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Wellbeing in Utah Communities Jan 08, 2021

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Do you, as a municipal leader, know how your residents assess their personal wellbeing and how the resources offered by your city are impacting their assessment? Now is a great time to find out! Utah State University is inviting Utah cities and towns to participate in a survey to gather data that may enhance the way local leaders plan for the future. Learn more about the project from Dr. Courtney Flint, USU Professor of Natural Resource Sociology, and hear how the information gathered is a wonderful tool for community leaders from Susan Petherham, a municipal planning consultant with FFKR, and Mayor Damon Cann of North Logan. Learn how to participate in the survey here: https://extension.usu.edu/business-and-community/utah-wellbeing-project Local leaders are also invited to take a brief survey about the impact of COVID-19 on your community by clicking here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mtUClIP2BCVhjv. Special thanks to Utah Local Governments Trust, a ULCT sponsor, for their help in funding League programs like this podcast.

Windstorm Impact and Recovery in Salt Lake City Nov 14, 2020

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September 7, 2020. A storm blew into northern Utah with hurricane-force gusts. Over 2 days, 100 year old trees were ripped from the ground. Power lines were sheared and arcing, rooftops were torn and debris was swirling in the streets. How did crews in Salt Lake City, perhaps the hardest hit, deal with the initial impact and how are they planting the seeds to regrow and restore one of the most beautiful elements of Utah's capital city? Hear Salt Lake City's Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Director of Public Services Lorna Vogt, and Urban Forestry Division Director Tony Gliot talk about the ongoing the work resulting from the big winds. You can help with the efforts to restore the urban forest through ReTreeSLC.com. Thanks to ULCT sponsor, Rocky Mountain Power, for their assistance in the repair and recovery.

Women in Utah Municipal Leadership- What are the stats in your city or town? Oct 29, 2020

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When men and women work together in leadership positions, organizations increasingly thrive. That's the finding of Utah's Women & Leadership Project. So how often are men and women working together in Utah municipal government? In this episode of the #CitiesWork podcast, ULCT host Susan Wood speaks to Utah State Representative Candice Pierucci and Brooke Smith, who works with Murray City. They've both been deeply involved in a study to assess the numbers of women in leadership positions in Utah's cities and towns. Hear their findings in this podcast and learn more at https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/blog/2020/the-status-of-women-leaders-in-government-utah-cities-and-towns.

2-1-1-: Connecting Residents to the Services they Need Oct 08, 2020

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Local leaders in Utah's communities can help connect residents to valuable services they need through the 2-1-1 network. CitiesWork podcast host Susan Wood speaks with Amy Ahrens Terpstra, Vice President of Collective Impact at United Way of Salt Lake, about what 2-1-1 means to our cities and towns. She also highlights a new program that helps connect students to educational resources. "Stay Safe, Stay Connected" is helping students access tools and internet connections during the pandemic so that they can stay safe while participating in educational programs. To learn more, visit 211utah.org or https://uw.org/211/stay-safe-stay-connected/. This podcast was sponsored by Comcast, who is also partnering with the "Stay Safe, Stay Connected" program.

Respond| Recover| Reimagine- Learn about ULCT's 2020 Annual Convention Aug 27, 2020

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ULCT's 2020 Annual Convention, scheduled for Sept. 21-25, offers a full week of opportunities for Utah's municipal leaders to learn about managing local government and preparing for growth in an innovative way. It's a reimagined convention! Find conference details and registration information at www.ulct.org.

Valuable Community Planning Lessons from the COVID Crisis Jul 29, 2020

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COVID has had an interesting effect on our roads and the quality of our air. Freeway volumes dropped and the quality of the air improved as people began teleworking instead of reporting to the office. What does this trend mean for long-term planning in our communities? It could be time for a "re-direct." Hear from Ted Knowlton of the Wasatch Front Regional Council and UCAIR's Thom Carter as they discuss what teleworking could mean as we plan for growth in Utah's cities and towns. Special thanks to ULCT sponsor, Utopia, for sponsoring this podcast.

Teleworking and our Air Quality during a Pandemic Jul 15, 2020

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The outbreak of COVID forced many workers to move from the desk in their office to a desk at home. Our business is now done, in large part, virtually. Fewer cars on the road has made a huge improvement in our air, especially in valleys where ozone and inversion are typical seasonal problems. What do managers and staff think of the new "work from home" concept? Hear from UCAIR's Executive Director Thom Carter about details from a recent survey. He also explains grants and other opportunities to use what we've learned to make positive, permanent changes. For complete survey results and grant opportunities, contact UCAIR's Thom Carter at thom@ucair.org.

Innovative Utah Cities Create a New Summer Fun Jun 11, 2020

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Outdoor festivals and fun in the sun is a tradition in Utah's cities and towns. But this year, we've had to rethink those community connections. Learn about new guidelines during the pandemic for live events and festivals and hear what some city leaders have come up with as they've reimagined summer.

Crisis Management- The Four I's Leaders Should Utilize May 21, 2020

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Who knew life would change so much so quickly as a pandemic swept through our communities? No one expected this and no one expected the many emergencies faced across our cities and towns. But there are skills leaders can learn about crisis management that will help prepare to make quick, educated decisions when they need to be made. Hear from two management and leadership experts, adjunct BYU professor Barry Rellaford and municipal consultant John Park, about the skills to employ and the pitfalls to avoid while managing a crisis in this edition of #CitiesWork.

COVID-19- An Insider's Perspective Apr 23, 2020

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As Utah's congressional delegation began addressing the novel coronavirus, one member learned first-hand the basis for the concern. Congressman Ben McAdams traveled from DC back to Utah when he contracted the disease. Days later, hospitalized, he says it was like having a belt strapped around his chest. Hear about his experience and an insider's perspective on the actions in Washington to address the critical effects of COVID-19.

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