Raoul Lavin has spent three decades in local government, nowcollaborating with FCCMA and teaching at Florida State University’s Askew School of Public Administration. Starting as a budget office analyst in Tallahassee and rising to Assistant City Manager, Raoul joins podcast host Steve Vancore toexplore the intergenerational dynamics in the workforce and advise young professionals navigating their local government careers.

Brian R. Moree, City Manager of Atlantis in Palm Beach County,shares his insights on effective delegation. With over six and a half years in this role, following a 20-year tenure by his predecessor, Brian encountered a lack of structure and empowerment among city staff. He discusses his approach to fostering autonomy and capability by being realistic about the responsibilities assigned to his team.

At just 25 years old, Koby Townsend holds the position of

In this episode of the New Council Transition Series, podcast host Steve Vancore speaks with Joseph Yarbrough, a seasoned city manager from Volusia County, focusing on the crucial onboarding process for newly elected officials. Joe discusses his approach to aligning campaign promises with municipal responsibilities and emphasizes the necessity of understanding the roles within local governance. The conversation shares strategies for effective communication and education to ensure that elected officials can successfully navigate their roles and responsibilities, fostering better governance and community service. This episode is a deep dive into the best practices for integrating new leaders into the complex world of local government.

With experience in seven cities, Jamie Titcomb discusses the

2024 FLC Employee of the Year and recent retiree, Lynn Tipton, explores the challenges of council transitions. Discussing strategies for engaging with newly elected members, Lynn highlights the importance of understanding their communication preferences and goals. She suggests watching other councils’ public meetings and utilizing orientation checklists from FCCMA to avoid common pitfalls.

Former Satellite Beach City Manager Courtney Barker

Jorge Gonzalez, Village Manager of Bal Harbour in Miami-Dade

Olivia Minshew has been the City Manager of

Crystal Washington works with clients to help them identify