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Perspectives on City Management
Texas City Management Association (TCMA)
41 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity. GUESTS: Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute
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In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity. GUESTS: Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute
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Episodes (20/41)
Perspectives on City Management
Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession
In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity. GUESTS: Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics
Much of TCMA's rich history centers around its emphasis on the Code of Ethics. TCMA Ethics Committee Chair, Matt Mueller, and Life Member Nick Finan share how the TCMA's Code of Ethics has played an important part in the culture and ethos of the Association. GUESTS: Nick Finan, Life Member, TCMA Matt Mueller, Ethics Committee Chair and Town Manager, Town of Little Elm
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2 months ago
48 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.07 The History of City Management: Why it Works
As TCMA begins its 100-Year Celebration Series, key professionals will share how the association has impacted the profession and left a lasting heritage. In the first of the series, Dan Johnson, former city manager, TCMA past president, and distinguished member will share the history of TCMA and why the council-manager form of government works. GUEST: Dan Johnson, TCMA Distinguished Member
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4 months ago
38 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
04.06: Community Engagement, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement and talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community. GUESTS: David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson
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6 months ago
22 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.05: Community Engagement, Part 1
In part one of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement, talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community. GUESTS: David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson
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6 months ago
31 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.04 Learning from Our Peers: The Importance of Peer Mentoring
In this episode we talk about the effectiveness and importance of peer mentorship. GUESTS: Ben Williamson, City Manager, Farmer’s Branch James Hartshorn, Deputy City Manager, City of Pflugerville PEER MENTORSHIP RESOURCES: TCMA Senior Advisor Program ICMA Career Compass
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7 months ago
48 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 4.03: The Aftermath of a Cyberattack
Municipalities are not immune to cyber attacks. So what do cities do when one occurs and how do they move forward to ensure that it doesn’t happen again? On this episode we talk with leaders in two cities who have been victims of a cyberattack and how they recovered. GUESTS: Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell David Esquivel, City Manager, City of Tomball Jessica Rogers, Assistant City Manager, City of Tomball
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8 months ago
48 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.02: Technology in Local Government
On this episode of Perspectives we talk with two city managers about how technology is reshaping the way local government agencies operate. GUESTS: Rick Davis, Assistant City Manager, City of League City David Amsler, Director of Strategic Operations, City of Hutto
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9 months ago
42 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 04.01: Pet Therapy for Mental Health
On this episode we talk with two experts who have been successful with pet therapy and mental healthcare in the workplace. GUESTS: Danny Zincke, Assistant City Manager, City of Boerne Faith Morse, Chief of Staff, City of Mansfield RESOURCES: Therapy Dogs International Alliance of Therapy Dogs To be connected to one of our guests, send an email to our Social Media Coordinator at tcmadigital@gmail.com.
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10 months ago
29 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 3.05: The 2025 Texas Legislative Session
In this episode, we talk with experts from the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) about what they'll be watching for in the 89th session of the Texas Legislature that begins on January 14. GUESTS: Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano, and Chair of the TCMA Advocacy Committee Thomas Hunter, Assistant City Manager, City of Pflugerville, and Vice Chair of the TCMA Advocacy CommitteeBill Longley, General Council, Texas Municipal League...
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11 months ago
46 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 3.04: 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 Mound Steve Williams, City Manager, City of Schertz
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 3:03 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. GUESTS Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown LEARN MORE Property Tax Process Post-Senate Bill 2 (2019) - Explanatory Q&A
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1 year ago
43 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 3:02 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 Anna Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, University Park
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 3.01 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 Village Cesar Garcia,...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
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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2 years ago
44 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
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 Committee Joey Dunn, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan and TCMA ...
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2 years ago
46 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 2:05 Local Government 2030: Re-shaping How We Advance Democracy
In 2022, 51 practitioners under the age of 40 came together to discuss how to advance the future of local government. The convening was modeled after the Minnowbrook conferences, which started in 1968 and continued in 1988 and 2018 to reimagine the field of public administration. In this episode, Lauren Rose and Derrick Stanford share their experiences as delegates at the convening. In addition, Mike Land shares his participation in organizing the event and the importa...
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2 years ago
46 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 2.04: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 2)
In Part 2 of of the episode Perspectives on a Tragedy, Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde City Manager and the 2023 TCMA Administrator of the Year, shares his experience during the mass shooting in Uvalde on May 24, 2022, and his management of the crisis.
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2 years ago
38 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 2.03: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 1)
In a two-part series, Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde City Manager and the 2023 TCMA Administrator of the Year, shares his experience during the mass shooting in Uvalde on May 24, 2022, and his management of the crisis.
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2 years ago
34 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
Episode 2.02: The Ethics of City Management
A commitment to ethics is the cornerstone of the Texas City Management Association. In this episode we’ll talk with the chair and vice-chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee about how ethics shapes city management. GUESTS: Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm | Ethics Committee Chair Jennifer May, Deputy City Manager, Sugar Land | Ethics Committee Vice Chair Learn more: https://www.tcma.org/190/Ethics-Committee
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2 years ago
44 minutes

Perspectives on City Management
In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity. GUESTS: Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute