Perspectives on City Management

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.

Perspectives on City Management is a government podcast hosted by Texas City Management Association (TCMA), with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Texas City Management Association (TCMA) hosts Perspectives on City Management, a government show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 4.12 : The Influence of Universities

  Apr 14, 202636 minS4

  <p>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. </p><p>GUESTS:</p><p><b>Mark McDaniel</b>, TCMA Past President; Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, Strategic Government Resources </p><p><b>James Thurmond</b>, TCMA Past President; Professor of Practice - Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston</p><p><br/></p><p>To learn more about the TCMA Intercollegiate Bowl, visit our website! </p>

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  Episode #11

  Episode 04:11 - A Family Affair

  Feb 26, 202651 minS4

  <p>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. </p><p><b>GUESTS:</b></p><p><b>Henry Hill</b>, retired Deputy City Manager, City of Frisco</p><p><b>Lauren Rose</b>, Assistant City Manager, City of Sachse</p><p><b>Gabe Reaume</b>, City Manager, City of Saginaw</p><p><b>Cori Reaume</b>, Director of Planning, North Richland Hills.</p>

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  Episode #10

  Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships

  Jan 6, 202653 minS4

  <p>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.</p><p><b>GUESTS:</b></p><p>Paulette Hartman, City Manager, City of North Richland Hills</p><p>Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano</p><p>David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown</p><p>Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse</p><p><br/></p>

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  Episode #9

  Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession

  Nov 4, 202555 minS4

  <p>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.</p><p><b>GUESTS:</b></p><p><b>Rickey Childers</b>, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee</p><p><b>Karen Daly,</b> TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute</p><p><br/></p>

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  Episode #8

  Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics

  Sep 8, 202549 minS4

  <p>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.</p><p><b>GUESTS:</b></p><p><b>Nick Finan, </b>Life Member, TCMA</p><p><b>Matt Mueller,</b> Ethics Committee Chair and Town Manager, Town of Little Elm</p>

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