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The Value of MMANC: An Interview with Assistant City Manager Maria Hurtado

November 20, 2015 By Hazel Wetherford

Ms. Maria Hurtado was appointed Assistant City Manager for the City of Oxnard, California in May 2015.  Ms. Hurtado was previously the Assistant City Manager in Tracy, California  serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for special projects and the daily operations of four operating departments: Development Services and Economic Development, Fire, Parks and Community […]

Filed Under: About, Career Planning, Grow, Join MMANC Tagged With: career, career advancement, growth, leader, leadership, learn, professional development

Photos from the Sold-Out MMANC 65th Annual Conference

October 23, 2015 By Nat Rojanasathira

  255 attendees.  51 speakers.  33 hours of educational programming. 3 walking tours. 22 generous sponsors. 3 days in Sacramento.   65th Annual Event. Thanks to all attendees and fellow conference planning committee members for 1 great MMANC Annual Conference held October 14-16, 2015!   For more great photos, please visit Tripepi Smith & Associates’ incredible collection of […]

Filed Under: Events & Programs, Grow, Places, Sacramento/Tahoe/Shasta Cascades Tagged With: annual conference, mmanc, photos, sacramento, state assembly, state capitol, tower bridge

The Value of MMANC: An Interview with Community Development Director Ryan DeVore

September 10, 2015 By Hazel Wetherford

Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both private practice and local government. His experience includes designing large structures, roads, and custom homes as a licensed professional engineer. He’s also managed his own small business, preparing plans for projects throughout Northern California. Ryan started with the City of Sacramento in 2004 as an Associate […]

Filed Under: Career Planning, Communication, Govern, Grow, Lead, Managing People, Sacramento/Tahoe/Shasta Cascades Tagged With: growth, leaders, leadership, network, networking, professional development

My Journey through the Credentialed Government Leader Program

August 19, 2015 By Justin Lovell

  In February 2014, I became one of the first graduates of the inaugural class of the Credentialed Government Leader (CGL) program.  When the CGL program was first announced, the idea of taking my career development into my own hands resonated with me, so I took a chance and signed up for the Program not […]

Filed Under: Career Planning, Events & Programs, Grow Tagged With: career, cgl, coaching, growth, mentoring, professional development

Networking for Introverts

August 11, 2015 By Lydia Rossiter

I’m an introvert. Having just been awarded an ICMA-RC scholarship to the upcoming ICMA conference through MMANC’s Credentialed Government Leader program, I am both thrilled and terrified. In September, I’ll be headed to Seattle for five days of workshops and networking. Networking – yikes. Now, I know I’m not alone. According to Susan Cain in […]

Filed Under: Career Planning, Grow, Perspectives Tagged With: annual conference, introverts, leadership, networking

Great Event at ‘The Grand’

July 22, 2015 By Angela Frost

This year’s Summer Signature Symposium Forum was a great success! Thanks to everyone who attended the event. Roughly 80 participants gathered in the City of Tracy at the Grand Theatre Center for Arts on Thursday, July 9, 2015. MMANC had a wonderful line-up of speakers, starting with the morning session from Dr. Frank Benest on […]

Filed Under: Events & Programs, Grow, Places, San Joaquin/Central Sierra Tagged With: communications, media relations, storytelling, summer symposium, tracy

The Value of MMANC: An Interview with City Manager Mark Prestwich

July 21, 2015 By Hazel Wetherford

Mark Prestwich has been working in progressively responsible local government positions for nearly two decades and was appointed to his first City Manager position with the City of Nevada City in June 2014.  Mark earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from CSU, Fullerton and Masters in Public Policy & Administration from CSU, Long Beach.  […]

Filed Under: Events & Programs, Grow, Sacramento/Tahoe/Shasta Cascades Tagged With: interview, mmanc, video

Made in the Midwest: An Interview with Erin Steffen

July 17, 2015 By Hazel Wetherford

Erin Steffen has been working in local government for several years and considers it a natural fit for her passion for helping others as well as her desire to implement positive change in her community. She currently serves as an Administrative Analyst for the City of Dublin. While completing her graduate degree in the Midwest, […]

Filed Under: East Bay, Events & Programs, Grow, Uncategorized Tagged With: dublin, midwest, mmanc, video

Workshop on Team Leadership Set for Santa Rosa on July 16

July 2, 2015 By Liz Licursi

Being a leader, especially in local government, is not easy. As many agency decisions are based on group-decision making, it is crucial that effective leaders develop the skills needed to manage a team. Join Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC)’s Region 2 as they host this session on Team Leadership!  It will be held […]

Filed Under: Events & Programs, Grow, North Bay & Coast, Places Tagged With: leadership, organizational development, region 2, santa rosa, team development, teamwork

Come to the Capital: MMANC Annual Conference Registration Opens

June 27, 2015 By Nat Rojanasathira

Early-bird registration for the 2015 MMANC Annual Conference has opened!  The annual event draws over 250 local government professionals each year.  This year’s conference theme is “Creating Connections” and returns to the Embassy Suites – Sacramento Riverfront Promenade from Wednesday, October 14 through Friday, October 16. This year’s conference is jam-packed with engaging sessions, riveting […]

Filed Under: Events & Programs, Grow, Sacramento/Tahoe/Shasta Cascades Tagged With: annual conference, career development, cgl, communications, disaster recovery, drought, economic development, employee retention, labor negotiations, land use, maintenance, organizational leadership, planning, public service, sacramento, team building

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