Gene Gettys is the past city administrator for the City of Harlan, he says government is about people, working with and for people. Jay Christensen is the Mayor of Harlan, he says it doesn’t matter what size your city is, talking to people helps deliver good government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
-------- Â
3:05
--------
3:05
Spending Other People’s Money
James Bronner, City Administrator of Waverly says when you’re using other people’s money, you have to be efficient and work for the majority. Christopher Miculinich is the youngest City Council Member ever in Decorah. He won a write-in ballot. Listen to his thoughts on good government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
-------- Â
2:50
--------
2:50
It’s All About the Team in Dubuque and in Washington
For over 30 years Teri Goodmann has worked to improve Dubuque, Washington and the U.S. She recently retired as Dubuque Assistant City Manager, but you can learn a lot in an engaging conversation on a career in government service. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
-------- Â
36:56
--------
36:56
Looking into the future in two Iowa Cities
Tim Vick, city manager of Manchester says good government looks 30, 40 or 50 years into the future and looks at the way their city is changing. Tyler Trout, city administrator of Avoca, says keeping an open mind to new ideas lead him to install something called noise cameras. Step into the future on Leading Iowa, Good Government in Iowa’s Cities. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
-------- Â
3:07
--------
3:07
It's All About the Planning and Spaghetti
Courtney Clarke is the mayor of Waukee and her city is one of the state’s fastest growing. She says planning is the key to managing strategic growth. Oh and she talks about her city’s spaghetti park, just listen. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic