This one’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “What the hell does a City Manager actually do?” I sat down with Bill Gambill, the City Manager of Manistee, and we went deep. Bill’s a legit pro—master’s degree in Public Administration from Wayne State, decades of experience in government, and the kind of guy who actually knows how cities really run behind the scenes.

We talked about what it's like trying to manage a whole city—budgets, policies, infrastructure, dealing with the public, and yes… even politics. Bill's got sharp analytical skills and a calm, no-BS approach to leadership. He’s not a politician—he’s the guy making the machine run. This episode pulls back the curtain on city government in a way that’s informative, eye-opening, and honestly, pretty damn fascinating.

Whether you’re into community development, politics, leadership, or just curious about how your town actually functions—this one's worth the listen.

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