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Episode 230 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity
OverviewWhat does it look like to lead the city you grew up in and then hand it over to the next generation? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with William "Buzzy" Newman, longtime city leader in Henderson, Kentucky. From growing up as the son of a six-term mayor, to navigating economic transformation and social unrest, to leading through the chaos of COVID, Buzzy's story is one of legacy, resilience, and community-first leadership.
But the heart of this conversation isn't just about service—it's about succession. Buzzy shares how he mentored Dylan Ward from young engineer to city manager, and why he chose to step back into the assistant role to ensure a seamless transition. Along the way, he offers candid lessons on honesty in politics, balancing community loyalty with family life, and why mentoring the next generation may be the most important act of leadership.
Connect with William "Buzzy" NewmanLinkedIn:
About Our SponsorsTyler TechnologiesWe're also proud to be sponsored by Tyler Technologies, the largest software company in the nation dedicated exclusively to the public sector. From financial management and utility billing to citizen engagement and digital government solutions, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently, transparently, and effectively.
Learn more at Tyler Technologies
Zencity This episode is made possible by Zencity, a trusted partner to hundreds of local governments worldwide. Zencity helps leaders cut through the noise of the "same ten people" by gathering real-time resident feedback across every neighborhood and demographic. With Zencity's AI-powered tools, decisions can be made with clarity and confidence.
Learn more at Zencity.io
Connect with Seth Winterhalter:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com
About HaltingWinter Municipal SolutionsAt HaltingWinter, we help local government leaders build thriving teams and resilient workplace cultures through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs like the Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDC).
Learn more at HaltingWinter.com
Seth's Upcoming Keynotes:2025 Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 23-26 | Owensboro, KY Details at KLC
ELGL 2025 Conference | Camp Govlife October 1-3 | Santa Rose, CA Details at ELGL
2025 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar November 12-14 | Los Angeles, CA Details at CalCities
2025 Kansas City/County Management Association Annual Conference December 3-5 | Manhattan, KS Details at KCMA
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Episode 230 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity
OverviewWhat does it look like to lead the city you grew up in and then hand it over to the next generation? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with William "Buzzy" Newman, longtime city leader in Henderson, Kentucky. From growing up as the son of a six-term mayor, to navigating economic transformation and social unrest, to leading through the chaos of COVID, Buzzy's story is one of legacy, resilience, and community-first leadership.
But the heart of this conversation isn't just about service—it's about succession. Buzzy shares how he mentored Dylan Ward from young engineer to city manager, and why he chose to step back into the assistant role to ensure a seamless transition. Along the way, he offers candid lessons on honesty in politics, balancing community loyalty with family life, and why mentoring the next generation may be the most important act of leadership.
Connect with William "Buzzy" NewmanLinkedIn:
About Our SponsorsTyler TechnologiesWe're also proud to be sponsored by Tyler Technologies, the largest software company in the nation dedicated exclusively to the public sector. From financial management and utility billing to citizen engagement and digital government solutions, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently, transparently, and effectively.
Learn more at Tyler Technologies
Zencity This episode is made possible by Zencity, a trusted partner to hundreds of local governments worldwide. Zencity helps leaders cut through the noise of the "same ten people" by gathering real-time resident feedback across every neighborhood and demographic. With Zencity's AI-powered tools, decisions can be made with clarity and confidence.
Learn more at Zencity.io
Connect with Seth Winterhalter:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com
About HaltingWinter Municipal SolutionsAt HaltingWinter, we help local government leaders build thriving teams and resilient workplace cultures through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs like the Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDC).
Learn more at HaltingWinter.com
Seth's Upcoming Keynotes:2025 Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 23-26 | Owensboro, KY Details at KLC
ELGL 2025 Conference | Camp Govlife October 1-3 | Santa Rose, CA Details at ELGL
2025 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar November 12-14 | Los Angeles, CA Details at CalCities
2025 Kansas City/County Management Association Annual Conference December 3-5 | Manhattan, KS Details at KCMA

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