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Local Gove Life – S06 Episode 01: Try an International Experience
Local Gov Life - February 07, 2020 07:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSeason 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/...
Infrastructure & Local Governments
Leaders in Government - January 28, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLiLG talks with Richie Beyer, Chief Engineer and Operations Officer (CEOO) for Elmore County, AL. The job description of a county engineer is changing. There is no more just "roads and bridges". Today, an engineer is faced with budget woes, rapid technology advancements, and aging infrastructure...
Cybersecurity & Local Governments
Leaders in Government - January 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCyber security is affecting local governments around the world. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are just a couple of the issues that are facing cities and counties. A little cyber hygiene can go a long way to protecting valuable information and Rita Reynolds will tell you all about it. ...
Cybersecurity and Local Governments
Leaders in Government - January 14, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCyber security is affecting local governments around the world. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are just a couple of the issues that are facing cities and counties. A little cyber hygiene can go a long way to protecting valuable information and Rita Reynolds will tell you all about it. ...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space
Local Gov Life - December 11, 2019 14:44 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsDoes 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 co...
Local Gov Life - Special Episode: Diversity & Inclusion at ICMA
Local Gov Life - November 18, 2019 14:25 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAbout 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 prac...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 03: Cannabis Regulation
Local Gov Life - November 04, 2019 19:59 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 Battl...
Leaders in Local Government Trailer
Leaders in Government - September 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe trailer for Leaders in Local Government. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on the great leaders in our communities. Leaders in Local Government will cover topics from cyber threats to land rights. Whether you're in local government or just want to learn more about leadership, Leaders in Local Gov...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking
Local Gov Life - September 06, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPeople 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 defin...
Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning
Local Gov Life - August 12, 2019 17:51 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEvery 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 Resea...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget
Local Gov Life - May 22, 2019 18:18 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt 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 yo...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 02: Civic Service: A Love Story
Local Gov Life - April 09, 2019 15:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFor 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 dir...
Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward
Local Gov Life - January 29, 2019 14:20 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsICMA’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 wa...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 05: A Relationship Built on Trust
Local Gov Life - November 07, 2018 17:13 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 o...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service
Local Gov Life - August 01, 2018 15:01 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt 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 passio...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government
Local Gov Life - July 12, 2018 17:41 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 instrumenta...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession
Local Gov Life - June 15, 2018 18:59 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFor 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 ce...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way
Local Gov Life - May 31, 2018 14:16 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJulie 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 ...
Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 01: Jane Brautigam Explains How She "Fell in Love" with Local Government
Local Gov Life - May 02, 2018 14:27 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJane 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 c...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 05: Chris Volkers Gives Back to the Next Generation
Local Gov Life - May 01, 2018 16:51 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAfter a 26-year career in court administration in Minnesota and California, Chris Volkers became the first female city manager of Moorhead, Minnesota. Volkers said she is proud that Moorhead is a community run mostly by women in leadership roles. “We all work well together; we each bring our own...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 04: Marcela Piedra Advises “Never Stop Learning”
Local Gov Life - April 16, 2018 13:37 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMarcela Piedra is the first female CAO of El Centro, California. As a 20-year veteran of local government, she has moved through a number of departments, including economic development and community services, before moving to the CAO position. With this extensive experience, plus her educational...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 03: Think More Positively of Your Strengths
Local Gov Life - March 29, 2018 12:59 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGina Holt began her career in Springfield, Tennessee, as the assistant to the city manager. Now, 28 years later, she holds the top spot as the city's very first female city manager. In this episode of United Front, a special season of Local Gov Life, Holt opens up about her longstanding career i...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 02: Step Out of Your Box, Step Out of Your Office
Local Gov Life - March 15, 2018 13:01 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsDana Muscott is the first female city manager of Bay City, Michigan. In this episode of United Front, a special season of Local Gov Life, Muscott opens up about the criticism she has received about her education credentials - and how she overcame it; the management of a big career and a family; ...
Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 01: See What You Can Become
Local Gov Life - March 05, 2018 14:22 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBonnie Svrcek, city manager of Lynchburg, Virginia, is the first female city manager for her community. She also became the second woman ICMA president in ICMA's history. A true groundbreaker for women in the local government management profession. In this episode of United Front (powered by Tow...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 07: Fighting the Threat of Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels
Local Gov Life - February 23, 2018 19:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSitting as one of the lowest-lying areas in the state of Florida, the city of Miami Beach is very much aware that it is on the front lines of sea level rise. The impact of rising sea levels has pushed the city to spend millions of dollars on climate change strategies including elevating roads, r...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 06: Resilience in the Aftermath of September 11th
Local Gov Life - February 02, 2018 21:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe asked Patrick Malone, who has been a frequent contributor to PM Magazine if he would weigh in on the LocalGov Life Season 2 topic of resilient leadership in the face of crises and he did not disappoint. In this podcast, he reflects on the leadership lessons he learned firsthand in the wake of...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 05: An Earthquake and its Aftermath in New Zealand
Local Gov Life - December 11, 2017 21:59 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Canterbury Earthquake sequence from 2010 to 2012 became known as the worst natural disaster in the history of New Zealand. Though it struck first and hardest in September 2010, it was an aftershock six months later near Christ Church that proved to be most devastating. It claimed lives and p...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 04: Navigating Through a Municipal Bankruptcy
Local Gov Life - November 22, 2017 14:01 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsStockton, California, became a symbol of finacial disaster when the combination of a downward spiraling economy and politically expedient decisions led to a highly publicized Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing 2012. The upheaval caused by this crisis affected city staff members and residents and as Cit...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 03: When a Tornado Strikes
Local Gov Life - November 13, 2017 22:19 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt has been four years since one of the worst tornado outbreaks struck the state of Illinois. The rare event resulted in 20+ tornadoes, hundreds being injured, several fatalities, and millions of dollars' worth of damage. In this episode of Local Gov Life, Tim Gleason, former city manager of Wa...
Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 02: When a Public Health Crisis Comes to Town
Local Gov Life - October 30, 2017 19:36 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings"We were managing the fear and the panic more than we were managing Ebola itself." In 2014, A. C. Gonzalez was Dallas city manager and Sana Syed was the public information officer. They took a look back at how they navigated through the crisis when the first confirmed U.S. case of Ebola surfaced...
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