Gov360

Being a City Manager is about more than policy and budgets—it’s about presence, relationships, and the courage to lead when it counts most.   In this solo episode of Gov360, host Chris Mann shares the 7 things he wishes he knew before taking on his first city manager role. After 25 years in and around local government, the last six years managing two cities—through incredible wins and one very dif...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a far-off concept—it’s here, and it’s transforming how local government works.   In this episode, Chris Mann sits down with Micah Gaudet, Deputy City Manager of Maricopa, Arizona, for a practical, insightful discussion on the role of AI in the public sector. What started as a fun experiment generating dad jokes led Micah to champion AI as a transformational too...

The council-manager form of government is the most widely used system in the United States—and for good reason. When roles are respected and relationships are strong, it provides a framework for effective, accountable local governance. But when the boundaries between policy and administration blur, dysfunction is rarely far behind. In this episode of Gov360, host Chris Mann welcomes Canyon Lake Co...

In this episode of Gov360, Chris Mann sits down with nationally recognized digital strategist Sam Toles, the founder and CEO of CiviSocial. Sam shares actionable insights from his travels across the U.S. training cities and counties on how to modernize their social media strategy. They dive deep into why local governments must stop ignoring social media’s influence, the dangers of disengagement, a...

In this powerful debut guest episode of Gov360, host Chris Mann is joined by Joe Turner — veteran city manager, founder of the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), and host of the highly influential City Manager Unfiltered podcast. Together, they explore how bold communication, authentic leadership, and calculated risk-taking are reshaping the future of local government.   From the...

🎙️ Gov360 – Episode 1: A Time to Come Together Host: Chris Mann | City Manager, Public Affairs Pro, Award-Winning Communicator Welcome to the first-ever episode of Gov360 - Your Full Circle View on Local Government. In this solo kickoff, host Chris Mann delivers a raw, honest reflection on what it really means to lead in local government today. This episode isn’t about policy updates or process ch...

We’re back — and this time, we’re taking it to the next level. Gov360 is the brand-new podcast hosted by Chris Mann, creator and former host of the award-winning Yucaipa 360 Podcast, which just received the 2025 CAPIO EPIC Award for excellence in public information and communications. In this trailer, hear why Gov360 was launched, what sets it apart, and how it’s building on the success of a podca...

🚨 COMING SOON: Gov360 – Your Full Circle View on Local Government 🎙️ Local government work has never been more important - or more challenging. Between tight budgets, toxic politics, and keyboard warriors, public service demands resilience, innovation, and better communication than ever before. That’s why we're launching Gov360 - a new podcast for the people shaping our communities from the insid...