Best Melancon Podcasts (2024)

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Present Interruption is for Future Protection 28:32

2h ago28:32

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Excuse Me week 2 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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ICMA's Rigged Executive Board Elections with Graham Mitchell | Ep. 52 55:32

36m ago55:32

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Unhappy with the current direction of the International City/County Management Association, El Cajon City Manager Graham Mitchell decided to get involved and run for a seat on the executive board. In previous years when he only saw one name on the ballot for each seat -- he assumed it was due to apathy. Little did he know that the ICMA establishmen…

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Examining the Small Business Environment 1:01:34

7d ago1:01:34

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Topics include: Legislative update with profession analysis The latest technical updates Economic forecast including small business trends Guidance on retirement and elder planning Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group …

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God's Invitation 29:49

5d ago29:49

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Excuse Me week 1 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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No Fluff! Real Culture Change in Durango with Jose Madrigal | Ep. 51 1:21:58

7d ago1:21:58

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A lot of people self-proclaim themselves to be "change agents" or transformational leaders who have changed their department or organization's culture. But a lot of this is fluffy, self-promotion meant to stroke the ego. How many public sector executives have actual, quantifiable data to support these claims? Durango, Colorado city manager Jose Mad…

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Ep. 50 | Introducing the American Association of Municipal Executives 1:06:43

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Over the last 18 months I have highlighted the plight of city managers and other public sector executives. I have talked about the pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation that is oftentimes overwhelming. I have lamented the lack of advocacy for managers who watch helplessly as the reputation and career they have spent decades building is sullie…

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Hiring and retention trends in the profession 1:01:00

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Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates Accounting and finance hiring and retention trends Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Rachel Dresen, Senior Director, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA Ai Ling Lee, Vice President, Field Pr…

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Do public comment decorum rules violate the First Amendment with CJ Grisham | Ep. 49 1:36:05

21d ago1:36:05

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Texas attorney CJ Grisham and his client, Jason Followell, were removed from an Aransas Pass city council meeting under the threat of arrest after they both used profane language and violated the rules of decorum during a public comment period. Since that January incident, Grisham has filed a lawsuit (see link below in the show notes) on behalf of …

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Stay Connected 33:17

29d ago33:17

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Matthew AckmanBy Matthew Ackman

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Deconstructing Taylour Tedder's Groundbreaking Contract with Bradley Ford | Ep. 48 1:12:25

28d ago1:12:25

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Taylour Tedder's groundbreaking contract in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was the talk of the city management community last week. His contract features a $750,000 home loan that is completely forgivable after 7 years of service. Bradley Ford, the city manager for Waco, Texas, sat down with me to review and critique this amazing contract. Ford, the fore…

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What You Start God Finishes 40:14

1M ago40:14

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Walls week 4 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Troy Body: Toughest City Manager Job in the Country? | Ep. 47 51:37

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Change my mind: Troy Body has the toughest city manager job in the country! The Hopkinsville, Kentucky manager also has one of the most unique backgrounds in the profession. Oh! By the way -- he is the only black manager in the state. You are going to enjoy this interview as we learn more about why he transitioned into local government and his thou…

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Manage tax late-season client challenges 1:02:32

1M ago1:02:32

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Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates End of tax season risk alert Speakers:  Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Sarah Ference, Risk Control Director, Accountants Professional Liability, CNA…

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Locking Horns Against an Entrenched Police Chief with Theo Melancon | Ep. 46 1:15:47

1M ago1:15:47

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Going to battle against your public safety deparment heads can be extremely perilous for a city manager, especially when you have a politically connected and entrenched police chief. City Manager Theo Melancon was tasked with doing an operational assessment of the police departmenty by his council. In Part 2 of my interview series, Theo outlines th…

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Enemies Threaten Construction 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Walls week 3 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Surviving a Domestic Violence Arrest with Theo Melancon | Ep. 45 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

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City manager Theo Melancon was arrested on a domestic violence charge in January 2022. Unfortunately for him, his predecessor also made controversial headlines surrounding a domestic incident. In this powerful episode, Melancon gives us a play-by-play recounting of the events that upended his life and nearly ended his career. We talk about his comm…

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Tax season practitioner discussion 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Tax season practitioner discussion Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, Strategic Alliances, Business Development & Communications, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firm Interests, AICPA Gary Wood, Partner, Com…

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Rebuild the Walls 40:32

2M ago40:32

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Walls week 2 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Recruiter Series: Michael Boese of Clear Career Professionals | Ep. 44 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

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This is the first installment in my upcoming series of interviews with public sector executive recruiters and recruitment firms. In this interview with Michael Boese of Clear Carer Professionals, we discuss his firm's "candidate focus" approach that emphasizes consistent and timely communication with prospective candidates. Near the end of the inte…

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Promoting Black Managers, Mentorship, & Self-Advocacy with Kevin Richardson | Ep. 43 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

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Public Works Administrator Kevin Richardson messaged me about a year ago seeking career advice. This inquiry was the genesis of a new friendship and eventual "title change" designed to better reflect the role and responsibilities assigned to him at the City of Rock Hill in South Carolina. In this episode, we illustrate the benefits of self-advocacy…

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8 Reasons Why Your Cover Letter Sucks | Ep.42 24:46

2M ago24:46

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The typical cover letter sucks. It literally hurts to read them they are so bad. But, don't fall for the "fried ice cream" peddled by the private sector recruiters who argue that cover letters are no longer necessary. That is not true. Every public sector executive competing for a position needs to have a cover letter and this is one of the easiest…

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Top Firms report and growth trends 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Topics include: Accounting Today Top Firms report findings and trends National Pipeline Advisory Group update DC and profession news and analysis Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Sue Coffey, CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Dan Hood, editor-in-chief, Accou…

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Deception = Disaster 45:40

3M ago45:40

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It's Complicated week 3 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Female Trailblazer's Faith Gets Her Thru Hard Times with Charlotte Colley | Ep. 41 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

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On multiple occasions, Charlotte Colley has been the "first female" and trailblazed her away across a 20 year career in the public sector. Being the first female manager can be incredibly challenging and she has experienced some tough days. In this episode we talk about her public sector executive journey and how her faith in Jesus Christ has given…

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Red Flags 50:13

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It's Complicated week 2 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Ep. 40 | The Impending Collapse of Fire/EMS Service in America with Tim Nowak 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

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Consultant and resident expert Tim Nowak argues that there is an impending collapse of fire/EMS services in America and that there must be a paradigm shift in our thinking with respect to how these vital services are funded. In this episode, we talk about the causes of the crisis, what it is going to take to fix it, and engage in other general subj…

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John Bariou Wants to Recall Entire City Council Over Strong Mayor | Ep. 39 22:12

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SHOUT OUT SATURDAY (SOS): San Angelo resident John Bariou wants to recall the entire city council because they have violated the charter and undermined the council-manager form of government. The central Texas community of 100,000 people will get an opportunity to "vote the bums out" in just a few short months if Bariou gets his way. He believes th…

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Insider insight from National Taxpayer Advocate 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

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Topics include: Tax season & IRS update DC and profession news and analysis First quarter planning for a successful 2024 Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate, IRS Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Founder and C…

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Use My Simple Hack to Customize Your Resume for Specific Jobs | Ep. 38 19:41

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It is easy to send a custom resume that is specifically tailored to the job you are applying for if you follow my simple hack. Don't sell yourself short and send the same resume to every job. Differentiate yourself and demonstrate how you are the solution to their problem by using my system. When you build a results oriented, custom resume that ill…

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If At First You Don't Succeed, Try Again with Jordan Cook | Ep. 37 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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Jordan Cook didn't even get an interview the first time he tried to land a city administrator gig in Nevada, Iowa. But, on the second go around he not only got an interview -- he got the job. In this episode we discuss perseverance, mental toughness, and talk about the state of public sector executive recruiting. We also extoll the virtues of the M…

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EP 12 - How Builders Attract Ideal Clients - Featuring Brian Javeline with MyOnlineToolbox 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

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In this episode of The Begin to Build Podcast, host and custom home builder Jeremy Melancon sits down with Brian Javeline of MyOnlineToolbox to discuss the importance of brand marketing first focusing on your ideal clients in your ideal territories, then surrounding the marketing objective with the appropriate technologies including a website, soci…

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Don't Snooze on Obedience 44:01

3M ago44:01

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O Sleeper week 4 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Avoiding burnout during busy season plus the latest from DC 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Decision-making during high-stress and high-productivity demands Speakers:  Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Alex Dorr, VP, People Evolution, Reality Based Leadership…

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Did Aransas Pass Expose Itself to Public Comment First Amendment Lawsuit? | Ep. 36 30:49

4M ago30:49

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The Aransas Pass police department recently removed two public speakers from council chambers after they hurled numerous vulgarities and profane language at members of the governing body and city staff. Did they violate the First Amendment rights of these individuals and expose the taxpayers to a lawsuit? One of the men booted from the meeting is a…

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Woken Prayer 43:59

4M ago43:59

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O Sleeper week 3 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Wake Up Your Worship! 42:56

4M ago42:56

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O Sleeper week 2 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Sticking Up for Stanley Hawthorne in College Park, GA | Ep. 35 34:04

4M ago34:04

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City manager Stanley Hawthorne was wrongfully fired with cause by just two members of his governing body. It was amateur night in Georgia on January 16, 2024 when Councilman Joe Carn rushed through this vote over the objections of Mayor Bianca Motley Broom. In this episode, I breakdown the tape and show how these unprofessional councilmembers voted…

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Tax season strategies for success 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Tax legislation Technical updates Small firm practitioner tax discussion Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firm Interests, AICPA Nicole Davis, Founder, Butler Davis Tax & Accoun…

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Why are ICMA Exec. Board Members Dodging FOIA Requests? | Ep. 34 39:18

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A disgruntled ICMA spouse is submitting public information requests across the country and ICMA executive board members are stonewalling and blocking these requests. Why? In this episode we talk about the increasing levels of scrutiny the ICMA is facing as a result of my podcast and LinkedIn posting. And we also highight various executive board mem…

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Wake Up to God's Will (incomplete) 15:37

4M ago15:37

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O Sleeper week 1 Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Disgruntled ICMA Spouse, Crappy Salaries & 2023 Year In Review | Ep. 33 52:29

4M ago52:29

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A disgruntled spouse of an ICMA member emailed me in December to express their frustration with staff salaries and the luxurious international travel junkets enjoyed by organizational executives and the executive board members. A city manager vents to me about the crappy salary listed in a job recruitment brochure. And I take a look back at my Link…

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Love God, Love Others 15:58

4M ago15:58

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Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Firm management strategies for 2024 1:00:06

4M ago1:00:06

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Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates 2023 reflections and strategies for 2024 Speakers:  Barry Melancon President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirsson President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson VP, Firm Services, AICPA Jeffrey Weiner Chairman and CEO, Marcum…

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Threats of Violence Forces Cancellation of City Manager Interview | Ep. 32 1:01:14

5M ago1:01:14

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Former Fort Meade City Manager Jan Bagnall declined to be interviewed for the second part of our interview series after receiving multiple threats since our first interview aired on December 13th, or Episode 29. On New Year's Day, I received an email from a stranger named Greg King. I would later learn that he was the campaign manager for Jaret Wil…

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Live Like You Were Dying with Nick Kittle | Ep. 31 1:06:16

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Nick Kittle is a nationally recognized leader in the field of public sector innovation and author of the book, Sustainovation. At the age of 35, Nick suffered a major health scare and it would become a catalytic moment in his quest to find personal purpose and fulfillment. He would go on to ask himself the following question: "What pays my soul?" W…

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Looking ahead to 2024 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

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Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates and breaking ERC news 2024 small business impacts and forecast BOI reporting risk and liability Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group Stan Sterna, VP…

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Ep. 30 | Daniel Rosemond Updates Us on Wrongful Termination Lawsuit 52:35

5M ago52:35

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Former Hallandale Beach city manager Daniel Rosemond checks-in to update us on his wrongful termination lawsuit. The author of the "Death of the Public Servant" won a massive multi-million dollar judgment and we discussed his story from termination to jury awarded verdict to the appeal filed by the Florida beach community. Rosemond recently receive…

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First-time City Manager Taps Out in Fort Meade, FL (Part 1) | Ep. 29 59:59

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Jan Bagnall enjoyed a long, successful career in the private sector working for electrical utility companies. But the $350,000 salary came at a cost -- 45 weeks of travel per year. Looking for some work-life balance and to ease into retirement, Jan thought municipal utility work would be a new and interesting challenge. Shortly after becoming the f…

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Christ Our High Priest 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Jacob MelanconBy Jacob Melancon

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Becoming a City’s First Ever City Manager with Amanda Mack | Ep. 28 1:07:30

5M ago1:07:30

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When Amanda Mack was tapped to lead the City of Watertown, South Dakota, she didn't just become their first ever female city manager. She became their first ever city manager. And the manner in which Watertown maneuvered through this process created the foundation for a successful conversion and fruitful marriage between Mack, the governing body, a…

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