Perspectives on City Management Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:21:08 -0500 https://tcmaperspectives.buzzsprout.com/ en-us © 2026 Perspectives on City Management yes 0ce01797-5527-5e1e-a956-aab86a3a9f48 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) municipalities, local government, texas cities, city manager, mayor, quality of life, diversity, equity, inclusion, economic development, residents, parks and recreation Texas City Management Association (TCMA) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gpbjt9dxirvdwzpwyk9e78fbvb3i?.jpg Perspectives on City Management https://tcmaperspectives.buzzsprout.com/ Episode 5.01: Why Every City Manager Should Understand Municipal Court Operations Episode 5.01: Why Every City Manager Should Understand Municipal Court Operations Following their featured article in the September issue of the TCMA Management Messenger, New Fairview City Administrator John Cabrales and Court Administrator Renee O'Neill return to dive deeper into the world of municipal courts. In this episode, they expand on their written insights and share firsthand experiences regarding court operations.

GUESTS
John Cabrales, City Administrator, City of New Fairview
Renee O'Neill, Court Administrator, City of New Fairview

RESOURCES
TCMA Resources

TML Resources

Texas Municipal Courts C3 Campaign

]]> Following their featured article in the September issue of the TCMA Management Messenger, New Fairview City Administrator John Cabrales and Court Administrator Renee O'Neill return to dive deeper into the world of municipal courts. In this episode, they expand on their written insights and share firsthand experiences regarding court operations.

GUESTS
John Cabrales, City Administrator, City of New Fairview
Renee O'Neill, Court Administrator, City of New Fairview

RESOURCES
TCMA Resources

TML Resources

Texas Municipal Courts C3 Campaign

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-19968950 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2115 5 1 full false Episode 4.12 : The Influence of Universities Episode 4.12 : The Influence of Universities On this episode we hear from two past presidents of TCMA involved in higher education. They share how Texas universities have partnered and had an impact on the city management profession. 

GUESTS:

Mark McDaniel, TCMA Past President; Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, Strategic Government Resources

James Thurmond, TCMA Past President; Professor of Practice - Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston


To learn more about the TCMA Intercollegiate Bowl, visit our website! 

]]> On this episode we hear from two past presidents of TCMA involved in higher education. They share how Texas universities have partnered and had an impact on the city management profession. 

GUESTS:

Mark McDaniel, TCMA Past President; Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, Strategic Government Resources

James Thurmond, TCMA Past President; Professor of Practice - Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston


To learn more about the TCMA Intercollegiate Bowl, visit our website! 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-18952336 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2166 #tcma100years, #texas, #localgovernment, #texasuniversities, #intercollegiatebowl, #UH, #UNT, #education, #MPA 4 12 full true Episode 04:11 - A Family Affair Episode 04:11 - A Family Affair TCMA’s centennial celebration continues by highlighting the generations who helped shape it. This episode shines a light on the family connections that have strengthened the organization for 100 years. 

GUESTS:

Henry Hill, retired Deputy City Manager, City of Frisco

Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager, City of Sachse

Gabe Reaume, City Manager, City of Saginaw

Cori Reaume, Director of Planning, North Richland Hills.

]]> TCMA’s centennial celebration continues by highlighting the generations who helped shape it. This episode shines a light on the family connections that have strengthened the organization for 100 years. 

GUESTS:

Henry Hill, retired Deputy City Manager, City of Frisco

Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager, City of Sachse

Gabe Reaume, City Manager, City of Saginaw

Cori Reaume, Director of Planning, North Richland Hills.

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-18756825 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600 3085 #TCMA100Years, #Families, #LocalGovernment, #Texas, #leadership, #TCMA, #legacy 4 11 full false Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships As TCMA continues celebrating 100 years, relationships have been foundational to the success of the association and careers of its members. In this episode, TCMA members share how the relationships they have formed have had a lasting impacting personally and professionally.

GUESTS:

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, City of North Richland Hills

Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano

David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown

Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse


]]> As TCMA continues celebrating 100 years, relationships have been foundational to the success of the association and careers of its members. In this episode, TCMA members share how the relationships they have formed have had a lasting impacting personally and professionally.

GUESTS:

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, City of North Richland Hills

Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano

David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown

Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse


]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-18344716 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3191 #CityManagement, #Leadership, #Relationships, #TexasGovernment, #TCMA100Years, #LocalGovernment 4 10 full false Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession 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


]]> 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


]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-18131780 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3292 #TCMA100Years, #CityManagement, #Leadership, #Equity, #Progress 4 9 full false Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-17660699 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2912 #TCMA, #ethics, #history, #TCMA100Years, #municipalgovernment, #texasgovernment 4 8 full false Episode 04.07 The History of City Management: Why it Works 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-17445189 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2309 #100yearsoftcma, #tcma, #localgovernment, #texascitymanagement, #leadership, #history, #texasmiracle 4 7 full false 04.06: Community Engagement, Part 2 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-17190352 Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1344 #TCMA, #leadership, #localgovernment, #communityconversations, #communitytrust, #texasgovernment, #citymanagement 4 6 full false Episode 04.05: Community Engagement, Part 1 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




]]> 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




]]> Stacey Osborne Buzzsprout-17098089 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1914 #TCMA, #TexasGovernment, #Leadership, #CrucialConversations, #CommunityEngagement, #CityManagement, #TexasLocalGovernment 4 5 full false Episode 04.04 Learning from Our Peers: The Importance of Peer Mentoring 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

]]> 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

]]> Stacey Ford Osborne Buzzsprout-17009926 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2936 #tcma, #peermentorship, #leadership, #pflugerville, #farmersbranch, #texas, #localgovernment 4 4 full false Episode 4.03: The Aftermath of a Cyberattack 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-16719941 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0600 2936 #citymanagement, #cyberattack, #localgovernment, #texascities, #tcma, #leadership 4 3 full false Episode 04.02: Technology in Local Government 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-16556975 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 2535 full false Episode 04.01: Pet Therapy for Mental Health 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-16404815 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 1766 #pettherapy, #citygovernment, #texascities, #citymanagement, #tcma, #mentalhealth, #texaslocalgovernment, #gooddogs 4 1 full false Episode 3.05: The 2025 Texas Legislative Session 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 Committee
  • Bill Longley, General Council, Texas Municipal League
  • Monty Wynn, Director of Grassroots and Legislative Services, Texas Municipal League

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TCMA Advocacy Committee
TML Legislative Information



]]> 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 Committee
  • Bill Longley, General Council, Texas Municipal League
  • Monty Wynn, Director of Grassroots and Legislative Services, Texas Municipal League

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TCMA Advocacy Committee
TML Legislative Information



]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-16223799 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 2792 TCMA, TML, Texas Legislature, Municipal Government, Texas Cities, 89th Legislature, Texas, Leadership, City Managers 3 5 full false Episode 3.04: The Importance of Community Engagement 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



]]> 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



]]> Steve Williams, James Childers Buzzsprout-15244582 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2654 TCMA, city management, municipal management, community engagement, active listening, Flower Mound, Schertz, Texas local government, city management, community initiatives 3 4 full false Episode 3:03 Senate Bill 2 Strategies 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



]]> 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



]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-15082569 Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2602 full false Episode 3:02 Time Management Hacks 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-14858663 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2646 #timemanagement, #tcma, #citymanagement, #municipalgovernment, #texaspublicservants, #managementhacks 3 2 full false Episode 3.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 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, City Manager, City of La Marque

RESOURCES:
https://www.tml.org/201/Grants
https://www.tcma.org/

]]> 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, City Manager, City of La Marque

RESOURCES:
https://www.tml.org/201/Grants
https://www.tcma.org/

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-14303178 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2704 grants, tcma, texas government, local government, infrastructure improvements, alternative funding sources, leadership, management, city management, texas local government 3 1 full false Episode 2:07 Innovations in Human Resource 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-14005054 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0600 2699 #citymanagement, #localgovernment, #texascities, #tcma, #humanresources, #genz, #futureleaders, #governmentemployees 2 7 full false Episode 2:06 Preparing the Next Generation 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 Manager in Partnership for Texas A&M University
Brian Nakamura, Former City Manager and Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University
Teagan Trammell, Student, Texas A&M University, Intern, City of Bryan.

Learn more about the City Managers of Tomorrow Committee on our website. 

]]> 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 Manager in Partnership for Texas A&M University
Brian Nakamura, Former City Manager and Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University
Teagan Trammell, Student, Texas A&M University, Intern, City of Bryan.

Learn more about the City Managers of Tomorrow Committee on our website. 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-13796008 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2762 tcma, future leaders, new generation, texas government, texas local government, city management, internships, college bowl 2 6 full false Episode 2:05 Local Government 2030: Re-shaping How We Advance Democracy 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 importance encouraging young professionals to be a part of the conversation. 

Guests: 

  • Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell, Organizing Committee Member
  • Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager for the City of Sachse and General Administration Delegate 
  • Derrick Stanford, Corporal, City of Coppell and Public Safety Delegate 

To learn more about Local Government 2030 and to read about the initiatives, visit the Local Gov 2030 website.  


]]> 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 importance encouraging young professionals to be a part of the conversation. 

Guests: 

  • Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell, Organizing Committee Member
  • Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager for the City of Sachse and General Administration Delegate 
  • Derrick Stanford, Corporal, City of Coppell and Public Safety Delegate 

To learn more about Local Government 2030 and to read about the initiatives, visit the Local Gov 2030 website.  


]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-13418104 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2784 #localgoverment, #futureleaders, #texasgoverment, #leadership, #tcma, #emergingissues 2 5 full false Episode 2.04: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 2) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-13217057 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2327 #tcma, #management, #texas, #localgovernment, #uvalde, #crisismanagement, #lessonslearned 2 4 full false Episode 2.03: Perspectives on a Tragedy--Vince DiPiazza, City Manager, Uvalde TX (Part 1) 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-13203271 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2084 #tcma, #management, #texas, #localgovernment, #uvalde, #crisismanagement 2 3 full false Episode 2.02: The Ethics of 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

]]> 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

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-12544642 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2684 TCMA, City Management, Texas Government, ethics, ethical, local government, ICMA 2 2 full false Episode 2.01 Moving from Urban to Rural Episode 2.01 Moving from Urban to Rural In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from an urban city or town to a more rural community with two TCMA members who have made the move.

GUESTS:
Josh Selleck, City Manager, City of Kilgore
Terrell Smith, City Manager, City of Marshall

]]> In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from an urban city or town to a more rural community with two TCMA members who have made the move.

GUESTS:
Josh Selleck, City Manager, City of Kilgore
Terrell Smith, City Manager, City of Marshall

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-12332583 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600 2722 city management, texas government, local government, rural, urban, small towns, lessons, small town pride 2 1 full false Episode 20: Emerging Leaders and the Value They Bring Episode 20: Emerging Leaders and the Value They Bring On this episode of Perspectives we talk with two emerging leaders who bring value to their respective cities by virtue of their unique experiences outside of city management.

GUESTS:

Sara Robinson, Assistant City Manager, City of Deer Park

Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager, City of Georgetown 

]]> On this episode of Perspectives we talk with two emerging leaders who bring value to their respective cities by virtue of their unique experiences outside of city management.

GUESTS:

Sara Robinson, Assistant City Manager, City of Deer Park

Mayra Cantu, Strategic Support Manager, City of Georgetown 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-11949143 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0600 2823 city management, texas government, emerging leaders, leadership, municipal government 1 20 full false Episode 19: How Work Life Balance Works in the Real World Episode 19: How Work Life Balance Works in the Real World In this episode we talk with two local government leaders and their spouses about their perspective on work life balance in the real world. 

GUESTS
Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, North Richland Hills

Michael Hartman (spouse to Paulette)

Danny Zincke, Assistant City Manager, Boerne

Lacey Dingman (spouse to Danny Zincke and Director of Parks and Recreation, Marble Falls)

]]> In this episode we talk with two local government leaders and their spouses about their perspective on work life balance in the real world. 

GUESTS
Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, North Richland Hills

Michael Hartman (spouse to Paulette)

Danny Zincke, Assistant City Manager, Boerne

Lacey Dingman (spouse to Danny Zincke and Director of Parks and Recreation, Marble Falls)

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-11717184 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0600 3298 city management, texas government, work-life balance, mental health, being present 1 19 full false Episode 18: A Mental Wellness Imperative Episode 18: A Mental Wellness Imperative Learn how TCMA is helping  members with mental wellness and those who were instrumental in creating TCMA’s mental wellness program.

GUESTS
Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite
A. C. Gonzalez, TCMA Life Member and Senior Advisor
Greg Smith, TCMA Life Member

 Learn more about TCMA’s mental wellness program. 

]]> Learn how TCMA is helping  members with mental wellness and those who were instrumental in creating TCMA’s mental wellness program.

GUESTS
Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite
A. C. Gonzalez, TCMA Life Member and Senior Advisor
Greg Smith, TCMA Life Member

 Learn more about TCMA’s mental wellness program. 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-11496775 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3172 full false Episode 17: The Times They Are a Changing--Preparing for Demographic Changes in Texas Cities Episode 17: The Times They Are a Changing--Preparing for Demographic Changes in Texas Cities Learn how to prepare your city staff, residents, and elected officials for changing demographics. The City of Coppell recently implemented a successful program in their community that embraces diversity and encourages residents to do the same.

GUESTS:
Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell
Vicki Chiavetta, Coppell Deputy City Manager, City of Coppell 

LEARN MORE:
City of Coppell Allies in Community Program: https://www.coppelltx.gov/542/Allies-in-Community
Youth Engagement Program: https://www.coppelltx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=924

]]> Learn how to prepare your city staff, residents, and elected officials for changing demographics. The City of Coppell recently implemented a successful program in their community that embraces diversity and encourages residents to do the same.

GUESTS:
Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell
Vicki Chiavetta, Coppell Deputy City Manager, City of Coppell 

LEARN MORE:
City of Coppell Allies in Community Program: https://www.coppelltx.gov/542/Allies-in-Community
Youth Engagement Program: https://www.coppelltx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=924

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-11224686 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2543 full false Episode 16: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships Episode 16: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships Public schools are an important part of a municipality and many city managers work closely with their local school districts to ensure local students have the resources they need to succeed. The City of Boerne recently partnered with their local school district and the partnership has worked both ways. 

GUESTS:
Ben Thatcher, City Manager, City of Boerne
Chris Shadrock, Communications Director, City of Boerne
Piper Adamson, Communications Intern, City of Boerne

]]> Public schools are an important part of a municipality and many city managers work closely with their local school districts to ensure local students have the resources they need to succeed. The City of Boerne recently partnered with their local school district and the partnership has worked both ways. 

GUESTS:
Ben Thatcher, City Manager, City of Boerne
Chris Shadrock, Communications Director, City of Boerne
Piper Adamson, Communications Intern, City of Boerne

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-11033382 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2351 #partnership, #boerne, #tcma, #citymanagement, #schools, #texasgovernment, #texasschools, #publicpartnerships 1 16 full false Episode 15: How Internships Create Great Leaders Episode 15: How Internships Create Great Leaders City management internships can be beneficial for both the intern and the city. Our guests on Episode 15 share how their experiences as interns helped them be better leaders of their municipalities.

GUESTS:
Brooks Bennett, Assistant City Manager, City of Round Rock
Imelda Speck, Senior Housing and Development Manager, City of Irving
Stacey Ybarra, Assistant Village Administrator, Village of Salado

Learn more about internships in municipalities on the TCMA website.

]]> City management internships can be beneficial for both the intern and the city. Our guests on Episode 15 share how their experiences as interns helped them be better leaders of their municipalities.

GUESTS:
Brooks Bennett, Assistant City Manager, City of Round Rock
Imelda Speck, Senior Housing and Development Manager, City of Irving
Stacey Ybarra, Assistant Village Administrator, Village of Salado

Learn more about internships in municipalities on the TCMA website.

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-10713690 Tue, 31 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2821 city management, TCMA, Municipal Government, internships, young people, leadership, Texas local government 1 15 full false Episode 14: Sneak Peek—2022 TCMA Annual Conference Episode 14: Sneak Peek—2022 TCMA Annual Conference The 2022 TCMA Annual Conference, "Seeing the Forest for the Trees," will be June 9 – 12 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Bastrop. Our guests on Episode 14 tell us what we can expect. 

GUESTS:
James Stokes, TCMA President-Elect and City Manager, City of Deer Park
Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop
and Kim Pendergraft, Affiliate Association Manager, Texas Municipal League

TCMA members can learn about the conference and register online at the TCMA website. 

]]> The 2022 TCMA Annual Conference, "Seeing the Forest for the Trees," will be June 9 – 12 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Bastrop. Our guests on Episode 14 tell us what we can expect. 

GUESTS:
James Stokes, TCMA President-Elect and City Manager, City of Deer Park
Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop
and Kim Pendergraft, Affiliate Association Manager, Texas Municipal League

TCMA members can learn about the conference and register online at the TCMA website. 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-10516065 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1006 full false Episode 13: The Nontraditional Path to City Management Episode 13: The Nontraditional Path to City Management There are many paths to becoming a city manager. Some people follow the traditional path with a masters in public administration while others follow a less traditional path. On this episode, we talk with three TCMA members who followed their own path and the interesting twists and turns on their journey and how city management has become their passion.

GUESTS:
Clay Caruthers, City Manager in Hurst
Scott Swigert, Interim City Manager in Mont Belvieu
Steve Williams, City Manager in Carthage

]]> There are many paths to becoming a city manager. Some people follow the traditional path with a masters in public administration while others follow a less traditional path. On this episode, we talk with three TCMA members who followed their own path and the interesting twists and turns on their journey and how city management has become their passion.

GUESTS:
Clay Caruthers, City Manager in Hurst
Scott Swigert, Interim City Manager in Mont Belvieu
Steve Williams, City Manager in Carthage

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-10312107 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3248 1 13 full true Episode 12: A Day in the Life of a City Manager Episode 12: A Day in the Life of a City Manager Being a city manager is a unique job that comes with a whole set of interesting challenges that change on a daily basis. In this episode we talk with three TCMA members who  share their stories about what can happen in the day in a life of a City Manager.

GUESTS:
Julie Couch, Town Manager, Town of Fairview
Jeff Jenkins, Deputy City Manager,  City of Taylor
Ted Benavides, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Dallas and retired city manager, City of Dallas


]]> Being a city manager is a unique job that comes with a whole set of interesting challenges that change on a daily basis. In this episode we talk with three TCMA members who  share their stories about what can happen in the day in a life of a City Manager.

GUESTS:
Julie Couch, Town Manager, Town of Fairview
Jeff Jenkins, Deputy City Manager,  City of Taylor
Ted Benavides, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Dallas and retired city manager, City of Dallas


]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-10132414 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 2810 #tcma, #management, #adayinthelife, #leadership, #texasgovernment, #peppapig, #donkey, #municipalgovernment 1 12 full false Episode 11: A Journey of Two Aspiring City Managers Episode 11: A Journey of Two Aspiring City Managers In this episode we talk with two city managers who met under interesting circumstances at a TCMA conference and have supported each other in the profession over many years of friendship. Their story was featured in the July, 2021 issue of TCMA's Management Messenger newsletter. 

GUESTS:
Mike Goodrum, City Manager, Sugar Land
Gabe Reaume, City Manager, Saginaw

]]> In this episode we talk with two city managers who met under interesting circumstances at a TCMA conference and have supported each other in the profession over many years of friendship. Their story was featured in the July, 2021 issue of TCMA's Management Messenger newsletter. 

GUESTS:
Mike Goodrum, City Manager, Sugar Land
Gabe Reaume, City Manager, Saginaw

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9986419 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 2080 TCMA, city manager, local government, Sugar Land, Saginaw, texas government, friendship, leadership 1 11 full false Episode 10: Women in City Management Episode 10: Women in City Management We talk with three women who are leading local governments in Texas.

GUESTS
Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member, ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director, and Texas Women Leading Government Executive Director
Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, City of North Richland Hills, TCMA Past President
Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Assistant City Manager, City of Buda

ICMA Study on Women in City Government: https://icma.org/data-icma-women-profession


]]> We talk with three women who are leading local governments in Texas.

GUESTS
Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member, ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director, and Texas Women Leading Government Executive Director
Paulette Hartman, Deputy City Manager, City of North Richland Hills, TCMA Past President
Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Assistant City Manager, City of Buda

ICMA Study on Women in City Government: https://icma.org/data-icma-women-profession


]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9888121 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0600 2580 full false Episode 9: Sage Insights from Terrell Blodgett Episode 9: Sage Insights from Terrell Blodgett A legend in the Texas city management profession, Terrell Blodgett is one of five individuals who have been honored as a TCMA distinguished member in its nearly 100 year history as an association. He was also selected as a TCMA Legacy Leader  in 2010. His interview can be seen:https://vimeo.com/134729357. Mr. Blodgett was recently honored by the City of Austin for his lifetime commitment to public service and advancing the city management profession.

GUEST:
Terrell Blodgett

]]> A legend in the Texas city management profession, Terrell Blodgett is one of five individuals who have been honored as a TCMA distinguished member in its nearly 100 year history as an association. He was also selected as a TCMA Legacy Leader  in 2010. His interview can be seen:https://vimeo.com/134729357. Mr. Blodgett was recently honored by the City of Austin for his lifetime commitment to public service and advancing the city management profession.

GUEST:
Terrell Blodgett

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9720150 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0600 2106 city management, texas history, texas city managers, TCMA, local government 1 9 full false Episode 8: Managing When Life Happens Episode 8: Managing When Life Happens The topic of Episode 8 is “Managing When Life Happens.” We talk about how to manage a demanding job when life is happening around you. 

Guest:
Julie Robinson, City Administrator in Spring Valley Village

]]> The topic of Episode 8 is “Managing When Life Happens.” We talk about how to manage a demanding job when life is happening around you. 

Guest:
Julie Robinson, City Administrator in Spring Valley Village

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9330305 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2584 city management, texas government, TCMA, challenges, cancer, managing, city leadership, Spring Valley Village, Hurricane Harvey 1 8 full false Episode 7: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 2 Episode 7: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 2 On this episode we conclude our conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. You can listen to the first part of our conversation in Episode 6. 

Guest: 
Dan Johnson
City Manager, City of Richardson

More information:
https://www.tcma.org
https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

]]> On this episode we conclude our conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. You can listen to the first part of our conversation in Episode 6. 

Guest: 
Dan Johnson
City Manager, City of Richardson

More information:
https://www.tcma.org
https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9208378 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1686 city management, history, texas municipalities, tcma, public service, local government, texas government 1 7 full false Episode 6: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 1 Episode 6: The History of City Management in Texas, Part 1 On this episode we’ll have the first part of a conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. Part 2 will be aired in a future episode.

Guest: 
Dan Johnson
City Manager, City of Richardson

More information:
https://www.tcma.org
https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

]]> On this episode we’ll have the first part of a conversation about the history of the City Management profession in Texas. Part 2 will be aired in a future episode.

Guest: 
Dan Johnson
City Manager, City of Richardson

More information:
https://www.tcma.org
https://www.professionallymanagedtxcities.org

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-9124728 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1770 History of City Management, municipalities, city leadership, future leaders, Texas government 1 6 full false Episode 5: Senior Advisor Program Episode 5: Senior Advisor Program In this episode, we talk with two of the advisors who make up the ICMA/TCMA Senior Advisor Program. The Program, formerly known as Range Riders, is a partnership program between TCMA and the International City Management Association (ICMA) to make the counsel, experience, and support of respected, retired managers of the profession available to individual members. The program is designed to help with personal and professional issues, but does not provide any form of technical assistance nor to solve substantive problems in a local government.

GUESTS:
AC Gonzalez, Jr., Senior Advisor, Regions 4, 7, and 8
Bob Livingston, Senior Advisor, Regions 3, 4, and 10

Learn more about the Senior Advisors Program on our website. 

]]> In this episode, we talk with two of the advisors who make up the ICMA/TCMA Senior Advisor Program. The Program, formerly known as Range Riders, is a partnership program between TCMA and the International City Management Association (ICMA) to make the counsel, experience, and support of respected, retired managers of the profession available to individual members. The program is designed to help with personal and professional issues, but does not provide any form of technical assistance nor to solve substantive problems in a local government.

GUESTS:
AC Gonzalez, Jr., Senior Advisor, Regions 4, 7, and 8
Bob Livingston, Senior Advisor, Regions 3, 4, and 10

Learn more about the Senior Advisors Program on our website. 

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-8986958 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1888 1 5 full true Episode 4: The Importance of Ethics in City Management Episode 4: The Importance of Ethics in City Management On this episode we discuss the importance of ethics in City Management.  

GUESTS:
Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop and Chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee
Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm and Vice-Chair of the Ethics Committee 
Nick Finan, Life Member of TCMA and the recipient of the very first TCMA Excellence in Ethics and Integrity Award.

]]> On this episode we discuss the importance of ethics in City Management.  

GUESTS:
Paul Hofmann, City Manager, City of Bastrop and Chair of the TCMA Ethics Committee
Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm and Vice-Chair of the Ethics Committee 
Nick Finan, Life Member of TCMA and the recipient of the very first TCMA Excellence in Ethics and Integrity Award.

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-8875850 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2750 TCMA, ethics, city management, public service, professionally managed cities, texas municipalities 1 4 full false Episode 3: TCMA Allies Task Force Episode 3: TCMA Allies Task Force In this episode, we chat with some some TCMA members who came up with the concept of this podcast, the TCMA Allies Task Force, about their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Association and the city management profession.

GUESTS:
Noel Bernal,  City Manager, City of Brownsville
Debbie Maynor, Founder, HR & Management Solutions

]]> In this episode, we chat with some some TCMA members who came up with the concept of this podcast, the TCMA Allies Task Force, about their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Association and the city management profession.

GUESTS:
Noel Bernal,  City Manager, City of Brownsville
Debbie Maynor, Founder, HR & Management Solutions

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-8640373 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1702 1 3 full false Episode 2: City Managers of Tomorrow Episode 2: City Managers of Tomorrow In this episode we visit with members of the TCMA City Managers of Tomorrow Committee to discuss their efforts to develop a sustainable program to encourage and assist members who identify as emerging leaders. 

GUESTS: 
Austin Bleess, City Manager, Jersey Village 
James Earp, Assistant City Manager, City of Kyle
Crayton Brubaker, TCMA Student Member

]]> In this episode we visit with members of the TCMA City Managers of Tomorrow Committee to discuss their efforts to develop a sustainable program to encourage and assist members who identify as emerging leaders. 

GUESTS: 
Austin Bleess, City Manager, Jersey Village 
James Earp, Assistant City Manager, City of Kyle
Crayton Brubaker, TCMA Student Member

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-8409332 Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2248 TCMA, New Leaders, City Management, Public Service, MPA Students, Texas City Government, Local Government 1 2 full false Episode 1: Advocacy Committee: Campaign for Professional and Ethical City Management Episode 1: Advocacy Committee: Campaign for Professional and Ethical City Management In this episode, we chat with  members of the TCMA Advocacy Committee to discuss their efforts to advocate for the association and the city management profession.

GUESTS:
Ed Broussard, City Manager, City of Tyler, Texas
Hugh Walker, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan, Texas
Joe Pace, City Manager, City of Lorena, Texas

]]> In this episode, we chat with  members of the TCMA Advocacy Committee to discuss their efforts to advocate for the association and the city management profession.

GUESTS:
Ed Broussard, City Manager, City of Tyler, Texas
Hugh Walker, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan, Texas
Joe Pace, City Manager, City of Lorena, Texas

]]> Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Buzzsprout-8292667 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2866 1 1 full false