30 episodios
Perspectives on City Management Texas City Management Association (TCMA)
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The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) presents Perspectives on City Management, a podcast about the people who work hard every day to keep Texas cities running smoothly. In each episode we sit down with city managers and other municipal public servants to discuss the business of local government, and the professionals who make it work. Show topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Management; Economic Development; Quality of Life; Next Generation of Leaders; and TCMA initiatives that benefit local leaders. Perspectives on Local Government is brought to you TCMA. The show is hosted, recorded, and produced by TCMA Social Media Coordinator Stacey Ford Osborne.
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Episode 3.4: The Importance of Community Engagement
On this episode of Perspective, our guests will share why community engagement matters, who needs to be engaged, and strategies they have found to be successful.GUESTS:James Childers, Town Manager, Town of Flower MoundSteve Williams, City Manager, City of Schertz
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Episode 03:03 Senate Bill 2 Strategies
In this episode we discuss the implications of the 2019 Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act. Learn how their cities have effectively worked through the legislation to benefit their citizens. GUESTSCliff Keheley, City Manager, City of MesquiteDavid Morgan, City Manager, City of GeorgetownLEARN MOREProperty Tax Process Post-Senate Bill 2 (2019) - Explanatory Q&A
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Episode 03:02 Time Management Hacks
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 AnnaShanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, University Park
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Episode 03.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
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 recipients to walk us through the process and share their insights. GUESTS:Austin Bleess, City Manager, City of Jersey VillageCesar Garcia, Cit...
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Episode 2:07 Innovations in Human Resource Management
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 LaShon Ross, Deputy City Manager, City of Plano
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Episode 2:06 Preparing the Next Generation
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 Manager, City of La Porte and Chair of the City Managers of Tomorrow CommitteeJoey Dunn, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan and TCMA Man...