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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 09 - A Fireside Chat with Ernie and Joe
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**Note: A 25 minute mini-version of the documentary was show during the webinar. Due to licensing restrictions, that portion of the webinar was edited out of the final recording. Moderator: Pat Martel, ICMA West Coast Regional Director Introduction by Tammie Simmons-Parker, Executive Assistant to Marc Ott and Executive Office Coordinator Speakers: …
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 08 - Improving Equity with the Right Tools
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Presenters: Aimee Kane, PHR, Equity Program Manager,City of Boulder, Colorado Roberto Montoya, West Region Manager, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Siri Russell, Director, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Ablemarle County, Virginia Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator, City of Des Moines, Iowa Resources: Government Alliance on Race and Equ…
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 07 - Policing, Public Safety, and Equity: Evidence and Insight for Better Policymaking
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Moderator: Quixada Moore-Vissing, Associate Director for National Engagement Programs at Public Agenda Introduction by Will Friedman, President of Public Agenda, and Steve Newell, Project Director, Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, American Association for the Advancement of Science Speakers: Emily Owens - Professor, Department of Cr…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 23 - COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and Managers
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Powerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the September 16 webinar: COVID-19 Mass Vaccination: Preliminary Guidance for Local Government Leaders and ManagersBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 05: Building Trust During Divisive Times
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*Participants in this episode were originally featured in a popular ICMA Coaching Webinar, Successful Supervision and Leadership. ICMA coaching webinars feature leading practices, strategies and tactics, and developing issues and trends in the field. Learn more about ICMA’s Coaching Program Read More About Developing Leaders in our Career Compass S…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 22 - The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local Government
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Speakers: Mark Welch, OpenGov (former Finance Director at City of Ashland, Oregon) Ken Fritz, County Administrator at Winona County, Minnesota Powerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the June 25 webinar: The Accelerated Shift to Cloud Software in Local GovernmentBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 21 - City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response
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Powerpoint PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the July 23 webinar: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 ResponseBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 06 - The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19
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Moderators: Leon Andrews, Director, National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Initiative, (REAL), Washington, DC Rita Soler Ossolinski, National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Initiative, Program Director, (REAL), Washington, DC Panelists: Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin, Texas Serena Cruz, Executive Dir…
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 05 - Transforming Law Enforcement to Address Public Health
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Moderator: Tom Wieczorek, Director, Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) Panelists: Matt Fulton, Vice President, POLCO, National Citizen Survey/National Research Center Deputy Chief Wayne Hiltz, B.S., former Interim Chief of Police, Pasadena and Irwindale Police Department, California Angelica Wedell, Director of Marketing and Communications,…
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 04 - Conversation with Valerie Lemmie
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Valerie Lemmie gives us more insight into her time as Cincinnati city manager during the aftermath of the 2001 Timothy Thomas shooting, her lessons learned during that time of social unrest, and what she envisions as the path forward.By ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 20 - From Relief to Resilience: Supporting Small Businesses During & After COVID-19
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Moderator: Melissa Greiner, Director of Marketing, WizeHive Panelists: Jon McMillan, City Manager, City of La Quinta, CA Doug Kinley III, Management Specialist, City of La Quinta, CA Colleen Kardasz, Assistant Director, Loudoun County, VA Powerpoint PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 30 Webinar: From Relief to Resilience: Supp…
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Local Gov Life - Racial Equity and Social Justice Episode 01 - New Executive Order on Law Enforcement
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Moderator: Thomas Wieczoreck, Director, Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, Retired City Manager Ionia, Michigan; former Executive Director Center for Public Safety Excellence Panelists: Craig Hartley, Executive Director, Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Margo Frasier, Vice President, National Association for Ci…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 19 - The Public Health Crisis and Racial Inequities
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Gordon Goodwin, Director, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Genesis D. Gavino, Resilience Officer, City of Dallas, Texas Dr. Fabiola Cruz, Epidemiologist and PhD Candidate in Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Puerto Rico This webinar was developed in partnership with National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Governme…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 18 - Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the Rebound
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Jason Clement, Founder and CEO, Sports Facility Management Evan Eleff, COO, Sports Facilities Advisory Allan Rice, City Administrator, City of Hoover, Alabama PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 12 Webinar: Recreation Leading Recovery: Strategic Planning For the ReboundBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 17 - Sharpening the Focus on Social Equity to Make Strategic Budget Decisions
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Presenters: Gordon Goodwin, Director, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Zan Gibbs, Chief Equity Officer, Office of Equity, City of San Antonio, Texas Chris Fabian, Co-Founder, ResourceX Technologies This webinar was developed in partnership with National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (L…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 16 - Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World
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PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the June 3 Webinar: Working Differently in a Post-COVID-19 World NACoBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 15 - Extraordinary Resilience
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PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 29 Webinar: Extraordinary Resilience Lance Strategies Bailey Strategic Innovation GroupBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 14 - Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult Times
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Cigna PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 20 Webinar: Prioritizing Emotional Strength During Difficult TimesBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 13 - Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to Work
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JLL Stantec PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the May 15 Webinar: Planning and Preparing for Your Local Government's Return to WorkBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 12 - Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19
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ZenCity PowerPoint/PDF Slides presentation that accompanied the May 14 Webinar: Engagement During a Crisis: Local Government's Response to COVID-19By ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 11 - Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a Pandemic
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PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 8 Webinar: Fiscal and Organizational Strategies During a PandemicBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 04: Professional Growth at Every Career Stage
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Special thanks to our sponsor SolSmart. Set your community up for solar success by joining SolSmart, a national designation program which recognizes municipalities and counties for encouraging solar energy growth. You can receive no-cost technical assistance from experts who review and update your processes to make it easier for residents and busin…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 10 - Employment Law and COVID-19
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PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the May 1 Webinar: Employment Law and COVID-19By ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 09 - Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 22 Webinar: Managing Crisis Communications During the COVID-19 PandemicBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 08 - Budgeting During a Crisis
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 07 - The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses
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PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 15 Webinar: The Role of EMS in Local COVID-19 Responses Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI)By ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 06 - Moving Beyond the Current Crisis: A Plan to Re-Open Our Communities
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PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 10 Webinar: Moving Beyond the Current Crisis - A Plan to Re-Open Our CommunitiesBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 05 - Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local Governments
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Sustainable Strategies DC PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the April 7 Webinar: Understanding the CARES Act and Other Recent Federal Legislation for Local GovernmentsBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 04 - Dealing with Your Own Stress: Coping Strategies in the COVID-19 World
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PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the April 3 Teleconference on COVID-19 and the impact on emotional health “Why Talking About Our Problems Helps So Much (and How to Do It),” Eric Ravenscraft, The New York Times, April 3, 2020 How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life, The Dalai Lama His holiness, Jeffery Hopomins Ph.D., et al. The Mindf…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 03 - Tools and Techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery Costs
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Tips for Recovering COVID-19 Costs PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the Apr 3 Teleconference on COVID-19 and the tools and techniques for Managing COVID-19 Recovery CostsBy ICMAPodcast
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 02 - Economic Recovery
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Jeff Finkle is a recognized leader and authority on economic development. With the formation of IEDC in 2001 following the merger of the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) - where he was president for 15 years - and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC), Jeff set the course for a more effective and influential organization. Je…
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Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 03: Complex Issues Require Effective Communication Skills
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Thanks to our sponsor ANSI offering Standards Connect, a digital solution to increase engagement, collaboration, and management of standards. You can customize access for individuals and teams in Standards Connect’s flexible online platform. You have the ability to create a catalog of standards tailored to your requirements. Continued annual access…
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Local Gov Life - SCV19 Episode 01 - Impact on Public Health
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Dr. E. Oscar oversees a $28 million portfolio of programs along with its membership and meetings services. In his role, he directs the implementation of programs, promotion, and diversification of funding and assists in raising NACCHO’s profile through external engagement and partnership development for the advancement of NACCHO’s mission and the s…
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Local Gov Life – S06 Episode 02: Developing Successful Leaders
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Local Gove Life – S06 Episode 01: Try an International Experience
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 04: Customer Service in the Local Government Space
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Does customer service matter in your local gov? It matters to citizens. We interview two experts in local government public service to find out how they organize customer service improvement efforts. Our first guest, Cory Fleming, directs ICMA’s 311/CRM consulting services, where she provides contract services to local governments implementing cent…
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Local Gov Life - Special Episode: Diversity & Inclusion at ICMA
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About ICMA ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12,000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers me…
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 03: Cannabis Regulation
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In the last election, voters in seven states voted on thirty-six cannabis-related ballot measures ranging from taxing medical cannabis to legalization of recreational marijuana. Michigan legalized medical marijuana in 2008 and recreational marijuana in 2018. Rebecca Fleury, city manager of Battle Creek, Michigan, and her colleague Eric Feldt explai…
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 02: Human Trafficking
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People in local government, from librarians to firefighters, have an incredible opportunity to see and act on signs of human trafficking--if they know what they are looking for and who to call. In this episode, Margaret F. Henderson of the University of North Carolina School of Government defines human trafficking and explains recent research showi…
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Local Gov Life - S05 Episode 01: Strategic Planning
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Every community needs a strategic plan. It can be hard to zero in on the right process. Our guests Kel Wang and Michael Sambir led a city of over 1 million people through 2 strategic plans from start to finish and they join us to explain how it’s done. Then, Angelica Wedell of the National Research Center identifies the 6 Es of strategic planning. …
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Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 03: How to Best Your Budget
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It takes a lot of courage to manage a local government. Between elected officials, your staff, and your residents, deliverables and expectations need to be managed with a level of complexity that can intimidate many. Fortunately, ICMA has tons of resources on how to make the best decision for your community- including the expertise of our members. …
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Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 02: Civic Service: A Love Story
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For those of us in public service, it can feel like the weight of the world rests on your shoulders. With an unending mission of providing essential services to all reaches of our local populations, it’s good to know that there’s a helpful group of residents ready to get their hands a little dirty- literally. In this episode of Local Gov Life, we s…
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Local Gov Life - S04 Episode 01: Learn as a Mentee, Be a Mentor, and Pay It Forward
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ICMA’s history is rooted in the sharing of best practices among local government managers. From practical guidance, to the more ephemeral, a good mentor can provide the advice you need when you need it most. They can even help you think outside of the box, and approach issues in an innovative way. So, when asked to share stories of their own mentor…
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 05: A Relationship Built on Trust
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In this episode of “Making a Difference,” Chris Clark, a city council member from Mountain View, California, shares his perspectives on how professional local government managers can make the job easier for elected officials by bringing a high level of expertise and experience to the oversight of their communities. Councilmember Clark also discusse…
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 04: Bertha Henry Believes There is Nothing More Rewarding Than Public Service
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It has been quite a year for Bertha Henry, county administrator of Broward County, Florida. She received ICMA’s Award for Career Excellence at last year’s ICMA Annual Conference and Governing magazine named Henry a Public Official of the Year. But those who know her are not surprised. Her passion for the people she serves and the profession of loca…
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 03: The Rewards of Adopting the Council-Manager Form of Government
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In 2009, a citizens' group known as VoteCM'09 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, bid to adopt the council-manager form of government. The group was led by Dr. Robert Fortner, a retired kidney specialist turned activist. Fortner, alongside several other Bainbridge Island residents, was instrumental in bringing the council-manager form of government t…
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 02: Local Government - It's a Rewarding Profession
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For four decades, Carl Valente has served local and state governments throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, while also serving five years as financial management director of ICMA. For the past 13 years, Valente has served as the town manager of Lexington, Massachusetts, a town that is celebrated as the site of the first shots of the America…
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Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 06: Julie Underwood Won’t Let Fear Get in the Way
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Julie Underwood, city manager of Mercer Island, Washington, has been the first woman and the first person of color in not one, but two, communities. “It seems silly but I thought if I fail, they’ll never hire another woman…another person of color again,” she said. She shared an anecdote about a councilmember remembering a woman who left a job to sp…
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Local Gov Life - S03 Episode 01: Jane Brautigam Explains How She "Fell in Love" with Local Government
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Jane Brautigam has been city manager of Boulder, Colorado, since 2008 and is the first woman manager in the city's 90-plus-year history. Brautigam started out in the legal profession and then engaged with local government to eventually become manager of one of the most beloved and recognizable cities in the United States. In this episode of “Making…
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Local Gov Life - United Front Episode 05: Chris Volkers Gives Back to the Next Generation
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After a 26-year career in court administration in Minnesota and California, Chris Volkers became the first female city manager of Moorhead, Minnesota. Volkers said she is proud that Moorhead is a community run mostly by women in leadership roles. “We all work well together; we each bring our own talents to our roles.” In this podcast, Volkers talks…
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