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 Schmiedicke – finance director, City of Madison, WI; Former Wisconsin state budget director Will Jones – city administrator, Mequon, WI; president, Wisconsin City/County Management Association Whether you’re a city manager, budget officer, or just care about sound fiscal strategy, this episode offers practical tips to help you lead with financial resilience. ResourcesPublic Money Pod by the Center for Municipal FinanceICMA: A Budgeting Guide for Local Government 3-Part SeriesÂ
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From Scary to Synergy: Navigating Change with Julia D. Novak
Guest InformationJulia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, CEO and executive director of ICMAHostsJoe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell TopicsWelcome Voices in Local Government's New co-host, Angelica WedellIntroduction and Understanding Change in Local GovernmentStrategies for Effective Change ManagementFostering InnovationThe Role of SupervisorsAdvice for Local Government LeadersResourcesICMA Effective Supervisory Practices Training SeriesGetting to Know Our New CEO/Executive Director, Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CMÂ
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ACAO Development Series and SheLeadsGov
Guest InformationLaura Savage, Senior Program Manager, ICMAÂ TopicsAssistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Development Series OverviewCareer Progression and Development OpportunitiesSheLeadsGov Virtual Forum InsightsResourcesThe Essential ACAO Development Series: Building Your Path to Leadership ExcellenceSheLeadsGov Virtual Forum | Innovate, Inspire, ImpactEP47 Local Gov Life Advice: Career Moves, Coworkers, and Council
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The Power of Local Workforce Development in Public Works
Guest InformationAmanda Hesse, chief revenue officer, LCPtrackerStephanie Ramos, customer success manager, LCPtracker TopicsThe 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.ResourcesWorkforce development program trackerCase Study on the ROI of hiring local
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Local Government Trends for 2025 Part Two
Guest InformationZhikun Liu, Ph.D., CFP®, vice president, head of MissionSquare Research Institute Gerald Young, senior researcher, MissionSquare Research Institute TopicsRetirement Employee investment programsResourcesMissionSquare Research Institute
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