Municipalities 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 with leaders in two cities who have been victims of a cyberattack and how they recovered. 

GUESTS:

Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell

David Esquivel, City Manager, City of Tomball 

Jessica Rogers, Assistant City Manager, City of Tomball

On 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 Manager, City of League City 

David Amsler, Director of Strategic Operations, City of Hutto

On 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 Boerne
Faith Morse, Chief of Staff, City of Mansfield

RESOURCES:
Therapy Dogs International
Alliance of Therapy Dogs

To be connected to one of our guests, send an email to our Social Media Coordinator at [email protected]. 

In 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 session of the Texas Legislature that begins on January 14. 

GUESTS:

• Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano, and Chair of the TCMA Advocacy Committee 
• Thomas Hunter, Assistant City Manager, City of Pflugerville, and Vice Chair of the TCMA Advocacy Committee
• Bill Longley, General Council, Texas Municipal League
• Monty Wynn, Director of Grassroots and Legislative Services, Texas Municipal League

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TCMA Advocacy Committee
TML Legislative Information

On 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 Childers, Town Manager, Town of Flower Mound
Steve Williams, City Manager, City of Schertz

In 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 benefit their citizens.

GUESTS
Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite
David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown


LEARN MORE
Property Tax Process Post-Senate Bill 2 (2019) - Explanatory Q&A

Time management and keeping a balanced life is challenging. This episode will provide practical advice and encouragement for new and well-seasoned city management professionals.

GUESTS:
Taylor Lough, Assistant City Manager, City of Anna
Shanna Sims-Bradish,  Assistant City Manager, University Park

Generating 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 to help cities fund these projects, but they often come with strings attached, and those can be a bit tricky. In this episode we talk with two well-seasoned grant recipients to walk us through the process and share their insights. 

GUESTS:
Austin Bleess, City Manager,  City of Jersey Village
Cesar Garcia, City Manager, City of La Marque

RESOURCES:
https://www.tml.org/201/Grants
https://www.tcma.org/

Finding 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 human resource management. In Season 2, Episode 7, our guests share innovative ways to hire and keep municipal employees.

GUESTS:
Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse
LaShon Ross, Deputy City Manager, City of Plano

To 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 the city management profession. This episode will highlight how the how the TCMA Managers in Partnership Program is having a positive impact. 

 GUESTS:
Corby Alexander, City Manager, City of La Porte and Chair of the City Managers of Tomorrow Committee
Joey Dunn, Deputy City Manager, City of Bryan and TCMA Manager in Partnership for Texas A&M University
Brian Nakamura, Former City Manager and Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University
Teagan Trammell, Student, Texas A&M University, Intern, City of Bryan.

Learn more about the City Managers of Tomorrow Committee on our website.