This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Jeff Towery, the ICMA President.   A conversation about the 2023 goals of Mr. Towery's ICMA Presidential term The shortage of employees in local government in the US and internationally Interesting trends Mr. Towery is expecting in the next 5 to 10 years Trends in delivering services to citizens in the coming years The interworkings of Cities and Counties 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:   www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov/ AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About: Jeff Towery-ICMA President Towery began his local government career in Coos Bay, Oregon, as assistant to the city manager, city manager pro tem and assistant city manager from February 1986 to May 1990. From there he went on to serve Cottage Grove, Oregon, as city manager from June 1990 to March 1997 and held the same position in Auburn, New York, from April 1997 to November 1998. In August 2001, he joined Lane County, Oregon, as a management analyst II for one year and then served as the land management manager until April 2007. He was hired as assistant city manager for the city of Springfield, Oregon, in April 2007, serving in that position until June 2016. Towery assumed his current position as the city manager of McMinnville, Oregon, in February 2017. He and his wife Doris are Rotary members and the proud parents of two children, Jared and Paige. 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   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net