Missouri City View: Recent Episodes
Missouri Municipal League
Missouri City View explores the dedicated work happening in municipalities and how it directly impacts Missouri citizens.
In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we meet with Missouri State Director of USDA-Rural Development Kyle Wilkens. Kyle has a lifelong commitment to rural Missouri, growing up in rural west-central Missouri. He has extensive experience working with elected officials, community leaders and agencies at all levels of government on local economic development and rural development programs. We will discuss Missouri Broadband, affordable housing opportunities and the Rural Energy for America Program.
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X (formerly Twitter): @rd_Missouri
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*Michael Lanahan is a consultant and executive coach helping leaders at the intersection of strategy, structure, and government. As the Founder and Principal of MBL Ventures, he helps government, business, and nonprofit leaders start up, scale up, and transform their work to make life better for themselves, their teams, and their customers.
In public service, Michael designed and executed the largest reorganization of Missouri's state government in 40 years, rebuilt the core division's strategy, structure, processes, and policies, and led half of the State's COVID-19 economic recovery efforts. In the private sector, Michael helped spark economic opportunities at a global law firm helping companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies through venture capital, mergers, and acquisitions.
Michael is a proud graduate of Mizzou and The University of Chicago Law School, and he loves telling people how great the State of Missouri is. He lives in St. Louis with his beautiful wife and three young sons, and they're passionate about building community and connecting the Body of Christ across race, geography, and socioeconomic status. When Michael's not working or chasing his kids, he's likely having a deep conversation, playing strategy board games, or building relationships across the St. Louis community.*
In this episode, Michael covers the five important steps of accountability in the workplace and how you can best master these critical skills for your city.https://www.mblventuresllc.com/*www.mblventuresllc.com/
Watch for an article by Michael in the upcoming September/October issue of the MML Review magazine!*
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Download the MML Legislative Toolkit today to learn more about the legislative process, how to read a bill, important communication strategies for meeting with legislators, and a glossary of legislative terms. This guide will help you better understand the legislative process and how you can help ensure your municipality’s voice is heard.
MML has also added a form on the Legislative Activity page of our website where you can report your communication with legislators. This is crucial for the MML advocacy team as they coordinate follow-up materials and daily communication with state and federal legislators. Be sure to complete this form if you have called, emailed, or visited your state or federal legislator!
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we meet with city of Springfield Traffic Safety Professional Mandy Büttgen-Quinn. Mandy administrates the Springfield Yields and Missouri’s Safe Across program. These pedestrian safety programs aim to initiate cultural change toward more pedestrian-friendly communities through education and awareness. The education measures are then supplemented with engineering measures, enforcement, evaluation studies and community engagement.https://safeacross.com/https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs
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MML Executive Director Richard Sheets and Vice President of Government Affairs for AT Government Strategies Shanon Hawk share how the Missouri legislative session is going and the top issues they are working on for municipalities in the final weeks of the session.
MML Legislative Activity Form and Legislative Toolkit
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In this episode we are glad to welcome Missouri State Representative Bill Falkner. *Representative Falkner represents part of Buchanan County, elected to his first two-year term in November 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022. Prior to serving in state government, he served as the mayor of St. Joseph for 8 years and also on the MML Board of Directors. At the Capitol he also serves as the Chair o f the House Local Government Committee.
Representative Falkner has been a champion for local government, advocating for Missouri cities to be able to make local choices that best serve their citizens.
https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2024&code=R&district=010*
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we meet with Randy Norden, executive director of Missouri 811, formerly known as Missouri One Call. Randy has worked with the public utilities industry in Missouri for more than 30 years, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, as staff and executive director with the Missouri Rural Water Association, and in business development with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance.
Today we will talk about how Missouri 811 can assist your city to ensure public underground facilities are handled safely and share the benefits of a damage prevention program
Missouri 811
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In this episode we join MML Executive Director Richard Sheets and MML Legislative Consultant Shanon Hawk for an overview of what to expect as the Missouri Legislative Session begins in January. Learn about the top issues cities will face and hear about MML's new legislative guide that will help you build a meaningful relationship with your legislators and make sure your city's voice is heard.
MML Legislative Guide and Activity Report Form
MML Capitol Report
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Lauren Gehner, P.E., is the Safety Circuit Rider for Missouri where she assists local agencies through education and training in roadway safety. She started in this position at the beginning of 2023 after spending more than 13 years working in city and county government.
Created to primarily serve smaller municipalities without their own transportation safety staff, the Missouri Safety Circuit Rider program offers multiple services like providing guidance for funding applications, identifying local safety concerns and suggesting appropriate data-driven counter measures, and providing training in all things safety-related.
Missouri Local Training and Resource Center (Missouri LTAP)
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In episode 22 of the Missouri City View podcast, we speak with Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, who was recently chosen as part of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
This yearlong Initiative brings mayors and city leaders from around the world together for extensive training to advance their leadership, strengthen their city halls and deliver results for their communities.
Bloomberg Article: Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Announces Seventh Class of Mayors
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KRCG Article: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe Chosen for Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we are happy to welcome Jacob Rohter, outreach coordinator with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup program. In this role, Jacob helps Missouri communities redevelop underutilized or potentially contaminated properties by connecting needs to available resources.
Does your community have a potential Brownfield? Click here to learn more
http://www.missouribrownfields.com
MO Brownfields Conference Scholarships Link- July 10 @ Margaritaville, Lake of the Ozarks
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we share a quick debriefing of how this year’s session ended with the Missouri Legislature.
We will also share how you can best establish a relationship with your local legislator and why that is crucial for your community.
MML’s Executive Director, Richard Sheets, and Shanon Hawk, Vice President of Government Affairs with AT Government Strategies, join us to share their insight.MML Capitol Report How to Effectively Communicate with Your Legislator
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Meet MML President and Mayor of Moline Acres Michele DeShay as she shares more information about MML Municipal Governance Institute and why it is valuable for every local official.
MML Municipal Governance Institute
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we speak with Greg Burris and Cora Scott, co-founders of the increasingly popular Give 5 Program, a first-of-its-kind program matching retired and retiring citizens with key volunteer opportunities in the community. Greg and Cora began this unique opportunity in Springfield and the success has led to other cities adopting a similar structure.
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we speak with Jon Nelson, assistant to the state highway safety and traffic engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Jon works a great deal with Missouri’s highway safety programs, especially in conjunction with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. Learn more about the Show Me Zero program and how you can help decrease traffic crashes and fatalities in your community.
Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs
Show Me Zero
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This week we learn more about United WE and the great work of the organization to empower women and encourage their participation in public service. We spoke with Wendy Doyle, CEO, about the challenges women face when considering participation with a board and commission, and the programs/research United WE offers to help support women and bring them to the table.
Appointments Project Research Executive Summary
Best Practices for Boards and Commissions
Status of Women in Missouri Report
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On this episode of the Missouri City View podcast, we speak with Todd Smith, associate attorney with Lauber Municipal Law, regarding the law enforcement considerations of Amendment III. Learn more about what is legal with the Amendment's passage, and what that means for city ordinances, law enforcement personnel and more.
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/TND/2021DRE.html
Lauber Municipal Law
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we review the state of high-speed broadband access in Missouri and the developments that have happened over the past few months.
Spoiler alert: Missourians have until Jan. 13 to file challenges to newly released maps of broadband coverage in time to be considered when determining Missouri’s share of federal broadband funding. The Missouri Office of Broadband Development (OBD) is encouraging Missourians to make sure their homes, businesses, and communities are correctly represented on the maps in order to make sure those locations are eligible for future funding and to make sure the state gets its fair share.
OBD Director BJ Tanksley joined MML in June to share the challenges Missouri faces with broadband and planned solutions. We encourage you to revisit episode 5 and learn more about how the office of broadband development began.
Today solutions are underway to increase this crucial access for Missourians. BJ will share an update along with Amy VanDeVelde, federal program officer for Missouri with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. They will also share an important deadline coming up where you can reach out and help ensure your home, business and community are covered.
**For more information:
Office of Broadband Development: https://ded.mo.gov/content/broadband-development Connecting All Missourians: https://ded2.mo.gov/connecting-all-missourians National Telecommunications and Information Administration: https://ntia.gov/ NTIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTIAgov Amy VanDeVelde Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyvandevelde Missouri Dept. of Economic Development Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoEcoDevo For more information about BEAD and DEA, visit internetforall.gov and broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov**.
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By becoming a Hidden Heroes city, Missouri cities can recognize caregivers and help identify their needs in the community . Learn more about this program and how it can benefit your city through our interview with Shawn Moore, executive director of Caregivers on the Homefront. You can also read more about Hidden Heroes in the November/December issue of the MML Review here.
https://caregivers-homefront.org/
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This week we speak with Kyle Wilkens, executive director of the USDA-Rural Development Missouri office, and Mayor Lisa Green of Hayti, MO. They each share how rural communities can receive help with a variety of projects using funds from USDA-Rural Development, and Mayor Green shares success stories and how they were able to receive assistance for a much-needed new city hall building.
USDA-RD Missouri:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/mo
USDA Resource Guide:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/508F_RD_EDA_JointPlanningResourceGuide.pdf
ReConnect info
- Learn more online at www.usda.gov/reconnect
- Or contact Chris Collins with USDA @ 573-445-0765
To locate your nearest office rural development office, please refer to the map of USDA Rural Development Missouri offices. This map includes contact information for staff in local offices.
For general inquiries, please email RDMissouri@usda.gov or call (573) 872-0976.
City of Hayti Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cityofhayti/
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Episode 10 of the Missouri City View podcast gives you a behind-the-scenes look at MML Regional Meetings and how they will benefit your city! MML hits the road each spring and fall to meet with cities in each of our eight regions. You'll enjoy networking, dinner, a speaker and the chance to share best practices and solutions with communities close to home. Learn more about MML regional meetings today from Stuart Haynes, MML administration and policy director.
MML Regional Meeting Calendar and Region Map
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Today we interview Tom Oldham, Sedalia council member and member of the MML board of directors. Tom is a passionate advocate for helping those around him, and today you’ll learn more about the many ways he serves.
Tom began as a council member in 2019 and has had the opportunity to work on improving Sedalia’s infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization and first responder developments. He also played a role in making Sedalia an Autism Friendly City, which led to a recent career shift to be part of an organization called Retrieving Freedom, where he works to train and place service dogs for veterans with disabilities, as well as children with autism. Tom was selected by peers as the 2022 and 2023 Missouri best councilman of the year by Missouri Magazine.
Stars For Autism: https://starautismsupport.com/
This episode, MML takes you behind the scenes of our largest annual event, the MML Annual Conference. Meet Emily Koenigsfeld, MML's event and training manager, and learn about the yearlong process of planning this event that hosts more than 1,000 attendees, exhibitors and guests.
Registration ends soon for this event! Take a look at the MML Annual Conference website and learn more about why you should join us in Osage Beach Sept. 11-14, 2022. Can't make it this year? Mark your calendars now for Sept. 10-13, 2023, in Kansas City!
The U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law brings opportunities for your city to fund projects that may have not been possible before. Learn how Missouri's Regional Planning Commissions across the state can help you access those funds and best apply them in your community.
https://moarpa.mo.gov/ http://macog.org/
In this episode, Richard Sheets and Shanon Hawk cover how the 2022 Missouri Legislative session ended for Missouri cities, and what to expect next year. They also share the best ways for city officials to develop and strengthen relationships with state and federal legislators, especially while many legislators are back in their districts.
Richard Sheets, MML Executive Director
Shanon Hawk, VP of Government Affairs, AT Government Strategies
In episode 5 of the Missouri City View podcast, we meet BJ Tanksley, director of the Missouri Office of Broadband Development, to learn about the upcoming programs and plans that will increase and improve coverage of broadband service in Missouri. We also learn more about how the city of Wildwood is using American Rescue Plan Act funds to expand the city's broadband service.
Missouri Office of Broadband Development
City of Wildwood, Missouri
Meet Mayor Carson Ross, a longtime mayor of the city of Blue Springs, and former state legislator with the Missouri House of Representatives. He has a unique perspective on the changes occurring in government at both the state and local level. As the first African American mayor of Blue Springs, he shares his road to leadership and offers sound advice for those considering local government service.
In our third episode, we speak with Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin about how Jefferson City has addressed dilapidated housing, the partnerships that have helped effect change and new developments underway. We also talk about riverfront development in the Capital City and what's next!
City of Jefferson: https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/
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In this second episode of the Missouri City View podcast, we speak with Jeff Kempker, Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System assistant executive director of external affairs. Jeff shares why Missouri needs local government workers and how important it is that they are taken care of as well. Jeff has a strong knowledge of how the right planning can mean a safe future for local government employees and their families.
Learn more about Missouri LAGERS.
In this introductory episode of the Missouri City View podcast, MML Executive Director Richard Sheets and MML President Joe Garritano share the League's mission and advocacy approach. Joe, a council member with the city of Wildwood, Missouri, discusses how local elected officials can make a difference at the state legislature and highlights the great aspects of Wildwood.