Best Texas City Management Association TCMA Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 03:02 Time Management Hacks 44:06

14d ago44:06

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Time management and keeping a balanced life is challenging. This episode will provide practical advice and encouragement for new and well-seasoned city management professionals. GUESTS: Taylor Lough, Assistant City Manager, City of Anna Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, University ParkBy Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 03.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 45:04

3M ago45:04

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Generating revenue from traditional sources has become more difficult and cities are turning to alternative ways to fund major infrastructure projects. Grants are a fantastic way to help cities fund these projects, but they often come with strings attached, and those can be a bit tricky. In this episode we talk with two well-seasoned grant recipien…

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Episode 2:07 Innovations in Human Resource Management 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Finding and keeping talent in municipal government can be a challenge and with cities being unique workplaces, it’s important for city management to be flexible and creative with human resource management. In Season 2, Episode 7, our guests share innovative ways to hire and keep municipal employees. GUESTS: Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse L…

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Episode 2:06 Preparing the Next Generation 46:02

6M ago46:02

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To help recruit and prepare a new generation of city managers, TCMA’s City Managers of Tomorrow Committee partners with university programs to tap those interested in a career in the city management profession. This episode will highlight how the how the TCMA Managers in Partnership Program is having a positive impact. GUESTS: Corby Alexander, City…

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Episode 2:05 Local Government 2030: Re-shaping How We Advance Democracy 46:24

8M ago46:24

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In 2022, 51 practitioners under the age of 40 came together to discuss how to advance the future of local government. The convening was modeled after the Minnowbrook conferences, which started in 1968 and continued in 1988 and 2018 to reimagine the field of public administration. In this episode, Lauren Rose and Derrick Stanford share their experie…

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Episode 2.04: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 2) 38:47

10M ago38:47

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In Part 2 of of the episode Perspectives on a Tragedy, Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde City Manager and the 2023 TCMA Administrator of the Year, shares his experience during the mass shooting in Uvalde on May 24, 2022, and his management of the crisis.By Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 2.03: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 1) 34:44

10M ago34:44

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In a two-part series, Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde City Manager and the 2023 TCMA Administrator of the Year, shares his experience during the mass shooting in Uvalde on May 24, 2022, and his management of the crisis.By Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 02.02: The Ethics of City Management 44:44

1y ago44:44

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A commitment to ethics is the cornerstone of the Texas City Management Association. In this episode we’ll talk with the chair and vice-chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee about how ethics shapes city management. GUESTS: Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm | Ethics Committee Chair Jennifer May, Deputy City Manager, Sugar Land | Ethics Committee Vi…

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Episode 02.01 Moving from Urban to Rural 45:22

1y ago45:22

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In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from an urban city or town to a more rural community with two TCMA members who have made the move. GUESTS: Josh Selleck, City Manager, City of Kilgore Terrell Smith, City Manager, City of MarshallBy Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 20: Emerging Leaders and the Value They Bring 47:03

1+ y ago47:03

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On this episode of Perspectives we talk with two emerging leaders who bring value to their respective cities by virtue of their unique experiences outside of city management. GUESTS: Sara Robinson, Assistant City Manager, City of Deer Park Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager, City of GeorgetownBy Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 19: How Work Life Balance Works in the Real World 54:58

1+ y ago54:58

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In this episode we talk with two local government leaders and their spouses about their perspective on work life balance in the real world. GUESTS Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, North Richland Hills Michael Hartman (spouse to Paulette) Danny Zincke, Assistant City Manager, Boerne Lacey Dingman (spouse to Danny Zincke and Director of Parks a…

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Episode 18: A Mental Wellness Imperative 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

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Learn how TCMA is helping members with mental wellness and those who were instrumental in creating TCMA’s mental wellness program. GUESTS Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite A. C. Gonzalez, TCMA Life Member and Senior Advisor Greg Smith, TCMA Life Member Learn more about TCMA’s mental wellness program.…

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Episode 17: The Times They Are a Changing--Preparing for Demographic Changes in Texas Cities 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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Learn how to prepare your city staff, residents, and elected officials for changing demographics. The City of Coppell recently implemented a successful program in their community that embraces diversity and encourages residents to do the same. GUESTS: Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell Vicki Chiavetta, Coppell Deputy City Manager, City of Cop…

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Episode 16: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

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Public schools are an important part of a municipality and many city managers work closely with their local school districts to ensure local students have the resources they need to succeed. The City of Boerne recently partnered with their local school district and the partnership has worked both ways. GUESTS: Ben Thatcher, City Manager, City of Bo…

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Episode 15: How Internships Create Great Leaders 47:01

2y ago47:01

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City management internships can be beneficial for both the intern and the city. Our guests on Episode 15 share how their experiences as interns helped them be better leaders of their municipalities. GUESTS: Brooks Bennett, Assistant City Manager, City of Round Rock Imelda Speck, Senior Housing and Development Manager, City of Irving Stacey Ybarra, …

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Episode 14: Sneak Peek—2022 TCMA Annual Conference 16:46

2y ago16:46

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The 2022 TCMA Annual Conference, "Seeing the Forest for the Trees," will be June 9 – 12 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Bastrop. Our guests on Episode 14 tell us what we can expect. GUESTS: James Stokes, TCMA President-Elect and City Manager, City of Deer Park Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop and Kim Pendergraft, Affili…

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Episode 13: The Nontraditional Path to City Management 54:08

2y ago54:08

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There are many paths to becoming a city manager. Some people follow the traditional path with a masters in public administration while others follow a less traditional path. On this episode, we talk with three TCMA members who followed their own path and the interesting twists and turns on their journey and how city management has become their pass…

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Episode 12: A Day in the Life of a City Manager 46:50

2y ago46:50

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Being a city manager is a unique job that comes with a whole set of interesting challenges that change on a daily basis. In this episode we talk with three TCMA members who share their stories about what can happen in the day in a life of a City Manager. GUESTS: Julie Couch, Town Manager, Town of Fairview Jeff Jenkins, Deputy City Manager, City of …

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Episode 11: A Journey of Two Aspiring City Managers 34:40

2y ago34:40

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In this episode we talk with two city managers who met under interesting circumstances at a TCMA conference and have supported each other in the profession over many years of friendship. Their story was featured in the July, 2021 issue of TCMA's Management Messenger newsletter. GUESTS: Mike Goodrum, City Manager, Sugar Land Gabe Reaume, City Manage…

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Episode 10: Women in City Management 43:00

2+ y ago43:00

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We talk with three women who are leading local governments in Texas. GUESTS Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member, ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director, and Texas Women Leading Government Executive Director Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, City of North Richland Hills, TCMA Past President Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Assistant City Manager, City of Buda …

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Episode 9: Sage Insights from Terrell Blodgett 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

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A legend in the Texas city management profession, Terrell Blodgett is one of five individuals who have been honored as a TCMA distinguished member in its nearly 100 year history as an association. He was also selected as a TCMA Legacy Leader in 2010. His interview can be seen:https://vimeo.com/134729357. Mr. Blodgett was recently honored by the Cit…

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Episode 8: Managing When Life Happens 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

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The topic of Episode 8 is “Managing When Life Happens.” We talk about how to manage a demanding job when life is happening around you. Guest: Julie Robinson, City Administrator in Spring Valley VillageBy Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 7: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 2 28:06

2+ y ago28:06

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On this episode we conclude our conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. You can listen to the first part of our conversation in Episode 6. Guest: Dan Johnson City Manager, City of Richardson More information: https://www.tcma.org https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org…

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Episode 6: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 1 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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On this episode we’ll have the first part of a conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. Part 2 will be aired in a future episode. Guest: Dan Johnson City Manager, City of Richardson More information: https://www.tcma.org https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.orgBy Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 5: Senior Advisor Program 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

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In this episode, we talk with two of the advisors who make up the ICMA/TCMA Senior Advisor Program. The Program, formerly known as Range Riders, is a partnership program between TCMA and the International City Management Association (ICMA) to make the counsel, experience, and support of respected, retired managers of the profession available to ind…

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Episode 4: The Importance of Ethics in City Management 45:50

3y ago45:50

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On this episode we discuss the importance of ethics in City Management. GUESTS: Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop and Chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm and Vice-Chair of the Ethics Committee Nick Finan, Life Member of TCMA and the recipient of the very first TCMA Excellence in Ethics and Integrity A…

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Episode 3: TCMA Allies Task Force 28:22

3y ago28:22

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In this episode, we chat with some some TCMA members who came up with the concept of this podcast, the TCMA Allies Task Force, about their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Association and the city management profession. GUESTS: Noel Bernal, City Manager, City of Brownsville Debbie Maynor, Founder, HR & Management Solutions…

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Episode 2: City Managers of Tomorrow 37:28

3y ago37:28

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In this episode we visit with members of the TCMA City Managers of Tomorrow Committee to discuss their efforts to develop a sustainable program to encourage and assist members who identify as emerging leaders. GUESTS: Austin Bleess, City Manager, Jersey Village James Earp, Assistant City Manager, City of Kyle Crayton Brubaker, TCMA Student Member…

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Episode 1: Advocacy Committee: Campaign for Professional and Ethical City Management 47:46

3y ago47:46

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In this episode, we chat with members of the TCMA Advocacy Committee to discuss their efforts to advocate for the association and the city management profession. GUESTS: Ed Broussard, City Manager, City of Tyler, Texas Hugh Walker, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan, Texas Joe Pace, City Manager, City of Lorena, Texas…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Texas City Management Association TCMA Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Perspectives on City Management

Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

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Episode 03:02 Time Management Hacks 44:06

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Episode 03.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 45:04

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Episode 2:07 Innovations in Human Resource Management 44:59

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Episode 2:06 Preparing the Next Generation 46:02

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Episode 2:05 Local Government 2030: Re-shaping How We Advance Democracy 46:24

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Episode 2.04: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 2) 38:47

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Episode 2.03: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 1) 34:44

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Episode 02.02: The Ethics of City Management 44:44

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Episode 02.01 Moving from Urban to Rural 45:22

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Episode 20: Emerging Leaders and the Value They Bring 47:03

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Episode 19: How Work Life Balance Works in the Real World 54:58

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Episode 18: A Mental Wellness Imperative 52:52

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Episode 17: The Times They Are a Changing--Preparing for Demographic Changes in Texas Cities 42:23

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Episode 16: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships 39:11

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Episode 15: How Internships Create Great Leaders 47:01

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Episode 14: Sneak Peek—2022 TCMA Annual Conference 16:46

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Episode 13: The Nontraditional Path to City Management 54:08

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Episode 12: A Day in the Life of a City Manager 46:50

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Episode 11: A Journey of Two Aspiring City Managers 34:40

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Episode 10: Women in City Management 43:00

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Episode 9: Sage Insights from Terrell Blodgett 35:06

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Episode 8: Managing When Life Happens 43:04

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Episode 7: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 2 28:06

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Episode 6: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 1 29:30

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Episode 5: Senior Advisor Program 31:28

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Episode 4: The Importance of Ethics in City Management 45:50

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Episode 3: TCMA Allies Task Force 28:22

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Episode 2: City Managers of Tomorrow 37:28

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Episode 1: Advocacy Committee: Campaign for Professional and Ethical City Management 47:46

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