Perspectives on City Management
by Texas City Management Association (TCMA)
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About this podcast
The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) presents Perspectives on City Management, a podcast about the people who work hard every day to keep Texas cities running smoothly. In each episode we sit down with city managers and other municipal public servants to discuss the business of local government, and the professionals who make it work. Show topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Management; Economic Development; Quality of Life; Next Generation of Leaders; and TCMA initiatives that benefit local leaders. Perspectives on Local Government is brought to you TCMA. The show is hosted, recorded, and produced by TCMA Social Media Coordinator Stacey Ford Osborne.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- Episode 5.01: Why Every City Manager Should Understand Municipal Court Operations · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 1Following their featured article in the September issue of the TCMA Management Messenger, New Fairview City Administrator John Cabrales and Court Administrator Renee O'Neill…
- Episode 4.12 : The Influence of Universities · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 12On 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…
- Episode 04:11 - A Family Affair · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 11TCMA’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…
- Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 10As 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…
- Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 9In 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…
- Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 8Much 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…
- Episode 04.07 The History of City Management: Why it Works · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 7As 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…
- 04.06: Community Engagement, Part 2 · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 6In 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…
- Episode 04.05: Community Engagement, Part 1 · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 5In 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…
- Episode 04.04 Learning from Our Peers: The Importance of Peer Mentoring · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 4In 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…
- Episode 4.03: The Aftermath of a Cyberattack · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 3Municipalities 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…
- Episode 04.02: Technology in Local Government · 42 minOn 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…
- Episode 04.01: Pet Therapy for Mental Health · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 1On 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…
- Episode 3.05: The 2025 Texas Legislative Session · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 5In 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…
- Episode 3.04: The Importance of Community Engagement · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 4On 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…
- Episode 3:03 Senate Bill 2 Strategies · 43 minIn 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…
- Episode 3:02 Time Management Hacks · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 2Time management and keeping a balanced life is challenging. This episode will provide practical advice and encouragement for new and well-seasoned city management professionals…
- Episode 3.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 1Generating 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…
- Episode 2:07 Innovations in Human Resource Management · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 7Finding 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…
- Episode 2:06 Preparing the Next Generation · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 6To 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…
