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!Chapters00:00 Sports and Local Engagement03:56 International City Management Association Insights09:30 Expectations of Local Government18:44 The Role of Technology in Local Governance23:13 Navigating Civic Engagement and Emotional Appeals25:13 The Complexity of Local Governance28:35 Engaging the Next Generation of Managers30:26 The Balance of Politics and Management32:34 Compartmentalizing Personal Beliefs in Governance36:34 The Future of Political Neutrality in Local Government40:18 Maintaining Professional Standards Amidst Political Pressures