Voices in Local Government

Featured Guest: Ben R. Spoer, PhD, MPH, Program Director, City Health Dashboard and Congressional District Health Dashboard, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health Episode Host: Emily Sparks, Program Director, Thriving Communities, Innovation & Research, ICMA In this Interview: 1. Learn how local leaders are turning city health data into action. 2. Discove...

In This Interview: How the Economic Recovery Corps program builds local capacity through embedded, on-the-ground expertise. Strategies for preserving affordable housing and preventing displacement before it happens. The role of partnerships, data, and coalition-building in solving complex community challenges. Why housing is critical infrastructure and a key driver of long-term economic developmen...

Guest Information  Zhikun Liu, Ph. D., CFP®, vice president, head of MissionSquare Research Institute Gerald Young, senior researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute   Topics Financial wellness: Generic benefit, or strategy? Guaranteed income options altering   Artificial intelligence impact on staffing. Retirement decisions: Human advice vs Technology. Employers recognizing and tracking mental...

Key Takeaways: The ERC program focuses on building long-term economic resilience. It funds people and capacity, not just projects. Communities gain repeatable local controllable tools for investment. Economic development is a relational function, not just technical. Local governments can be conveners and enablers of economic growth. Community capital allows residents to invest in local businesses....

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Phil Kiraly and Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM answer the critical question at the heart of our profession: why council-manager government matters now more than ever. They discuss how ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund supports advocacy and how to educate residents when defending and adopting council-manager government comes up on the ballot.   Ke...

Key Takeaways for local government AI: Why policy might not be the best starting point... start doing! Get in the figurative sandbox and to play and test AI with small teams for real outcomes. Official policy documents and templates can be found (and copied!) via the GovAI Coalition .   Featured Guest: Parth Shah – CEO and Co-Founder, Polimorphic   Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts: Joe Sup...

Key Takeaways for local government's emergency management and response: Best practices in governmental preparedness. How to address the entire community. Ways to leverage technology to enhance information management and situational awareness. Cooperation with FEMA. Implement actionable review and continuous improvement. Featured Guest: John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, Fire Rescue, Ci...

Key Takeaways for local government's data and software: Be intentional during idea stage with disciplined winnowing. The difference between a platform and a tool - and what will best serve your needs. Sunk cost fallacy and resisting the urge to double down. Featured Guest: Raman Shah – Owner, Raman Shah Data Science Connect with Raman on LinkedIn   Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts Joe Supe...

Key Takeaways for Retention and Workplace Wellness: How mental health impacts employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture Practical leadership strategies to create a mentally healthy environment What leaders, managers, and peers can do to support each other How local governments can address burnout—and prevent it from driving people away   Featured Guest: Adrienne Wise – CEO of Wise Choi...

Key Takeaways for Financial Resilience and Success:  Proven strategies to improve financial resilience in your municipality  How city managers and finance directors can best collaborate and work together  Tools for long-range planning and adapting to new fiscal challenges  Real examples of budget solutions that reflect community priorities  Featured Speakers:  Justin Marlowe – co-host of Public Mo...

Guest Information Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, CEO and executive director of ICMA Hosts Joe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell   Topics Welcome Voices in Local Government's New co-host, Angelica Wedell Introduction and Understanding Change in Local Government Strategies for Effective Change Management Fostering Innovation The Role of Supervisors Advice for Local Government Leaders Resources ICMA Effectiv...

Guest Information Laura Savage, Senior Program Manager, ICMA   Topics Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Development Series Overview Career Progression and Development Opportunities SheLeadsGov Virtual Forum Insights Resources The Essential ACAO Development Series: Building Your Path to Leadership Excellence SheLeadsGov Virtual Forum | Innovate, Inspire, Impact EP47 Local Gov Life Advic...

Guest Information Amanda Hesse, chief revenue officer, LCPtracker Stephanie Ramos, customer success manager, LCPtracker   Topics The Importance of Workforce Development and the impact on the local economy. Real-World Examples of local government Workforce Initiatives. Steps for Local Government Engagement. Measuring Success. Future Trends. Resources Workforce development program tracker Case Study...

Guest Information Zhikun Liu, Ph. D., CFP®, vice president, head of MissionSquare Research Institute  Gerald Young, senior researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute   Topics Retirement  Employee investment programs Resources MissionSquare Research Institute

Guest Information Zhikun Liu, Ph. D., CFP®, vice president, head of MissionSquare Research Institute  Gerald Young, senior researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute   Topics Part One: Workforce motivations Succession Planning Concerns over emerging technologies Employee Debt, Stress, and Mental Health   Then Listen to Part Two:  Retirement  Employee investment programs Resources MissionSquare R...

Guest Information Michael Paulhus, town manager, Plainville, CT. LinkedIn   Topics Crushing the Stigma of Local Government Building a Brand for Local Government Empowering a Creative Social Media Team Engaging the Community Through Content Measuring Success and Overcoming Negativity Tools and Strategies for Effective Communication The Role of Government Structure in Community Engagement Resources...

Topics FEMA Individual Assistance. FEMA Public Assistance. Cost and reimbursement and documentation. Assign someone on staff as the point to understand FEMA reporting requirements and ensure compliance. Categories of reimbursement and cost share between Federal, state, and local. Policies for overtime pay. The importance of not going it alone. How to take care of yourself and staff. Resources ICMA...

Guest Information Mark Zeigler, Senior Lecturer and Director of First-Year Experience Programs, Florida State University Desiree Casanova, Assistant to the County Administrator, Sarasota Florida   Resources from ICMA Learning Lab Self-Paced Online Course: Communicating with Elected Officials, Staff, and the Media Free On-demand Webinar: Improving Trust and Transparency with Better Public Communica...

Guest Information Mark Zeigler, Senior Lecturer and Director of First-Year Experience Programs, Florida State University Desiree Casanova, Assistant to the County Administrator, Sarasota Florida   Takeaways Effective communication requires understanding the past, present, and future of interactions. Empathy is crucial in communication, especially in local government settings. Nonverbal communicati...

Guest Information Dave O’Reilly, CivicPlus Chief Operating Officer Mike Paciello, AudioEye Chief Accessibility Officer Takeaways The Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibility, requiring compliance with specific timeframes based on population size and tax income. Local governments need to establish a clear compliance plan, conduct an audit of their digital presence, a...

Chapters Part Three The successful response at the Texas Allen Outlet Mall shooting Building Trust and Coordination The Role of City and County Managers Ensuring Training and Resources Resources ALERRT.org UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 hours Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety

Chapters Part Two Leadership and Chain of Command Collaboration between Law Enforcement and Fire Departments Protocols and Tabletop Exercises Challenges and Planning for Response in Rural Areas The Chain of Survival and Models of Response Resources ALERRT.org UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 hours Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety

Chapters Part One Introduction and Commitment to Local Solutions Law Enforcement Preparedness Overview Challenges of Box Checking and the Need for Ongoing Training Training Expectations for Law Enforcement Officers Funding Options and the Role of City Managers Making Proper Response a Priority   Resources ALERRT.org UnitedOnGuns.org for free downloads on the Mass Shooting Playbook plus first 24 ho...

Warren Hutmacher joins ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast for a recurring Q/A theme on local gov careers, hiring, and recruiting. Today's topic is what can lose... or keep a great employee doing great work.

Warren Hutmacher joins ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast for a recurring Q/A theme on local gov careers, hiring, and recruiting. Today's topic is mandatory residency requirements for city/county managers. Pros, cons, questions, and concerns. Then listen for part two, How to Lose Great Employees.