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Episode #167: Brian R. Moree – The Challenges and...

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2025/02/14

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.

00:37:05

Episode #167: Koby Townsend – Maintaining a Servant’s...

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2025/02/07

At just 25 years old, Koby Townsend holds the position ofCity Manager in DeFuniak Springs. Starting as a city clerk at age 22, Koby discusses his rapid career progression and the mentors who believed in him. He reflects with podcast host Steve on the vital role of mistakes in personal and professional growth, offering strategies for effectively managing setbacks. A devoted listener of the FCCMA podcast, Koby shares key lessons from the 40 episodes he’s absorbed.

00:50:27

Episode #166: Joseph Yarbrough – The City Manager’s...

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2025/01/24

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

00:23:08

#165 Jamie Titcomb – Managing City Council Turnover

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2025/01/17

With experience in seven cities, Jamie Titcomb discusses thedynamics of handling city council turnovers. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique needs of each council member while advancing city objectives. Jamie advocates for setting clear goals in initial meetings and adhering strictly to the rules to achieve desired outcomes.

00:33:24

#164 Lynn Tipton – Navigating New Council Transitions

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2025/01/10

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.

00:33:13

Re-Release Episode #135: Courtney Barker: Don’t step...

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2024/12/20

Former Satellite Beach City Manager Courtney Barkerdiscusses the impact of PFAS chemicals from a nearby space force base, the difficulties of remediation and the economic significance of the base to Satellite Beach. Courtney emphasizes the importance of doing things right the first time and discusses measures like implementing paid beach parking driven by community needs.

00:34:15

Re-Release Episode #152: Jorge Gonzalez – Being a...

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2024/12/20

Jorge Gonzalez, Village Manager of Bal Harbour in Miami-Dade County, shares his experiences managing one of the most successful malls in the world. Jorge believes that being a city manager requires courage, confidence, and conviction – the three Cs. He talks about the challenging positions he has encountered in his career and the importance of adhering to an ethical code.

00:42:09

Re-Release Episode #153: Olivia Minshew – The...

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2024/12/20

Olivia Minshew has been the City Manager of Wauchula since 2023 and has been with the City for nearly 20 years. In this episode, Olivia discusses the City’s process of moving to direct deposit and the significant time savings it ultimately brought to her employees. She outlines the change steps involved, which included awareness, preparation, and communication. Olivia also talks about breaking down departmental silos, where previously, departments operated independently with little regard for each

00:43:57

Re-Release Episode #149: Crystal Washington – How to...

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2024/12/20

Crystal Washington works with clients to help them identify potential futures and prepare for them. In this episode, she discusses dealing with current problems while making time for future planning, such as scheduling time to be curious. She emphasizes the importance of horizon scanning, looking for small signals amid the noise, and distinguishing trends. Crystal recommends the book “Factfulness,” which addresses human anxieties and explains why we shouldn't be as worried as we are. She also

00:35:32

Re-Release Episode #73: Mike Staffopoulos –...

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2024/11/22

Jacksonville Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos joins the FCCMA podcast this week to discuss the transformation of Jax Beach through strategic planning, the draw to the area, and what is to come. All the dynamics involved in urban development with a stable infrastructure are also discussed.

00:32:55

Re-Release Episode #16: Pam Brangaccio – When...

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2024/11/22

Are you managing your city’s long-term plan better than you are managing your own? In this episode, we speak with FCCMA Senior Advisor Pam Brangaccio. She discusses her experience planning for retirement and how to get started if you don’t have a plan!

00:51:00

Re-Release Episode #77: Denise Bevan – Environmental...

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2024/11/22

This episode features City of Palm Coast City Manager Denise Bevan. She focused on Ecology in college and began her professional career at an environmental consulting firm in St. Augustine. In 2007 she began work with the City of Palm Coast, which recruited her because they wanted someone on staff specifically focused on the environment. Bevan helped develop a land development code for the city.

00:36:15

Re-Release Episode #112: Michelle del Valle - Giving...

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2024/11/22

In this episode, Assistant City Manager Michelle del Valle from Winter Park explores the importance of giving people victories. She discusses various initiatives, including park and library creation, addressing resistance to change within communities and building consensus through feedback from dissenting residents. Michelle recommends starting discussions with concepts to ensure that everyone's voice is valued.

00:52:26

Episode #163: Scott Dudley – You Shouldn’t be Looking...

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2024/10/31

In this episode, Scott Dudley, who recently retired after 22 years with the Florida League of Cities, reflects on his career and shares insights on citizen advocacy. Scott highlights his involvement in the Local Voices United program, which encourages citizens to engage in local issues that directly impact their communities. He emphasizes the importance of home rule and building strong relationships with lawmakers to effectively influence policy. Drawing on his earlier experience in local

00:33:49

Episode #162: Treasa Brown-Stubbs – Being a Sleeves...

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2024/10/31

Treasa Brown-Stubbs, City Manager of Lauderdale Lakes, reflects on her 20-year career with the city, starting as a part-time employee at an Alzheimer’s center before climbing the ranks to her current role. Treasa discusses the challenges of working in a high-poverty area and the importance of resourcefulness, leveraging state, federal, and private grants to create opportunities for the city. She also emphasizes youth and family engagement through partnerships and year-round food distribution

00:43:40

Episode #161: Erica Dhawan – How to Connect...

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2024/10/31

Erica Dhawan grew up as a shy, introverted girl in Pennsylvania, speaking Hindi at home. In this episode, she discusses “digital body language,” the new form of non-verbal communication in our digital world, which still makes up 70% of how we interact. Erica explains that body language has transformed into cues and signals in digital communications. In her book, she dives into these modern signals and their impact. She also points out that people interpret digital body language differently, just

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Episode #160: Ryan Leavengood – Being Invisible and...

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2024/10/31

Ryan Leavengood, the City Manager of Lake Alfred in Polk County, shares his philosophy on public service: success is often measured by invisibility. With a population of around 7,100, Ryan believes that a smooth-running government is one where everything operates behind the scenes, and the public rarely notices because things are going well. He stresses the importance of focusing on core services – the 95% that truly matter. Ryan contrasts this with situations where government fails, like the Flint,

00:37:04

Re-Release Episode #147: Mike Crow – Tallahassee’s...

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2024/10/01

Mike Crow, the Assistant General Manager for Power Delivery for City of Tallahassee Utilities, shares an in-depth account of the recovery efforts following three tornadoes that hit Tallahassee on May 10 and left 80,000 customers without power. Mike discusses the detailed storm plan that guided their response, including the rapid mobilization of 433 additional workers, boosting their workforce to over 700 within hours of the storm. He covers the logistical challenges of weather-related recoveries and

00:43:42

Re-Release Episode #146: Steve Langley – Mutual Aid...

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2024/10/01

Steve Langley, the Electric Utility Director for Mount Dora, joins us to highlight the importance of mutual aid in disaster recovery. Following the catastrophic tornadoes in Tallahassee on May 10, utilities across the state rallied to support the capital in a coordinated effort led by FMEA. Steve delves into the mutual aid agreement facilitated by the American Public Power Association, which enables municipal utilities not only in Florida but across the nation to assist one another during

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Re-Release Episode #145: Amy Zubaly – It Only Takes...

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2024/10/01

In this episode, we talk with Amy Zubaly, the Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), who has been with the organization for 25 years and in her current role since 2017. Amy shares insights into FMEA's pivotal role in supporting Florida’s 33 city-owned utilities, particularly during hurricanes and emergencies. As the 2024 hurricane season looms with a dire forecast, Amy emphasizes the importance of preparedness, and notes that it only takes one storm to wreak havoc

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