Baker Tilly has been bad -- again.

Recently, yours truly dropped a bombshell about Baker Tilly when he appeared as a guest on the Making Sense with Michael J. talk show in Amarillo, Texas.

We discussed the Amarillo city manager recruitment and the consulting contract Baker Tilly landed to help review their charter.

Host Michael Stevens graciously allowed me to replay the interview on the podcast.

Since the interview aired on May 20th, sources have been feeding me additional information about Baker Tilly and its recruitments. Stay tuned for more coverage in the near future -- especially after I get my public information requests.

If you have any information worth sharing -- please get in touch with me so I can expose them.

SHOW NOTES:

Michael J. Stevens is the host of the "Making Sense with Michael J" show on KGNC AM 710 and 97.5 FM radio in Amarillo. You can listen to their live stream here.

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Public sector executives need to steal some pages out of the private sector executive playbook when it comes to compensation, benefits, and negotiating contracts.

Attorney Daniel Reilly has extensive experience in negotiating private and public sector executive contracts. Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we discuss industry norms, tactics, and practices that should be co-opted by city and county managers to secure stronger contracts that will protect them and their families.

This is a "must listen" interview with many gems of wisdom and golden nuggets for executives and aspiring executives to ponder and consider.

Moreover, public sector recruiters and local elected officials should also pay attention as I once again highlight the on-going paradigm shift in public administration.

No other local government podcast provides this type of valuable and thought provoking content. If you enjoyed it -- please take a moment to hit the "follow/subscribe" button and also leave a rating and review on Apple and Spotify.

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Daniel Reilly is a business attorney who specializes in executive compensation. Here is a link to his law firm, Reilly Legal, and his LinkedIn page.

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Unhappy with the current direction of the International City/County Management Association, El Cajon City Manager Graham Mitchell decided to get involved and run for a seat on the executive board.

In previous years when he only saw one name on the ballot for each seat -- he assumed it was due to apathy.

Little did he know that the ICMA establishment created a process whereby they hand-selected the nominee who was all but guaranteed to win because voters would not have another name on the ballot to vote for.

In this episode, we discuss his experience running for the board and his efforts to change the way ICMA conducts elections in the future.

SHOW NOTES:

Graham Mitchell's LinkedIn page

The Midwest Rotation Agreement

LinkedIn post discussing the ICMA's violation of the Midwest Rotation Agreement can be found here and a screenshot of it can be found here.

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

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A lot of people self-proclaim themselves to be "change agents" or transformational leaders who have changed their department or organization's culture. But a lot of this is fluffy, self-promotion meant to stroke the ego.

How many public sector executives have actual, quantifiable data to support these claims?

Durango, Colorado city manager Jose Madrigal is a truly transformative leader and he has the "receipts" to prove it.

We discuss his professional journey and his choice to become a first-time city manager in a new state. We learn how he was influenced by his dear mentor and how that manifested itself in Durango.

We also examine the benefits an improved culture and the importance good relationships with the local media can have on recruitment.

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Jose Madrigal's LinkedIn page

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

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Over the last 18 months I have highlighted the plight of city managers and other public sector executives.

I have talked about the pervasive sense of loneliness and isolation that is oftentimes overwhelming. I have lamented the lack of advocacy for managers who watch helplessly as the reputation and career they have spent decades building is sullied and damaged.

When I have criticized the ICMA for sitting on its hands and not coming to the defense of managers, I am chastised by loyalists who steadfastly maintain that it is not the organization's job to defend managers.

Well -- public sector executives deserve to have an organization that will advocate on their behalf, take proactive steps to protect their reputations and careers, and fight for better compensation and benefits in a profession that has become extremely volatile, risky, and hyperscrutinized.

To that end, Micah Gaudet and I are launching the American Association of Municipal Executives.

We are going to build a community that supports, develops, and advocates on behalf of city managers and public sector executives.

We invite you to join us as we embark on this journey to build an organization that will transform public administration in America.

You have a truly unique "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something that will be historically significant for our profession.

Go to AAME.org and sign up today to become a Founding Member!

SHOW NOTES:

The American Association of Municipal Executives is located at AAME.org.

In this episode, Micah Gaudet referred to Daniel Rosemond's book "Death of the Public Servant."

Micah Gaudet's LinkedIn page

Daniel Rosemond's LinkedIn page

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Texas attorney CJ Grisham and his client, Jason Followell, were removed from an Aransas Pass city council meeting under the threat of arrest after they both used profane language and violated the rules of decorum during a public comment period.

Since that January incident, Grisham has filed a lawsuit (see link below in the show notes) on behalf of Followell and the Aransas Pass police chief has charged both Grisham and Followell with disrupting the meeting.

In this episode, Grisham and I discuss the First Amendment, the validity of rules of decorum, and whether it is legal for public speakers to be ejected from council meetings for using profane language.

Listener discretion is advised as the language in this podcast is not suitable for children or the workplace.

This episode is sponsored by CityManagerNews.com

SHOW NOTES:

CJ Grisham is an attorney in the state of Texas handling First and Second Amendment cases. You can find him on the following platforms:

LinkedIn

YouTube: Texas 2A Attorney

Here is a link to the lawsuit filed by CJ Grisham on behalf of his client, Jason Followell.

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Taylour Tedder's groundbreaking contract in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was the talk of the city management community last week. His contract features a $750,000 home loan that is completely forgivable after 7 years of service.

Bradley Ford, the city manager for Waco, Texas, sat down with me to review and critique this amazing contract. Ford, the foremost expert when it comes to public sector executive compensation, recently formed his own niche consulting business called City Compensation.

We take a deep dive into a contract that will have reverberations throughout the profession in this fascinating and informative episode.

This episode is sponsored by CityManagerNews.com

SHOW NOTES:

Bradley Ford (LinkedIn Profile)

City Compensation website and LinkedIn page

Taylour Tedder's Contract

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Change my mind: Troy Body has the toughest city manager job in the country!

The Hopkinsville, Kentucky manager also has one of the most unique backgrounds in the profession.

Oh! By the way -- he is the only black manager in the state.

You are going to enjoy this interview as we learn more about why he transitioned into local government and his thoughts on accountability and delivering results at the local level.

SHOW NOTES:

Troy Body (LinkedIn Profile)

CityManagerNews.com

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