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PublicCEO Report is an episodic video podcast focused on public policy, current events, professional and personal experiences of local government staff and the challenges facing local government entities. PublicCEO also operates a local government publication with a corresponding daily newsletter that gives city managers, county administrators, public executives and public employees a vantage point on the happenings across California's cities, counties, special districts and the state. Our goal is to provide decision-makers with best practices, inventive ideas, perspective on trends and access to opportunities.
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Brenda Olmos, Mayor of the City of Paramount and President of the California Contract Cities Association, to discuss her presidency over the last year and the value of local government partnership.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Brenda Olmos
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Dr. Peter Pirnejad, Executive Director of the Davenport Institute, the impacts of AI in local government and upcoming informative training programs.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Dr. Peter Pirnejad, ICMA-CM
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Mike and Matt Balliet, President and Vice President of CityGreen Consulting, to discuss their new software CityGreen Connect and how it can help serves as a comprehensive solid waste management system for cities.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Mike Balliet, Matt Balliet
Technical Producer: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Peggy Flynn, City Manager of the City of Petaluma, to discuss her career demystifying government and the impact of communications.
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Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Peggy Flynn
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Ethan de la Peña
PublicCEO Editors: Amy Gallagher, Dominick Beaudine, and Ted Hwang
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Meghan McKelvey from the League of California Cities to discuss the work the League is doing through their City Mangers Annual Conference.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager for the City of Indio, to discuss new economic development in progress in the city and how it can provide a blueprint for others.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Paul Sanftner, Public Information Officer for the City of San Leandro, to discuss his advocacy to YouTube on behalf of cities for emergency alert buttons and options.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager of the City of Pacifica, to discuss the modernization of the City’s Local Coastal Land Use Plans (LCLUP) and how it ties into the City’s future.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Mat Gates, President for Erickson-Hall Construction Company, to discuss everything construction across Southern California.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Sydni Overly, Project Manager for Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK), to explore this new resource and forum for local government officials.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Monique Carter, Marketing and Economic Development Manager for the City of Fontana, to discuss the City’s implementation of the Salesforce software.
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- In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Brie Anne Coleman, incoming President for the California Public Information Officials (CAPIO) organization, to discuss CAPIO's purpose and priorities during her tenure.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Dane Hutchings, CEO/Founder of California Public Policy Group (CPPG), to explore the unique challenges and successes of his budding company in the sphere of California law and politics.
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In this special conference edition of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Cal-ICMA President Dr. Peter Pirnejad, ICMA-CM, to discuss Cal-ICMA's mission, impact and becoming a credentialed city manager.
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Mark Douglas, CEO of LCPtracker, to discuss the benefits of implementing workforce programs.
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Jayson Braude, Chief Counsel at Kiley & Associates, to explore the changing federal and state governments as the new administration gears up to take control of the White House.
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Erica Olsen, CEO and Founder of Madison AI, to explore her fascinating new AI assistant designed to support local governments with efficiency in developing staff reports.
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In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Jon Holtzman, Managing Partner of the Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), and Dane Hutchings, CEO/Founder of California Public Policy Group (CPPG), to discuss the new partnership coming to fruition between the two groups and how it will impact the landscape of public policy.
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Beth Vaughan, CEO of the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), to explore her fascinating international career journey and discuss the dynamic world of community choice aggregation in California.
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Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) President Justin Lovell joins PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the state of the association and developments in local government over the past year.
Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Sunil Rajaraman, founder of Hamlet, to discuss artificial intelligence's promise to revolutionize local government.
PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with CAPIO President Lael Wageneck to discuss the organization's mission and impact, as well as their upcoming annual conference.
Disclaimer: Since this recording, CAPIO's Emergency Communications Academy has been postponed until 2025. More detailed information on future CAPIO events can be found at capio.org.
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PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Atascadero's Jim Lewis to discuss his journey in local government and the state of the city management profession.
PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Lancaster's Patti Garibay and Race Communications' Jim Miller to discuss the latest developments in municipal fiber-based networks across the Golden State.
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman and Renne Public Management Group (RPMG) Executive Director Nelson Fialho sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the latest developments in local government from their unique perspectives within the public sector.
Lancaster City Manager Jason Caudle and Chief of Police Rodrick Armalin sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the City's innovative hybrid policing model in collaboration with LACSD.
Kings County Administrative Officer Kyria Martinez sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to chat about her transition into her new role.
In this PublicCEO exclusive, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Cal Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj to discuss the top issues facing cities today and to preview the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo happening later this month.
Doug Johnson, President of National Demographics Corporation, and Christopher Skinnell, Partner at Nielsen Merksamer sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the California Supreme Court's recent ruling in Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica and what it means for local governments across the state.
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss developments in local government from his perspective rooted in his public law background.
With retirement in sight, Jonathan Shull, chief executive director of the California JPIA, sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to reflect on his 38-year career in public service.
In the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews Municipal Management Association of Northern California President John Stefanski.
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In the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews California Contract Cities Executive Director Marcel Rodarte.
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In the newest PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith interviews Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) President Dominique Samario.
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CAPIO President Erin Morales sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to talk about CAPIO's 2023 Annual Conference.
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Rose Institute of State and Local Government Director Ken Miller sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss developments in local government and policy issues in California.
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Regional Water Authority Executive Director Jim Peifer and City of Roseville Assistant Environmental Utilities Director Sean Bigley sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the future of water in California and how local governments can prepare for how the impact of climate change on strained water supplies.
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PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
- Host: Ryder Todd Smith
- Guest: Justin Hess
- Technical Producer: Josh Hernandez
- PublicCEO Managing Editor: Saara Lampwalla
- PublicCEO Editor: Jacob Lyle, Amy Gallagher and Luis Verdin
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About Cal Cities City Manager Department:
The City Managers Department provides networking opportunities and fosters professional development for department members through the Cal Cities' educational and communication tools. It also serves as a technical and advisory resource to Cal Cities through its policy committee representatives.
California Association for Local Economic Development President & CEO Gurbax Sahota sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss:
- Investing in communities to promote economic growth
- Collaborating with the state on economic development efforts
- CALED’s Economic Development Recovery and Resiliency Playbook
About CALED:
The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) – established in 1980 – is the premier statewide professional economic development organization dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communities and business clients. CALED’s membership consists of public and private organizations and individuals involved in economic development: the business of creating and retaining jobs.
Editor's Note:
Since this recording, the date of the CALED annual conference has changed. To stay up-to-date with CALED's 2023 events, give them a follow on social media or visit their website at: https://caled.org/
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Southern California Water Coalition Charley Wilson and Santa Margarita Water District's Jim Leach sits down with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about:
- Ingraining water conservation into everyday life
- Collaborating to address climate change's effect on water
- Investing into long term water management
West Coast Arborists' Vice President Andrew Trotter chats with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about:
- The importance of urban forestry to a community
- Proactive City planning and development
- Building sustainable and renewable cities
West Coast Arborists' Vice President Andrew Trotter chats with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith to talk about: * The importance of urban forestry to a community * Proactive City planning and development * Building sustainable and renewable cities
Raymond James' Jose Vera and Parker Colvin chat with PublicCEO's Ryder Todd Smith about:
- Why right now is the best time to refinance bonds
- Prioritizing financial responsibility within your agency
- Being proactive in managing debt
- Using green bonds to pursue environmentally-friendly projects
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority's Kelly Trainer Policky sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss:
- Taking advantage of the California JPIA Employment Hotline
- Navigating a virtual or hyrbid work environment
- Making workplaces safe and inclusive
National Demographics Corp. President Douglas Johnson and Nielsen Merksamer Partner Christopher Skinnell talk with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith about; where public agencies should be in their redistricting process, planning hybrid and virtual public outreach meetings, involving elected officials to improve public awareness, meeting the requirements in the Fair Maps Act.
MMASC President Tanya Spiegel and PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith discuss collaborating and growing with other like-minded professionals, replicating and duplicating best practices and building your career ethically.
Investing is effective communication may be one of the best things your public agency can do.
President of CAPIO Maurice Chaney joins Ryder Todd Smith to discuss how communication is vital to public agencies and how to use all the tools at their disposal for a better future.
After 2020, the world will never be the same—especially in local government. On the journey to recovery, public agencies must engage residents to rebuild public trust and communication. Institute for Local Government (ILG) Executive Director Erica Manuel sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to discuss how ILG is training government leaders to navigate complex issues, including successfully emerging from the pandemic.
As our world recovers from the pandemic, governments are seeking to improve upon inefficient and broken systems that better serve constituents. Lindsey Horvath, mayor of West Hollywood and immediate past president of California Contract Cities Association, discusses the disconnect between resident participation and government services as well as tactics that empower residents to use government resources.
Well, it's budget season. As your agency is approving next fiscal year's budget, you might be wishing money would rain from the sky. We've got the next best thing.
Andy Nickerson, president/CEO of HdL Companies, chats with Ryder Todd Smith about the massive changes in revenue public agencies have seen over the last year and a half and ways municipalities can boomerang back with the market.
How will an academic public policy theory actually advance society?
Frank Zerunyan, professor at the University of Southern California, council member at Rolling Hills Estates and executive board member for the California Contract Cities Association, is chatting with Ryder Todd Smith on how academic theologies can become real, actionable policies for public agencies.
If you're focusing your public agency's efforts on renewable energy, looking for additional revenue streams, searching for control over local energy rates OR all of the above, joining a community choice aggregation (CCA) might be a good fit.
Jason Caudle, city manager of the City of Lancaster and executive director of California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the risks and rewards of CCAs for public agencies.
Nextdoor is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing social media networks. The neighborhood-focused platform offers public agencies a unique way starting conversations with their residents.
Joseph Porcelli, global public agency lead at Nextdoor, sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to chat about how public agencies can use Nextdoor to gain invaluable information about their residents and enact change in their communities.
Has your agency ever built a playground? Constructed a road? Thrown a festival or concert? Then you've had to deal with a city's liabilities and considered the potential losses with every project.
Jonathan Shull, chief executive director of the California JPIA, sits down with Ryder Todd Smith to chat about the many, and sometimes unfair, risks public agencies face each day while providing necessary services.
Are you part of one of hundreds of public agencies that has to redistrict in the coming year? During a pandemic? With a shortened timeline? With new outreach laws?? We're here to help.
Doug Johnson, president of National Demographics, and Christopher Skinnell, partner at Nielsen Merksamer, chat with Ryder Todd Smith about the various challenges public agencies are facing while having to redistrict, including new laws agencies will have to comply with and successfully engaging the community.
Wouldn't it be productive to have the insights and perspectives of the state government, local government and the private sector working together?
Meet Juan Garza. Former Bellflower City Council member, past president of the Cal Cities LA Division AND principal at Six Heron LLC, Garza offers a unique perspective on how local governments can work with state legislators to accomplish policy goals and address the needs of California residents. Hear how Garza helped with the successful revitalization of downtown Bellflower, how cities should take lead in planning and infrastructure and how Bellflower cut its homeless population by more than half in 10 months.
With waning budgets, increasing pressure on California's electrical grid and unprecedented threats to public health and safety, what's an agency to do?
In the latest Report, Ryder speaks with Ashley Cascio and Tyler Girtman of Climatec, a leading building technologies firm renewing energy infrastructure across the state to help local agencies address these challenges head on. They discuss COVID-killing technologies, keeping critical infrastructure online during the unthinkable, the state shift toward resiliency, how agencies are funding their modernizations and more.
Last year, we learned that unicorns in a pandemic are personalized, reusable, American-made N-95 masks. Nevertheless, we found one and we're bringing you intel on this market in our newest episode of the PublicCEO Report.
Learn how witnessing his brother extend the life of a reusable mask with disinfectant spray during the mask shortage inspired Jesse Chang to launch My Mask Movement, a project serving up custom-fit PPE to underserved communities.
Good data, bad data and pizza?
Kevin Lyons, FlashVote co-founder and CEO, dives deep into representative data: what it is, the ways it's gathered and how it can be used to determine everything from whether your agency should take on an initiative to the type of pizza you should order for family dinner.
Ken Pulskamp, former city manager and California City Management Foundation executive director, shares his thoughts on the ins and outs of the city management profession today.