Voices in Local Government

ICMA

Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.

  1. How Local Governments Are Using City Health Data to Solve Community Challenges

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    How Local Governments Are Using City Health Data to Solve Community Challenges

    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, ICMAIn this Interview: 1. Learn how local leaders are turning city health data into action. 2. Discover the local government decisions that influence community health every day. 3. Explore real-world examples of data-driven problem-solving and grant success. 4. See how neighborhood-level insights can help target resources where they're needed most.   Resources Mentioned: cityhealthdashboard.com congressionaldistricthealthdashboard.com

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  2. How Housing Solutions Are Driving Local Economic Growth

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    How Housing Solutions Are Driving Local Economic Growth

    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 development. Featured Guests:   - Tomeka Lee, program manager, National League of Cities (NLC) - Laura Searfoss, AICP Programs, associate director, Enterprise Community Partners - Vonnette Harris, president & CEO, Kairos Development, LLC, ERC fellow For city managers, economic development professionals, housing leaders, and local government staff, this conversation offers practical insights on how to align housing, transportation, and economic strategies to create more resilient and equitable communities. Resources:   Economic Recovery Corps: https://economicrecoverycorps.org/ Enterprise Community Partners: https://www.enterprisecommunity.org Purple Line Corridor Coalition: https://purplelinecorridor.org National League of Cities Housing Supply Accelerator: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/housing-supply-accelerator/

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  3. Local Government Trends in 2026

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    Local Government Trends in 2026

    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 and emotional labor.   Resources MissionSquare Research Institute Local Government Reimagined Conference - The AI Edge: Orlando, FL | April 8-10, 2026

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  4. Building Economic Resilience in Distressed Communities

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    Building Economic Resilience in Distressed Communities

    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.The ERC experience emphasizes the importance of trust and relationships.Resilience is built through alignment with community priorities.  Featured Guests: Sydney Davis Entrepreneur & Funding Navigation Specialist ERC Fellow with National Coalition for Community Capital  Resources Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Community Investment Fund Handbook & Toolkit: The National Coalition for Community Capital is a great resource. NC3 offers practical education, case studies, and tools that help communities understand what’s possible beyond traditional grants and incentives—and how to approach these models responsibly.

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  5. Why Council-Manager Government Matters Now More Than Ever

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    Why Council-Manager Government Matters Now More Than Ever

    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.   Key Takeaways: Why council-manager form of government is effective and how to best educate residentsWhat is ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund, what it's used for, and why it matters for membersHow a "team sport" approach of advocacy led to success defending council-manager government in IllinoisExcitement to continue the conversation on form of government and more at ICMA Annual Conference  Featured Guests: Phil Kiraly - ICMA-CM - village manager of Glencoe, Illinois Julia D. Novak - ICMA-CM – CEO and executive director of ICMA   Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts: Joe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell Resources: ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund PM Magazine: Making Big Strides in Advocating for Council-Manager Government ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa.

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  6. AI Sandbox for Local Government

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    AI Sandbox for Local Government

    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 Supervielle and Angelica Wedell Resources: ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa.  Multiple AI trainings on the ICMA Learning Lab. AI policy, templates, and more tools from the GovAI Coalition Voices in Local Gov Episode: GovAI Coalition -  Your Voice in Shaping the Future of AI

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  7. Meeting the Challenge of Milton and Helene

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    Meeting the Challenge of Milton and Helene

    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, City of Tampa Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts: Joe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell Resources: ICMA Recovery Resources ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa

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  8. Avoid Software Trouble. Save Millions.

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    Avoid Software Trouble. Save Millions.

    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 Supervielle and Angelica Wedell Resources Learn more from Raman in his three-part blog series, Software Trouble. ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa.

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Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.

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