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The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) presents Perspectives on City Management, a podcast about the people who work hard every day to keep Texas cities running smoothly. In each episode we sit down with city managers and other municipal public servants to discuss the business of local government, and the professionals who make it work. Show topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Management; Economic Development; Quality of Life; Next Generation of Leaders; and TCMA initiatives that benefit local leaders. Perspectives on Local Government is brought to you TCMA. The show is hosted, recorded, and produced by TCMA Social Media Coordinator Stacey Ford Osborne.

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Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships

2026/01/06

As TCMA continues celebrating 100 years, relationships have been foundational to the success of the association and careers of its members. In this episode, TCMA members share how the relationships they have formed have had a lasting impacting personally and professionally. GUESTS: Paulette Hartman, City Manager, City of North Richland Hills Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse

Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession

2025/11/04

In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity. GUESTS: Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute

Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics

2025/09/08

Much of TCMA's rich history centers around its emphasis on the Code of Ethics. TCMA Ethics Committee Chair, Matt Mueller, and Life Member Nick Finan share how the TCMA's Code of Ethics has played an important part in the culture and ethos of the Association. GUESTS: Nick Finan, Life Member, TCMA Matt Mueller, Ethics Committee Chair and Town Manager, Town of Little Elm

Episode 04.07 The History of City Management: Why it Works

2025/07/14

As TCMA begins its 100-Year Celebration Series, key professionals will share how the association has impacted the profession and left a lasting heritage. In the first of the series, Dan Johnson, former city manager, TCMA past president, and distinguished member will share the history of TCMA and why the council-manager form of government works. GUEST: Dan Johnson, TCMA Distinguished Member

04.06: Community Engagement, Part 2

2025/05/19

In the conclusion of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement and talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community. GUESTS: David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson

Episode 04.05: Community Engagement, Part 1

2025/05/05

In part one of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement, talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community. GUESTS: David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson

Episode 04.04 Learning from Our Peers: The Importance of Peer Mentoring

2025/04/21

In this episode we talk about the effectiveness and importance of peer mentorship. GUESTS: Ben Williamson, City Manager, Farmer’s Branch James Hartshorn, Deputy City Manager, City of Pflugerville PEER MENTORSHIP RESOURCES: TCMA Senior Advisor Program ICMA Career Compass

Episode 4.03: The Aftermath of a Cyberattack

2025/03/03

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

Episode 04.02: Technology in Local Government

2025/02/04

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

Episode 04.01: Pet Therapy for Mental Health

2025/01/08

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].

Episode 3.05: The 2025 Texas Legislative Session

2024/12/07

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 CommitteeBill Longley, General Council, Texas Municipal LeagueMonty Wynn, Director of Grassroots and Legislative Services, Texas Municipal LeagueADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TCMA Advocacy Committee TML Legislative Information

Episode 3.04: The Importance of Community Engagement

2024/06/13

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

Episode 3:03 Senate Bill 2 Strategies

2024/05/16

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

Episode 3:02 Time Management Hacks

2024/04/09

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

Episode 3.01 Grant Funding: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

2024/01/13

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/