This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Scott Hancock, the Director of the MD Municipal League. The importance of the work cities and towns do How municipal leagues work and the work of the Maryland Municipal League The value of the NLC and municipal leagues The value of small and large cities joining in conversations and sharing ideas The value of changes from COVID to increase engagement with citizens What the next 5 years look like for cities and towns And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode. Links Mentions During Show: AmazingCities.org LocalGovPodcasts.com   About Scott Hancock: Scott has served as MML chief executive since December of 1995. Served as a City/Town Manager in Centreville, Maryland, York, Maine and Narragansett, Rhode Island prior to MML position. A full member of the International City/County Management Association, elected ICMA Northeast Region Vice President for 2007-2010, ICMA Credentialed manager, charter Trustee of the Local Government Insurance Trust. A member of the Class of 2003 of Leadership Maryland, has a Masters Degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelors Degree Western Maryland College.  About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad. Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government. Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim’s Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City: Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com Request a Podcast Launch Kit at LocalGovPodcasts.com/launchkit