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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.

Management Government Leadership Technology Health Community Innovation
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
69
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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AI Sandbox for Local Government

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 …
00:36:22  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Meeting the Challenge of Milton and Helene

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 informati…
00:30:18  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Avoid Software Trouble. Save Millions.

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.
  • S…
00:34:01  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Leaders, Let’s Talk: Why Mental Health Is a Retention Issue

Leaders, Let’s Talk: Why Mental Health Is a Retention Issue

Key Takeaways for Retention and Workplace Wellness:

  • How mental health impacts employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture
  • Practical leadership strategies to create a mentally healthy environm…
01:05:33  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Financial Resilience in Local Government

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 togeth…

01:07:23  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
From Scary to Synergy: Navigating Change with Julia D. Novak

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

Introductio…

00:42:52  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
ACAO Development Series and SheLeadsGov

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 …

00:10:30  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
The Power of Local Workforce Development in Public Works

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…

00:24:27  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Local Government Trends for 2025 Part Two

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 investme…

00:22:28  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Local Government Trends for 2025

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 motivatio…

00:22:57  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Successful Social Media at Low Cost

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

Engag…

00:39:08  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Disaster Recovery

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.

C…

00:33:30  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Effective Communication for Local Government: Audience Questions

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

 

Resour…

00:14:03  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
Effective Communication for Local Government

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
 

Takeaw…

00:44:01  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
How to Achieve Accessibility Compliance

How to Achieve Accessibility Compliance

Guest Information

Dave O’Reilly, CivicPlus Chief Operating Officer

Mike Paciello, AudioEye Chief Accessibility Officer

Takeaways

The Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibili…

00:32:28  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part Three

Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part Three

Chapters

Part Three

The successful response at the Texas Allen Outlet Mall shooting

Building Trust and Coordination

The Role of City and County Managers

Ensuring Training and Resources

Resources

ALERRT.org

U…

00:21:59  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part Two

Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part Two

Chapters

Part Two

Leadership and Chain of Command

Collaboration between Law Enforcement and Fire Departments

Protocols and Tabletop Exercises

Challenges and Planning for Response in Rural Areas

The Chain o…

00:23:18  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part One

Stop the Killing. Stop the Dying. Active Violent Incident Preparedness for Local Government Part One

Chapters

Part One

Introduction and Commitment to Local Solutions

Law Enforcement Preparedness Overview

Challenges of Box Checking and the Need for Ongoing Training

Training Expectations for Law Enforcemen…

00:23:38  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
How to Lose Great Employees

How to Lose Great Employees

Warren Hutmacher joins ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast for a recurring Q/A theme on local gov careers, hiring, and recruiting. Today's topic is what can lose... or keep a great employee doi…
00:11:45  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
Mandatory Residency

Mandatory Residency

Warren Hutmacher joins ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast for a recurring Q/A theme on local gov careers, hiring, and recruiting. Today's topic is mandatory residency requirements for city/cou…
00:17:47  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
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