Voices in Local Government
Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.
Financial Resilience in Local Government
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 Money Pod, research professor at the University of Chicago, director of the Center for Municipal Finance
Liz Farmer – co-host of Public Money Pod, award-winning journalist, and fiscal policy writer
Dave Schmied...
From Scary to Synergy: Navigating Change with Julia D. Novak
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 Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series
Getting to Know Our New CEO/Executive Director, Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM
ACAO Development Series and SheLeadsGov
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 Advice: Career Moves, Coworkers, and Council
The Power of Local Workforce Development in Public Works
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 on the ROI of hiring local
Local Government Trends for 2025 Part Two
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
Local Government Trends for 2025
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 Research Institute
Successful Social Media at Low Cost
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
Self-Paced Online Course: Communicating with Elected Officials, Staff, and the Media
Free On-demand Webinar: Improving Trust and Transparency with Better Pub...
Disaster Recovery
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 Hurricane Response Resources
Federal Disaster Assistance
Leadership Before, During, and After a Crisis
Effective Communication for Local Government: Audience Questions
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 Communications
Effective Communication for Local Government
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
