite some concerns 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 episode, Catherine Givens, Deputy City Manager for the City of Coral Springs, shares insights on crafting effective strategic plans for organizational success. Givens emphasizes the importance of celebrating wins and suggests condensing them into a concise, easily digestible document. Additionally, she advocates for creating linking documents to illustrate interdepartmental connections within an organization, promoting a holistic and interconnected approach to strategic planning. 

Will battery electric buses work in the northern-most large city in North America? This week on Transit Unplugged, we continue our series from the CUTA conference in Edmonton, AB. Edmonton has been leading the way in transit for 20 years. The first city in Canada to have LRT and now the first city to have a hydrogen fuel cell bus in active service. So what's next?Deputy City Manager--and former head of the Edmonton Transit System--Eddie Robar talks about plans to make oil-rich Alberta the hydrogen capital of Canada. Then we get a tour of Canada's largest electric bus garage with current head of Edmonton Transit (https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets), Carrie Hotten-MacDonald. Carrie takes Paul for a tour of the Kathleen Andrews bus garage with modern amenities for drivers and advanced charging for their battery electric fleet.And if you liked this audio tour, you'll love Transit Unplugged TV this month featuring Edmonton! The episode premiers December 14.Coming up next week, we have a special chat with Arthur Nicolet CEO of Transdev Canada to talk about contracting in Canada and what the biggest trends in transit are.Speaking of transit trends, our final episode of the year airs December 27th featuring Paul Skoutelas, CEO of APTA and Petra Mollet VP of Strategy and International Programs at APTA looking back at transit in 2023 and ahead to what will shape transit in 2024.We'll have a special bonus holiday episode we think you'll really enjoy from another transit podcast. Stay tuned for that!Questions? Email: info@transitunplugged.com0:00 Is the great hydrogen pivot coming to transit in 2024?00:00 Introduction to Edmonton's Transit Innovations01:39 Edmonton's Transition to Alternate Fuels02:38 Edmonton's Electrification Journey05:24 Inside Edmonton's Hydrogen Powered Buses09:11 Career Pathways in Public Transportation11:33 ThinkTransit Registration is open!13:05 Interview with Carrie Hotten-MacDonald, Head of Edmonton Transit13:16 In the Kathleen Andrews Bus Garage14:32 Dispatch area14:56 Operator Lounge15:24 In the garage--charging infrastructure16:13 How buses are charged17:28 Inside an electric bus19:12 Dealing with the cold and scale of the garage23:15 Edmonton's New LRT Line and Future Plans25:18 Outside the bus garage

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the City of Milton, which recently transitioned its local elections from Fulton County to an in-house process this year. Joining Craig in studio to discuss are Steve Krokoff, Milton City Manager, Stacey Inglis, Deputy City Manager, and Judy Burds, who took on the role of Milton's Poll Manager. Craig and crew discuss the origin for the idea, the many steps it took to get operational over the course of many months, the costs and lastly, how everything fared on election day. Krokoff and Inglis also offer advice for other municipalities who may be considering making a similar change in future elections. Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Megan Gordon on Twitter @meganlaneg Preston Thompson on Twitter @pston3 Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

Finding and keeping talent in municipal government can be a challenge and with cities being unique workplaces, it's important for city management to be flexible and creative with human resource management. In Season 2, Episode 7, our guests share innovative ways to hire and keep municipal employees.GUESTS: Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse LaShon Ross, Deputy City Manager, City of Plano

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. 

Out with the old and in with the new! Harvey Convention Center is gone and in its place is the new W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Susan Travis as they visit with Stephanie Franklin, Deputy City Manager, about all the great changes happening at the Rose City Complex.      

Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for the City of Atascadero checked in on First Look with Andy Morris to talk about A-Town happenings, and she brought along Loreli Cappel to talk about some New Development!

Sintra Hoffman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of WESTMARC, representing the West Valley of Metro Phoenix where she has the pleasure of working with 15 communities, over 3,000 square miles and home to 1.8 million residents. With 25 years of experience in federal, state, local and non-profit leadership, Sintra is a natural convener, bringing key stakeholders together to advance the region's economic vitality and improve the quality of life for her community. She previously served as Assistant Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) leading the Office of Public Affairs to build and sustain relationships in Arizona's cities, towns, counties, tribes and business community and support infrastructure investments statewide. Prior to her time at ADOT, she spent 10 years with the City of Surprise, serving as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Deputy City Manager, focusing on policy development and economic sustainability for the community.Sintra serves on several boards to focus on improving the quality of life and economic vitality in the West Valley and statewide:Arizona Highway Users Group, Vice PresidentAmerican Business Immigration Coalition Advisory Board Estrella Mountain Community College - President's Community Advisory CouncilGlendale Community College – President's Community Advisory Council Grand Canyon University – Honors College Advisory Board Interstate 11 Corridor Coalition Board of DirectorsNew Pathways for Youth Advisory Board Phoenix Children's Hospital West Valley Foundation Board The Vista - Center for the Arts Advisory Board White Tank Mountains Conservancy Board of Directors Sintra was recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as a Most Admired Leader in 2023 and one of 25 Outstanding Women in Business in 2022. Previously Arizona Business Magazine recognized her as one of the Most Influential Women in 2016. In 2019 she was recognized by Estrella Mountain Community College as their Education Hero and also received BMO Bank's Women Who Lead award. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Master's of Administration in Public Administration. She spends her leisure time traveling the globe, hiking, staying active and of course, networking and building new relationships! Website: www.westmarc.orgFacebook: facebook.com/WESTMARCAZTwitter: twitter.com/WESTMARCLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/westmarcInstagram: instagram.com/westmarc_azMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

Recently, we . In a move designed to grow the City's leadership capacity, Limehouse's emphasis will be on innovation and operational efficiency, joining City Manager Chris Story and Mitch Kennedy who has been promoted to Deputy City Manager.  Limehouse comes to Spartanburg from Charleston, SC where he has worked in state and local government for 17 years, most recently as Strategic Partnerships Manager for Public Services with Charleston County and Program Administrator for CORE SC. Today on the podcast, we're getting to know our new City teammate and learning more about what motivates his work in local government and why he and his family have chosen Spartanburg. 

Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for A-Town is a regular guest on First Look with Andy Morris and today she let us know about this week's activities!

Zoran Postic is a dedicated municipal service professional with over 20 years of experience in local and regional agencies and multinational consulting firms. He joined the City of Vaughan in 2014 as the director of Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations, overseeing a team of 250 public works professionals. In 2019, he was promoted to Deputy City Manager of Public Works, where he continues to inspire high-performance, efficiency, and citizen-centricity.During his tenure at the City, Mr. Postic has spearheaded several award-winning initiatives. Notably, he established a groundbreaking long-term performance-based contract for winter roadmaintenance, receiving recognition from the Association of Municipalities ofOntario and the Ontario Public Works Association. He also initiated the Vaughan Inventors program, engaging front-line staff to drive process improvements. This program garnered accolades from the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.Mr. Postic's commitment extends beyond his role at the City of Vaughan. He actively contributes to the public works community, serving as a program director for the OGRA Municipal Traffic Operations course and participating in various professional organizations. His educational background includes a master's in business administration from Queen's University, a master'scertificate in municipal management from York University, and a graduate diploma in transportation engineering from Mohawk College. Additionally, he volunteers his time to support community groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of York.Zoran's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoran-postic-06a6962a/

Being a city manager can be a tough, lonely job. But, I am here to tell you that you are not alone and that there is an entire community of professionals that want to help you succeed. In this episode, I lay out my three primary objectives for this podcast: (1) build a community for ambitious city managers and public sector executives, (2) help you with your personal and professional development, and (3) create an advocacy/crisis response mechanism so that we can help protect and preserve the reputations of city managers who are being unprofessionally targeted and fired. Show Notes: Here is a link to the ChatGPT/AI seminar hosted by Micah Gaudet, a Deputy City Manager for the City of Maricopa, Arizona.

On Episode 148: Managing for the Future, we are joined by the City of Winter Haven's City Manager, T. Michael Stavres. We chat about his storied career at the City of Winter Haven, the transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager, his side hustle as a musician with the duo, Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music, and more! This podcast is made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and AdventHealth.

Despite facing contention and bipartisan challenges, AJ Rodriguez leads Texas 2036 in achieving record-breaking funding for education, healthcare, natural resources, and infrastructure during the state's regular legislative session. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of data in shaping policy solutions with Texas 2036 as a case study. Understand the role of regionalism in overcoming housing and transportation issues. Examine the need for constitutional reform in addressing state growth complexities. Investigate San Antonio's increasing importance in the advanced manufacturing sector. Contemplate the idea of a floating pay scale for enhancing the compensation of elected officials. Meet AJ Rodriguez, a passionate advocate for data-driven policy solutions and the Executive Vice President of Texas 2036, a nonpartisan public policy think tank. With his extensive background in both public service and the private sector, AJ's leadership and experience bring a unique perspective to the table. Previously, he served as the President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio and as the Deputy City Manager under City Manager Cheryl Scully. AJ has a knack for making big-picture policy ideas a reality, and his dedication to bipartisan cooperation makes him a key player in Texas' future growth.

Today's show is brought to you LIVE from Buckeye. Chris and Mathew speak to an audience and record the show at the same time. This episode has a handful of guests including the founder of the Move It Maricopa Challenge: Ali Waelchli-Brooks. Ali talks about the impact that this challenge has had and how increasing your daily step count can really make a change. Chris chimes in and shares why walking is so valuable and impactful to our health and metabolism. Also in this episode: Chris shares a story about fatherhood regarding sleepovers Brief interviews with Deputy City Manager, Javier Setovich and Councilmember, Jeanine Guy Mathew introduces a segment of: Name That Tune- this week has a twist as Chris and Mathew bring people from the audience to play. Chris expands on the topic of: the benefit of baby steps Go to https://betterhelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Try Neurogum over at: https://tryneurogum.com/ineededthat #sponsored Check out Zents by Antara CBD products at: https://antaraorganics.com/discount/INEEDEDTHAT Thanks for checking out our podcast and please don't forget to follow along on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ineededthat   Connect with Chris Powell, get links to his new app (coming soon) as well as products & speaking info at www.ChrisPowell.com Connect with Mathew Blades, and bring him into speak at www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com Bring movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

In this episode, Kristina Ciuperger, Deputy City Manager of Port St. Lucie, emphasizes that people are a product of their behavior and that allowing them to pursue their passions will keep them motivated and enable them to excel at their jobs. Kristina also talks about the need for departments to communicate effectively, utilizing social media and understanding the cultural use of each medium. As a leader, she highlights the importance of helping others see their potential and finding the right way to communicate with all departments.

A big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagarro offers expertise in Digital Services, Legacy Modernization, Case Management, Data & AI, Service Desk, Cyber Security, and more. To learn more, check out www.nagarro.com.Today on The Public Sector Show by TechTables we talk about making space for others to succeed, what separates good from great CIOs, using empathy to build a Smart City, and more with Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager, and Khaled Tawfik, CIO, City of San José.Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblloyd/Connect with Khaled: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iktawfik/Timestamps00:00 Intro06:04 The Best Boba in San Jose08:34 How to Hire Your Replacement11:25 Making Space for Success13:05 What Separates Good from Great CIOs17:04 Jumping into the Role of CIO18:55 Building a Smart City, Empathy-First20:31 Broadband and Digital Empowerment22:12 San Jose's Start-Up Mentality27:33 Top Takeaways from CIOs37:08 OutroWe send out a free weekly podcast and a newsletter highlighting human-centric stories from public sector CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders across federal, state, city, county, and higher education.Sign up for Behind the Mic by TechTables https://www.techtables.com/Listen on:

In this episode, Matt talks to Deputy City Manager and Finance Director Katie Ambrose about the City Manager's proposed budget, what it means for taxpayers, and how residents can make their voices heard during the budget process.

Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for Atascadero makes her weekly visit to First Look with Andy Morris to talk about upcoming activities.

If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world, you might want to consider a career in public service. LaShon Ross, Plano's newest Deputy City Manager, joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities and why the government sector is a terrific place to build a career. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0    Watch this episode on YouTube.   This month's story links:   WHAT'S NEW: April Plano Town Hall   BEHIND THE SCENES: Government Careers and Employment with LaShon Ross Team Plano Culture   LIGHTNING ROUND: Getting Hired Apply for a job

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

Short-Term Rentals and Big League Dreams - These were the big-ticket items among the many others covered during this week's Redding City Council Meeting! Listen here as Steve Bade, Deputy City Manager, provides a recap of the February 21st Redding City Council Meeting.  Council Meeting Agenda>>Check out the video here>>Episode transcript >>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

On today's episode we speak to Deputy City Manager, Micah Runner.    Micah has over 18 years of experience in municipal government with a primary focus in economic development and management. He previously served as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Stockton where he was responsible for economic development, housing and homeless, real property, venue management, and parking operations where oversaw a team of 20 employees. During our wide ranging conversation, we find out that Micah grew up in the world of politics as his father was a city council member in the city of Lancaster, CA and went on to become a State Senator and his mother worked in the California State Assembly so it's not surprising Micah has worked in local government since leaving college.  Prior to the City of Stockton, Micah was the Economic Development Manager for the City of Rancho Cordova, and a Senior Project Manager for the City of Sacramento. I really enjoyed speaking to Micah and I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

Over 2.1 million migrants have crossed the U.S. southern border this year.  In August alone, there have been 203,597 border encounters. The Mayor of El Paso, Texas, Oscar Leeser, said the City of El Paso has had between 1,500 to 1,900 migrants coming into their city per day and 80% of the migrants coming from Venezuela. The City of El Paso and the U.S. border patrol are working together to manage the huge influx of migrants.  The City of El Paso is busing migrants to their destination. Over half of the migrants do not have a sponsor or the money to get to their final destination.  Newt's guests are El Paso City Manager, Tommy Gonzalez and Deputy City Manager of Public Safety, Mario D'Agostino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.