By Forest Decker – Kansas City, Mo. Neighborhood Services Department Director I’ve worked for the City of KCMO for 21 out of the last 25 years. I left my city job once for an opportunity in the private sector, but I missed the daily interaction with residents and the chance to make a real difference … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Lacey Mays, Communications and Marketing Strategist for Slate Communications. Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Reading: Vengeful – V.E. Schwab (Like superpowers? This series is a unique, interesting take on powers, morality, and immortality) What I’m Watching: A.P. Bio What I’m Listening to: The Arcadian Wild I don’t have to tell any … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Let’s be pocket friends on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m wearing: All peppermint, all the time. This is my #PeppermintSeason. What I’m watching: Season 5 of The Crown What I’m hearing: All holiday music, all the time As I sit … Continued
By Sean R. Stegall – Cary, N.C. Town Manager A little over six years ago, Cary’s Mayor and Council gave me the opportunity of a lifetime – to serve as Cary Town Manager. The last six years have been marked by significant change, not only for our organization but also for the world around us. … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Stephanie Chase, the Executive Director of Libraries of Eastern Oregon and Founding Principal of Constructive Disruption. What I’m Reading: Never Rescue A Rogue by Virginia Heath What I’m Listening To: First Aid Kit‘s new album Palomino What I’m Watching: Binge watching seasons 6 and 7 of Alone … Continued
Ruth Puttick Senior Policy Advisor Open Innovation Team LinkedIn | Website Lauren Su Director of Certification What Works Cities LinkedIn Lisa Mae Fiedler Acting Manager, Data & Analytics Metropolitan Transportation Authority LinkedIn | Twitter Improving data-driven efforts. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss their research and insight into the advancement of data in local … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Polco. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m Watching:The X Files What I’m Listening To: No Bad Dogs Podcast – Written by Jessie O’Brien and Edited by Angelica Wedell, Polco – High demands, long hours, and poor relationships can all lead … Continued
Abigail Elder City Manager City of Hood River, OR LinkedIn Books to Boardroom. Abigail Elder, City Manager for the City of Hood River, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about her first year on the job as a City Manager. She detailed her career path in local government, which started as a librarian. She also … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! In a previous post, I shared that despite this Morning Buzz contribution, I’m actually no longer a local government employee. In 2021 I, like many others, made the very difficult decision to leave the public sector for a time and gain a new perspective. … Continued
In August, I bought an e-bike. I like to bike recreationally because I love to experience the full vibrancy of Minnesota’s dramatic seasons. I am proud to feel my body getting stronger each time I ride. I exchange smiles with strangers and get to know my neighbors. I spontaneously stop at intriguing storefronts instead of … Continued
