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Episode #48: Sarah Hannah-Spurlock – The Nighttime Economy Manager of Ft. Lauderdale Jan 31, 2022

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Sarah Spurlock is used to people being confused and intrigued by her title: Nighttime Economy Manager for the City of Ft. Lauderdale. The city is one of the first to label itself an 18-hour city, focusing on advocacy and education. Sarah believes that the focus local government puts on city planning should be just as prevalent at night as it is during the day.

Episode #47: Casey Lucius – The Psychology of Decision Making Jan 31, 2022

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Casey Lucius, City of Marco Island Assistant City Manager, took an unusual path to city government. Part of her Ph.D. research was studying political decision-making, and she gives valuable insight into the two key ways humans make decisions.

Episode #46: Russ Blackburn – Tax Abatement Jan 31, 2022

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Port St. Lucie City Manager Russ Blackburn has been in city government for 44 years and with Port St. Lucie for five. He discusses the process his city went through regarding tax abatement and how he created a core team of strategic planners who worked closely with stakeholders and allies to accomplish the goal.

Episode #45: Yolanda Aguilar – Creating Opportunities for People to Recognize Your Talent Jan 31, 2022

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Yolanda Aguilar, City Manager for the City of West Miami, has been a public servant for nearly four decades. She discusses her advancement in the City of West Miami after being hired as an office clerk for the water department, to becoming City Clerk, to becoming City Manager for the last 27 years.

RE-RELEASE: Pat Robinson – The Public Safety Mission Dec 17, 2021

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Deputy City Manager of Sarasota Patrick Robinson was a law enforcement officer for 21 years. He explains the importance of people feeling safe in their communities in order for the surrounding economy to grow and thrive.

Episode #44: Scott Blankenship – Establishing Trust with the Community Dec 17, 2021

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Umatilla City Manager Scott Blankenship left the Air Force in 1981 and worked for the USPS for ten years. He was in the private sector for several years before returning to public service. Scott discusses how the public understands and appreciates when their tax dollars are being invested wisely and how to establish trust with the community you serve.

Episode #43: Jamie Titcomb – Being an “Unmanager” Dec 17, 2021

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Loxahatchee has been an incorporated town since 2006 and, in government years, is a “toddler of towns.” It was not until 2018 that the independent water control district and town government merged into one. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb explains exactly what an “unmanager” is and how the principle has guided his public service career.

Episode #42: Steve Williamson – From Serving the Country to Serving the Public Nov 30, 2021

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Key Biscayne City Manager Steve Williamson served his country in the military before working in the private sector. He felt something was missing – serving something for a bigger purpose – and began his career in city government working for the City of Miami.

RE-RELEASE: Kevin Guthrie, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management Nov 30, 2021

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Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie, has more than 30 years of experience in public safety and emergency management. In this episode, Kevin covers emergency management preparedness for local governments in tangible, practical and actionable terms.

Episode #41: Will Whitson – Your Best Work in an Emergency Happens Before the Emergency Nov 30, 2021

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Flagler Beach City Manager Will Whitson has been in city leadership for seven hurricane seasons. He advises preparing for hurricane season by thinking through possible issues, gathering your team, preparing and reviewing checklists and determining how to coordinate with the private sector to manage resources best.

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