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    Local Government's Social Media Queen

    Local Government's Social Media Queen

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Agnes Quinn Queen, County Commissioner of Lewis County

     

    • How to use social media for economic development and citizen services
    • Social media and privacy as a public servant
    • How to bring on other local government officials into the social media world
    • Why social media makes you more approachable by your citizens
    • How to handle the negativity that comes with social media
    • The balance between handing negativity and censorship
    • The power of kindness and dealing in facts on social media
    • How to balance social media, your other responsibilities and personal life

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Agnes Quinn Queen:

    - Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Member of the year 2005
    - Lewis County, Cecil B. Highland Citizens of the year 2006
    - Environmental Excellence Award to County Commission 2009
    - Lewis County Outstanding Democrat of the year 2011
    - Governor's Commendation award For Volunteer Service to Lewis County and the State of WV 2011
    - Thelma J Stone County Commission of the year 2011
    - CCA Early Bird Award to the Lewis County Commission for dedication to CCA 2011 & 2013
    - 2015 Lewis County CEOS Award. Awarded to the Lewis County Commission.

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enJune 08, 2020
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    How to Build a Brand for Your City or Town

    How to Build a Brand for Your City or Town

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Jeni Bukolt, Founder of Haven Creative a branding and communications expert

    What is branding and why is it important for cities and towns

    • Where does the branding interest begin
    • How does branding impact economic development
    • What are the expectations when branding or re-branding your community
    • What is the 8-step Maven Branding Process
    • Why answering the phone and Uber drivers can be a part of being a brand ambassador
    • Why core values and branding are so interconnected
    • How to create a story for your town
    • What is the value of having an outsider involved in the city or town planning
    • How a shared vision and alignment can lead to a more amazing community

    7 Steps to an Amazing City: 

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

    Links Mentions During Show:

    About Jeni Bukolt of Haven Creative:

    With over 15 years of professional experience in marketing, video production, and branding, Jeni helps clients "connect the dots" from story to design to uniquely position their brand. After relocating to the Charlotte area from Los Angeles, Jeni Bukolt started Haven Creative in the fall of 2012. Haven Creative often works with cities, towns, counties, and developers to create comprehensive brand platforms for communities and special events.

    Email Jeni for more information on creating a brand for your city or town:  Jeni@havencreativeagency.com

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enMay 27, 2020
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    Cities are Essential with Joe Buscaino, President of the NLC

    Cities are Essential with Joe Buscaino, President of the NLC

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Joe Buscaino, President of the National League of Cities (NLC) and LA councilman

     

    • How is LA doing 16,000 meals in over a month, groceries gift card and blood drives
    • Why leadership is tested in a time of emergency
    • Public safety perspective from Joe, a former LA police officer
    • NLC member updates, what is going on across the US
    • What is the Cities Are Essential campaign and why all cities are essential
    • How to get involved in the fight for cities at https://covid19.nlc.org/cities-are-essential/
    • The importance of removing the city size in the federal support
    • How to get back to a safe, happy and healthy life
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    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Joe Buscaino:

    Joe Buscaino is President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the city’s fifteenth Council District, and serves as the President of the National League of Cities (NLC). With a lifelong career in public service, Buscaino brings a broad range of expertise to NLC’s leadership including the critical issues of public safety and crime prevention, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, homelessness, technology and innovation, and youth civic engagement. He has served in several roles at NLC, including chairing the Board Legislative Action Committee and serving as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, Board Membership Committee, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. As president of NLC, Buscaino is focused on leading with urgency on the issues of housing instability and homelessness, strengthening the local-federal partnership, and supporting innovation-driven economies.

     

    Buscaino has served the fifteenth Council District of Los Angeles since 2012. In 2017, Buscaino was named Chair of the new Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee which oversees the Port of Los Angeles – the busiest Port in the United States, LAX – the second busiest airport in the United States, and the Department of Convention & Tourism Development. Buscaino was also named Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee, as well as a member of the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

     

    Buscaino’s legislative priorities include addressing the complex issue of homelessness from every angle – from emergency measures like portable restrooms and showers to long-term solutions like permanent supportive housing; increasing public safety, as witnessed by the recent re-opening of the Harbor Jail; ensuring the Port of Los Angeles becomes a zero-emissions port while scaling up its workforce; redeveloping the LA Waterfront and making it a regional destination and economic stimulator; and beyond.

     

    Prior to his election to the City Council, Buscaino served for 15 years as a police officer in the Los Angeles Police Department. He created the LAPD’s first Teen Community Police Advisory Board, an organization that works with teens to solve problems and break the barriers between police and teenagers. His concept was implemented citywide in 2011.

     

    Buscaino also serves on the Southern California Air Quality Management District Governing Board and the Southern California Association of Governments Board. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Harbor Area, the San Pedro YWCA’s Racial Justice Committee, and the Advisory Council for the Los Angeles Watts Summer Games. He is active with Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and various Italian-American organizations. Buscaino graduated with a BA in Communications from California State University – Dominguez Hills. He and his wife, Geralyn, are raising their two children in San Pedro.

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

                                                  

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enMay 18, 2020
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    City Finances and Budgets After COVID

    City Finances and Budgets After COVID

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast with host Jim Hunt talks to Mike Conduff, former City Manager and consultant about finances for cities and towns after COVID.

    • NLC research shows virtual all cities surveyed expect a shortfall in revenue due to COVID
    • Ad valorem taxes and the impact of the sudden drop off
    • How rainy day funds can impact bond rating and much more
    • How the City Manager, Finance Director and Elected Officials work together to get through to the other side
    • What is the best way to deal with staffing, hiring freezes and current staff
    • What is the most important role of city government?
    • How decisions can impact union contracts, employee handbooks and other commitments of the city/town
    • Utilize colleagues to help if you're in a difficult situation (NLC, ICMA or State Municipal League)
    • The importance of establishing relationships before the need arises
    • National League of Cities, Cities Are Essential Program

     Special Mentions:

    • International City Manager Association (ICMA)
    • National League of Cities (NLC)
    • Clarence Anthony, CEO & Executive Director of NLC

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

    Links Mentions During Show:

     About Mike Conduff:

     Michael A. (Mike) Conduff is the President & CEO of The Elim Group, a motivational speaking and organizational consulting firm. Mike has extensive leadership, management and governance experience, having served as the City Manager of four different University communities, and most recently as the City Manager of Denton, Texas. Denton is the home of The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. Located in the dynamic North Texas Corridor, Denton is an innovative and rapidly growing community of 110,000. Prior to assuming the City Manager’s position in Denton in May 2001, Mike was a nine-year City Manager of Bryan, Texas, a 1998 & 1999 All-America City Finalist and the birthplace of Texas A&M University. Before he came to Texas, Mike served as City Manager in Manhattan, Kansas, home of Kansas State University, for five years. He also served as City Manager of Pittsburg, Kansas, home of Pittsburg State University, for 5½ years.

     

    Mr. Conduff earned his B.S. in civil engineering at the University of New Hampshire, graduating Cum Laude. His M.B.A. is from Pittsburg State University. He is also a charter graduate of the Carver Policy Governance® Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the International Policy Governance® Association. Mike’s clients have included the International City Management Association, The National League of Cities Leadership Training Institute, The National Council on Planned Giving, The Community Associations Institute and many cities, associations, and other non-profit and for-profit corporations. He is the co-author of The OnTarget Board Member – 8 Indisputable Behaviors a book about highly effective board members, and The Policy Governance® Fieldbook, a book on the practical applications of Policy Governance®. He is a frequent keynote speaker at professional and civic events. His is working on another book, Democracy at the Doorstep – True Stories from the Green Beret of Public Administrators. He has published numerous articles in national publications on topics as diverse as neighborhood empowerment to citizen linkages in the governance process.

     

    Mr. Conduff is a Fellow of the prestigious National Academy of Public Administration, a member of Who’s Who Worldwide, and a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International. He has been honored with the prestigious 2004 Award for Career Development in Memory of L. P. Cookingham from ICMA. The Center for Digital Government (a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local governments) has awarded Mike their coveted “Best of Texas 2004 Visionary Award.”

     

    A fourth generation Native American, Mike grew up on stories of his Cherokee ancestry, and attributes his love of speaking and telling stories to his grandmothers. A graduate of the 1988 Leadership Kansas Class, Mr. Conduff is active in a number of professional and civic organizations. He serves on the Athletic Council for the University of North Texas. He is a full member and Past President of the Texas City Management Association. He is a fully credentialed member of the International City/County Management Association, and serves on its International Board. He also served six years on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Association of City/County Management, chairing the Ethics Committee and holding all of the statewide offices including President of the Association. He is a Past President of the Kansas Engineering Society; a charter member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Entrepreneurial Center, located at Kansas State University; and a past member of the Board of Directors of the League of Kansas Municipalities Governing Body. Mr. Conduff is licensed as a Professional Engineer and a Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Kansas.

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enMay 12, 2020
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    City Finances in a Crisis

    City Finances in a Crisis

    In this episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Cathy Spain of Bearing Advisors about the current financial strain on cities and towns.

     

    • Global disruption and how it will impact city and town budgets
    • How to handle the financial pressure on local government
    • Impact on sales tax, delinquency rates and state vs local area
    • What new expenditures will be seen due to health care
    • How will elections be impacted and how will it be paid for in the future
    • 34 year survey of finance officers results
    • Why tapping into your reserve funds is something you want to avoid
    • The importance of longer term strategic planning
    • How to put your city or town in a stronger position for the future
    • COVID-19’s impact on transit, water and other public utilities
    • Thoughts on local budgeting over the next 30, 60 and 90 days with the balanced budget requirement
    • The importance of fiscal first aid
    • What will aid look like for local government

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Cathy Spain:

    Independent management consultant specializing in association management, public finance, and risk management. Clients include:

     

    --National League of Cities

    --Public Entity Risk Institute

    --Florida League of Cities

    --Utility Service Partners

    --Public Risk Management Association

     

    The reasons clients hire me:

     

    --Achievement-oriented professional with strong finance, organizational, and leadership skills; creative termperment and entrepreneurial spirit; and a reputation for completing projects on time and within budget.

     

    -- Executive-level association management experience covering governance; volunteer, financial project, contract and personnel management; direct and grassroots lobbying; research, policy/program analysis; strategic planning; marketing; membership; meeting/event planning; and public media, and chapter relations.

     

    -- Experienced policy analyst and lobbyist.

     

    --Strong written and oral communications skills.

     

    --Extensive network of elected and appointed government officials and association executives who can be called upon for information and insight.

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enMay 04, 2020
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    Cities are Essential - Even the Small Ones

    Cities are Essential - Even the Small Ones

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Darryl Moss

     

    • Darryl Moss was the first African American Mayor of Creedmoor, NC
    • The difference between Joe Busciano’s view in Los Angeles compared to the 4,400 population of Creedmoor, NC impact of COVID-19
    • How the National League of Cities helps the smaller communities that are under 50,000 population
    • The value of knowledge vs clout for small towns working in DC
    • The value of the Cities are Essential campaign for small cities and towns in the US

     

    Special Mentions;

     

    • Kathy Novak former President of the National League of Cities
    • Joe Busciano current President of National League of Cities

     

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Darryl Moss:

     

    Darryl is the former Mayor of Creedmoor, North Carolina and Chair of the National League of Cities Advisory Council

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enMay 04, 2020
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    BONUS: Podcasting in a crisis

    BONUS: Podcasting in a crisis

    This bonus episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Matthew James of the Local Government Podcast Network.

     

    • How to promote your podcast to get the highest distribution of your positive, transparent and proactive communication tool

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enApril 28, 2020
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    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis

    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis

    This bonus episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Matthew James of the Local Government Podcast Network about Podcasting in a Crisis:  social media and podcasting. 

    • Value of celebrating victories when recovering from a major disaster

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enApril 27, 2020
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    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis the Technical Side

    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis the Technical Side

    This bonus episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Matthew James of the Local Government Podcast Network.

     

    • The technical side of podcasting for cities and towns

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

    The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast
    enApril 23, 2020
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    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis

    BONUS: Podcasting in a Crisis

    This bonus episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Matthew James of the Local Government Podcast Network.

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

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    Dealing with Disaster

    Dealing with Disaster

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Melodee Colbert-Kean from Joplin, MO about recovering from a devastating tornado in Joplin, MO.

     

    • What make Joplin, Missouri an Amazing City
    • Sometimes all it takes to get started is to raise your hand when no one else will
    • Diversity in local government and why it’s so important
    • Steps to handle a major emergency (F5 tornado) in Joplin, Missouri
    • Importance of simple, clear messaging after a natural disaster and how to select the right person for that role
    • Value of partnerships between state and federal government and local governments
    • What does recovery look like after a major disaster?
    • What Joplin, MO can teach us about dealing with the COVID-19?
    • Value of celebrating victories when recovering from a major disaster. 

    Special Mentions:

    •  Joplin, MO

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Melodee Colbert-Kean:

    Proudly serving the Joplin Citizens since 2006 as a Zone 2 council member, listening to your issues and concerns and helping move Joplin forward with focus on education advancement, economic development opportunities and cultural entertainment.

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

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    Community Volunteering, How it Makes Your City Amazing

    Community Volunteering, How it Makes Your City Amazing

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Wayne Worth about volunteering to make your city Amazing!

     

    • What makes Huntington, WV an Amazing City
    • The relationship between leadership and volunteering
    • Growing other leaders in the volunteering community
    • How to motivate volunteers to get the best results
    • The compounding power of one in volunteering
    • Why volunteering is so important on a personal level
    • How to get started volunteering if you’ve never done any volunteering before
    • How to get young people involved in volunteering
    • The power of volunteering on young people’s attitude and outlook on their community
    • The relationship between volunteering, connection and trust

     

    Special Mentions:

     

    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Kiwanis Club
    • Lion’s Club

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Wayne Worth:

    The 2019 Volunteer Leadership Award went to Wayne Worth. Armed with an endless love for West Virginia, Wayne’s passion stems from being adopted by a single father in Pocahontas County when he was 11 years old. Wayne shares his love of the Mountain State in countless ways. As President of the Adamston Lions Club, he has helped with many community service projects, which include vision screenings, feeding programs, neighborhood cleanups, fundraisers, and much more. A community leader, Wayne has helped to start two volunteer organizations: Neighbors In Action and Fairmont’s First Friday Arts and Music Series.  Wherever Wayne leads, volunteers follow. His actions have inspired countless others to step outside and get involved in creating solutions in local communities. A true Mountaineer, Wayne Worth plans to devote his entire life paying it forward to the state he loves, West Virginia.

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

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    COVID-19, Dealing with a Crisis in Your City or Town

    COVID-19, Dealing with a Crisis in Your City or Town

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt shares his expertise on dealing with the COVID-19 crisis in your city or town.

     

     

    Special Mentions:

     

    •  

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

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    Revenue Enhancement for Cities and Towns

    Revenue Enhancement for Cities and Towns

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Bobby Monroe and Candi Marler of DataMax at the conference.

     

    • How does revenue enhancement mean for local government
    • Performance based program that’s a win-win for cities revenue collection
    • How business from outside the city can owe taxes and be collected
    • Most companies are national companies that have just overlooked the fees owed
    • The long-term impact of this revenue enhancement program
    • Mayors, City Council and other leadership response to the program
    • The real impact of the DataMax program
    • The simple process of working with DataMax
    • How DataMax works within your city/state ordinance with their revenue enhancement program
    • For more details, call Bobby Monroe at 800-722-2141 or visit https://www.datamax.com/

     

    Special Mentions:

     

    • DataMax revenue enhancement program
    •  

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

     

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    Update from the NLC Congressional Cities Conference

    Update from the NLC Congressional Cities Conference

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt recaps his 2020 National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference in Washington DC.

     

    • The value of attending the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference and being active in the NLC
    • How to COVID-19 Virus (Coronavirus) impacted the NLC event
    • Why the National League of Cities University (NLCU) is a big part of the event for city officials
    • A review of the Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolutions in Local Government workshop sessions with Jim Hunt and Mike Conduff
    • The impact of first time attendee sessions that welcome new NLC members, sponsored by Home Serve and hosted by Jim Hunt
    • How some cities are using the Building Amazing Cities book to drive their strategy on a monthly basis
    • Some interesting solutions to the biggest issues cities and towns are dealing with like homelessness and infrastructure improvements
    • What cities and towns are thinking about the future
    • Why the excitement about the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast was flowing thru the conference attendees
    •  

     

    Special Mentions:

     

    • Conrad Lee, Council Member from Bellevue, WA
    • David Baker, Council Member from Kenmore, WA
    • Liz Vogeli, Council Member from Everett, WA
    • Mike Conduff, city manager and council relationships expert
    • Home Serve’s Service Line Warranty Program
    • Joe More a long serving Alderman in Chicago
    • Kathie Novak, TedX speaker and political campaign strategies
    • Jim Brooks, Director of Housing at the NLC
    • Audwin Samuel of Beaumont, Texas
    • Melanie Colbert-Kean or Joplin, Missouri
    • The National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Cities Conference

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

     

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

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    Leadership with Elected Officials with Kathie Novak

    Leadership with Elected Officials with Kathie Novak

    This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast with host Jim Hunt he talks with Kathie Novak, a leadership specialist for elected officials.

     

    • Building the relationship between elected officials and their key staff members
    • Start a strong relationship with newly elected officials
    • The key to Roles, Goals and Expectations
    • Keys to new council orientation and training for an Amazing City
    • Why local government elected officials have major impact on cities across the US
    • Parisian politics and local government effectiveness

     

    Special Mentions:

     

    • Northglenn, Colorado
    • National League of Cities (NLC)

     

    7 Steps to an Amazing City:

     

    1. Attitude
    2. Motivation
    3. Attention to Detail
    4. Zing
    5. Inclusiveness
    6. Neighborhood Empowerment
    7. Green Awareness

     

    Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

     

    Links Mentions During Show:

     

     

    About Kathie Novak:

    Kathie Novak is an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. She also serves as the Institute Director for the Colorado Municipal Clerks Institute.

    Kathie has almost 19 years of elected public service, 11 as a member of the Northglenn City Council, and an additional 8 years as Mayor. She was term-limited in 2010. During her time in public office, she served as President of the National League of Cities in 2009, and held numerous other leadership positions.

    Kathie earned her Master of Science in Management from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been teaching management at the graduate and undergraduate level since 1991.

    Her awards include the 2012 John V. Christensen Award for exemplifying the tradition of John V. Christensen in promoting and working for good, strong, representative local government and regionalism in solving mutual problems; “9NEWS Leader of the Year” for 2003; “Businesswoman of the Year” awarded by the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce; “Excellence in Teaching Award” from Regis University; and was awarded an American Marshall Memorial Fellowship, for travel in Summer 2002.

     

    About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

    Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

     

    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

     

    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

     

    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

     

    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

     

    Amazing City Resources:

     

    Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

     

     

    FREE White Paper:

     

    Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

     

    Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

     

    Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

    Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

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