Generation on the Rise: Marbles in the Pocket

Brandon Ford rejoins Dave Pribulka and Eden Ratliff and wastes no time stepping back into the role of host. He deftly guides the conversation from how have expectations changed for managers to something much deeper that touches on what it means to be apolitical in this new reality and how compartmentalization may or may not serve the profession going forward. Check our MuniSquare for more content like this and be sure to subscribe! Chapters 00:00 Sports and Local Engagement 03:56 International City Management Association Insights 09:30 Expectations of Local Government 18:44 The Role of Technology in Local Governance 23:13 Navigating Civic Engagement and Emotional Appeals 25:13 The Complexity of Local Governance 28:35 Engaging the Next Generation of Managers 30:26 The Balance of Politics and Management 32:34 Compartmentalizing Personal Beliefs in Governance 36:34 The Future of Political Neutrality in Local Government 40:18 Maintaining Professional Standards Amidst Political Pressures