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Ask an Expert: My Council’s Evaluations Are Too Vague

I’m a City Manager in California and have been frustrated by the level of performance feedback I receive from my...

Ask An Expert: Our New Council Member Is An “Ideas Guy”

Ask An Expert: Our New Council Member is an “Ideas Guy” By Ashwini Kantak I am an Assistant City Manager...

Consultant Spotlight: David Brandt

David Brandt is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector leadership experience. He has served as...

Demystifying Workplace Investigations

Consultant Spotlight: Steve Rymer

Steve Rymer is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector leadership experience. Learn about Steve's approach...

Ask Mary: Building Better Habits As A Leader

In this Ask Mary column, Mary Egan explains how a City Manager can update their leadership style in the New...

Preparing for the SB707 Deadline

Ask Mary: My City Manager Isn’t Engaged With Staff

City Managers must stay engaged with city staff. This "Ask Mary" advice column offers tips to a writer from the...

MRG Celebrates Municipal Leaders at MMANC Conference 2025

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