Podcast: Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA

Posted on October 10, 2025


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Kelly McAdoo

Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara, CA
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Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State laws related to land use and housing. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years.

Host: Ben Kittelson

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