Rick Cole Former City Manager Santa Monica, California LinkedIn | Twitter Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. Rick Cole, long time public servant and former City Manager of Santa Monica, California, joined the podcast to talk about his vision for how government needs to change to meet the new challenges it … Continued
Blaine Williams Manager Athens-Clarke County, Georgia LinkedIn | Bio From economic resiliency to teleworking. Blaine Williams, the Manager of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about how his organization has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed preparation, issuing a stay at home order, and coordinating with the State of Georgia. He also talked … Continued
Todd Feland City Administrator Grand Forks, North Dakota Bio | LinkedIn Public works to city management. Todd Feland, the City Administrator for Grand Forks, North Dakota, joined the podcast to talk about partnering on projects with the University of North Dakota and the impact of the college on the city. He also shared his career … Continued
Stephen Williams Health Department Director City of Houston, TX Bio | LinkedIn Working to protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians. Stephen Williams, the Director of the Health Department in Houston, Texas, joined the podcast to talk about the role of the health departments in the local government landscape and the services they provide … Continued
Philip Minardi Director, Policy Communications Expedia Group Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Building a responsible vacation rental market. Philip Minardi, the Director of Policy Communications at Expedia Group, joined the podcast to talk about the short term rental industry and local policy regulating the vacation rental market. He shared what cities are doing it well, … Continued
Dow Constantine Executive King County, Washington Bio | Twitter Making sure residents have the opportunity to thrive. Dow Constantine, the Executive of King County, Washington, shares his path to public service and the work King County has done to be an employer of choice. He also shared the initiatives they have undertaken to address the … Continued
Ann Marie Townshend City Manager Lewes, Delaware LinkedIn | Twitter First Town in the First State. Ann Marie Townshend, the City Manager of Lewes, Delaware, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and what it’s like to manage the oldest community in Delaware. She talked about how she started her career in planning … Continued
Meredith Hauck Assistant City Administrator Merriam, Kansas LinkedIn | Twitter Moving forward with confidence and clarity. Meredith Hauck, Assistant City Administrator in Merriam, Kansas, joined the podcast to talk about her side work as life coach. She shared her approach to leadership, self care and positive energy. She also talked about her career in local … Continued
Rick Rogers Mayor City of Newberg, Oregon Bio | LinkedIn Behind the scenes of recruiting a City Manager. Mayor Rick Rogers from the City of Newberg, Oregon joined the podcast to talk about how they are approaching hiring a new City Manager. He describes the community and what the City Council is looking for in … Continued
Martha Bennett City Manager City of Lake Oswego, Oregon LinkedIn Transitioning into a new leadership role. Martha Bennett, the City Manager of Lake Oswego, Oregon, joined the podcast to talk about her first two months on the job. She also talked about her time leading two unique local government agencies Metro, a regional government for … Continued
