How a team effort led to success advocating for council-manager government in Illinois and ICMA's ongoing support for the profession and form of government.

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Joe Supervielle speaks with AI technologist, Parth Shah, about how local governments can move past AI talk or hype and start experimenting and implementing it to be more productive and produce better outcomes for the residents they serve.

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Joe Supervielle speaks with John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, Fire Rescue, City of Tampa. John explains how diligent training and planning prepared the local governments and first responders during the extreme challenges of the 2024 hurricane season. 

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Joe Supervielle speaks with data scientist, Raman Shah. Shah explains what data is (or isn't) and what to do with it. The conversation then moves to how local governments can best avoid software trouble and save millions.

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, hosts Joe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell sit down with trauma-informed care consultant Adrienne Wise for a practical conversation on mental health, burnout, and employee engagement in the public sector. You’ll hear why fostering mental wellness is not just “nice to have”—it’s a leadership imperative for attracting and keeping top talent in today’s local government workplace.

How can local governments strengthen financial resilience in a time of uncertainty? In this special episode of Voices in Local Government, hosts Joe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell bring you a Live recording with Public Money Pod. You’ll hear featured public-sector leaders share real-world insights on building strong financial foundations, planning for the long term, and fostering trust across teams and communities.

ICMA's new CEO and executive director, Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, joins Voices in Local Government to discuss bold change management strategies for leaders as well as Effective Supervisory Practices training to support innovation and create the foundations of organizational success.

Local government professional development opportunities from ICMA.

How local governments can create jobs that benefit residents, public works projects, and the local economy.

Part Two with ICMA strategic partner, MissionSquare Research Institute, covering retirement and employee investment programs.

ICMA strategic partner, MissionSquare Research Institute shares findings on workforce needs and motivations.

This episode of VLG discusses the challenges and strategies of local government in overcoming stigma and building a positive brand identity through social media.

William Whitson joins ICMA's Voices in Local Government podcast to cover the most critical points is recovery after a disaster.

Part two continues with audience questions on effective communication.

Explore the philosophical foundations of communication, the importance of empathy and active listening, and the role of nonverbal cues. The discussion emphasizes the need for personalized responses in local government, the significance of follow-up communication, and the challenges of building trust in institutions. They also share practical techniques for tailoring communication styles to different audiences and the importance of maintaining professionalism in all interactions.

The Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibility, requiring websites and mobile technology to be accessible to all users. The ruling includes specific timeframes for compliance based on population size and tax income. Local governments need to take immediate action to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. The first step is to establish a clear compliance plan and understand the accessibility standards. Local governments should conduct an audit of their digital presence and prioritize fixing the most frequently accessed pages. It is important to involve residents with disabilities in the feedback process and build core competency within the organization. Vendors should be carefully vetted to ensure they have deep domain expertise in accessibility.

In part three of three, Sarah Peck shares the heroic response at the still tragic Texas Allen Outlet Mall shooting and how city/county managers can build trust and ensure resources for police and all emergency services.

In part two of three, John Curnutt and Sarah Peck discuss chain of command during chaos, collaboration between departments, and the chain of survival during an Active Violent Incident.

In part one of three, John Curnutt, Assistant Executive Director, ALERRT Center at Texas State University and Sarah Peck, Director, United On Guns discuss real Active Violent Incidents (AVI) training vs box checking, funding, and the responsibility of city/county managers.

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 doing great work.