City Manager Unfiltered
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City Manager Unfiltered is a podcast by a city manager for city managers. I am your host, Joe Turner, and I’m on a mission to build a community for ambitious city managers. I want to provide you with the career tools and resources to help make you a better executive so you can rack up victories, polish your resume, dominate interviews, land your dream job, and win your contract negotiations. If you are a city manager looking to level up, check out my podcast, City Manager Unfiltered. Hit that subscribe button today so you don’t miss an episode.
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Episodes
![Private vs. Public Sector Executive Compensation with Daniel Reilly | Ep. 53](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
Private vs. Public Sector Executive Compensation with Daniel Reilly | Ep. 53
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Public sector executives need to steal some pages out of the private sector executive playbook when it comes to compensation, benefits, and negotiating contracts.
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.
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![ICMA's Rigged Executive Board Elections with Graham Mitchell | Ep. 52](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
ICMA's Rigged Executive Board Elections with Graham Mitchell | Ep. 52
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Unhappy with the current direction of the International City/County Management Association, El Cajon City Manager Graham Mitchell decided to get involved and run for a seat on the executive board.
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.
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Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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![No Fluff! Real Culture Change in Durango with Jose Madrigal | Ep. 51](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday May 08, 2024
No Fluff! Real Culture Change in Durango with Jose Madrigal | Ep. 51
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
A lot of people self-proclaim themselves to be "change agents" or transformational leaders who have changed their department or organization's culture. But a lot of this is fluffy, self-promotion meant to stroke the ego.
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.
SUBMIT JOB POSTING:
Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100:
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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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![Ep. 50 | Introducing the American Association of Municipal Executives](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Ep. 50 | Introducing the American Association of Municipal Executives
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Over the last 18 months I have highlighted the plight of city managers and other public sector executives.
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
SUBMIT JOB POSTING:
Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100:
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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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![Do public comment decorum rules violate the First Amendment with CJ Grisham | Ep. 49](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Do public comment decorum rules violate the First Amendment with CJ Grisham | Ep. 49
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Texas attorney CJ Grisham and his client, Jason Followell, were removed from an Aransas Pass city council meeting under the threat of arrest after they both used profane language and violated the rules of decorum during a public comment period.
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.
SUBMIT JOB POSTING:
Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100:
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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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![Deconstructing Taylour Tedder's Groundbreaking Contract with Bradley Ford | Ep. 48](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Deconstructing Taylour Tedder's Groundbreaking Contract with Bradley Ford | Ep. 48
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Taylour Tedder's groundbreaking contract in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was the talk of the city management community last week. His contract features a $750,000 home loan that is completely forgivable after 7 years of service.
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
SUBMIT JOB POSTING:
Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100:
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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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![Troy Body: Toughest City Manager Job in the Country? | Ep. 47](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Troy Body: Toughest City Manager Job in the Country? | Ep. 47
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Change my mind: Troy Body has the toughest city manager job in the country!
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)
CityManagerNews.com
SUBMIT JOB POSTING:
Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100:
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link:
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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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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![Locking Horns Against an Entrenched Police Chief with Theo Melancon | Ep. 46](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16440147/City_Manager_Unfiltered_Podbean_Artwork_Logo_1500x1500_htupr6_300x300.jpg)
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Locking Horns Against an Entrenched Police Chief with Theo Melancon | Ep. 46
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Going to battle against your public safety deparment heads can be extremely perilous for a city manager, especially when you have a politically connected and entrenched police chief.
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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If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link.
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Joe Turner
Born and raised in Southern California, Joe Turner moved to Kansas in 2018 to pursue a career in city management after spending many years working for elected officials and engaged in grassroots advocacy.
As a non-traditional entrant into the field, he brings a unique perspective on city management and local government issues.
However, it has been his ruminations on the evolving professional landscape for city managers and his opinions on contract negotiations and compensation packages that has propelled him to the forefront as a thought leader and influencer amongst peers.
Turner has lamented the lack of advocacy on behalf of city managers as professionals and believes there is a void in this space with respect to advocating for and on behalf of public sector managers, not just the profession of city management.
You can catch up with him over on Linkedin.