The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Sam Lusk   ·        A candid conversation about economic development in a smaller community ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.      Neighborhood Empowerment 7.      Green Aw...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dr. Maria Church.   ·        A candid conversation about transforming local government organizations. ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.      Neighborhood Empowerment 7.    ...

In this episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Lee Feldman of Zencity.   ·        A candid conversation about connecting with your community. ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.      Neighborhood Empowerment 7.      Gr...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Patrick Leddin on developing leaders in local government.   ·        A candid conversation about how to build amazing leaders within local government. ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Incl...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Carolyn Coleman, the Executive Director of the CA League of Cities. ·        A candid conversation about the housing crisis in California. ·        And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: 1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.    ...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Ken Duran, a long-time career in local government and economic development expert. ·        A candid conversation about economic development in towns and cities. · 7 Steps to an Amazing City: 1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.  ...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Julia Payson. about when cities lobby.   ·        A candid conversation about how cities can and should use lobbying to advocate for their interests. ·        And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: 1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusive...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews 2023 NLC President, Victoria Woodards. ·        A candid conversation about her outlook on the 2023 year at the NLC and her city, Tacomma, WA. ·        Why she choose to work on workforce and housing. And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City: 1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attent...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dr. Terry Christiansen, Professor and organizer of CommUniverCity in San Jose, CA.   ·        A conversation about opportunities in university cities and getting more young people involved in local government.. ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Moti...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mayor James Perkins of Selma, AL.   A candid conversation about race in America and the South. The seldom talked about history or race in America and specifically the South The past and future of Selma, Alabama Why the conversation about race, history and the future are so important The struggle...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Joe Mull, the author of How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. A candid conversation about keeping talent in city and municipal government jobs How to be a better leader and boss in local government rolls What conditions ignite commitment in employee's careers How t...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Henry Bouchot an author, speaker and coach for authentic candidates from all backgrounds looking to get involved in local politics.   ·        A candid conversation about the process of running for a local election How authenticity can impact your success A few election stories ·        And, muc...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors; Jim Hunt interviews Mike Zeller and Bianca Alvarez of Local Government 2030.   ·        A candid conversation about ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zing 5.      Inclusiveness 6.      Neighborhood Empowerment 7.      Gree...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mariel Reed, the Co-Founder and CEO of Pavilion. ·        A candid conversation about getting more private businesses working on local government and community issues with technology, products and services.   ·        And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motiv...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews NY Best Selling Author, Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland and The Least of Us. A candid conversation about drug use and homelessness in US cities. The reason the drug world has changed with the Mexican Cartels focusing on synthetic drugs The connection between Meth, Fentanyl and mental health i...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Joe Delong. Executive Director and CEO of Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.   ·        A candid conversation about local government and serving his community.       And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   1.      Attitude 2.      Motivation 3.      Attention to Detail 4.      Zin...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Matt Turek, Mayor of Allentown, PA    A candid conversation about how the role of Mayor has evolved in 2023. How the change in demographics has changed the way Mayors interact with their cities The new communication approach of today's Mayors The value of the Municipal League as a Mayor in PA Th...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Janice Allen Jackson, host of the Local Matters Podcast.   A candid conversation about why local government matters How to get more young people involved in local government How the Local Matters Podcast helps promote involvement in local government What's the impact of the current state of nati...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Steve Patterson the Mayor of Athens, Ohio.   A candid conversation about the relationship between a city and a university How the International Town Gown Association can benefit city and town leadership How the labor shortage is being dealt with by Athens, OH The value of the NLC, ITGA and netwo...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dr. Kimberly Nelson a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Government.   A candid conversation about planning in local governments Which local government style is best to limit and avoid corruption How ICMA, NLC and other organizations can be useful tools for cities Is ethics...

In this episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dallas Council Member, Adam McGough.   A candid conversation about a new way to look at public safety for cities How term length and term limits impact new members of elected officials How working with local issues can drive major impact in city planning The value of working with municipal le...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Greg Cochran, the Executive Director of the Alabama League of Municipalities   A candid conversation about the future of cities and cities in Alabama Career opportunities in the state of Alabama The value of the Al League of Municipalities for their member cities and towns The downtown redevelop...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Manny Teodoro, the author of The Profits of Distrust and Bureaucratic Ambition.   A candid conversation about the water systems in American Cities Ideas to improve our current systems Nuanced thoughts on public/private partnerships in city water systems And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing Cit...

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Jeff Towery, the ICMA President.   A conversation about the 2023 goals of Mr. Towery's ICMA Presidential term The shortage of employees in local government in the US and internationally Interesting trends Mr. Towery is expecting in the next 5 to 10 years Trends in delivering services to citizens...

In this episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Nicole Rongo of CGI Digital. A conversation about using video and communication to help communities grow How to find the story to tell in your community How using video for recruiting has been successful in cities and towns The value of networks and relationships in helping cities and towns T...