https://simplecast.com Local Gov Life ICMA 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. Copyright ICMA en Mon, 2 Nov 2020 14:14:53 +0000 Wed, 3 Aug 2022 13:35:59 +0000 https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Local Gov Life https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2eb02286-15e5-42c4-a94e-c8f876ee7fe7/3fd56e35-21fd-45aa-86e5-03009ffac423/3000x3000/1525286243-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast episodic ICMA 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. ICMA no https://feeds.simplecast.com/7vehEwqi Local Government, City Manager, Public Administration ICMAPodcast icmasocial@icma.org bd0f6849-7a2a-4313-8c07-4d59519f79f9 Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 09 - A Fireside Chat with Ernie and Joe **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 Public Policy in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia

Sarah Medary, ICMA-CM – City Manager, Eugene, Oregon

Resources:

Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the October 28 Webinar: Fireside Chat “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops”

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 14:14:53 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast **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 Public Policy in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia

Sarah Medary, ICMA-CM – City Manager, Eugene, Oregon

Resources:

Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the October 28 Webinar: Fireside Chat “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops”

]]> Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 09 - A Fireside Chat with Ernie and Joe ICMAPodcast 01:25:35 In this fireside chat, our featured guest was Joe Smarro, who co-stars with Ernie Stevens in Jenifer McShane’s Emmy Award winning HBO documentary “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops.” Joe spoke powerfully about his experience as a Mental Health Peace Officer in the San Antonio Police Department with a consistent theme of seeing every person as a human, from a place of compassion and empathy. Together with our subject matter experts in law enforcement leadership, public policy, and local government, Joe fostered a rich conversation highlighting points as diverse as how to initiate and implement a crisis intervention policing program to the challenges and opportunities around serving citizens with mental health issues to the often unacknowledged mental health needs of police officers. Each panelist offered powerful insights from their respective places of influence, and the conversation was rich and substantial. In this fireside chat, our featured guest was Joe Smarro, who co-stars with Ernie Stevens in Jenifer McShane’s Emmy Award winning HBO documentary “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops.” Joe spoke powerfully about his experience as a Mental Health Peace Officer in the San Antonio Police Department with a consistent theme of seeing every person as a human, from a place of compassion and empathy. Together with our subject matter experts in law enforcement leadership, public policy, and local government, Joe fostered a rich conversation highlighting points as diverse as how to initiate and implement a crisis intervention policing program to the challenges and opportunities around serving citizens with mental health issues to the often unacknowledged mental health needs of police officers. Each panelist offered powerful insights from their respective places of influence, and the conversation was rich and substantial. no full 64 52b02137-1ef5-4357-b245-b557895c0867 Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 08 - Improving Equity with the Right Tools Presenters:

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

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:20:14 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Presenters:

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 08 - Improving Equity with the Right Tools ICMAPodcast 01:30:16 This webinar highlights tools local governments can implement to address and improve internal and external inequities. Participants will understand why equity tools are important, learn about the tools some of local governments are using, and how to right-size them to implement in their own organizations. This webinar, hosted by ICMA, was developed in partnership with Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). This webinar highlights tools local governments can implement to address and improve internal and external inequities. Participants will understand why equity tools are important, learn about the tools some of local governments are using, and how to right-size them to implement in their own organizations. This webinar, hosted by ICMA, was developed in partnership with Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). no full 63 02f56609-495e-4894-a52e-91e779802cfc Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 07 - Policing, Public Safety, and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking Moderator:

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, University of Texas at Austin

Walter Katz - Vice President of Criminal Justice, Arnold Ventures

Resources:

America’s Hidden Common Ground on Race and Police Reform

Policing, Public Safety and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:16:58 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Moderator:

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, University of Texas at Austin

Walter Katz - Vice President of Criminal Justice, Arnold Ventures

Resources:

America’s Hidden Common Ground on Race and Police Reform

Policing, Public Safety and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking

]]> Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 07 - Policing, Public Safety, and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking ICMAPodcast 01:15:32 Public Agenda’s Hidden Common Ground on Race and Police Reform examined public opinion on many of the most pressing questions prompted by the tragic murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, including policing bias, use of force, and militarization as well as how policing fits into the priorities of communities and the broader effects of racism in society. This webinar addresses the scientific evidence behind these questions with a particular focus on the downstream impacts and lived experiences of marginalized and underrepresented communities who are often disproportionately affected by these issues. This webinar, hosted by Public Agenda, was developed in partnership with ICMA. Public Agenda’s Hidden Common Ground on Race and Police Reform examined public opinion on many of the most pressing questions prompted by the tragic murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, including policing bias, use of force, and militarization as well as how policing fits into the priorities of communities and the broader effects of racism in society. This webinar addresses the scientific evidence behind these questions with a particular focus on the downstream impacts and lived experiences of marginalized and underrepresented communities who are often disproportionately affected by these issues. This webinar, hosted by Public Agenda, was developed in partnership with ICMA. no full 62 917f9fd3-4f11-4cd0-8247-1fa73b9e0bea Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 23 - COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers Powerpoint

PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the September 16 webinar: COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:07:30 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Powerpoint

PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the September 16 webinar: COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers

]]> Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 23 - COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers ICMAPodcast 01:03:29 On September 16, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), released the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations. With this publication’s release the clock is ticking for state and local entities to prepare for the rollout of potential vaccines for the disease caused by the novel new coronavirus. This teleconference offered advice and guidance for local government leaders and managers on (1) what is in the playbook and (2) strategies for preparing your community, jurisdiction, and staff now for a mass vaccination program against COVID-19. On September 16, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), released the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations. With this publication’s release the clock is ticking for state and local entities to prepare for the rollout of potential vaccines for the disease caused by the novel new coronavirus. This teleconference offered advice and guidance for local government leaders and managers on (1) what is in the playbook and (2) strategies for preparing your community, jurisdiction, and staff now for a mass vaccination program against COVID-19. no full 61 3d1918ce-a32f-454b-b1fd-9da36f4b84eb Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 05: Building Trust During Divisive Times *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.

]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 15:31:07 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast *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.

]]> Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 05: Building Trust During Divisive Times ICMAPodcast 00:16:08 This episode comes at a critical moment as divisiveness within our communities seems to be at an all time high. Though this episode was recorded before the most recent crises, our speakers provide examples of the importance of trust both with staff and residents. You will hear strategies for navigating a divisive situation and building trust inside and outside your organization. Leaders will outline skills you can start implementing right now. This episode features Frank Benest, ICMA Liason for Next Generation Initiatives, and former City Manager for Palo Alto, California, Wanda Page, Deputy City Manager of Durham, North Carolina, and Scott Morelli, City Manager of South Portland, Maine. This episode comes at a critical moment as divisiveness within our communities seems to be at an all time high. Though this episode was recorded before the most recent crises, our speakers provide examples of the importance of trust both with staff and residents. You will hear strategies for navigating a divisive situation and building trust inside and outside your organization. Leaders will outline skills you can start implementing right now. This episode features Frank Benest, ICMA Liason for Next Generation Initiatives, and former City Manager for Palo Alto, California, Wanda Page, Deputy City Manager of Durham, North Carolina, and Scott Morelli, City Manager of South Portland, Maine. no full 60 fede6dbe-804a-44fd-84d4-51422e163f9f Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 22 - The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local Government Speakers:

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

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 17:09:43 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Speakers:

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 22 - The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local Government ICMAPodcast 00:59:30 This webinar focused on how local governments need to go digital with modern strategies, processes, and technology. This webinar focused on how local governments need to go digital with modern strategies, processes, and technology. no full 59 9201cf41-8293-458f-89b0-57c1bd9e8828 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 21 - City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response Powerpoint

PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the July 23 webinar: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:54:01 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Powerpoint

PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the July 23 webinar: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response

]]> Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 21 - City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response ICMAPodcast 01:25:25 This webinar’s focus is on the City Health Dashboard's new COVID Local Risk Index, a new measure of COVID risk and severity for cities - and neighborhoods within them-that provides this needed granular data. This webinar’s focus is on the City Health Dashboard's new COVID Local Risk Index, a new measure of COVID risk and severity for cities - and neighborhoods within them-that provides this needed granular data. no full 58 165ce7e9-05b4-4e3b-abcd-4c5c8f4d2eef Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 06 - The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19 Moderators: 

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 Manager, Coconino County, Arizona

This webinar, hosted by ICMA, was developed in partnership with National Association of County Administrators (NACA), National League of Cities: Race, Equity And Leadership (NLC REAL),  National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), and  International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA).

Powerpoint:

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the July 16 Webinar: The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:56:33 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Moderators: 

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 Manager, Coconino County, Arizona

This webinar, hosted by ICMA, was developed in partnership with National Association of County Administrators (NACA), National League of Cities: Race, Equity And Leadership (NLC REAL),  National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), and  International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA).

Powerpoint:

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the July 16 Webinar: The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19

]]> Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 06 - The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19 ICMAPodcast 01:28:07 This 90-minute webinar featured subject matter experts from local government who shared Information on the disparate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and the longstanding racial disparities that have led to systemic and structural inequity. This 90-minute webinar featured subject matter experts from local government who shared Information on the disparate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and the longstanding racial disparities that have led to systemic and structural inequity. no full 57 9dbfa3a3-17d5-411a-86fe-91a72546d0ef Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 05 - Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health Moderator:

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 Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Powerpoint:

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the July 15 Webinar: Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:37:18 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Moderator:

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 Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Powerpoint:

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the July 15 Webinar: Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health

]]> Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 05 - Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health ICMAPodcast 01:29:44 During this webinar, a panel of national experts looked at the history which led up to the 21st Policing report and covered highlights that remain applicable today. But for communities that want to look at reforming, improving, or “defunding” police in various tasks – they also discussed how to go about it, eg., reallocating some police resources to bring in social workers, EMS responders, mental health specialists, and other professionals able to respond to emergency calls. During this webinar, a panel of national experts looked at the history which led up to the 21st Policing report and covered highlights that remain applicable today. But for communities that want to look at reforming, improving, or “defunding” police in various tasks – they also discussed how to go about it, eg., reallocating some police resources to bring in social workers, EMS responders, mental health specialists, and other professionals able to respond to emergency calls. no full 56 ba68f88a-2edf-4838-ae90-00c843a86298 Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 04 - Conversation with Valerie Lemmie Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:53:56 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 04 - Conversation with Valerie Lemmie ICMAPodcast 00:28:53 Valerie 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. Valerie 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. no full 55 481d894f-9c16-4000-a918-9d6cbbcf8ef2 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 20 - From Relief to Resilience: Supporting Small Businesses During & After COVID-19 Moderator:  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

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 15:14:10 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Moderator:  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

]]> Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 20 - From Relief to Resilience: Supporting Small Businesses During & After COVID-19 ICMAPodcast 01:24:47 This webinar discussed, how to define your relief program’s criteria, best practices in ensuring your approach is flexible, equitable, and reportable, and share lessons learned in serving others when they need it most. This webinar discussed, how to define your relief program’s criteria, best practices in ensuring your approach is flexible, equitable, and reportable, and share lessons learned in serving others when they need it most. no full 20 9a602691-4bd3-4c28-b374-e4ee63f88a4e Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 01 - New Executive Order on Law Enforcement Moderator:  Thomas Wieczoreck, Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC,  Retired City Manager Ionia, Michigan; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence

Panelists:

Powerpoint:

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:40:44 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Moderator:  Thomas Wieczoreck, Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC,  Retired City Manager Ionia, Michigan; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence

Panelists:

Powerpoint:

]]> Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 01 - New Executive Order on Law Enforcement ICMAPodcast 01:29:43 National experts explain the implications of President Trump’s New Executive Order on Law Enforcement and how it relates to local government police reform efforts. National experts explain the implications of President Trump’s New Executive Order on Law Enforcement and how it relates to local government police reform efforts. no full 1 9b1db42e-b598-4776-8d16-851b807d953d Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 19 - The Public Health Crisis and Racial Inequities
  • Gordon 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)

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  • Gordon 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)

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 19 - The Public Health Crisis and Racial Inequities ICMAPodcast 01:19:03 This webinar’s focus is on the pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice protests and how these events highlight the larger public health disparities in our communities of color. This webinar’s focus is on the pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice protests and how these events highlight the larger public health disparities in our communities of color. no full 54     4b9bfd0f-75aa-4508-b93b-1f3b7959a2ca Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 18 - Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the Rebound
  • Jason 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
    • ]]>     Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:41:43 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • Jason 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 18 - Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the Rebound ICMAPodcast 01:30:00 This episode addresses the key considerations and factors for re-opening and utilizing community assets as a piece of your community recovery strategy. This episode addresses the key considerations and factors for re-opening and utilizing community assets as a piece of your community recovery strategy. no full 53     097755bc-a2b5-42a9-b2b3-46ac88cf6e54 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 17 - Sharpening the Focus on Social Equity to Make Strategic Budget Decisions Presenters:

    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)

    ]]>     Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:07:34 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Presenters:

    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)

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 17 - Sharpening the Focus on Social Equity to Make Strategic Budget Decisions ICMAPodcast 01:31:36 This presentation focused on the key factors, best practices, and tools for maintaining and improving equity as a piece of your budget strategy. This presentation focused on the key factors, best practices, and tools for maintaining and improving equity as a piece of your budget strategy. no full 52     766f25e4-31ba-4d89-a7e7-b1ed58c25d07 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 16 - Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 3 Webinar: Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World
  • NACo
    • ]]>     Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:51:57 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 3 Webinar: Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World
  • NACo
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 16 - Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World ICMAPodcast 01:29:07 Two experts in the fields of online training and human resources, Tim Rahschulte, PhD, chief executive officer at The Professional Development Academy and chief architect of the NACo High Performance Leadership Program and Erika Philpot, Human Resources Director, Coconino County, Flagstaff, Arizona, discussed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local government workforce. Two experts in the fields of online training and human resources, Tim Rahschulte, PhD, chief executive officer at The Professional Development Academy and chief architect of the NACo High Performance Leadership Program and Erika Philpot, Human Resources Director, Coconino County, Flagstaff, Arizona, discussed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local government workforce. no full 51     0fcd8975-18d3-472b-b555-0070770cd616 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 15 - Extraordinary Resilience
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 29 Webinar: Extraordinary Resilience
  • Lance Strategies
  • Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
    • ]]>     Tue, 2 Jun 2020 17:27:11 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 29 Webinar: Extraordinary Resilience
  • Lance Strategies
  • Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 15 - Extraordinary Resilience ICMAPodcast 01:28:45 Nicole Lance, CEO of Lance Strategies and Eric M. Bailey, CEO of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group led this webinar that focused on tactical, action-oriented strategies to help individuals and teams enhance their resilience, providing beneficial skills for dealing with the immediate challenges of the work environment as well as equipping attendees with meaningful skill sets for the future. Nicole Lance, CEO of Lance Strategies and Eric M. Bailey, CEO of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group led this webinar that focused on tactical, action-oriented strategies to help individuals and teams enhance their resilience, providing beneficial skills for dealing with the immediate challenges of the work environment as well as equipping attendees with meaningful skill sets for the future. no full 50     cc3f248e-f8d1-43ff-b323-413d19b55e27 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 14 - Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
  • Cigna
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 20 Webinar: Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
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  • Cigna
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 20 Webinar: Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 14 - Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times ICMAPodcast 00:58:12 Cigna, ICMA Presidential Level Strategic Partner, provides guidance to help you learn more about how to manage stress, anxiety, loneliness and grief surrounding the pandemic and ways you can manage competing priorities and cope with distress. Cigna, ICMA Presidential Level Strategic Partner, provides guidance to help you learn more about how to manage stress, anxiety, loneliness and grief surrounding the pandemic and ways you can manage competing priorities and cope with distress. no full 49     6cfeaa6f-2254-4b81-9ffe-daafe034d48b Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 13 - Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work
  • JLL
  • Stantec
  • PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 15 Webinar: Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work
    • ]]>     Tue, 19 May 2020 13:23:51 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • JLL
  • 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 13 - Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work ICMAPodcast 01:24:59 JLL Commercial Real Estate and Property Investments and Stantec, a design firm, presented this webinar covering the short term and long term issues of bringing employees back to work and how to manage your real estate and workplaces and serve your mission when government budgets are strained by reduced tax revenues and rising expenses for healthcare and other critical constituent services. JLL Commercial Real Estate and Property Investments and Stantec, a design firm, presented this webinar covering the short term and long term issues of bringing employees back to work and how to manage your real estate and workplaces and serve your mission when government budgets are strained by reduced tax revenues and rising expenses for healthcare and other critical constituent services. no full 48     c1979153-1fad-4a28-aa0f-d1b7e1953176 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 12 - Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19
  • ZenCity
  • PowerPoint/PDF Slides presentation that accompanied the May 14 Webinar: Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19
    • ]]>     Tue, 19 May 2020 12:50:38 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • ZenCity
  • 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 12 - Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19 ICMAPodcast 01:08:53 Zencity, an ICMA Strategic Partner, with city leaders from Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Winthrop, Massachusetts, discussed best practices for engaging with residents during a crisis. Each shared their community's story and strategies for managing through this pandemic. Zencity, an ICMA Strategic Partner, with city leaders from Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Winthrop, Massachusetts, discussed best practices for engaging with residents during a crisis. Each shared their community's story and strategies for managing through this pandemic. no full 47     2b29460c-4cb4-4c7d-9eb1-642b2ad47ec5 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 11 - Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 8 Webinar: Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
    • ]]>     Tue, 12 May 2020 14:04:19 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 8 Webinar: Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 11 - Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic ICMAPodcast 01:09:37 Local governments have been tapping their reserves and spending whatever has been required to meet the immediate public health demands of this COVID-19 crisis. City and county managers recognize that even as their costs have increased, their revenues are declining. A team of experts from the private sector and local government discussed strategies to prepare for both the short-term and long-term economic reality. Local governments have been tapping their reserves and spending whatever has been required to meet the immediate public health demands of this COVID-19 crisis. City and county managers recognize that even as their costs have increased, their revenues are declining. A team of experts from the private sector and local government discussed strategies to prepare for both the short-term and long-term economic reality. no full 46     c06bd7cf-58b3-4500-bba2-c209647f37bc Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 04: Professional Growth at Every Career Stage Special 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 Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office funded program by visiting www.solsmart.org.

    *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.

    ]]>     Tue, 5 May 2020 17:07:47 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Special 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 Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office funded program by visiting www.solsmart.org.

    *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.

    ]]>     Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 04: Professional Growth at Every Career Stage ICMAPodcast 00:15:41 In local government, professionals have a multitude of growth opportunities. This episode features Don Maruska, former director of ICMA’s Coaching Program and, chief development officer for Take Charge of Your Talent; Pam Davis, assistant city manager for the City of Boulder, CO, Ben Bryant, deputy city manager, Happy Valley, OR, and Bertha Henry, county administrator for the County of Broward, FL. These speakers share their professional growth stories from starting out as an intern to continuing to learn as a chief executive. No matter where you are at in your career, this episode has some great career advice for you. In local government, professionals have a multitude of growth opportunities. This episode features Don Maruska, former director of ICMA’s Coaching Program and, chief development officer for Take Charge of Your Talent; Pam Davis, assistant city manager for the City of Boulder, CO, Ben Bryant, deputy city manager, Happy Valley, OR, and Bertha Henry, county administrator for the County of Broward, FL. These speakers share their professional growth stories from starting out as an intern to continuing to learn as a chief executive. No matter where you are at in your career, this episode has some great career advice for you. no full 45     b29a262c-864d-4165-8fae-2f63188b7db9 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 10 - Employment Law and COVID-19
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 1 Webinar: Employment Law and COVID-19
    • ]]>     Mon, 4 May 2020 14:56:03 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 1 Webinar: Employment Law and COVID-19
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 10 - Employment Law and COVID-19 ICMAPodcast 01:10:13 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) have created new rights such as expanded family and medical leave and emergency paid sick leave that local governments need to comply with. Neil Reichenberg, executive director, International Public Management Association for Human Resources, (IPMA-HR), provides information on the major provisions of these laws and the regulations and guidance that have been issued by the federal government and guidance on reopening. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) have created new rights such as expanded family and medical leave and emergency paid sick leave that local governments need to comply with. Neil Reichenberg, executive director, International Public Management Association for Human Resources, (IPMA-HR), provides information on the major provisions of these laws and the regulations and guidance that have been issued by the federal government and guidance on reopening. no full 44     4556c7b9-ec7e-476a-b272-48697c94c9f7 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 09 - Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 22 Webinar: Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • ]]>     Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:51:42 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 22 Webinar: Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 09 - Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic ICMAPodcast 01:31:29 While many jurisdictions have a crisis communications plan in place to deal with all manner of emergencies and disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic is stretching these plans to the limit, forcing local governments to get creative with their engagement efforts. In this webinar, Thomas Bakaly, former city manager and current CEO of the Los Angeles-area Beach Cities Health District, Thomas Bryer, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida and Sarah Stoeckel, a councilmember from Titusville, Florida shared strategies and insights that will help make your own outreach and engagement efforts more effective during this challenging time. While many jurisdictions have a crisis communications plan in place to deal with all manner of emergencies and disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic is stretching these plans to the limit, forcing local governments to get creative with their engagement efforts. In this webinar, Thomas Bakaly, former city manager and current CEO of the Los Angeles-area Beach Cities Health District, Thomas Bryer, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida and Sarah Stoeckel, a councilmember from Titusville, Florida shared strategies and insights that will help make your own outreach and engagement efforts more effective during this challenging time. no full 43     a43cad30-da3b-4ad9-ba04-a49ebd898afc Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 08 - Budgeting During a Crisis
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 17 Webinar: Budgeting During a Crisis: Responding to the COVID-19 Recession
    • ]]>     Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:12:12 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 17 Webinar: Budgeting During a Crisis: Responding to the COVID-19 Recession
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 08 - Budgeting During a Crisis ICMAPodcast 01:24:47 This webinar, led by Andy Belknap, Senior Vice President, Management Partners, covered the first principles of cutback budgeting, lessons from real-world experience during the Great Recession, and exploration of how simulation software can be used to frame the fact-based trade-off discussions your public entity will need to have, both internally and externally, in the near future. Case studies from local governments of all sizes are profiled to show how online public engagement can help provide essential feedback to governments making these difficult choices. This webinar, led by Andy Belknap, Senior Vice President, Management Partners, covered the first principles of cutback budgeting, lessons from real-world experience during the Great Recession, and exploration of how simulation software can be used to frame the fact-based trade-off discussions your public entity will need to have, both internally and externally, in the near future. Case studies from local governments of all sizes are profiled to show how online public engagement can help provide essential feedback to governments making these difficult choices. no full 42     e83729d7-68a0-4954-b9ac-4004c114858a Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 07 - The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses
  • PowerPoint 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)
    • ]]>     Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:19:38 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint 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 07 - The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses ICMAPodcast 01:28:45 The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) and the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) teamed up to bring insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting EMS delivery, and some of the top challenges facing local EMS agencies as they try to meet this crisis head-on. The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) and the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) teamed up to bring insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting EMS delivery, and some of the top challenges facing local EMS agencies as they try to meet this crisis head-on. no full 41     c28713b8-a59f-4936-897a-054bcafb80b5 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 06 - Moving Beyond the Current Crisis: A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 10 Webinar: Moving Beyond the Current Crisis - A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
    • ]]>     Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:43:12 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 10 Webinar: Moving Beyond the Current Crisis - A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
    • ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 06 - Moving Beyond the Current Crisis: A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities ICMAPodcast 01:31:20 Richard Florida joins us to share his thoughts on the path forward, which will feature a 10-point plan to re-open our communities after the COVID-19 pandemic. In this 90-minute webinar, we will shift our thinking to what comes next and how you might re-think the ways in which you work together with your staff to re-build your cities, towns, and counties. Richard Florida joins us to share his thoughts on the path forward, which will feature a 10-point plan to re-open our communities after the COVID-19 pandemic. In this 90-minute webinar, we will shift our thinking to what comes next and how you might re-think the ways in which you work together with your staff to re-build your cities, towns, and counties. no full 40     a538e5c1-2e33-47f1-9ad5-f4dd073a0e40 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 05 - Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments
  • Sustainable Strategies DC
  • PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 7 Webinar: Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments
    • ]]>     Thu, 9 Apr 2020 18:23:06 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • Sustainable 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 05 - Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments ICMAPodcast 01:14:02 In response to the difficulties faced by cities, counties and other municipalities due to the public health and economic emergency brought on by the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. Congress and President have enacted three pieces of legislation to provide relief to local governments, states, health care entities, business, and many other sectors. This webcast, led by Sustainable Strategies DC addressed the resources for local governments and communities in these three federal response packages. In response to the difficulties faced by cities, counties and other municipalities due to the public health and economic emergency brought on by the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. Congress and President have enacted three pieces of legislation to provide relief to local governments, states, health care entities, business, and many other sectors. This webcast, led by Sustainable Strategies DC addressed the resources for local governments and communities in these three federal response packages. no full 39     c59b2ade-0af9-48bd-bb98-fc6d9747fc77 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 04 - Dealing with Your Own Stress: Coping Strategies in the COVID-19 World
  • PowerPoint 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
    • ]]>     Mon, 6 Apr 2020 15:30:43 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • PowerPoint 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 04 - Dealing with Your Own Stress: Coping Strategies in the COVID-19 World ICMAPodcast 00:35:37 When a disaster hits, local government managers have the challenging task of providing leadership to the community – often while dealing with the crisis in their own home. Now, more than ever, local government managers must safeguard their emotional well-being as they deal with extreme personal and professional stressors. In this 30 minute, recorded teleconference, David E. Morrison, M.D., a consultant, psychiatrist, and founder of Morrison Associates, Ltd., offered guidance and advice about how local government managers can cope with stress during this global health crisis. Following his brief presentation, listeners had the opportunity to ask questions. When a disaster hits, local government managers have the challenging task of providing leadership to the community – often while dealing with the crisis in their own home. Now, more than ever, local government managers must safeguard their emotional well-being as they deal with extreme personal and professional stressors. In this 30 minute, recorded teleconference, David E. Morrison, M.D., a consultant, psychiatrist, and founder of Morrison Associates, Ltd., offered guidance and advice about how local government managers can cope with stress during this global health crisis. Following his brief presentation, listeners had the opportunity to ask questions. no full 38     e6d76b9b-f82e-4727-a513-855508e454f6 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 03 - Tools and Techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs
  • Tips 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
    • ]]>     Fri, 3 Apr 2020 18:05:03 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast
  • Tips 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 03 - Tools and Techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs ICMAPodcast 01:28:53 ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus In this webinar Mark O’Mara, director of recovery for Hagerty Consulting, and ICMA Strategic Partner, discusses federal funding opportunities related to COVID-19, and the many puzzle pieces, including the CARES Act, FEMA Public Assistance, and funding from Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control, Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Community Disaster Loans. He answers questions from local government participants and suggests five initial steps for city and county managers to help manage cost recovery. ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus In this webinar Mark O’Mara, director of recovery for Hagerty Consulting, and ICMA Strategic Partner, discusses federal funding opportunities related to COVID-19, and the many puzzle pieces, including the CARES Act, FEMA Public Assistance, and funding from Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control, Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Community Disaster Loans. He answers questions from local government participants and suggests five initial steps for city and county managers to help manage cost recovery. no full 37     0d4b2d38-3a69-4c30-83a2-e4ff926a44d6 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 02 - Economic Recovery Jeff 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 the years for his commitment to making sustainable economic development a priority in communities of all sizes.  

    ]]>     Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:41:36 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Jeff 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 the years for his commitment to making sustainable economic development a priority in communities of all sizes.  

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 02 - Economic Recovery ICMAPodcast 00:28:35 ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus Jeff Finkle, president and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), provides an update on COVID-19. He describes lessons learned from past experiences in emerging from economic disasters and shares important information about resources that communities can tap in the weeks and months ahead to help them recover from this disaster. Following his brief presentation, listeners had the opportunity to ask questions. ICMA Weekly Community Conversations on the Coronavirus Jeff Finkle, president and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), provides an update on COVID-19. He describes lessons learned from past experiences in emerging from economic disasters and shares important information about resources that communities can tap in the weeks and months ahead to help them recover from this disaster. Following his brief presentation, listeners had the opportunity to ask questions. no full 36     47c7b459-58a5-424f-9acc-d4d3d113bd88 Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 03: Complex Issues Require Effective Communication Skills Thanks to our sponsor ANSI offering Standards Connect, a digital solution to increase engagement, collaboration, and management of standards.  You can customize access for individuals and teams in Standards Connect’s flexible online platform.  You have the ability to create a catalog of standards tailored to your requirements.  Continued annual access promotes increased productivity and maintains compliance.  If you’re spending more than $2,000 a year on standards, please request a proposal for Standards Connect. Visit: https://webstore.ansi.org/Info/StandardsSubscriptions

    *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.

    ]]>     Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:31:22 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Thanks to our sponsor ANSI offering Standards Connect, a digital solution to increase engagement, collaboration, and management of standards.  You can customize access for individuals and teams in Standards Connect’s flexible online platform.  You have the ability to create a catalog of standards tailored to your requirements.  Continued annual access promotes increased productivity and maintains compliance.  If you’re spending more than $2,000 a year on standards, please request a proposal for Standards Connect. Visit: https://webstore.ansi.org/Info/StandardsSubscriptions

    *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.

    ]]>     Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 03: Complex Issues Require Effective Communication Skills ICMAPodcast 00:20:20 Local governments have a duty to keep their community informed, especially during trying times. In this episode we look at how top local government leaders effectively communicate-- especially around challenging topics. Our speakers, Greg Hermann, deputy city manager San Luis Obispo, California; Yocelyn Galiano, village manager, Pinecrest, Florida; and Mike Ekey, assistant city manager, Ramor, Missouri, all shared strategies and tips that will help any leader improve their personal communication skills and provide insights on how to develop those skills within their staff and organization. Local governments have a duty to keep their community informed, especially during trying times. In this episode we look at how top local government leaders effectively communicate-- especially around challenging topics. Our speakers, Greg Hermann, deputy city manager San Luis Obispo, California; Yocelyn Galiano, village manager, Pinecrest, Florida; and Mike Ekey, assistant city manager, Ramor, Missouri, all shared strategies and tips that will help any leader improve their personal communication skills and provide insights on how to develop those skills within their staff and organization. no full 35     700a6fe2-c240-4868-bdc1-7d3ff7892289 Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 01 - Impact on Public Health Dr. 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 planning; budget management; supervision of program leadership and services staff; and maintenance of subject matter knowledge of comprehensive policy issues that have an impact on local health departments and NACCHO.

    ]]>     Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:11:11 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Dr. 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 planning; budget management; supervision of program leadership and services staff; and maintenance of subject matter knowledge of comprehensive policy issues that have an impact on local health departments and NACCHO.

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 01 - Impact on Public Health ICMAPodcast 00:28:30 In this 30-minute recorded teleconference, Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, chief of programs and services, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), provides an update on COVID-19 and the impact that community mitigation can have on the spread of the virus. Following his brief presentation, ICMA asked questions on a range of topics. In this 30-minute recorded teleconference, Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, chief of programs and services, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), provides an update on COVID-19 and the impact that community mitigation can have on the spread of the virus. Following his brief presentation, ICMA asked questions on a range of topics. coronavirus, public health, covid-19 no full 34     eeec656d-291f-46a1-9231-4b030e9f119e Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 02: Developing Successful Leaders Season 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 Lead When a Crisis Strikes : https://icma.org/leadership-during-and-after-crisis

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
     

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    ]]>     Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:00:06 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Season 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 Lead When a Crisis Strikes : https://icma.org/leadership-during-and-after-crisis

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
     

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 02: Developing Successful Leaders ICMAPodcast 00:14:19 Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned expert, you can always learn more about how to develop your staff. In this episode, we feature three motivational local government leaders: Mark Peterson, vice president, Gov HR and former city manager of Normal, Illinois; Scott Sellers, city manager of Kyle, Texas; and Matt Bronson, city manager of Grover Beach, California. They share their thoughts on coaching, supervision, and leadership, while also taking us through significant moments in their careers where they learned key leadership skills. *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. Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned expert, you can always learn more about how to develop your staff. In this episode, we feature three motivational local government leaders: Mark Peterson, vice president, Gov HR and former city manager of Normal, Illinois; Scott Sellers, city manager of Kyle, Texas; and Matt Bronson, city manager of Grover Beach, California. They share their thoughts on coaching, supervision, and leadership, while also taking us through significant moments in their careers where they learned key leadership skills. *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. no full 33     9e660dff-48e4-40f0-9a31-10c92c55ba4d Local Gove Life – S06 Episode 01: Try an International Experience Season 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
     

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    ]]>     Fri, 7 Feb 2020 07:30:12 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Season 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
     

    Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Local Gove Life – S06 Episode 01: Try an International Experience ICMAPodcast 00:10:21 Episode 1 – Try an International Experience To gain a new perspective, while also developing skills you can use in your community, consider an international experience. In this episode, we hear from two ICMA members--Chris Gerry an early-career professional from Palm Desert, California, and Clay Pearson, city manager of Pearland, Texas, and past chair of ICMA’s International Committee—who share how working on international development projects helped them enhance their career experiences. ICMA’s Harleen Kovela and Tony Green describe opportunities for global engagement through ICMA. Episode 1 – Try an International Experience To gain a new perspective, while also developing skills you can use in your community, consider an international experience. In this episode, we hear from two ICMA members--Chris Gerry an early-career professional from Palm Desert, California, and Clay Pearson, city manager of Pearland, Texas, and past chair of ICMA’s International Committee—who share how working on international development projects helped them enhance their career experiences. ICMA’s Harleen Kovela and Tony Green describe opportunities for global engagement through ICMA. no full 32     229a8d8c-e7f3-4248-a768-77383f830583 Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space Does 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 customer service strategies based on what their constituents need.

    If you're looking for advice on developing a customer service mindset in your local gov, this episode is for you.

    Resources
    Webinar: Building Customer Service into Local Government (for purchase)

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
    Follow us on Social Media!
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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:44:13 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Does 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 customer service strategies based on what their constituents need.

    If you're looking for advice on developing a customer service mindset in your local gov, this episode is for you.

    Resources
    Webinar: Building Customer Service into Local Government (for purchase)

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space ICMAPodcast 00:11:12 People remember local government interactions for two primary reasons: they had a great experience, or they had a terrible one. But how do you foster a customer service mindset? People remember local government interactions for two primary reasons: they had a great experience, or they had a terrible one. But how do you foster a customer service mindset? no full 31     edbdc913-5056-4f42-b5df-01515dea04a6 Local Gov Life - Special Episode: Diversity & Inclusion at ICMA 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:25:21 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - Special Episode: Diversity & Inclusion at ICMA ICMAPodcast 00:53:55 ICMA members will vote in January on three changes to our constitution to increase diversity and inclusion on our Executive Board. In this episode, past president Karen Pinkos explains the proposed changes and what they mean to the future of the organization. ICMA members will vote in January on three changes to our constitution to increase diversity and inclusion on our Executive Board. In this episode, past president Karen Pinkos explains the proposed changes and what they mean to the future of the organization. no bonus     f0e3c7c9-ee7d-4803-8717-b78165322488 Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 03: Cannabis Regulation In 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, AICP, assistant director of community development for the City of Durango, Colorado. State law changed several times between 2010 and 2014, and she details how Durango took a reactionary approach to keeping up. Finally, Sean McGlynn, city manager of Santa Rosa, California, and his colleague Clare Hartman, AICP, deputy director of planning, outline their community’s proactive stance on legalizing recreational cannabis. They saw an opportunity to bring previously below-ground business activity into the fold.

    If you're looking for guidance on how to manage legalized cannabis in your community, this episode is for you.

    Key Considerations for Developing Local Commercial Cannabis Regulation (including a checklist)

     

    Webinar: Regulating Cannabis in Your Community (for purchase)

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Mon, 4 Nov 2019 19:59:44 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMAPodcast) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast In 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, AICP, assistant director of community development for the City of Durango, Colorado. State law changed several times between 2010 and 2014, and she details how Durango took a reactionary approach to keeping up. Finally, Sean McGlynn, city manager of Santa Rosa, California, and his colleague Clare Hartman, AICP, deputy director of planning, outline their community’s proactive stance on legalizing recreational cannabis. They saw an opportunity to bring previously below-ground business activity into the fold.

    If you're looking for guidance on how to manage legalized cannabis in your community, this episode is for you.

    Key Considerations for Developing Local Commercial Cannabis Regulation (including a checklist)

     

    Webinar: Regulating Cannabis in Your Community (for purchase)

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 03: Cannabis Regulation ICMAPodcast 00:15:48 Cannabis law is constantly changing. Is your community ready? In this episode, city managers and planners from Santa Rosa, California; Durango, Colorado, and Battle Creek, Michigan explain how they approach marijuana regulation. Cannabis law is constantly changing. Is your community ready? In this episode, city managers and planners from Santa Rosa, California; Durango, Colorado, and Battle Creek, Michigan explain how they approach marijuana regulation. cannabis, recreational marijuana, cannabis regulation, marijuana, santa rosa, durango, battle creek, medical marijuana no full 30     de690427-15c0-4d0b-b3d9-d44f8e98d2c6 Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking People 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 expanded human trafficking training beyond police and social services to include all employees of Conover, North Carolina. If you’re interested in learning how a local community can fight human trafficking, this episode is for you.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Fri, 6 Sep 2019 12:00:07 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast People 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 expanded human trafficking training beyond police and social services to include all employees of Conover, North Carolina. If you’re interested in learning how a local community can fight human trafficking, this episode is for you.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking ICMA 00:15:45 Human trafficking could be happening in your community. Local government workers are uniquely positioned to identify and investigate indicators of human trafficking. Our experts explain what you need to know. Human trafficking could be happening in your community. Local government workers are uniquely positioned to identify and investigate indicators of human trafficking. Our experts explain what you need to know. government, city manager, localgov, public service, human trafficking, local government, unc, local gov life, localgovlife no full 29     f8148121-2476-4883-83e9-2a35e0ac3d70 Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning Every 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.

    Strategic planning asks 3 questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? How do we get there? We take a look at how the city of Edmonton, Alberta completed 2 strategic plans: one for operations and another for the community. Kel Wang, the city’s corporate performance lead, and Michael Sambir, the city’s strategic coordinator, explain how they guided a city of over 1 million people through the process. Then, Angelica Wedell of the National Research Center, lays out the 6 Es of strategic planning. Hint: it all starts with engagement. If you’re involved in helping a community decide where it wants to go, this episode is for you.

    Thanks to our sponsor Spring City, which combines decorative historic streetscape luminaires, lamp posts, bollards, and traffic control pieces with modern advanced technologies. Products are designed and manufactured in the US. From smart city connectivity, dark sky compliance, to custom designed pieces contact Spring City’s knowledgeable staff to walk you through from planning to installation. Visit spring springcity.com or call Tracie Wolf at 610-569-4224 for more information.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:51:06 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Every 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.

    Strategic planning asks 3 questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? How do we get there? We take a look at how the city of Edmonton, Alberta completed 2 strategic plans: one for operations and another for the community. Kel Wang, the city’s corporate performance lead, and Michael Sambir, the city’s strategic coordinator, explain how they guided a city of over 1 million people through the process. Then, Angelica Wedell of the National Research Center, lays out the 6 Es of strategic planning. Hint: it all starts with engagement. If you’re involved in helping a community decide where it wants to go, this episode is for you.

    Thanks to our sponsor Spring City, which combines decorative historic streetscape luminaires, lamp posts, bollards, and traffic control pieces with modern advanced technologies. Products are designed and manufactured in the US. From smart city connectivity, dark sky compliance, to custom designed pieces contact Spring City’s knowledgeable staff to walk you through from planning to installation. Visit spring springcity.com or call Tracie Wolf at 610-569-4224 for more information.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning ICMA 00:23:11 Every community needs a strategic plan. It can be hard to zero in on the right process and follow through on what you learn. Our experts explain how to get it done. Every community needs a strategic plan. It can be hard to zero in on the right process and follow through on what you learn. Our experts explain how to get it done. community engagement, localgov, edmonton, public service, local government no full 28     b29538e6-a442-4c74-bb99-deda96cff8cc Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget It 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 transparency with your elected officials, and share stories that remind us that you aren’t in this alone. If you’ve ever had to make a tough decision when it came to budgets and contracts, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Give it a listen and check out some ICMA resources meant to help navigate you through the budgeting process without a scratch.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Wed, 22 May 2019 18:18:42 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast It 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 transparency with your elected officials, and share stories that remind us that you aren’t in this alone. If you’ve ever had to make a tough decision when it came to budgets and contracts, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Give it a listen and check out some ICMA resources meant to help navigate you through the budgeting process without a scratch.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget ICMA 00:12:33 Budget season can be intimidating for local government. In this episode, ICMA Members share stories of personal resilience while maneuvering the budgeting process. Budget season can be intimidating for local government. In this episode, ICMA Members share stories of personal resilience while maneuvering the budgeting process. tax, financial, city manager, localgov, local tax, budget, budgeting, public service, finance, local government, pension no full 27     294ed08e-340a-4a48-bdfc-30d5f58f13d6 Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 02: Civic Service: A Love Story For 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 start building a successful volunteer program in your community.

    Discussing some of the programs volunteers in their communities have assisted with, how to keep them engaged, and knowing when to take a step back, we promise this episode is worth a listen (or two, or four). If you’ve been looking for ways to get your residents active and volunteering, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:17:26 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast For 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 start building a successful volunteer program in your community.

    Discussing some of the programs volunteers in their communities have assisted with, how to keep them engaged, and knowing when to take a step back, we promise this episode is worth a listen (or two, or four). If you’ve been looking for ways to get your residents active and volunteering, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 02: Civic Service: A Love Story ICMA 00:20:30 Local governments and volunteers are a match made in heaven. In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA Members discuss the benefits of getting residents involved in volunteering programs. Local governments and volunteers are a match made in heaven. In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA Members discuss the benefits of getting residents involved in volunteering programs. volunteer, city manager, localgov, volunteer program, public service, volunteering, local government, volunteerism, local gov life, icma, civic service no full 26     62fc170e-3115-4282-861f-416b9ed94a8c Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward ICMA’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 in Baltimore to learn what it means to be a good mentor, and some of the most valuable ways that you can pay it forward. Take a listen and see what lessons you can take home to become a more present, equitable, and influential mentor in your community, and beyond.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:20:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast ICMA’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 in Baltimore to learn what it means to be a good mentor, and some of the most valuable ways that you can pay it forward. Take a listen and see what lessons you can take home to become a more present, equitable, and influential mentor in your community, and beyond.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward ICMA 00:12:44 We caught up with some ICMA members at our Annual Conference in Baltimore to learn what it means to be a good mentor, and some of the most valuable ways that you can pay it forward. We caught up with some ICMA members at our Annual Conference in Baltimore to learn what it means to be a good mentor, and some of the most valuable ways that you can pay it forward. conference, city manager, city, association, mentoring, local government, icma, international, county, management no full 25     3cda38a1-89df-4cab-bfc2-eba71658ad40 Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 05: A Relationship Built on Trust In 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Wed, 7 Nov 2018 17:13:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast In 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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 05: A Relationship Built on Trust ICMA 00:14:33 In this episode of “Making a Difference”, Chris Clark, a city council member from Mountain View, California, shares his views on the importance of professional local government management. In this episode of “Making a Difference”, Chris Clark, a city council member from Mountain View, California, shares his views on the importance of professional local government management. conference, city council, city manager, city, association, local government, icma, international, county, management no full 24     a3fa03bb-918d-4e44-8e89-40bb402e3c60 Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service It 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 community has faced—from natural disasters to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida—and how it has brought people together. She also discusses why she believes it is important to serve in a leadership capacity in local government, “to lift all in the community you have to help shape public policy.”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Wed, 1 Aug 2018 15:01:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast It 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 community has faced—from natural disasters to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida—and how it has brought people together. She also discusses why she believes it is important to serve in a leadership capacity in local government, “to lift all in the community you have to help shape public policy.”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service ICMA 00:16:09 In this Episode, Bertha Henry talks about the challenges her community faces and has faced—from natural disasters to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida—and how it has brought people together. In this Episode, Bertha Henry talks about the challenges her community faces and has faced—from natural disasters to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida—and how it has brought people together. city manager, public service, local government no full 23     07034a6e-c448-4d96-8751-039d9aa38aa0 Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government In 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 with Fortner for the latest episode of ICMA's Local Gov Life: Making a Difference, where they discuss the transition from the previous structure. They talk about how the relationship works between the city manager, Doug Schulze, and elected officials, as well as how the city is now light years ahead of what it used to be prior to being a council-manager form of government.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:41:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast In 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 with Fortner for the latest episode of ICMA's Local Gov Life: Making a Difference, where they discuss the transition from the previous structure. They talk about how the relationship works between the city manager, Doug Schulze, and elected officials, as well as how the city is now light years ahead of what it used to be prior to being a council-manager form of government.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government ICMA 00:15:32 In this episode of “Making a Difference," we sit down with Dr. Robert Fortner, community stakeholder and activist for the council-manager form of government. In this episode of “Making a Difference," we sit down with Dr. Robert Fortner, community stakeholder and activist for the council-manager form of government. form of government, city manager, council-manager, local government no full 22     eacf22af-2b79-43b5-b002-c32e03196551 Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession For 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 this very day.

    In this episode of Making A Difference, Valente briefly touches on why he chose the local government management profession - and it came down to three things: 1) a call to public service made by President John F. Kennedy; 2) local government management principles and how important they were to running a local organization; and 3) exposure to policy aspects of government. And after a long career, Valente, who is set to retire in August 2018, credits his longevity to proficiency, keeping up with the changes, creating a professional development plan for himself, working hard to connect with residents, and focusing on what's important to the residents - not what's important to you.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:59:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast For 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 this very day.

    In this episode of Making A Difference, Valente briefly touches on why he chose the local government management profession - and it came down to three things: 1) a call to public service made by President John F. Kennedy; 2) local government management principles and how important they were to running a local organization; and 3) exposure to policy aspects of government. And after a long career, Valente, who is set to retire in August 2018, credits his longevity to proficiency, keeping up with the changes, creating a professional development plan for himself, working hard to connect with residents, and focusing on what's important to the residents - not what's important to you.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession ICMA 00:18:47 We sit down with Carl Valente and discuss the current state of the local government management profession and why it feels great to make a difference in people’s lives. We sit down with Carl Valente and discuss the current state of the local government management profession and why it feels great to make a difference in people’s lives. career development, rewarding career, public service, local government, career resource, public service recognition week no full 21     3c993e67-2216-4502-a36d-bbb7a4315601 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way Julie 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 would have asked that same question of a man. “He was mortified,” she said. “Unconscious bias. It happens all the time.”

    In this final episode of LocalGov Life, United Front, Underwood describes her career, her philosophy on finding mentors, and how she manages the “second shift.” With three children at home and a demanding career, Underwood stressed how she and her spouse team up on most family responsibilities and how she outsources some of the household chores. She also gives some great advice on how to have those difficult gender bias conversations in a positive way.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 31 May 2018 14:16:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Julie 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 would have asked that same question of a man. “He was mortified,” she said. “Unconscious bias. It happens all the time.”

    In this final episode of LocalGov Life, United Front, Underwood describes her career, her philosophy on finding mentors, and how she manages the “second shift.” With three children at home and a demanding career, Underwood stressed how she and her spouse team up on most family responsibilities and how she outsources some of the household chores. She also gives some great advice on how to have those difficult gender bias conversations in a positive way.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way ICMA 00:18:56 In this final episode of LocalGov Life “United Front,” Julie Underwood, city manager of Mercer Island, Washington describes her career, her philosophy on finding mentors, and how she manages the “second shift.” In this final episode of LocalGov Life “United Front,” Julie Underwood, city manager of Mercer Island, Washington describes her career, her philosophy on finding mentors, and how she manages the “second shift.” no full 19     9033c208-78df-4c88-a22d-2830a42a6c7e Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 01: Jane Brautigam Explains How She "Fell in Love" with Local Government Jane 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 diversifying a community and creating more affordable housing. She also discusses what being a professional local government manager means to her.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Wed, 2 May 2018 14:27:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Jane 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 diversifying a community and creating more affordable housing. She also discusses what being a professional local government manager means to her.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 01: Jane Brautigam Explains How She "Fell in Love" with Local Government ICMA 00:16:08 To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, ICMA launches a new season of its Local Gov Life podcast series called “Making a Difference.” To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, ICMA launches a new season of its Local Gov Life podcast series called “Making a Difference.” no full 20     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/437353518 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 05: Chris Volkers Gives Back to the Next Generation After 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 talents to our roles.”

    In this podcast, Volkers talks about the advice she received when she was starting out in her career—listen first before you speak—and says she gives advice now to young women beginning their careers. She advises anyone in the middle of their careers to reach out and help the next generation of managers. “I am so proud of those relationships,” she says of the mentoring experiences she has shared with students and others who have asked her advice.

    One thing Volkers admits she has been guilty of is to feel the need to “do it all.” She advises “Ask for help! The mother, wife, executive female doesn’t have to be the only one who takes the kids to the doctor.” She says that she and her husband often talk through workloads and split up the duties.

    As for who her #SheLeadsGov mentors are: “Any woman who has the courage to go for what she wants. Women everywhere are amazing.”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Tue, 1 May 2018 16:51:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast After 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 talents to our roles.”

    In this podcast, Volkers talks about the advice she received when she was starting out in her career—listen first before you speak—and says she gives advice now to young women beginning their careers. She advises anyone in the middle of their careers to reach out and help the next generation of managers. “I am so proud of those relationships,” she says of the mentoring experiences she has shared with students and others who have asked her advice.

    One thing Volkers admits she has been guilty of is to feel the need to “do it all.” She advises “Ask for help! The mother, wife, executive female doesn’t have to be the only one who takes the kids to the doctor.” She says that she and her husband often talk through workloads and split up the duties.

    As for who her #SheLeadsGov mentors are: “Any woman who has the courage to go for what she wants. Women everywhere are amazing.”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 05: Chris Volkers Gives Back to the Next Generation ICMA 00:15:59 In this episode, Chris Volkers, City Manager of Moorhead, Minnesota, talks about advice she received when she was starting her career—listen first before you speak—and gives advice to young women now beginning their careers. In this episode, Chris Volkers, City Manager of Moorhead, Minnesota, talks about advice she received when she was starting her career—listen first before you speak—and gives advice to young women now beginning their careers. no full 18     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430482114 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 04: Marcela Piedra Advises “Never Stop Learning” Marcela 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 background, Piedra is a well-respected leader and role model. Piedra believes that having had a city manager that “really embraced diversity,” helped her with the confidence to step into the leadership role she now holds. Here are a few other highlights:

    • You have to believe in yourself first because if you don’t, how can you expect others to believe in you.
    • Remember, you are a role model for every woman in the community and beyond.
    • Be open to learning everything you possibly can; you have to be teachable no matter what you do.
    • We’re all going to have challenges, it’s the relationships you have built that help you get through the difficult times.

    “To have an opportunity to change and impact people’s lives….and an opportunity to work with a group of people dedicated to what they do…how can I not love it?”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICMAORG/
    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/icma
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icmaorg/
    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:37:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Marcela 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 background, Piedra is a well-respected leader and role model. Piedra believes that having had a city manager that “really embraced diversity,” helped her with the confidence to step into the leadership role she now holds. Here are a few other highlights:

    • You have to believe in yourself first because if you don’t, how can you expect others to believe in you.
    • Remember, you are a role model for every woman in the community and beyond.
    • Be open to learning everything you possibly can; you have to be teachable no matter what you do.
    • We’re all going to have challenges, it’s the relationships you have built that help you get through the difficult times.

    “To have an opportunity to change and impact people’s lives….and an opportunity to work with a group of people dedicated to what they do…how can I not love it?”

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/icma
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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 04: Marcela Piedra Advises “Never Stop Learning” ICMA 00:16:20 In this episode of United Front, Marcela Piedra, the first female CAO of El Centro, California believes that no matter where you are in your career, you always need to be learning. In this episode of United Front, Marcela Piedra, the first female CAO of El Centro, California believes that no matter where you are in your career, you always need to be learning. no full 17     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421814253 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 03: Think More Positively of Your Strengths Gina 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 in government (both private and public) and discusses what it has been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field.

    Yes, at one point she was asked to retrieve a cup of coffee for her male colleagues, and no, it was never asked of her again. Here, she digs deep about why the confidence gap exists, and strongly suggests that "women need to think more positively of their strengths and just go for it, and get out there and aim high."

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/icma
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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:59:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Gina 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 in government (both private and public) and discusses what it has been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field.

    Yes, at one point she was asked to retrieve a cup of coffee for her male colleagues, and no, it was never asked of her again. Here, she digs deep about why the confidence gap exists, and strongly suggests that "women need to think more positively of their strengths and just go for it, and get out there and aim high."

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/icma
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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 03: Think More Positively of Your Strengths ICMA 00:16:56 In this episode of United Front, Gina Holt opens up about her longstanding career in government (both private and public) and discusses what it has been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field. In this episode of United Front, Gina Holt opens up about her longstanding career in government (both private and public) and discusses what it has been like as a woman working in a male-dominated field. no full 16     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/414031065 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 02: Step Out of Your Box, Step Out of Your Office Dana 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; how to remain grounded in the CAO role; as well as the importance of mentorship in the profession. She also discusses why she chooses a hands-on approach as a local government leader with both her employees and the community - stating that everyone needs to have a voice - "so step out of your box, step out of your office!"

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:01:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Dana 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; how to remain grounded in the CAO role; as well as the importance of mentorship in the profession. She also discusses why she chooses a hands-on approach as a local government leader with both her employees and the community - stating that everyone needs to have a voice - "so step out of your box, step out of your office!"

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 02: Step Out of Your Box, Step Out of Your Office ICMA 00:23:32 In this episode of United Front, Dana Muscott, city manager of Bay City, MI, opens up about the importance of work/life balance and why it's okay to just say no. In this episode of United Front, Dana Muscott, city manager of Bay City, MI, opens up about the importance of work/life balance and why it's okay to just say no. no full 15     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/408980703 Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 01: See What You Can Become Bonnie 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 TownCloud), Svrcek opens up in the first half about her early career in the profession, talks about her time as ICMA president, and asks women to see what they can become as leaders in the profession. She also discusses women in the workplace, including the challenges and barriers to female leadership, the importance of inviting men to join the conversation about getting more women into the CAO role, building equity and inclusivity within the organization, sexual harassment, and more.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Mon, 5 Mar 2018 14:22:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Bonnie 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 TownCloud), Svrcek opens up in the first half about her early career in the profession, talks about her time as ICMA president, and asks women to see what they can become as leaders in the profession. She also discusses women in the workplace, including the challenges and barriers to female leadership, the importance of inviting men to join the conversation about getting more women into the CAO role, building equity and inclusivity within the organization, sexual harassment, and more.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 01: See What You Can Become ICMA 00:29:13 In this episode of United Front, Bonnie Svrcek, city manager of Lynchburg, VA, opens up about her career and also discusses various aspects of women in the workplace. In this episode of United Front, Bonnie Svrcek, city manager of Lynchburg, VA, opens up about her career and also discusses various aspects of women in the workplace. no full 14     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/404159829 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 07: Fighting the Threat of Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels Sitting 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, raising sea walls, and installing pumps to push flood waters back into the Bay.

    In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA member, chief resiliency officer, and assistant city manager of Miami Beach, Susanne Torriente, sits down with ICMA to give us a snapshot of Miami Beach's current infrastructure, discusses how residents take part in the fight against climate change, and provides great insight for other local governments planning to build rising sea-level resiliency programs in their community. Listen in to hear why this city is considered a leader in fighting the threat of climate change and rising sea levels.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:12:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Sitting 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, raising sea walls, and installing pumps to push flood waters back into the Bay.

    In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA member, chief resiliency officer, and assistant city manager of Miami Beach, Susanne Torriente, sits down with ICMA to give us a snapshot of Miami Beach's current infrastructure, discusses how residents take part in the fight against climate change, and provides great insight for other local governments planning to build rising sea-level resiliency programs in their community. Listen in to hear why this city is considered a leader in fighting the threat of climate change and rising sea levels.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 07: Fighting the Threat of Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels ICMA 00:10:34 In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA member, chief resiliency officer, and assistant city manager of Miami Beach, Susanne Torriente, sits down with ICMA to give us a snapshot of Miami Beach's current infrastructure, discusses how residents take part in the fight against climate change, and provides great insight for other local governments planning to build rising sea-level resiliency programs in their community. In this episode of Local Gov Life, ICMA member, chief resiliency officer, and assistant city manager of Miami Beach, Susanne Torriente, sits down with ICMA to give us a snapshot of Miami Beach's current infrastructure, discusses how residents take part in the fight against climate change, and provides great insight for other local governments planning to build rising sea-level resiliency programs in their community. no full 13     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/393604734 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 06: Resilience in the Aftermath of September 11th We 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 9/11 and how he sees them being applied on a daily basis on the local government level.

    Patrick Malone, Ph.D. is an executive-in-residence in American University’s Department of Public Administration and Policy, where he teaches courses in public sector leadership, executive problem solving, organizational analysis, action learning, leadership ethics, and public administration and policy. He also serves as the director of American University’s Key Executive Leadership Programs and is a 22-year veteran of the Department of Defense.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/icma
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    ]]>     Fri, 2 Feb 2018 21:12:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast We 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 9/11 and how he sees them being applied on a daily basis on the local government level.

    Patrick Malone, Ph.D. is an executive-in-residence in American University’s Department of Public Administration and Policy, where he teaches courses in public sector leadership, executive problem solving, organizational analysis, action learning, leadership ethics, and public administration and policy. He also serves as the director of American University’s Key Executive Leadership Programs and is a 22-year veteran of the Department of Defense.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 06: Resilience in the Aftermath of September 11th ICMA 00:08:08 In this episode, Professor Patrick Malone reflects on the leadership lessons he learned first hand in the wake of 9/11 and how he sees them being applied on a daily basis on the local government level. In this episode, Professor Patrick Malone reflects on the leadership lessons he learned first hand in the wake of 9/11 and how he sees them being applied on a daily basis on the local government level. no full 12     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/368183549 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 05: An Earthquake and its Aftermath in New Zealand The 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 property and the affected communities are still recovering seven years later. Waimakariri District Council Local Government Manager and ICMA member Simon Markham quickly found himself in an unexpected role: leading through the disaster and recovery. Though he was not an emergency management professional, he tapped his strong expertise in community engagement and communication to build community trust and resilience.

    The Waimakariri District, which has a population of about 60,000, is part of greater Christ Church, a metropolitan area of 450,000. The earthquake caused widespread damage across Christchurch, killing 185 people and causing billions of dollars worth of property damage. Markham describes the problem of liquefaction, which occurred, producing around 400,000 tons of silt. In this episode of Local Gov Life, you’ll hear Markham’s firsthand account of the disaster and some of the universal lessons that can help others navigate the long recovery and restoration process.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:59:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast The 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 property and the affected communities are still recovering seven years later. Waimakariri District Council Local Government Manager and ICMA member Simon Markham quickly found himself in an unexpected role: leading through the disaster and recovery. Though he was not an emergency management professional, he tapped his strong expertise in community engagement and communication to build community trust and resilience.

    The Waimakariri District, which has a population of about 60,000, is part of greater Christ Church, a metropolitan area of 450,000. The earthquake caused widespread damage across Christchurch, killing 185 people and causing billions of dollars worth of property damage. Markham describes the problem of liquefaction, which occurred, producing around 400,000 tons of silt. In this episode of Local Gov Life, you’ll hear Markham’s firsthand account of the disaster and some of the universal lessons that can help others navigate the long recovery and restoration process.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 05: An Earthquake and its Aftermath in New Zealand ICMA 00:12:58 In this episode of Local Gov Life, Simon Markham describe how his New Zealand community continues to rebuild seven years after a devastating earthquake. In this episode of Local Gov Life, Simon Markham describe how his New Zealand community continues to rebuild seven years after a devastating earthquake. no full 11     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/359392958 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 04: Navigating Through a Municipal Bankruptcy Stockton, 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 City Manager Kurt Wilson put it, led to literally life and death decisions in some cases. Wilson describes how the crisis came about, and what steps were required for the city to become financially viable again, in this podcast based on a session held at the ICMA West Coast Summit last March.

    Wilson explains that in navigating any crisis, a calm, steady presence can help alleviate the anxiety, confusion, and fear that is pervasive when the outcomes are unknown. He also suggests that experience is the best teacher in leading an organization through any type of disaster. While the effects of the bankruptcy will be felt for many years to come, Stockton was able to emerge from bankruptcy two years ago. In fact, the city is now among the most fiscally healthy cities of its size. According to analysts, the city made the right moves and is on the "right path."

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:01:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Stockton, 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 City Manager Kurt Wilson put it, led to literally life and death decisions in some cases. Wilson describes how the crisis came about, and what steps were required for the city to become financially viable again, in this podcast based on a session held at the ICMA West Coast Summit last March.

    Wilson explains that in navigating any crisis, a calm, steady presence can help alleviate the anxiety, confusion, and fear that is pervasive when the outcomes are unknown. He also suggests that experience is the best teacher in leading an organization through any type of disaster. While the effects of the bankruptcy will be felt for many years to come, Stockton was able to emerge from bankruptcy two years ago. In fact, the city is now among the most fiscally healthy cities of its size. According to analysts, the city made the right moves and is on the "right path."

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 04: Navigating Through a Municipal Bankruptcy ICMA 00:16:12 In this episode of Local Gov Life, Kurt Wilson, City manager of Stockton California discusses his city's fiscal crisis and its aftermath. In this episode of Local Gov Life, Kurt Wilson, City manager of Stockton California discusses his city's fiscal crisis and its aftermath. no full 10     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355307690 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 03: When a Tornado Strikes It 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 Washington, Illinois, sits down with ICMA to discuss how he managed the crisis of an EF-4 tornado striking his community of 16,000 residents - the leadership lessons learned, the behind-the-scenes decisions made, and the emotions of that fateful November day.

    Ultimately, the 2013 tornado was a lesson in being prepared for the worst and being able to make quick-thinking decisions. Four years later, has the community recovered?

    You can listen to the episode by clicking the "play" button below or by downloading it in iTunes or Google Play Music. Subscribe now so you don't miss future episodes!
    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:19:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast It 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 Washington, Illinois, sits down with ICMA to discuss how he managed the crisis of an EF-4 tornado striking his community of 16,000 residents - the leadership lessons learned, the behind-the-scenes decisions made, and the emotions of that fateful November day.

    Ultimately, the 2013 tornado was a lesson in being prepared for the worst and being able to make quick-thinking decisions. Four years later, has the community recovered?

    You can listen to the episode by clicking the "play" button below or by downloading it in iTunes or Google Play Music. Subscribe now so you don't miss future episodes!
    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 03: When a Tornado Strikes ICMA 00:22:27 In this episode of Local Gov Life, Tim Gleason, former city manager of Washington, Illinois, discusses how he managed the crisis of an EF-4 tornado striking his community. In this episode of Local Gov Life, Tim Gleason, former city manager of Washington, Illinois, discusses how he managed the crisis of an EF-4 tornado striking his community. no full 9     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349311988 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 02: When a Public Health Crisis Comes to Town "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 in their city. The deadly disease had struck West Africa initially, killing more than 11,000 people. When a Dallas man traveling from Africa returned home and fell ill with symptoms, residents became so frightened, they were pulling children out of school and avoiding public venues. Before the crisis ended, two additional residents contracted the disease and city officials worked around the clock to keep everyone—from city staff to medical professionals from the Centers for Disease Control—informed. The city even had to find a way to test and house the dog of one of the patients.

    Gonzalez looks at how the crisis impacted the city in unprecedented ways, in this episode of the Local Gov Life Podcast. He and Syed discuss the many ways they engaged the community and civic groups as well as how having strong relationships helped pave the way in uncharted territory.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:36:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast "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 in their city. The deadly disease had struck West Africa initially, killing more than 11,000 people. When a Dallas man traveling from Africa returned home and fell ill with symptoms, residents became so frightened, they were pulling children out of school and avoiding public venues. Before the crisis ended, two additional residents contracted the disease and city officials worked around the clock to keep everyone—from city staff to medical professionals from the Centers for Disease Control—informed. The city even had to find a way to test and house the dog of one of the patients.

    Gonzalez looks at how the crisis impacted the city in unprecedented ways, in this episode of the Local Gov Life Podcast. He and Syed discuss the many ways they engaged the community and civic groups as well as how having strong relationships helped pave the way in uncharted territory.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 02: When a Public Health Crisis Comes to Town ICMA 00:27:26 In this episode of Local Gov Life, A.C. Gonzalez and Sana Syed cover how they navigated the Ebola crisis that struck Dallas three years ago. In this episode of Local Gov Life, A.C. Gonzalez and Sana Syed cover how they navigated the Ebola crisis that struck Dallas three years ago. no full 8     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346596025 Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 01: Reacting, Recovering, and Rebuilding from Hurricane Disaster One day you're planning with your staff for the preparation of a hurricane; the next day, you're surveying damage from the worst natural disaster in the state's history. Meet Paul Shives, business administrator of Tom's River, NJ, a community greatly affected by the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The township of 92,000 people suffered 9,200 damaged structures, 750,000 cubic yards of storm debris, and $38 million worth of damage to township property and infrastructure. Hear how Tom's River has managed the rebuilding process and has risen from the destruction of superstorm Sandy.

    In this episode of Local Gov Life, Shives looks back at preparedness and response efforts, discusses the community's challenges - then and now, and reveals powerful leadership lessons every local leader can learn from.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:56:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast One day you're planning with your staff for the preparation of a hurricane; the next day, you're surveying damage from the worst natural disaster in the state's history. Meet Paul Shives, business administrator of Tom's River, NJ, a community greatly affected by the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The township of 92,000 people suffered 9,200 damaged structures, 750,000 cubic yards of storm debris, and $38 million worth of damage to township property and infrastructure. Hear how Tom's River has managed the rebuilding process and has risen from the destruction of superstorm Sandy.

    In this episode of Local Gov Life, Shives looks back at preparedness and response efforts, discusses the community's challenges - then and now, and reveals powerful leadership lessons every local leader can learn from.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos

    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S02 Episode 01: Reacting, Recovering, and Rebuilding from Hurricane Disaster ICMA 00:22:30 In this episode of Local Gov Life, Paul Shives looks back at preparedness and response efforts, talk about the community's challenges - then and now, and reveals leadership lessons learned from the worst natural disaster in the state's history. In this episode of Local Gov Life, Paul Shives looks back at preparedness and response efforts, talk about the community's challenges - then and now, and reveals leadership lessons learned from the worst natural disaster in the state's history. no full 7     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346595620 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 06: The Next Generation of Leaders According to the Center for State and Local Government Excellence’s Local Government Workforce of Tomorrow report, “Local governments will face significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the years ahead as retiring baby boomers are replaced by a workforce that is younger, more diverse, more mobile, and more reliant on information and communication technologies.” Episode 6 of Local Gov Life explores this issue by asking next-generation leaders and managers about effective ways to attract and retain young talent in local government.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

    Follow us on Social Media!

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:53:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast According to the Center for State and Local Government Excellence’s Local Government Workforce of Tomorrow report, “Local governments will face significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the years ahead as retiring baby boomers are replaced by a workforce that is younger, more diverse, more mobile, and more reliant on information and communication technologies.” Episode 6 of Local Gov Life explores this issue by asking next-generation leaders and managers about effective ways to attract and retain young talent in local government.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 06: The Next Generation of Leaders ICMA 00:21:21 Episode 6 of Local Gov Life explores this issue by asking next-generation leaders and managers about effective ways to attract and retain young talent in local government. Episode 6 of Local Gov Life explores this issue by asking next-generation leaders and managers about effective ways to attract and retain young talent in local government. no full 6     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346595377 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 05: The Opioid Epidemic Episode 5 explores how communities use collaboration and innovation as effective tools for responding to the current opioid crisis. The episode features Lee Feldman, city manager, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Patrice Harris, MD, chairwoman of the American Medical Association Board of Directors, and Brent Fedors, county administrator, Gloucester County, Virginia.

    For more tips and best practices on managing the opioid crisis, download the October 2016 issue of PM magazine.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:52:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Episode 5 explores how communities use collaboration and innovation as effective tools for responding to the current opioid crisis. The episode features Lee Feldman, city manager, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Patrice Harris, MD, chairwoman of the American Medical Association Board of Directors, and Brent Fedors, county administrator, Gloucester County, Virginia.

    For more tips and best practices on managing the opioid crisis, download the October 2016 issue of PM magazine.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 05: The Opioid Epidemic ICMA 00:14:36 Episode 5 explores how communities use collaboration and innovation as effective tools for responding to the current opioid crisis. Episode 5 explores how communities use collaboration and innovation as effective tools for responding to the current opioid crisis. no full 5     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346595202 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 04: ICMA Annual Conference Preview This episode helps the listener prepare for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to host committee members and conference attendees discuss how this year's conference will be a 'transformative' experience.

    For more on the ICMA Annual Conference, visit https://conference.icma.org/.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:51:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast This episode helps the listener prepare for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to host committee members and conference attendees discuss how this year's conference will be a 'transformative' experience.

    For more on the ICMA Annual Conference, visit https://conference.icma.org/.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 04: ICMA Annual Conference Preview ICMA 00:07:16 This episode helps the listener prepare for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to host committee members and conference attendees discuss how this year's conference will be a 'transformative' experience. This episode helps the listener prepare for the 2016 ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen to host committee members and conference attendees discuss how this year's conference will be a 'transformative' experience. no full 4     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346594996 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 03: Reinvigorating Downtown Episode 3 takes an in-depth look at the downtown initiatives of three different communities and the strategies their local government leaders are using to reinvigorate their downtown districts. This episode features Wally Bobkiewicz, city manager, and Damir Latinovic, neighborhood and land use planner, city of Evanston, Illinois, David Rauch, business analyst, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Peggy Merriss, city manager, Decatur, Georgia.

    For more on main streets at work, download the August 2016 issue of PM magazine.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:49:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast Episode 3 takes an in-depth look at the downtown initiatives of three different communities and the strategies their local government leaders are using to reinvigorate their downtown districts. This episode features Wally Bobkiewicz, city manager, and Damir Latinovic, neighborhood and land use planner, city of Evanston, Illinois, David Rauch, business analyst, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Peggy Merriss, city manager, Decatur, Georgia.

    For more on main streets at work, download the August 2016 issue of PM magazine.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 03: Reinvigorating Downtown ICMA 00:16:08 Episode 3 takes an in-depth look at the downtown initiatives of three different communities and the strategies their local government leaders are using to reinvigorate their downtown districts. Episode 3 takes an in-depth look at the downtown initiatives of three different communities and the strategies their local government leaders are using to reinvigorate their downtown districts. no full 3     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346594786 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 02: Go Ahead—Laugh! This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool. This episode features Patrick Malone, Ph.D., director of the Key Executive Leadership Program, American University, Opal D. Mauldin-Robertson, city manager, Lancaster, Texas, and Jim Bennett, city manager, Biddeford, Maine.

    For more on humor in the workplace, download the July 2016 issue of PM Magazine to learn why professionalism and humor will always make for a wonderful pairing and a better place to work.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:48:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool. This episode features Patrick Malone, Ph.D., director of the Key Executive Leadership Program, American University, Opal D. Mauldin-Robertson, city manager, Lancaster, Texas, and Jim Bennett, city manager, Biddeford, Maine.

    For more on humor in the workplace, download the July 2016 issue of PM Magazine to learn why professionalism and humor will always make for a wonderful pairing and a better place to work.

    About ICMA
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    ]]>     Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 02: Go Ahead—Laugh! ICMA 00:13:14 This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool. This episode takes an in-depth look at humor in the workplace and explores how leaders use humor as an effective leadership tool. no full 2     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346594524 Local Gov Life - S01 Episode 01: Community and Organizational Volunteerism This episode of Local Gov Life takes an in-depth look at volunteering and will look at how communities attract and manage volunteers. This episode features Edward Lavallee, city manager, Venice, Florida, John Stephens, associate professor of public administration and government at the University of North Carolina, Patricia Stevens, executive director of the Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3), and Bryan Montgomery, city manager, Oakley, California.

    For more tips and best practices on attracting and managing volunteers, download the June 2016 issue of PM Magazine to learn how the city of Venice, Florida plans and hosts special events through the art of volunteerism.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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    ]]>     Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:46:00 +0000 icmasocial@icma.org (ICMA) https://icma.org/local-gov-life-podcast This episode of Local Gov Life takes an in-depth look at volunteering and will look at how communities attract and manage volunteers. This episode features Edward Lavallee, city manager, Venice, Florida, John Stephens, associate professor of public administration and government at the University of North Carolina, Patricia Stevens, executive director of the Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3), and Bryan Montgomery, city manager, Oakley, California.

    For more tips and best practices on attracting and managing volunteers, download the June 2016 issue of PM Magazine to learn how the city of Venice, Florida plans and hosts special events through the art of volunteerism.

    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 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 city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org

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