PublicCEO Report
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPublicCEO Report is an episodic video podcast focused on public policy, current events, professional and personal experiences of local government staff and the challenges facing local government entities. PublicCEO also operates a local government publication with a corresponding daily newsletter that gives city managers, county administrators, public executives and public employees a vantage point on the happenings across California's cities, counties, special districts and the state. Our goal is to provide decision-makers with best practices, inventive ideas, perspective on trends and access to opportunities.
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Episodes
Jim Lewis, City of Atascadero
February 23, 2024 02:56 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBPublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Atascadero's Jim Lewis to discuss his journey in local government and the state of the city management profession.
Lancaster’s Patti Garibay & Race Communications’ Jim Miller
December 18, 2023 17:14 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBPublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Lancaster's Patti Garibay and Race Communications' Jim Miller to discuss the latest developments in municipal fiber-based networks across the Golden State.
Jon Holtzman & Nelson Fialho, Renne Public Law Group
November 13, 2023 15:41 - 49 minutes - 53.2 MBRenne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman and Renne Public Management Group (RPMG) Executive Director Nelson Fialho sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the latest developments in local government from their unique perspectives within the public sector.
Jason Caudle & Rodrick Armalin, City of Lancaster
November 03, 2023 01:26 - 45 minutes - 51.2 MBLancaster City Manager Jason Caudle and Chief of Police Rodrick Armalin sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the City's innovative hybrid policing model in collaboration with LACSD.
Kyria Martinez, County of Kings
September 29, 2023 03:39 - 34 minutes - 42.3 MBKings County Administrative Officer Kyria Martinez sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to chat about her transition into her new role.
Cal Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj
September 01, 2023 07:36 - 30 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this PublicCEO exclusive, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Cal Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj to discuss the top issues facing cities today and to preview the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo happening later this month.
Doug Johnson, National Demographics, & Christopher Skinnell, Nielsen Merksamer
August 30, 2023 04:10 - 31 minutes - 38.1 MBDoug Johnson, President of National Demographics Corporation, and Christopher Skinnell, Partner at Nielsen Merksamer sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the California Supreme Court's recent ruling in Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica and what it means for local governments across the state.
Jonathan Holtzman, Renne Public Law Group
July 28, 2023 00:50 - 44 minutes - 53.1 MBRenne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss developments in local government from his perspective rooted in his public law background.
Jonathan Shull, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
June 30, 2023 07:31 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBWith retirement in sight, Jonathan Shull, chief executive director of the California JPIA, sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to reflect on his 38-year career in public service.
John Stefanski, Municipal Management Association of Northern California
June 05, 2023 00:58 - 33 minutes - 39.1 MBIn the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews Municipal Management Association of Northern California President John Stefanski. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
Marcel Rodarte, California Contract Cities Association
May 15, 2023 07:07 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews California Contract Cities Executive Director Marcel Rodarte. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
Dominique Samario, Municipal Management Association of Southern California
April 28, 2023 00:53 - 29 minutes - 34 MBIn the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) President Dominique Samario. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
Erin Morales, California Association of Public Information Officials
April 18, 2023 23:22 - 25 minutes - 27.4 MBCAPIO President Erin Morales sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to talk about CAPIO's 2023 Annual Conference. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
Ken Miller, Rose Institute of State and Local Government
March 30, 2023 23:50 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBRose Institute of State and Local Government Director Ken Miller sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss developments in local government and policy issues in California. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
Sean Bigley and Jim Peifer, City of Roseville and Regional Water Authority
March 30, 2023 23:31 - 1 hour - 152 MBRegional Water Authority Executive Director Jim Peifer and City of Roseville Assistant Environmental Utilities Director Sean Bigley sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the future of water in California and how local governments can prepare for how the impact of climate change on strained water supplies. Follow PublicCEO on social media at: https://twitter.com/PublicCEO https://www.facebook.com/PCEONews https://www.linkedin.com/company/pceo/
City Manager Q&A with Cal Cities City Managers Department President Justin Hess
February 08, 2023 17:47 - 16 minutes - 20.2 MBPublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. Host: Ryder Todd Smith Guest: Justin Hess Technical Producer: Josh Hernandez PublicCEO Managing Editor: Saara Lampwalla PublicCEO Editor: Jacob Lyle, Amy Gallagher and Luis Verdin Follow PublicCEO on social me...
Gurbax Sahota, California Association for Local Economic Development
January 27, 2023 16:20 - 38 minutes - 45.7 MBCalifornia Association for Local Economic Development President & CEO Gurbax Sahota sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss: Investing in communities to promote economic growth Collaborating with the state on economic development efforts CALED’s Economic Development Recovery and Resiliency Playbook About CALED: The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) – established in 1980 – is the premier statewide professional economic development org...
Jim Leach & Charley Wilson, Southern California Water Coalition & Santa Margarita Water District
February 24, 2022 13:07 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBSouthern California Water Coalition Charley Wilson and Santa Margarita Water District's Jim Leach sits down with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about: Ingraining water conservation into everyday life Collaborating to address climate change's effect on water Investing into long term water management
Andrew Trotter, West Coast Arborists
January 20, 2022 17:39 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWest Coast Arborists' Vice President Andrew Trotter chats with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about: The importance of urban forestry to a community Proactive City planning and development Building sustainable and renewable cities
Beth Haney and Geoff Kors, California Mayors Coalition
December 09, 2021 18:35 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWest Coast Arborists' Vice President Andrew Trotter chats with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about: The importance of urban forestry to a community Proactive City planning and development Building sustainable and renewable cities
Jose Vera and Parker Colvin, RaymondJames
November 11, 2021 18:50 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBRaymond James' Jose Vera and Parker Colvin chat with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith about: Why right now is the best time to refinance bonds Prioritizing financial responsibility within your agency Being proactive in managing debt Using green bonds to pursue environmentally-friendly projects
Kelly Trainer Policky, California JPIA
October 07, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBCalifornia Joint Powers Insurance Authority's Kelly Trainer Policky sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss: Taking advantage of the California JPIA Employment Hotline Navigating a virtual or hyrbid work environment Making workplaces safe and inclusive
Chris Skinnell, Nielsen Merksamer & Doug Johnson, National Demographics Corp
September 13, 2021 17:29 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBNational Demographics Corp. President Douglas Johnson and Nielsen Merksamer Partner Christopher Skinnell talk with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith about; where public agencies should be in their redistricting process, planning hybrid and virtual public outreach meetings, involving elected officials to improve public awareness, meeting the requirements in the Fair Maps Act.
Tanya Spiegel, Municipal Management Association of Southern California
September 03, 2021 21:37 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MBMMASC President Tanya Spiegel and PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith discuss collaborating and growing with other like-minded professionals, replicating and duplicating best practices and building your career ethically.
Maurice Chaney, California Association of Public Information Officials
August 05, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBInvesting is effective communication may be one of the best things your public agency can do. President of CAPIO Maurice Chaney joins Ryder Todd Smith to discuss how communication is vital to public agencies and how to use all the tools at their disposal for a better future.
Erica Manuel, Institute for Local Government
July 16, 2021 21:10 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBAfter 2020, the world will never be the same—especially in local government. On the journey to recovery, public agencies must engage residents to rebuild public trust and communication. Institute for Local Government (ILG) Executive Director Erica Manuel sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to discuss how ILG is training government leaders to navigate complex issues, including successfully emerging from the pandemic.
Lindsey Horvath, California Contract Cities Association & Mayor of West Hollywood
June 28, 2021 22:30 - 51 minutes - 95 MBAs our world recovers from the pandemic, governments are seeking to improve upon inefficient and broken systems that better serve constituents. Lindsey Horvath, mayor of West Hollywood and immediate past president of California Contract Cities Association, discusses the disconnect between resident participation and government services as well as tactics that empower residents to use government resources.
Andy Nickerson, HdL Companies
June 10, 2021 21:54 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWell, it's budget season. As your agency is approving next fiscal year's budget, you might be wishing money would rain from the sky. We've got the next best thing. Andy Nickerson, president/CEO of HdL Companies, chats with Ryder Todd Smith about the massive changes in revenue public agencies have seen over the last year and a half and ways municipalities can boomerang back with the market.
Frank Zerunyan, University of Southern California & City of Rolling Hills Estates
June 10, 2021 21:52 - 57 minutes - 106 MBHow will an academic public policy theory actually advance society? Frank Zerunyan, professor at the University of Southern California, council member at Rolling Hills Estates and executive board member for the California Contract Cities Association, is chatting with Ryder Todd Smith on how academic theologies can become real, actionable policies for public agencies.
Jason Caudle, California Choice Energy Authority & City of Lancaster
June 10, 2021 21:49 - 46 minutes - 84.2 MBIf you're focusing your public agency's efforts on renewable energy, looking for additional revenue streams, searching for control over local energy rates OR all of the above, joining a community choice aggregation (CCA) might be a good fit. Jason Caudle, city manager of the City of Lancaster and executive director of California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the risks and rewards of CCAs for public agencies.
Joseph, Porcelli, Nextdoor
June 10, 2021 21:47 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBNextdoor is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing social media networks. The neighborhood-focused platform offers public agencies a unique way starting conversations with their residents. Joseph Porcelli, glocal public agency lead at Nextdoor, sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to chat about how public agencies can use Nextdoor to gain invaluable information about their residents and enact change in their communities.
Joseph Porcelli, Nextdoor
June 10, 2021 21:47 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBNextdoor is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing social media networks. The neighborhood-focused platform offers public agencies a unique way starting conversations with their residents. Joseph Porcelli, global public agency lead at Nextdoor, sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to chat about how public agencies can use Nextdoor to gain invaluable information about their residents and enact change in their communities.
Juan Garza, Six Heron
June 10, 2021 21:37 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBWouldn't it be productive to have the insights and perspectives of the state government, local government and the private sector working together? Meet Juan Garza. Former Bellflower City Council member, past president of the Cal Cities LA Division AND principal at Six Heron LLC, Garza offers a unique perspective on how local governments can work with state legislators to accomplish policy goals and address the needs of California residents. Hear how Garza helped with the successful revitali...
Ashley Cascio & Tyler Girtman, Climatec
June 10, 2021 21:35 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBWith waning budgets, increasing pressure on California's electrical grid and unprecedented threats to public health and safety, what's an agency to do? In the latest Report, Ryder speaks with Ashley Cascio and Tyler Girtman of Climatec, a leading building technologies firm renewing energy infrastructure across the state to help local agencies address these challenges head on. They discuss COVID-killing technologies, keeping critical infrastructure online during the unthinkable, the state sh...
Jesse Chang, My Mask Movement
June 10, 2021 21:32 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBLast year, we learned that unicorns in a pandemic are personalized, reusable, American-made N-95 masks. Nevertheless, we found one and we're bringing you intel on this market in our newest episode of the PublicCEO Report. Learn how witnessing his brother extend the life of a reusable mask with disinfectant spray during the mask shortage inspired Jesse Chang to launch My Mask Movement, a project serving up custom-fit PPE to underserved communities.
Kevin Lyons, FlashVote
June 10, 2021 21:30 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBGood data, bad data and pizza? Kevin Lyons, FlashVote co-founder and CEO, dives deep into representative data: what it is, the ways it's gathered and how it can be used to determine everything from whether your agency should take on an initiative to the type of pizza you should order for family dinner.
Ken Pulskamp, California City Management Foundation
June 10, 2021 21:26 - 45 minutes - 83 MBKen Pulskamp, former city manager and California City Management Foundation executive director, shares his thoughts on the ins and outs of the city management profession today.