In this episode, Jeff talks about what he and his team learned about their community of 25,000 just north of Seattle and how they tweaked this year's upcoming structure and curriculum.  If you have considered starting your own citizen academy you will definitely want to check this episode out.

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Link to Jeff Niten's LinkedIn profile

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A few weeks back he messaged me and articulated his case for why parks and recreation departments should be seen more as vital components of local government and not just "nice to haves" or afterthoughts in the eyes of the city manager. And speaking of city management, Michael thinks that parks and recreation directors possess a vast array of skills and experiences that should help them be successful city and county managers.

SHOW NOTES:

Link to Michael Patton's LinkedIn profile 

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If you are struggling with some sort of addiction, it is my hope that this episode gives you the motivation to keep fighting and striving to live the life you want to live. You and your loved ones deserve it. 

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a page dedicated to finding resources to assist you on your journey to sobriety.

SHOW NOTES:

Links to Matthew McManus' LinkedIn profile and Facebook profile

Link to Matt's "Pension Protectors" podcast

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We also spend time talking about how we both pivoted from the world of politics into the city management profession and walked a very non-traditional path.

SHOW NOTES:

Links to Chris Mann's LinkedIn profile and Gov360 Podcast

Previous interview with Chris:

• Ep. 127: Knowing Your Why & Being Prepared to Execute

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In this episode, Tim Rundel, one of the most popular guests of the show, recounts the insanities and inanities of his city management life spanning stints in California and Oklahoma. 

If you have some funny stories, surreal first council meetings, or absolutely incredible first-day on the job stories -- and you want to share them on the podcast -- please get in touch. I would love to feature you on the podcast in either a stand alone episode or in a compilation episode featuring contributions from other managers.

SHOW NOTES:

Tim Rundel's LinkedIn profile

Previous interviews with Tim:

• Ep. 8: City of Weed: A Sitcom About City Manager Life
• Ep. 110: It Just Takes One to Ruin It
• Ep. 111: We Carry the Trauma to Our Next Job

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You can catch Part 1 here.

If you did not listen to my very first interview with Katie where we broke down the charges filed against me, please go to this link and check out Episode 133 published on November 19, 2025. You can read all court filings by going to this link: https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/county/66/disclaimer.xhtml

After checking the disclaimer, type in my first and last name, and then check the "Felony" box.

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Katie Bogenschutz' LinkedIn Profile and website

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If you did not listen to my first interview with Katie where we broke down the charges filed against me, please go to this link and check out Episode 133 published on November 19, 2025. You can read all court filings by going to this link: https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/county/66/disclaimer.xhtml

After checking the disclaimer, type in my first and last name, and then check the "Felony" box.

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Katie Bogenschutz' LinkedIn Profile and website

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In this episode, we have a recorded phone conversation between a city manager and a state transportation official who was cited on a criminal trespassing charge. The state official repeatedly suggests that he will make things difficult for the city manager and his city if the charge is not taken care of.

Such was the dilemma facing Brian Daily when he was serving as the city manager for a small town in Kansas.

Brian was also a guest on Episode 109 of the podcast where we talked about how he had saved taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars simply by reviewing their property and liability insurance coverage. You can listen to that episode here.

SHOW NOTES

Brian Daily's LinkedIn Profile

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He argues that "customer service" is the transactional act of doing what needs to be done for the customer. However, municipal hospitality is centered around how you make residents feel during and after the delivery of services to them.

The Springfield Township administrator launched Municipal Hospitality Advisors after a fateful celebratory birthday dinner with his wife whereupon he was blown away by the actions of the restaurant owner.

That experience and the general approach of the hospitality industry towards providing value and memorable experiences to their guests formed the foundation for Gilbert's trainings.

SHOW NOTES:

Chris Gilbert's LinkedIn Profile and website: https://www.municipalhospitality.com/

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A couple of months ago, the fellas at The Mental Hygiene Project shepherded me through it. Michael Stahl and Ryan Gallik went through an hour long debrief identifying my core strengths and where I could improve.

I enjoyed the process and found the results insightful and illuminating. 

In this episode, we discuss leadership development and also break down a program they offer local governments to improve employee mental health. It is called Psychological Empowerment 360.

SHOW NOTES:

To get the special promotional price discount offered to podcast listeners, go to: https://mentalhygieneproject.com/cmu/ Michael Stahl's LinkedIn page Ryan Gallik's LinkedIn page

To learn more about Sam Toles' social media training for elected officials, go to: https://civisocial.com/aame

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After enduring months of "social media slander" and the machinations of an elected official who orchestrated his ouster, Mortell had to sit through hours of a council meeting before getting the opportunity to speak -- shortly before his inevitable termination.

Mortell made a passionate defense of his tenure and attempted to set the record straight on the allegations leveled against him. This episode features the audio from that meeting and I have to ask -- is this not a masterclass on how to defend your reputation when you are being terminated?

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To learn more about Sam Toles' social media training for elected officials, go to: https://civisocial.com/aame

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At the time of this recording, three depositions had taken place, but only two transcripts had been received and published by the Clerk of the Court. Since this episode was recorded, the transcripts for the deposition of Keith Riddick, the FDLE investigator, have since been made available.  You can read all court filings by going to this link: https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/county/66/disclaimer.xhtml

After checking the disclaimer, type in my first and last name, and then check the "Felony" box.

SHOW NOTES:

Katie Bogenschutz' LinkedIn Profile and website

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In this episode, we avoid getting into the weeds and examine code enforcement related topics at the 30,000 foot level in a manner that his hopefully more relevant to city managers and executives. In essence, I wanted to give a voice to the code enforcement officers on the frontlines and allow them to speak to their city managers and department heads through the voice and experience of Mitch -- who has walked their path.

Cool note! When Mitch stopped by my home in Wichita to record this episode in person, he was a finalist for his first city manager gig. Shortly after recording this interview he was selected to lead the city of Lamar, Colorado, and started at the end of October.

SHOW NOTES:

Mitch Hammes' LinkedIn profile

Website for "That Code Enforcement Guy"

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"I can't love your neighborhood more than you love it," Troy explains as we navigate his philosophical approach to city management. He uses the "pick up the can" metaphor to explain how he believe residents must taker ownership for the condition of their own neighborhoods and community. 

At the end of the day, he says that the residents "have to meet me halfway" for true change to take place.

He also states that too many city managers oversell and overhype themselves by projecting the idea that they are transformational leaders and that that can lead to conflict with elected officials and stakeholders. 

SHOW NOTES:

The LinkedIn page for "Black City Managers"

Website for "Black City Managers"

Troy Body's LinkedIn profile

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Then you need to enroll your elected officials in Sam Toles' new social media training course for elected officials. He is the social media master and a former council member. 

Lean on his experience and expertise to show your governing body how to analyze and assess the social media landscape. 

SHOW NOTES

Sam Toles' LinkedIn profile

Link to CiviSocial website

Link to Sam Toles' New Book: The Social Media Playbook For Local Elected Officials

Link to the AAME discount for the CiviSocial Social Medial Training for Elected Officials

Link to CiviSocial's DeepFake Program

Link to CiviSocial's Referendum Ready Program

Sam previously appeared on the following episodes:

Episode 67: Your City is Doing Social Media Wrong

Episode 68: Keyboard Warriors & Social Media Terrorists

Episode 108: Social Media Training for Elected Officials with Sam Toles

Claim your FREE copy of "The Social Media Playbook for City & County Managers" at this link: https://civisocial.com/the-social-media-playbook

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The have posted on LinkedIn that the salary range for their next administrator is $115,000 to $200,000. However, their original job postings that are still visible on various job boards listed a salary of range of $105,000 to $145,000.

And just two weeks ago they passed a salary ordinance that set the salary range for the city administrator at a maximum of $171,000 and the current city administrator who has been there for six years is only making $152,000.

It appears they are attempting to bait candidates to apply with the new exaggerated and unattainable salary range so that they can lowball the finalist.

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In this episode, we discuss our mutual love for small town city management, especially in Kansas, and the opportunities it presents for aspiring public sector executives. We also talk about the challenges a city manager will face and need to adjust to in order to be successful.

If you are a department head or feel trapped in management analyst land and you have aspirations of becoming a city manager, you should give this episode a listen to help determine if a small, rural community is a good "next step" for you.

SHOW NOTES:

Link to Halley Roberson's LinkedIn profile

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In this episode, we talk about the "why" behind his journey and an aspect that many are simply unprepared for. We also discuss the reasons behind the city podcast he launched when he was the city manager in Yucaipa, California. He explains the funding source he used to pay for the equipment and we kick around an idea that many cities and counties may want to consider implementing so that they can help their residents develop their own voice in our rapidly evolving digital economy.

SHOW NOTES:

Links to Chris Mann's LinkedIn profile and Gov360 Podcast

AAME MEMBERSHIP:

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He has interesting perspectives and opinions you will not find anywhere else regarding local government and city management and he often shares these "hot takes" on the "Black City Managers" LinkedIn page.

The plan is to roll out a series of interviews with Troy so that he can get a sense of whether he would like to do his own podcast and help him build a pre-launch audience if he decides to venture out on his own. Building listenership for a podcast is incredibly difficult.

If you enjoy this new series, please let us know by going to BlackCityManagers.org and leaving a comment.

SHOW NOTES:

The LinkedIn page for "Black City Managers"

Website for "Black City Managers"

Troy Body's LinkedIn profile

AAME MEMBERSHIP:

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He assumed his duties as the city was at the very tail end of a wastewater plant project that had tripled in costs from $50 million to $150 million under the leadership of Cathy Rosen, the public works director.

She would go on to level unsubstantiated accusations that masked her religious bigotry toward Blaine, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. These claims were embellish and exaggerated by the publisher of the local paper. She had previously applied for a job with the city and was rejected by Oborn.

These horrible, baseless accusations have been amplified in newspaper articles, tainted his Google footprint, and severely hurt him in job searches. In this episode, he seeks to set the record straight and repair the damage done to his reputation.

SHOW NOTES:

Blaine Oborn's LinkedIn profile

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In this emotionally charged episode, we discuss the indelible influence of his father's journey through life and how that has shaped his mindset. Additionally, we discuss the sobering impact of his heart attack at the age of 51 and how these life experiences govern his thinking with respect to retirement and spending time with the people he loves most.

It is my belief that everyone who listens to this episode will gain something of value from it.

SHOW NOTES:

Joe Dessenberger's LinkedIn profile

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But he needs your help!

He is trying to persuade YouTube to add an emergency alert feature to their platform so that authorities can communicate important life-saving messages during natural disasters, civil disturbances, and other serious events that pose a danger to life and property.

Our emergency alert systems are a step behind the technological advances that have fragmented how news is disseminated and consumed. Please give this episode a listen and more importantly sign his letter of support and share it with other public sector executives.

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Paul Sanftner's LinkedIn Profile

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Check Out Paul's YouTube Video where he talks about this "Super Commute"

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Why?

Because another commissioner publicly shamed her for being toxic and abusive toward fellow commissioners and staff at a subcommittee meeting to discuss a Civility in the Workplace policy after she was outed for suggesting the city manager was they mayor's whore.

In these voicemail messages, which we share with you to listen for yourself, Goode argues she was slandered and defamed and suggests she may sue. That is -- when she is not getting cut off by the recording a la Jon Favreau's character in Swingers.

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What prompted my desire to interview Jeff was the fact that he contributes a monthly column to his local paper and I believe most executives fail to take advantage of this effective technique to connect with residents, showcase the work of staff, and elevate the standing of their elected officials.

Jeff also sits down for regular interviews with the local radio station and encourages his staff to participate in interviews with the radio station, too.

While discussing his love for Star Wars, tattoos, and the Boston Red Sox, Jeff also touches on how important it is for public sector executives to have a life and an identity outside of work.

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Link to Jeff Fiegenschuh's LinkedIn profile

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By creating this directory, the AAME will be able to communicate the concerns of its members to HR directors and elected officials as they go through the RFP process and help influence their decision making process. The ultimate goal is to help create a recruitment process that compels the recruiters to treat candidates better and punish those that do not give the candidates the respect and professional courtesy they deserve.

SHOW NOTES

Link to fundraiser and benefit auction Facebook page for Roxton, Texas city manager Janet Wheeler. Flyer includes QR code for Venmo donations being collected by Monica Helm or you can Venmo here: @monicahelm

Link to GiveSendGo fundraiser for Scott Whitaker's legal fund. He is the former town manager for Summerfield, North Carolina.

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In this episode, we talk about his journey from Utah to Oklahoma to accept his first gig as a city manager, the role housing costs played in his decision, and the trials and tribulations of seeking to raise water rates by 70% during his first 18-months in the position.

If you are a government employee with a side hustle or project that you would like to share with my audience, please get in touch. I love using my platform to help others achieve their goals. 

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Nathan Read's LinkedIn Page CityOrdinanceAI.com Perry, Oklahoma website

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Previous episodes about Baker Tilly: What the hell is going on in Canfield, Ohio? | Ep. 06 Who will hold Baker Tilly and other recruiters accountable? | Ep. 09 Baker Tilly Hides Dirty Secret from Hutchinson City Manager Candidates Baker Tilly Gets Embarrassed in Deltona, Florida | Ep. 25

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On July 24th, Lowry's ex-wife obtained a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in the State of Washington. The court found her claims credible and they are horrific. Additionally, Winkelmann located official documents indicating that Lowry may be ineligible to hold office because he has multiple felony convictions.

You can find links to these documents in the show notes below.

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Link to Hayley Winkelmann's Facebook Page Link to her Recall Joseph Lowry Facebook page Protection Order (Domestic Violence) Against Joseph Lowry Joseph Lowry's Candidate for Public Office Form Mention of Joseph Lowry's 1997 Felony Theft Conviction

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In this episode, i45Now reporter T.J. Aulds discusses what he has found during his investigative reporting on the matter, including an examination of Pritchett's resumes and applications, as well as a detailed breakdown of the probable cause affidavits submitted by authorities. 

Pritchett has been released on a $90,000 bond and is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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TJ Aulds' LinkedIn Profile i45Now Facebook Page

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How in the hell did we get here?

To an outsider, the small Texas town of La Marque seems like a chaotic, toxic mess. Many people point their fingers at a councilman by the name of Joseph Lowry who has a brash, combative, and in your face style that rubs many the wrong way. Originally from the state of Washington where he served time in prison for distribution of methamphetamines, and fancies himself a "citizen journalist."

He filed a complaint with his police department about Pritchett, accusing him of lying on his application about his education and military service.

In this episode, i45Now reporter T.J. Aulds breaks down the backstory and Lowry's history. Next week, we will delve into the specific issues surrounding the charges facing Pritchett.

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TJ Aulds' LinkedIn Profile i45Now Facebook Page

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In Part 1, he defended the record of former city manager, Howard Chan. This week, we take a deep dive into the organization itself to give prospective candidates and curious onlookers the inside scoop.

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Jeff Harris' LinkedIn Profile

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Over the last two years or so, Howard has been savagely attacked and denigrated by members of his governing body and columnists at the Sacramento Bee. Though I have made some impassioned statements Howard's defense, most notable in Episode 106, I am admittedly biased.

Jeff sat down with me to clear up the record when it comes to all the smears and dishonest attacks leveled against Howard. Do not miss this one!

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Jeff Harris' LinkedIn Profile

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Tim has not just seen a thing or two, he has personally endured some incredibly challenging and professionally traumatic situations. In this powerful episode, he talks about how we as city managers carry the trauma of abuse and betrayal to our next position and that it is quite easy to become "gun shy" or lose your self-confidence.

He opens the interview by recounting a conversation with a peer who has recently experienced a couple of brutal and extremely short tenures. And toward the end of the conversation Tim talks about how we as executives need to value ourselves and appreciate our worth. He says "we're the cookie" and we should not be giving it away.

If you did not get a chance to catch my first interview with Tim way back in Episode 8 of the podcast, it is a must listen. It is one of the funniest interviews I have ever done and in it we talk about his efforts to get a sitcom about a small town city manager made a la The Office Space. You can check that out here: https://www.citymanagerunfiltered.com/e/city-of-weed-sitcom-about-city-manager-life-tim-rundel-ep-08/

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Tim Rundel's LinkedIn Profile

Links to Tim's Documentaries:

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We talk about the importance of building relationships with your governing body, how elected officials need to police themselves and call out bad behavior in the name of defending their city manager, and how city attorneys are not your friend.

This is part one of a two part series. 

If you did not get a chance to catch my first interview with Tim way back in Episode 8 of the podcast, it is a must listen. It is one of the funniest interviews I have ever done and in it we talk about his efforts to get a sitcom about a small town city manager made a la The Office Space. You can check that out here: https://www.citymanagerunfiltered.com/e/city-of-weed-sitcom-about-city-manager-life-tim-rundel-ep-08/

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Tim Rundel's LinkedIn Profile

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In this episode, we talk about three major areas of accomplishment as the city administrator for the Kansas community of Medicine Lodge. 

• Analysis of Property Insurance
• Innovative approach to solving a daycare crisis in his community
• How asking questions like a three year old about his airport saved taxpayers over a million dollars

Daily is a rising star and you are going to enjoy this episode.

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Brian Daily's LinkedIn Profile

AAME Waitlist Sign Up Link: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

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Out of the blue, a handful of vocal social media commenters start lighting up the city's social media page and local news groups are atwitter as these critics misrepresent the facts of the project and attack the council for not being transparent and seeking feedback from residents. This results in a dozen or more residents attending the next council meeting with four of them attacking the council and staff under the guise of simply seeking transparency.

Then the council, caught off guard and reeling from the "onslaught" of public comment decide to table or postpone the issue. Then they direct the city manager and staff to re-engage the public and seek feedback. 

It's demoralizing and time consuming. It sucks the life out of employees. 

Sam Toles of CiviSocial joins me on the program to talk about a future initiative aimed at educating and training elected officials about social media, how to interpret criticism, and how to raise these concerns with staff in a healthy and constructive manner. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out this brief survey so we can get your feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBe7LOFFXi2C_ezW4haJJqU-iPk7_n61sgKelfnLQDDgMK1w/viewform

SHOW NOTES

Claim your FREE copy of "The Social Media Playbook for City & County Managers" at this link: https://civisocial.com/the-social-media-playbook

Sam Toles' LinkedIn profile

Link to CiviSocial website

Sam previously appeared on the following episodes:

Episode 67: Your City is Doing Social Media Wrong

Episode 68: Keyboard Warriors & Social Media Terrorists

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In this episode, Sam Toles of CiviSocial and I discuss this issue at length and make a powerful case for why every city and county manager should make sure their organization is doing social media correctly. Not only are there personal and professional benefits, but it can help improve employee morale and job satisfaction, retention, and keep your elected officials happy.

Sam is on a mission to help city managers and other public sector executives level up their organization's social media presence. He recently released his new book and podcast listeners can claim their FREE copy by clicking on the link below.

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Claim your FREE copy of "The Social Media Playbook for City & County Managers" at this link: https://civisocial.com/the-social-media-playbook

Sam Toles' LinkedIn profile

Link to CiviSocial website

Sam previously appeared on the following episodes:

Episode 67: Your City is Doing Social Media Wrong

Episode 68: Keyboard Warriors & Social Media Terrorists

AAME Waitlist Sign Up Link: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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A Sacramento Bee article alleged that CPS HR recruiter Pamela Derby has "suggested modifying certain incentives in a potential contract, including supplemental leave and severance, to ensure the new hire does not make as much."

In Florida, Strategic Government Resources (SGR) recruiter Doug Thomas advised the governing body against including a salary range in their job posting and brochure.

Recruiters and recruitment firms that actively seek to undermine the pay, benefits, and contractual protections in the name of advising their clients must be put on notice that there will be consequences. And it is imperative that public sector executives across the country take individual action to communicate these concerns, as well.

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Sacramento Bee Article #1: https://archive.ph/ZF1Rg

Sacramento Bee Article #2: https://archive.ph/JIwjd

Flagler Live Article: https://flaglerlive.com/sgr-tale-of-two-bruchures/

AAME Waitlist Sign Up Link: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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My hope is that city and county managers, fire chiefs, and other public sector executives will find our attempt to break this complex issue down into manageable chunks for your various stakeholders useful in your efforts to facilitate discussions on this topic.

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Tim Nowak's LinkedIn page

You can find my previous interview with Tim in Episode 40  here.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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My hope is that city and county managers, fire chiefs, and other public sector executives will find our attempt to break this complex issue down into manageable chunks for your various stakeholders useful in your efforts to facilitate discussions on this topic.

SHOW NOTES

Tim Nowak's LinkedIn page

You can find my previous interview with Tim in Episode 40  here.

Link to Chris Mann's GOV360 Podcast

Link to join the AAME membership waitlist

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My hope is that city and county managers, fire chiefs, and other public sector executives will find our attempt to break this complex issue down into manageable chunks for your various stakeholders useful in your efforts to facilitate discussions on this topic.

SHOW NOTES

Tim Nowak's LinkedIn page

You can find my previous interview with Tim in Episode 40  here.

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In this episode, Rick talks about the great emptying of churches and how this negatively impacts communities. In one of the undergraduate courses he teaches, he has referred to this epidemic as "spiritual brownfields."

We talk about what can be done to convert and repurpose these decaying vacant or soon to become vacant structures and why city managers and local elected officials need to put this issue on their radar.

SHOW NOTES

Rick Reinhard's LinkedIn page

He is the principal consultant for Niagara Consulting Group.

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These projects, which could exceed $100 million, were put under a microscope by Mike and his team and he's learned many of the "tricks of the trades" over the years.

Now -- he's hung his own shingle and opened his own consulting firm to leverage this knowledge. And he wants to bring his knowledge and skills to the public sector.

In this episode, we examine how Mike and his company can help city managers and department heads on their major capital improvement projects and protect them and the taxpayers from being taken advantage of by vendors.

SHOW NOTES

Mike Grabianowski's LinkedIn Profile

Link to Grabianowski & Associates website

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These projects, which could exceed $100 million, were put under a microscope by Mike and his team and he's learned many of the "tricks of the trades" over the years.

Now -- he's hung his own shingle and opened his own consulting firm to leverage this knowledge. And he wants to bring his knowledge and skills to the public sector.

In this episode, we examine how Mike and his company can help city managers and department heads on their major capital improvement projects and protect them and the taxpayers from being taken advantage of by vendors.

SHOW NOTES

Mike Grabianowski's LinkedIn Profile

Link to Grabianowski & Associates website

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The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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In this episode, I discuss my night in a Walton County jail.

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Though I am innocent until proven guilty and I am confident that I will prevail in court -- I also recognize that in the court of public opinion one is often seen as guilty until proven innocent.

As someone who prides himself on being transparent and unafraid of facing difficult circumstances and challenges head on -- I wanted to give those who follow me more information and greater context about the circumstances that have brought me and my former boss, who is also facing the same charges, to this point in time.

Make no mistake -- we were two outsiders who posed as an existential threat to the status quo in Walton County. 

In December 2023, we blew the whistle and asked the Walton County Sheriff's Office to investigate various matters.

Unfortunately, the justice system has been weaponized against us and we are now the victims of political lawfare.

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He explains the significant differences between being a department head versus the leader of an entire organization and how much of an eye-opening experience it has been for him in his first year as a new city manager.

SHOW NOTES

Matt Jensby's LinkedIn Profile

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

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In Part 2 of this series, Donald talks about the personal toll this disaster had on him and his staff. We talked about survivors' guilt and how total destruction of the landscape and physical landmarks can cause mass societal depression. We also talked about the multitude of lessons he learned not just in how to respond to a natural disaster but how to lead his team.

He has also provided us with a checklist for you and your team to review.

I guarantee you will come away with some nuggets of wisdom from the final installment of this two-part series and that you will be able to go back to your team and better prepare for your next natural or man-made disaster. If you have the misfortune of sharing Donald's fate -- you will be exposed to both.

SHOW NOTES

Donald Duncan's LinkedIn page and link to his disaster preparedness checklist.

Founding members of the AAME have exclusive, first priority rights to sign up for the first annual conference. Seating is extremely limited with only 150 seats available. The conference is being held in El Cajon, California from June 25-27th. Please sign up and register in the AAME community. After the 14th, it will be opened up to anyone who wants to attend. AAME will be re-opening membership very soon. If you would like to get on the wait list you are encouraged to go to this link and sign up today: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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In this riveting  interview series, Donald gives us a rundown of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to disaster response and preparedness. He has also provided us with a checklist for you and your team to review.

I guarantee you will come away with some nuggets of wisdom from this two-part series and that you will be able to go back to your team and better prepare for your next natural or man-made disaster. If you have the misfortune of sharing Donald's fate -- you will be exposed to both.

SHOW NOTES

Donald Duncan's LinkedIn page and link to his disaster preparedness checklist.

Founding members of the AAME have exclusive, first priority rights to sign up for the first annual conference. Seating is extremely limited with only 150 seats available. The conference is being held in El Cajon, California from June 25-27th. Please sign up and register in the AAME community. After the 14th, it will be opened up to anyone who wants to attend. AAME will be re-opening membership very soon. If you would like to get on the wait list you are encouraged to go to this link and sign up today: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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Reeling from mismanagement and economic decline, Freeport abandoned the strong mayor form of government about a decade ago. Since that time, Rob and his two predecessors have done great work to turn the community around. In this episode, we discuss many of his and their accomplishments and how the residents and taxpayers are better off today.

But, a recent effort that appears to be tinged with political motivations sought to undo this progress and return Freeport back to the "old way" of doing business and rewarding political allies. Never underestimate the machinations that may take place behind the scenes when someone sees an avenue to create a full-time six figure job for themselves...

SHOW NOTES

Founding members of the AAME have exclusive, first priority rights to sign up for the first annual conference until February 14th. Seating is extremely limited with only 150 seats available. The conference is being held in El Cajon, California from June 25-27th. Please sign up and register in the AAME community. After the 14th, it will be opened up to anyone who wants to attend. AAME will be re-opening membership very soon. If you would like to get on the wait list you are encouraged to go to this link and sign up today: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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In this week's episode I wanted to unpack some various advocacy efforts the American Association of Municipal Executives is currently engaged in on behalf of city managers. Not only are we engaged in direct advocacy on behalf of individuals, but we are also working to educate the public so that they have a better understanding of the perspectives and concerns city managers must weigh when determining whether to apply for a position.

SHOW NOTES

Founding members of the AAME have exclusive, first priority rights to sign up for the first annual conference until February 14th. Seating is extremely limited with only 150 seats available. The conference is being held in El Cajon, California from June 25-27th. Please sign up and register in the AAME community. After the 14th, it will be opened up to anyone who wants to attend. AAME will be re-opening membership very soon. If you would like to get on the wait list you are encouraged to go to this link and sign up today: https://app.youform.com/forms/f9ulo0uh

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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Hint: Lots of vacations with the wife. ROTFLMAO!

We also discuss the failures of his state association, the Michigan Municipal Executives, and discuss the feelings of abandonment and gaslighting he endured throughout this process. He shares how his faith and a supportive wife got him through the dark days and the numerous battles he has faced over the last seven years.

We also talk about the state of the city management profession and the challenges facing managers in Michigan.

SHOW NOTES

Link to James Freed's LinkedIn page and his municipal consulting company, Pivot Group Municipal Services

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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It seemed like a no-brainer next step in the progression of Jeff's career.

In this interview, we talk about how his poorly constructed contract allowed him to get blindsided by his separation. And we talk about how it is difficult to jump back on the horse and find a new gig when you have a child in high school.

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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Residents pay lower property taxes per unit of valuation today than they did when he took over. And the number of employees in Glendale today is lower than a decade or so ago.

In this episode, we talk about Kevin's philosophical and practical approach to economic development and how his team has become so dominant in their ability to attract businesses seeking to relocate.

SHOW NOTES:

Kevin Phelp's LinkedIn page

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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With a background as a US Army veteran, an attorney, and an entrepreneur, Gavin brings a unique perspective to the ethical application of cutting-edge technology in tackling urban challenges like blight, housing decay, and illegal dumping.

Discover how his leadership is shaping smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities. Tune in to learn how local leaders can harness data-driven insights to transform their communities. #sponsored

SHOW NOTES:

City Detect website: https://citydetect.com/

Gavin Baum-Blake: LinkedIn Page

EPISODE SPONSOR:

Disclaimer: Promotional consideration was paid by City Detect to appear on this podcast. 

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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The three of us discussed a variety of issues and subjects related to the city management profession and local government.

This episode is a rebroadcast of that interview for my audience of listeners.

Chris and his team in Yucaipa are really raising the bar  when it comes to local government communications and the dissemination of information through the podcast and YouTube channel. If you have been thinking about starting a podcast or something similar for your community, I would invite you to check out what Yucaipa is doing to draw some inspiration and to get those competitive juices flowing.

Note that Will also produces a podcast for his community and you can find links to both below.

SHOW NOTES:

Chris Mann's LinkedIn Page

Link to the Yucaipa 360 podcast's YouTube page

Will Kolbow's LinkedIn Page

Link to Calimesa Insider podcast

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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Joining me on the podcast to discuss this innovative approach is Alex Torpey from the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

This shared administrator will be tasked with helping the cities of Canterbury, Chaplin, and Pomfret while technically being employed by the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG).

• Canterbury (pop. 5,000) - Budget of $15,000,000
• Chaplin (pop. 2,200) - Budget of $9,500,000
• Pomfret (pop. 4,300) - Budget of $14,000,000

As the demand for public services exceeds revenues and the complexity of local government increases, is it inevitable that consolidation will become more common as jurisdictions seek to walk the financial tightrope?

We explore this fascinating recruitment in this episode.

SHOW NOTES:

Alex Torpey's LinkedIn Page and email address: alex.torpey@umb.edu

Link to Recruitment Brochure and email address for the Edward J. Collins Center: CollinsCenterRecruit@umb.edu

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

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Isn't it time we re-imagine what a public sector executive recruitment should look like?

City managers are in an incredibly risky and volatile line of work. Resignations and terminations hurt their spouse and children.They can be financially devastating and destroy a person's confidence.

Isn't it time we start thinking more about the candidates and try to provide them with actionable information so that they can do a better job of ascertaining whether they believe they are a good fit for that community and governing body?

I want to introduce you to a new series of podcast episodes called: "City Manager Wanted"

This is where I interview key individuals involved in the recruitment process with the goal of providing a more detailed and comprehensive examination of the opportunity. City management is a "people business."

So, doesn't it make sense to try and get a better understanding of the people these candidates will work with?

In this episode, we examine the opportunity in beautiful Columbia Falls, Montana. I spoke with the following people:

• Michael Boese of Clear Career Professionals
• Mark Shrives, Interim City Manager
• Don Barnhart, Mayor

I hope you enjoy it and find the conversation beneficial to your job search.

SHOW NOTES:

Recruitment conducted by Michael Boese of Clear Career Professionals

COMING SOON - Link to job listing: https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities/

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When Andrew Patton left Amazon and became the human resources director for La Vergne, he did not have a network of peers to call upon for advice and counsel. He was on an island and soon found himself at the center of a story that rocked his community and literally created international headlines.

In this episode, we examine how Andrew stumbled upon a networking hack that allowed him to rapidly ascend the learning curve and become a thought leader in his region virtually overnight within the field of human resources.

And the beauty of this hack is that literally every single person listening to this podcast can implement it and start enjoying the immediate benefits.

SHOW NOTES:

Andrew Patton's LinkedIn page

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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This interview was conducted shortly after he had completed his first 100 days in the position in late October. We talked about his preparation and how he navigated this introductory period. And he candidly shared his story about his termination and why he did not accept an offer to resign.

SHOW NOTES:

Chris Hoem's LinkedIn page

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Holbrook Asphalt.

Maintaining your roads is one of the most difficult tasks for any city government. The good news is the secret to making it easier is only 3 letters: H-A-5.

HA5 extends the life of roads and reduces the financial burden on taxpayers. HA5 is an innovative pavement preservation treatment trusted by over 300 public agencies. It keeps good roads in good condition, reducing repair costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

Join the hundreds of other cities making the smart choice. Choose HA5 for longer-lasting roads and a healthier budget.

Learn more at holbrookasphalt.com/city.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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Mark has some strong opinions on how local governments have gradually increased and broadened their scope of services to an unsustainable level and he kills off some sacred cows along the way diagnosing the problem.

In this episode, we discuss zero based budgeting, privatization, impacts on the nonprofit community, and how elected officials negatively impact the budgeting process.

The book is very thought provoking and I highly encourage you all to read it. In particular, I recommend that the city and county managers listening to this podcast purchase the book for their electeds so that they can read Chapter 3, which was probably my favorite chapter.

SHOW NOTES:

The Municipal Financial Crisis by Mark Moses

Mark Moses' LinkedIn page

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When you can do the "right thing" and help those who need it most while also scoring a professional win -- it does not get much better.

This is a great, relatively low cost idea that many communities will benefit from.

Morgan Massera of Coalinga, California, is a mother of a young child that has difficulty communicating verbally. In this episode, we discuss her personal journey and her efforts to get communication boards installed throughout the parks in her community. Not only do these boards help children like hers, they also help children and individuals who are unable to communicate in the same language interact with each other.

She worked closely with the incredible staffers staffers at the City of Coalinga and the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District. This includes former Coalinga city manager, Marissa Trejo, and Mallory Griffith-Wells, general manager for the district.

Funding for the project was generously provided by the Coalinga Healthcare District.

SHOW NOTES:

Link to Morgan Massera's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/morgankathleen9/

Morgan would like to refer parents and families of those affected to Apraxia Kids for more information and resources.

Communication Boards produced by Talk to Me Technologies

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In this follow up episode, we breakdown those 10 questions, how you should assess them, and how to calculate your score so that you can better track your mental health and mood.

Here are the 10 questions:

1. How motivated am I today?
2. What are my perceived energy levels?
3. Are simple tasks easy or difficult?
4. How well have I slept lately?
5. How's my physical health today?
6. How purposeful do I feel?
7. How connected am I to family and friends?
8. How has my diet been lately?
9. How are my stress levels?
10. How easy or difficult is decision making for me today?

What does your daily score mean:

1. 10/10 -  All time, lifetime peak form
2. 9/10 -  Exceptional Form
3. 8/10 -  Very Good Form
4. 7/10 -  Decent Form
5. 6/10 -  Average Form
6. 5/10 -  Low Mood
7. 4/10 -  Very Low Mood
8. 3/10 -  Extremely Low Mood
9. 2/10 -  I am struggling and need help
10. 1/10 -  CRISIS, please reach out to me

These questions are based off of the research and work over at FormScore.

SHOW NOTES:

Todd Hopwood's LinkedIn Page

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Frankly, it is not an approach that I would personally be comfortable practicing in my workplace. However, there is no question that his courage, leadership, and modeling of this behavior promotes greater awareness of mental health issues in the workplace and it most definitely gives employees greater assurance that their mental health concerns are valid and will be supported within the organization.

Todd is my first international guest on the show. He works for the Australian city of Wollongong as the senior manager for their Customer and Business Integrity department.

SHOW NOTES:

Todd Hopwood's LinkedIn Page

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by KUDO. Make your council meetings accessible with translated audio and live captions into 45+ languages.

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An executive coach and owner of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, Seth seeks to help city and county managers escape burnout, set boundaries, and experience breakthroughs in work-life balance.

He recently rebranded his podcast to focus on local government executives and content. He has started rolling out interviews with city managers, too. I encourage you all to check it out and will link to it in the show notes.

Also in this episode, I went "off script" and put myself on the couch a little bit. It was an unplanned detour and I thought about cutting my personal elements out of the podcast -- but I think the resulting discussion may prove beneficial to some of you so I left it in.

SHOW NOTES:

Seth Winterhalter's LinkedIn profile and website for HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions

Link to The HaltingWinter Podcast

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by KUDO. Make your council meetings accessible with translated audio and live captions into 45+ languages.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Only listeners of the City Manager Unfiltered podcast can sign up for a FREE, no risk, no obligation one-month trial offer. Use this link: https://kudo.ai/cmu/

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The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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Noel started his real estate investment journey in his early 20's before he became a public sector executive. He, along with his wife, have increased their real estate holdings over time and expanded into larger real estate transactions through syndication deals.

We both preach the importance of city and county managers adding additional income streams to their portfolio so that they can weather separations and also maintain some control over their own destiny when it comes to working in toxic environments.

Passive and secondary income streams give you options and prevent you from being trapped in soul crushing situations where you might feel forced to put up with abusive and unprofessional treatment by elected officials because you are fearful of not being able to put food on your family's table.

My initial plan is to release an episode on the first Sunday of every month featuring interviews with government employees who are working on a side hustle or highlight someone outside of local government who is engaged in a side hustle that I think might inspire you to start your own journey towards securing financial independence.

If you or someone you know has an interesting side hustle that they want to share with my audience, please reach out and contact me.

SHOW NOTES:

Noel Bernal's LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelbernal/)

Noel is the Founder & CEO of Main St. Public Financial (https://mainstpublic.com/)

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by KUDO. Make your council meetings accessible with translated audio and live captions into 45+ languages.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Only listeners of the City Manager Unfiltered podcast can sign up for a FREE, no risk, no obligation one-month trial offer. Use this link: https://kudo.ai/cmu/

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The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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Jorge Garcia, a first-time city manager in Pismo Beach, California, embodies all of these adjectives.

He has spent many years readying himself for this moment -- his first assignment as a chief executive officer for a municipal corporation.

He is only one year into his tenure, but as you listen to this interview, you will come away with the impression that he's sat in "the chair" for a decade plus!

Jorge is the next generation of public sector leadership and he models a wonderful example for those aspiring to become city managers.

There are several really good nuggets in this conversation and in particular, his communications strategy with his elected officials designed to build trust and create confidence.

SHOW NOTES:

Jorge Garcia's LinkedIn profile

Pismo Beach public works director vacancy with an 11/15/2024 application deadline can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pismobeach

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by KUDO. Make your council meetings accessible with translated audio and live captions into 45+ languages.

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We also talk about his work with East to West Development and share some exciting news about his book, "Death of the Public Servant."

Daniel was featured in a 3-part interview series last year:

1. Episode 10: Death of the Public Servant,
2. Episode 12: Revenge of the Public Servant, and
3. Episode 16: Betrayal of the Public Servant

SHOW NOTES:

Daniel Rosemond is the author of "Death of the Public Servant" and CEO of the East to West Development Corporation. You are invited to reach out and contact him for professional advice and consultation on affordable housing initiatives and to support him by purchasing his book.

Daniel's LinkedIn profile

EPISODE SPONSOR:

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I get excited when talking about internet marketing, start-ups, passive income, and entrepreneurship. And I hope many of you do, too, as I would like to explore this topic in more earnest in the future.

Being a city or county manager is very risky. Governing bodies are churning and burning through public sector executives who are increasingly seen as disposable and interchangeable commodities.

In the past, I have talked about minimizing downside risk exposure during contract negotiations and explored the idea of side hustles and alternative income streams to augment incomes during transitions so that you are not pressured into taking an unattractive opportunity just for the sake of putting food on the table.

Please let me know if you enjoy or do not enjoy this podcast so that I can modify future programming.

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Nick Loper here:

• Side Hustle Show podcast
• Side Hustle Nation website: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/ideas/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickloper/

EPISODE SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by KUDO. Make your council meetings accessible with translated audio and live captions into 45+ languages.

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The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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When he was a young man, recently graduated from high school, Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna took an interest and gave him an application to become an employee in the streets department. Barboza worked for the city while going to college with plans to becoming a police officer.

A fateful conversation with Hanna who pitched Barboza on the idea of becoming a city manager would forever change his life.

In this episode, we talk about how Brian worked his way up from the bottom and how important it is to have mentors and people who believe in you. 

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Brian Barboza on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-barboza-cpm-40a011172/

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Brooks recently published "Rising to Serve," which I can only describe as his personal love letter to public service and city management. The foreward was penned by the incomparable Tommy Gonzalez.

In his book, available on Amazon, Brooks sets out on a mission to reimagine public administration in this era of unprecedented change.

SHOW NOTES:

Brooks Williams' LinkedIn Page

Link to Brooks' book "Rising to Serve" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eu66Tw

EPISODE SPONSOR:

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The settlement was announced via a joint statement on ICMA letterhead. However, I have received overwhelmingly negative responses from the city managers in my network regarding the language of that statement. 

In this episode, I dissect the statement and compare it to the original press release issued by the ICMA when it announced the public censure of James Freed. 

And now that this matter has been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties -- we ponder the logical question that remains: 

Now what?

SHOW NOTES:

James Freed posted the release on his personal LinkedIn page. You can read it here:

• ICMA Joint Statement
• Freed Email Statement and Court Filing
• Video of James Freed addressing ICMA issue

ICMA Public Statements & Court Filing

• LinkedIn Post
• In Defense of the ICMA Code of Ethics by Jason Grant, Director of Advocacy
• Court Filing

Additional Information about James Freed vs ICMA

• Main Reference Page

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On September 5, 2024, Freed sent out an email along with a 21-page court filing. See link in the show notes.

On Friday the 6th, the ICMA issued its first public statement on the lawsuit mentioning James Freed by name and referencing yours truly indirectly.

On Monday the 9th, Freed and the ICMA once again made public statements. Freed addressed his employees at an annual luncheon and spoke about the lawsuit and upcoming trial. His remarks were about 20 minutes long and have been included in this podcast.

Additionally, the ICMA's director of advocacy pubished an article on its website. Jason Grant argued that public censures were not punitive and defended the organization. However, the final paragraph signaled to me thta the organization is preparing to settle with Freed while trying to save face. 

SHOW NOTES:

James Freed Court Filing and Public Statements:

• Freed Email Statement and Court Filing
• Video of James Freed addressing ICMA issue

ICMA Public Statements & Court Filing

• LinkedIn Post
• In Defense of the ICMA Code of Ethics by Jason Grant, Director of Advocacy
• Court Filing

Additional Information about James Freed vs ICMA

• Main Reference Page

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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This is very powerful episode but listener discretion is strongly advised.

SHOW NOTES:

Here is the LinkedIn page for Audree Guzman

For more information about James Freed's anti-defamation lawsuit against the ICMA, I have created a reference page that will serve as a Wikipedia page of sorts. It can be found here: https://citymanagernews.com/james-freed-vs-icma/

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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In this episode, Audree and I discuss the trials and tribulations she faced down in her first city administrator gig in small town Kansas. We also discuss the impact a mentor had on her and what impact, if any, her being a Latina in a predominantly white state has had on her career.

Originally planned to be a single episode interview, Audree and I ended up spending considerable time discussing the impacts of child and domestic abuse on our lives. This segment of the conversation will be released next week in part two of the series.

SHOW NOTES:

Here is the LinkedIn page for Audree Guzman

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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We discuss the outsized impact of the minority, whether they are truly engaged and participating in the process, and how spineless elected officials can send demoralizing signals and messages to their staff.

Sam also shares a secret tip he uses to differentiate himself from the competition when competing for jobs. If you are a public sector executive or aspire to become one, you should definitely listen for this little nugget in the first half of the episode. 

SHOW NOTES:

If you are interested in hiring Sam Toles & CiviSocial for social media consulting, you can save 10% between now and December 31st by simply telling him that you are a City Manager Unfiltered listener.

CiviSocial website and LinkedIn page

Sam Toles' LinkedIn page

AAME JOB BOARD:

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He is passionate about social media and the public sector, but believes that most communities across the country are doing social media wrong. That is why he launched his new firm, CiviSocial.

In this two part series we are going to discuss why communities are failing, how they can silence the haters, create passionate boosters, and what platforms are trending up and down when it comes to reach and influence.

He also thinks communities that hire consultants to run their social media platforms are wasting their money.

In Part 2, we are going to dive into a discussion about how elected officials get spun up by negative comments on social media and what can be done to minimize their overreaction to the trolls.

We will also announce a special promotional offer for listeners of the podcast in Part 2.

SHOW NOTES:

CiviSocial website and LinkedIn page

Sam Toles' LinkedIn page

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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We also discuss her unique approach to dealing with the stresses of the job through her hobby and what benefits she has been able to transfer over into her professional life as a result.

SHOW NOTES:

Amy Farkas' LinkedIn page

AAME JOB BOARD:

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Penny argues that candidates currently have little say in the recruitment process and do not have a seat at the table under the current paradigm. And he suggests that performance reviews are too often left open to a myriad of variables that disadvantage the executive.

If you enjoyed this series and have some questions for Penny regarding the credentialing process, please reach out and contact me as we have discussed the possibility of conducting a live webinar Q & A. However, we need participants to ask questions!

SHOW NOTES:

Michael Penny's LinkedIn profile

Information about the ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB).

If you have questions about the credential, you can contact the CAB via email or phone at:

• credentialing@icma.org
• (202) 962-3504

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

Deadline to become a founding member has been extended to July 25th.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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We discuss these issues and more in part 2 of my interview series with Castle Pines, Colorado city manager Michael Penny. Penny, who is a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives, has also been a member of the ICMA since 1995. 

He has been actively involved with the ICMA credentialing process since 2013 and currently serves as the chairman of the ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board.

He believes that the credential does not hold as much value within the profession as it should.

Additionally, we explore whether Penny believes the credential is being weaponized against city managers, if the amount of experience required is excessive, and if it fairly values the military and private sector experiences of managers seeking to earn the designation.

SHOW NOTES:

Michael Penny's LinkedIn profile

Information about the ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB).

If you have questions about the credential, you can contact the CAB via email or phone at:

• credentialing@icma.org
• (202) 962-3504

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

Deadline to become a founding member has been extended to July 25th.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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So, why did he join the American Association of Municipal Executives as a founding member and how does he see both organizations co-existing?

Penny has also been on both sides of the ICMA executive board election process. He has run for a seat and been denied the nomination and he has been on the panel that interviewed candidates.

He pushes back on my claims that the process is rigged by insiders and offers up his unique perspective.

We also talk about the James Freed defamation lawsuit and the role the membership must play in holding the organization accountable.

The Colorado manager isn't afraid to disagree with my takes and I think you are going to appreciate the different perspectives and arguments both of us bring to the table throughout this series.

We discuss these issues and many more in the first installment of this three-part series you are not going to want to miss. 

In future installments we are going to dissect the ICMA credential and its purpose, what it truly measures or signifies, and whether it has been weaponized against city managers who do not possess it.

SHOW NOTES:

Michael Penny's LinkedIn profile

Information about the ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB).

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

Deadline to become a founding member has been extended to July 25th.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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You have until midnight central on Thursday, July 25th to take action and join this historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

This is the last call -- so sign up here today.

We have the following membership plans:

• Executive Suite CEO/CAOs
• Executive Suite ACM/DCMs
• Aspiring Executives
• Retired City Managers (free)
• Managers-in-Transition (free)

Go here to sign up: Community.AAME.org

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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In this audio clip, Martel states that the ICMA is very much aware of the AAME, that it supports the AAME mission, and that it is perfectly acceptable for ICMA members to join AAME and other organizations.

In this episode, I talk about how many ICMA members who are supportive of my efforts have expressed an unwillingness to join the AAME. They state they fear retaliation.

And I urge the ICMA executive board to make a public statement attesting to the fact that members will not be targeted if they do join the AAME.

SHOW NOTES:

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

Deadline to become a founding member is July 15.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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Coincidence?

These two stories are inextricably linked and are the topic of this week's podcast episode.

SHOW NOTES:

In this podcast I mentioned that Caribou, Maine City Manager Penny Thompson is a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives and that she is looking for an assistant city manager. You can find the job description here: https://www.cariboumaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ACM-for-Planning-and-Economic-Development.pdf

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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About 18-months away from this 20-year mark where she would be eligible for her pension, a newly elected commissioner set his sights on her to settle an "old score" from fifteen years ago.

Rivers wanted to do this podcast because she never had a chance to defend herself, her record, or address the toxic behavior of this commissioner during the entire ordeal. She told me that she needed to do the podcast because she wanted her "voice" and her good name back.

This is slated to be Part 1 of a multi-part series. Stay tuned for the next episode when Marilyn will reveal tips, tricks, and tactics to reduce your insurance costs and make you look like a star for your governing body or your city manager.

SHOW NOTES:

Here is a link to Marilyn Rivers' consulting firm: Rivers Risk Consulting, LLC. The company's LinkedIn page can be found here and this is a link to her personal LinkedIn Page

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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His permissive and absentee approach to managing employees allowed ethics staffers to prosecute a personal and political vendetta against Port Huron City Manager James Freed -- a stain that will be forever left upon his legacy.

Combined with an international development emphasis that has lacked focus and failed to deliver results, it has been Ott's shepherding of the organization towards the promotion of a leftist political ideology that has alienated many members who simply desire to be in a non-partisan, apolitical organization that will help them become better public sector executives.

For these reasons and more, it is time for the ICMA executive board to terminate Ott and begin the process of repairing the damage done during his tenure.

SHOW NOTES:

Here is the court ordered motion to compel issued against members of the ICMA executive board.

Here is the most recent ruling by the judge highlighting the stall tactics used by the ICMA in its case against Freed.

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and become a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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A few years ago, he was the subject of an anonymous ethics complaint without any clear explanation of his alleged offense. About a year later, Jorgensen learned that another city manager had accused him of leaking his listserv comments. 

The evidence was a conversation between this city manager and one of his elected officials the city manager had surreptitiously recorded.

Jorgensen maintains that he did not leak the listserv comments and even if he did, he vehemently rejects the notion that those comments are not public records since the city manager used his official city email address.

Moreover, Jorgensen was disgusted by the fact that the OCCMA ethics committee knew that the conversation was recorded without the consent of the elected official and did nothing about it.

Jorgensen has some strong opinions about the OCCMA, the value of his membership not only to himself but the taxpayers, and how other city managers conducted themselves during the pandemic.

He is a fascinating person with a very unique background having worked in politics as an official staff to state legislators in the Oregon capital, to being a journalist, an author, and a guitarist in a rock band. 

Don't miss this episode where the guest is as unfiltered as the host!

SHOW NOTES:

W. Scott Jorgensen's LinkedIn page

You can catch his band, Robots Building Robots, on Spotify where you can listen to their album "Dysphoria."

Jorgensen has four books he has written listed on Amazon. You can view them here.

In the episode, I discussed Ferris, TX city manager Brooks Williams' book "Rising to Serve."

If you want to join the American Association of Municipal Executives and becoming a founding member, register today at: https://community.aame.org/.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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In this episode, Ed talks about:

✅ a new state association for Montana city managers that is not affiliated with the ICMA, ✅ a conversation he had with ICMA CEO Marc Ott and Ray Baray, his chief of staff, and ✅ why he is so excited about the new American Association of Municipal Executives

SHOW NOTES:

Ed Meece's LinkedIn page

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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What happened?

Meece explains his reasoning in Part 1 of this two-part series.

SHOW NOTES:

Ed Meece's LinkedIn page

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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Recently, yours truly dropped a bombshell about Baker Tilly when he appeared as a guest on the Making Sense with Michael J. talk show in Amarillo, Texas.

We discussed the Amarillo city manager recruitment and the consulting contract Baker Tilly landed to help review their charter.

Host Michael Stevens graciously allowed me to replay the interview on the podcast.

Since the interview aired on May 20th, sources have been feeding me additional information about Baker Tilly and its recruitments. Stay tuned for more coverage in the near future -- especially after I get my public information requests.

If you have any information worth sharing -- please get in touch with me so I can expose them.

SHOW NOTES:

Michael J. Stevens is the host of the "Making Sense with Michael J" show on KGNC AM 710 and 97.5 FM radio in Amarillo. You can listen to their live stream here. 

You can find Michael on LinkedIn here.

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
2. If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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Attorney Daniel Reilly has extensive experience in negotiating private and public sector executive contracts. Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we discuss industry norms, tactics, and practices that should be co-opted by city and county managers to secure stronger contracts that will protect them and their families.

This is a "must listen" interview with many gems of wisdom and golden nuggets for executives and aspiring executives to ponder and consider.

Moreover, public sector recruiters and local elected officials should also pay attention as I once again highlight the on-going paradigm shift in public administration.

No other local government podcast provides this type of valuable and thought provoking content. If you enjoyed it -- please take a moment to hit the "follow/subscribe" button and also leave a rating and review on Apple and Spotify.

SHOW NOTES:

Daniel Reilly is a business attorney who specializes in executive compensation. Here is a link to his law firm, Reilly Legal, and his LinkedIn page.

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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In previous years when he only saw one name on the ballot for each seat -- he assumed it was due to apathy.

Little did he know that the ICMA establishment created a process whereby they hand-selected the nominee who was all but guaranteed to win because voters would not have another name on the ballot to vote for.

In this episode, we discuss his experience running for the board and his efforts to change the way ICMA conducts elections in the future.

SHOW NOTES:

Graham Mitchell's LinkedIn page

The Midwest Rotation Agreement

LinkedIn post discussing the ICMA's violation of the Midwest Rotation Agreement can be found here and a screenshot of it can be found here.

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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How many public sector executives have actual, quantifiable data to support these claims?

Durango, Colorado city manager Jose Madrigal is a truly transformative leader and he has the "receipts" to prove it.

We discuss his professional journey and his choice to become a first-time city manager in a new state. We learn how he was influenced by his dear mentor and how that manifested itself in Durango.

We also examine the benefits an improved culture and the importance good relationships with the local media can have on recruitment.

SHOW NOTES:

Jose Madrigal's LinkedIn page

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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I have talked about the pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation that is oftentimes overwhelming. I have lamented the lack of advocacy for managers who watch helplessly as the reputation and career they have spent decades building is sullied and damaged.

When I have criticized the ICMA for sitting on its hands and not coming to the defense of managers, I am chastised by loyalists who steadfastly maintain that it is not the organization's job to defend managers.

Well -- public sector executives deserve to have an organization that will advocate on their behalf, take proactive steps to protect their reputations and careers, and fight for better compensation and benefits in a profession that has become extremely volatile, risky, and hyperscrutinized. 

To that end, Micah Gaudet and I are launching the American Association of Municipal Executives. 

We are going to build a community that supports, develops, and advocates on behalf of city managers and public sector executives.

We invite you to join us as we embark on this journey to build an organization that will transform public administration in America.

You have a truly unique "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something that will be historically significant for our profession.

Go to AAME.org and sign up today to become a Founding Member!

SHOW NOTES:

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

In this episode, Micah Gaudet referred to Daniel Rosemond's book "Death of the Public Servant."

Micah Gaudet's LinkedIn page

Daniel Rosemond's LinkedIn page

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Since that January incident, Grisham has filed a lawsuit (see link below in the show notes) on behalf of Followell and the Aransas Pass police chief has charged both Grisham and Followell with disrupting the meeting.

In this episode, Grisham and I discuss the First Amendment, the validity of rules of decorum, and whether it is legal for public speakers to be ejected from council meetings for using profane language. 

Listener discretion is advised as the language in this podcast is not suitable for children or the workplace.

This episode is sponsored by CityManagerNews.com

SHOW NOTES:

CJ Grisham is an attorney in the state of Texas handling First and Second Amendment cases. You can find him on the following platforms:

LinkedIn

YouTube: Texas 2A Attorney

Here is a link to the lawsuit filed by CJ Grisham on behalf of his client, Jason Followell.

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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Bradley Ford, the city manager for Waco, Texas, sat down with me to review and critique this amazing contract. Ford, the foremost expert when it comes to public sector executive compensation, recently formed his own niche consulting business called City Compensation. 

We take a deep dive into a contract that will have reverberations throughout the profession in this fascinating and informative episode. 

This episode is sponsored by CityManagerNews.com

SHOW NOTES:

Bradley Ford (LinkedIn Profile)

City Compensation website and LinkedIn page

Taylour Tedder's Contract

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

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The Hopkinsville, Kentucky manager also has one of the most unique backgrounds in the profession.

Oh! By the way -- he is the only black manager in the state.

You are going to enjoy this interview as we learn more about why he transitioned into local government and his thoughts on accountability and delivering results at the local level.

SHOW NOTES:

Troy Body (LinkedIn Profile)

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AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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City Manager Theo Melancon was tasked with doing an operational assessment of the police departmenty by his council.

In Part 2 of my interview series, Theo outlines the process and approach he took to carryout the wishes of his governing body while also being mindful of the political and professional ramifications if he botched it and opened the door for the police chief to outflank him.

You can catch Part 1 of the interview here: Episode 45: Surviving a Domestic Violence Arrest 

SHOW NOTES:

During the interview, Theo mentioned the interview with former Topeka, Kansas city manager, Stephen Wade. You can listen to that episode here: Episode 11: Suicidal City Manager Addresses Mental Health Struggle

Theo Melancon (LinkedIn Profile)

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In this powerful episode, Melancon gives us a play-by-play recounting of the events that upended his life and nearly ended his career.

We talk about his communication with his elected officials, handling the social media firestorm, and examine how his peers responded and interacted with him once the story broke.

This interview has been broken into two parts.

The planned original discussion about Melancon's battle with his powerful police chief will be presented in the second installment.

SHOW NOTES:

Theo Melancon (LinkedIn Profile)

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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In this interview with Michael Boese of Clear Carer Professionals, we discuss his firm's "candidate focus" approach that emphasizes consistent and timely communication with prospective candidates.

Near the end of the interview, Boese answers a question posed by a city manager about the importance of ICMA-CM designations and how much they impact the governing body's decision when evaluating candidates.

SHOW NOTES:

Here are the links to:

• Michael Boese (LinkedIn Profile)
• Clear Career Professionals (website)
• Clear Career Professionals (LinkedIn Page)

AAME JOB BOARD:

The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

1. Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/
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3. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms.

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