Local Gov Life
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsICMA is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing professional local government management throughout the world. Local Gov Life is a mix of stories, insights, and advice from local government leaders.
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 09 - A Fireside Chat with Ernie and Joe
November 02, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB**Note: A 25 minute mini-version of the documentary was show during the webinar. Due to licensing restrictions, that portion of the webinar was edited out of the final recording. Moderator: Pat Martel, ICMA West Coast Regional Director Introduction by Tammie Simmons-Parker, Executive Assistant to Marc Ott and Executive Office Coordinator Speakers: Joe Smarro, CEO of SolutionPoint+ Karen Falks, Deputy Chief, San Antonio Police Department Dr. Brian Williams – Associate Professor of P...
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 08 - Improving Equity with the Right Tools
October 28, 2020 15:20 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBPresenters: Aimee Kane, PHR, Equity Program Manager,City of Boulder, Colorado Roberto Montoya, West Region Manager, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Siri Russell, Director, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Ablemarle County, Virginia Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator, City of Des Moines, Iowa Resources: Government Alliance on Race and Equity PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the October 20 Webinar: Improving Equity with the Right Tools
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 07 - Policing, Public Safety, and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking
October 28, 2020 15:16 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBModerator: Quixada Moore-Vissing, Associate Director for National Engagement Programs at Public Agenda Introduction by Will Friedman, President of Public Agenda, and Steve Newell, Project Director, Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, American Association for the Advancement of Science Speakers: Emily Owens - Professor, Department of Criminology, Law, and Society, University of California Irvine Michael Sierra-Arévalo - Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Univer...
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 23 - COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers
October 22, 2020 13:07 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPowerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the September 16 webinar: COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers
Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 05: Building Trust During Divisive Times
August 06, 2020 15:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB*Participants in this episode were originally featured in a popular ICMA Coaching Webinar, Successful Supervision and Leadership. ICMA coaching webinars feature leading practices, strategies and tactics, and developing issues and trends in the field. Learn more about ICMA’s Coaching Program Read More About Developing Leaders in our Career Compass Series See the latest Social Justice Resources
Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 06: Building Trust During Divisive Times
August 06, 2020 15:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB*Participants in this episode were originally featured in a popular ICMA Coaching Webinar, Successful Supervision and Leadership. ICMA coaching webinars feature leading practices, strategies and tactics, and developing issues and trends in the field. Learn more about ICMA’s Coaching Program Read More About Developing Leaders in our Career Compass Series See the latest Social Justice Resources
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 22 - The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local Government
August 05, 2020 17:09 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBSpeakers: Mark Welch, OpenGov (former Finance Director at City of Ashland, Oregon) Ken Fritz, County Administrator at Winona County, Minnesota Powerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the June 25 webinar: The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local Government
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 21 - City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response
July 27, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBPowerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the July 23 webinar: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 06 - The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19
July 21, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBModerators: Leon Andrews, Director, National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Initiative, (REAL), Washington, DC Rita Soler Ossolinski, National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Initiative, Program Director, (REAL), Washington, DC Panelists: Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin, Texas Serena Cruz, Executive Director, Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation / Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Hillsboro, Oregon Dr. Marie Peoples, Deputy County Man...
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 05 - Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health
July 21, 2020 12:37 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBModerator: Tom Wieczorek, Director, Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) Panelists: Matt Fulton, Vice President, POLCO, National Citizen Survey/National Research Center Deputy Chief Wayne Hiltz, B.S., former Interim Chief of Police, Pasadena and Irwindale Police Department, California Angelica Wedell, Director of Marketing and Communications,National Research Center (NRC) Chief John E. Perez, Chief of Police, City of Pasadena, California Matt Zavadsky, President, National Asso...
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 04 - Conversation with Valerie Lemmie
July 16, 2020 18:53 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBValerie Lemmie gives us more insight into her time as Cincinnati city manager during the aftermath of the 2001 Timothy Thomas shooting, her lessons learned during that time of social unrest, and what she envisions as the path forward.
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 20 - From Relief to Resilience: Supporting Small Businesses During & After COVID-19
July 07, 2020 15:14 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBModerator: Melissa Greiner, Director of Marketing, WizeHive Panelists: Jon McMillan, City Manager, City of La Quinta, CA Doug Kinley III, Management Specialist, City of La Quinta, CA Colleen Kardasz, Assistant Director, Loudoun County, VA Powerpoint PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 30 Webinar: From Relief to Resilience: Supporting Small Businesses During & After COVID-19
Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 01 - New Executive Order on Law Enforcement
July 07, 2020 14:40 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBModerator: Thomas Wieczoreck, Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, Retired City Manager Ionia, Michigan; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence Panelists: Craig Hartley, Executive Director, Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Margo Frasier, Vice President, National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement; former elected sheriff of Travis County, Texas, former police monitor, City of Austin, Texas Chief Ja...
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 19 - The Public Health Crisis and Racial Inequities
June 23, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBGordon Goodwin, Director, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Genesis D. Gavino, Resilience Officer, City of Dallas, Texas Dr. Fabiola Cruz, Epidemiologist and PhD Candidate in Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Puerto Rico This webinar was developed in partnership with National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) and Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) P...
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 18 - Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the Rebound
June 15, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBJason Clement, Founder and CEO, Sports Facility Management Evan Eleff, COO, Sports Facilities Advisory Allan Rice, City Administrator, City of Hoover, Alabama PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 12 Webinar: Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the Rebound
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 17 - Sharpening the Focus on Social Equity to Make Strategic Budget Decisions
June 12, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBPresenters: Gordon Goodwin, Director, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Zan Gibbs, Chief Equity Officer, Office of Equity, City of San Antonio, Texas Chris Fabian, Co-Founder, ResourceX Technologies This webinar was developed in partnership with National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) and Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) PowerPoint Slides prese...
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 16 - Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World
June 04, 2020 14:51 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBPowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 3 Webinar: Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World NACo
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 15 - Extraordinary Resilience
June 02, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBPowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 29 Webinar: Extraordinary Resilience Lance Strategies Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 14 - Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
May 26, 2020 13:48 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBCigna PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 20 Webinar: Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 13 - Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work
May 19, 2020 13:23 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBJLL Stantec PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 15 Webinar: Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 12 - Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19
May 19, 2020 12:50 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBZenCity PowerPoint/PDF Slides presentation that accompanied the May 14 Webinar: Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 11 - Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
May 12, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 8 Webinar: Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 04: Professional Growth at Every Career Stage
May 05, 2020 17:07 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSpecial thanks to our sponsor SolSmart. Set your community up for solar success by joining SolSmart, a national designation program which recognizes municipalities and counties for encouraging solar energy growth. You can receive no-cost technical assistance from experts who review and update your processes to make it easier for residents and businesses to go solar. We can help with everything from Planning and Zoning, to Inspections and Permitting. Learn more about this U.S. Department of ...
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 10 - Employment Law and COVID-19
May 04, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 1 Webinar: Employment Law and COVID-19
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 09 - Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 23, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 22 Webinar: Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 08 - Budgeting During a Crisis
April 21, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 17 Webinar: Budgeting During a Crisis: Responding to the COVID-19 Recession
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 07 - The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses
April 16, 2020 14:19 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 15 Webinar: The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI)
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 06 - Moving Beyond the Current Crisis: A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
April 10, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBPowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 10 Webinar: Moving Beyond the Current Crisis - A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 05 - Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments
April 09, 2020 18:23 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBSustainable Strategies DC PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 7 Webinar: Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 04 - Dealing with Your Own Stress: Coping Strategies in the COVID-19 World
April 06, 2020 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBPowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the April 3 Teleconference on COVID-19 and the impact on emotional health “Why Talking About Our Problems Helps So Much (and How to Do It),” Eric Ravenscraft, The New York Times, April 3, 2020 How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life, The Dalai Lama His holiness, Jeffery Hopomins Ph.D., et al. The Mindful Therapist: A clinician’s Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration, Daniel J. Siegel
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 03 - Tools and Techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs
April 03, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBTips for Recovering COVID-19 Costs PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the Apr 3 Teleconference on COVID-19 and the tools and techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs
Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 02 - Economic Recovery
March 30, 2020 14:41 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJeff Finkle is a recognized leader and authority on economic development. With the formation of IEDC in 2001 following the merger of the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) - where he was president for 15 years - and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC), Jeff set the course for a more effective and influential organization. Jeff previously served as deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and has received numerous awards over t...
Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 03: Complex Issues Require Effective Communication Skills
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 01 - Impact on Public Health
March 23, 2020 16:11 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDr. E. Oscar oversees a $28 million portfolio of programs along with its membership and meetings services. In his role, he directs the implementation of programs, promotion, and diversification of funding and assists in raising NACCHO’s profile through external engagement and partnership development for the advancement of NACCHO’s mission and the success of the country’s 3,000 local health departments. He is also responsible for personnel management and professional development; strategic pl...
Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 02: Developing Successful Leaders
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSeason 6: Upping Your Game The start of a new decade raises the question, “Where will I be in my career in 10 years?” Season 6 of Local Gov Life shares career advice to help you develop a professional growth plan. And don’t forget to check out all of ICMA’s great coaching resources at ICMA.org/coaching. Learn more about ICMA’s Coaching Program: https://icma.org/icma-coaching-program Read More About Developing Leaders in our Career Compass Series: https://icma.org/career-compass Learn to ...
Local Gove Life – S06 Episode 01: Try an International Experience
February 07, 2020 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBSeason 6: Upping Your Game The start of a new decade raises the question, “Where will I be in my career in 10 years?” Season 6 of Local Gov Life shares career advice to help you develop a professional growth plan. And don’t forget to check out all of ICMA’s great coaching resources at ICMA.org/coaching. About ICMA ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by ...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space
December 11, 2019 14:44 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDoes customer service matter in your local gov? It matters to citizens. We interview two experts in local government public service to find out how they organize customer service improvement efforts. Our first guest, Cory Fleming, directs ICMA’s 311/CRM consulting services, where she provides contract services to local governments implementing centralized customer service systems. Our second guest, James Sullivan, is a public sector consultant and 311 advocate who helps organizations plan cu...
Local Gov Life - Special Episode: Diversity & Inclusion at ICMA
November 18, 2019 14:25 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBAbout ICMA ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12,000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of cit...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 03: Cannabis Regulation
November 04, 2019 19:59 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn the last election, voters in seven states voted on thirty-six cannabis-related ballot measures ranging from taxing medical cannabis to legalization of recreational marijuana. Michigan legalized medical marijuana in 2008 and recreational marijuana in 2018. Rebecca Fleury, city manager of Battle Creek, Michigan, and her colleague Eric Feldt explain how they adapted Battle Creek’s successful medical marijuana regulatory framework to recreational cannabis. Next, we hear from Nicol Killian, AI...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking
September 06, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBPeople in local government, from librarians to firefighters, have an incredible opportunity to see and act on signs of human trafficking--if they know what they are looking for and who to call. In this episode, Margaret F. Henderson of the University of North Carolina School of Government defines human trafficking and explains recent research showing that 19 of 25 business models of human trafficking would intersect with local government. Then, City Manager Donald Duncan tells us how he exp...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning
August 12, 2019 17:51 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBEvery community needs a strategic plan. It can be hard to zero in on the right process. Our guests Kel Wang and Michael Sambir led a city of over 1 million people through 2 strategic plans from start to finish and they join us to explain how it’s done. Then, Angelica Wedell of the National Research Center identifies the 6 Es of strategic planning. Hint: it starts with “engage.” If you’re involved with helping a community decide where to go and how to get there, this podcast is for you. Stra...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget
May 22, 2019 18:18 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBIt takes a lot of courage to manage a local government. Between elected officials, your staff, and your residents, deliverables and expectations need to be managed with a level of complexity that can intimidate many. Fortunately, ICMA has tons of resources on how to make the best decision for your community- including the expertise of our members. In this episode of Local Gov Life, we talk to some ICMA members who discuss resilience in the face of The Great Recession, offer some advice on t...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 02: Civic Service: A Love Story
April 09, 2019 15:17 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBFor those of us in public service, it can feel like the weight of the world rests on your shoulders. With an unending mission of providing essential services to all reaches of our local populations, it’s good to know that there’s a helpful group of residents ready to get their hands a little dirty- literally. In this episode of Local Gov Life, we sat down with a handful of ICMA Members at our 2018 Annual Conference to weigh in on volunteerism and provide some useful tips on how you can star...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward
January 29, 2019 14:20 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBICMA’s history is rooted in the sharing of best practices among local government managers. From practical guidance, to the more ephemeral, a good mentor can provide the advice you need when you need it most. They can even help you think outside of the box, and approach issues in an innovative way. So, when asked to share stories of their own mentoring experience, these ICMA members had plenty to share. In this episode, we caught up with some ICMA members at the 104th ICMA Annual Conference ...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 05: A Relationship Built on Trust
November 07, 2018 17:13 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of “Making a Difference,” Chris Clark, a city council member from Mountain View, California, shares his perspectives on how professional local government managers can make the job easier for elected officials by bringing a high level of expertise and experience to the oversight of their communities. Councilmember Clark also discusses how the involvement of a professional manager helped Mountain View navigate a series of tough decisions during the 2008 financial crisis. About...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service
August 01, 2018 15:01 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIt has been quite a year for Bertha Henry, county administrator of Broward County, Florida. She received ICMA’s Award for Career Excellence at last year’s ICMA Annual Conference and Governing magazine named Henry a Public Official of the Year. But those who know her are not surprised. Her passion for the people she serves and the profession of local government management drives her to make a difference “day in and day out,” as she says. In this podcast, Henry talks about the challenges her c...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government
July 12, 2018 17:41 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 2009, a citizens' group known as VoteCM'09 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, bid to adopt the council-manager form of government. The group was led by Dr. Robert Fortner, a retired kidney specialist turned activist. Fortner, alongside several other Bainbridge Island residents, was instrumental in bringing the council-manager form of government to the city. Residents successfully adopted council management with 71 percent of voters approving the change. Nine years later, ICMA sat down wit...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession
June 15, 2018 18:59 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBFor four decades, Carl Valente has served local and state governments throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, while also serving five years as financial management director of ICMA. For the past 13 years, Valente has served as the town manager of Lexington, Massachusetts, a town that is celebrated as the site of the first shots of the American Revolutionary War in the Battle of Lexington in 1775. Valente notes in the podcast that this moment in history has an impact on the community to...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way
May 31, 2018 14:16 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBJulie Underwood, city manager of Mercer Island, Washington, has been the first woman and the first person of color in not one, but two, communities. “It seems silly but I thought if I fail, they’ll never hire another woman…another person of color again,” she said. She shared an anecdote about a councilmember remembering a woman who left a job to spend more time with her family. “He wanted to know if I would do the same thing,” Underwood said. Her manager asked the councilmember whether he wo...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 01: Jane Brautigam Explains How She "Fell in Love" with Local Government
May 02, 2018 14:27 - 16 minutes - 15 MBJane Brautigam has been city manager of Boulder, Colorado, since 2008 and is the first woman manager in the city's 90-plus-year history. Brautigam started out in the legal profession and then engaged with local government to eventually become manager of one of the most beloved and recognizable cities in the United States. In this episode of “Making a Difference," (powered by Capella University), Brautigam discusses how she "fell in love" with local government, as well as the challenges of di...