Podcast: Form of Government Change and Elected to City Manager with Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca, NY

Posted on September 12, 2025


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Deb Mohlenhoff
City Manager
City of Ithaca, NY
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Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, New York, joined the podcast to talk about her role transitioning from an elected official to a City Manager and changing the City’s form of government. She shared why the city decided to transition forms of government, her role in the transition, and challenges faced during the transition. She also discussed her career path and how her experience as an elected official informs her approach to city management.

Host: Ben Kittelson

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