Episode 48
APMM SERIES: The Future of Local Government: A Conversation with Amanda Serock and David Pribulka
Welcome to PCC Local Time. This week we have a special episode – the first in a series of episodes created in partnership with APMM, the Association of Professional Municipal Managers. We are talking with the current and upcoming Presidents, Amanda Serock and Dave Pribulka about the topics that are challenging local government today and the municipal manager who is behind the scenes making it all happen.
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Amanda has been working professionally in municipal management for 20 years. She is currently serving as the Township Manager in Concord Township, Delaware County, PA where she was appointed in October of 2017. Prior to that she served as Township Manager and Sewer Authority Manager at Chadd's Ford Township.
She received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Villanova University and her Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle University.
David is currently serving as the Township Manager in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, PA. since March 2022. Prior to that appointment he served as manager of Ferguson Township for 9.5 years and as Assistant Township Manager at Ferguson prior to that.
He received her Master's Degree in Public Administration from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor's Degree from Moravian University.
TIME STAMPS:
[00:01:17] Leadership in Local Government.
[00:04:15] Municipal managers sharing technology.
[00:10:16] Generational dynamics in the workplace.
[00:10:48] Changing dynamics in local governments.
[00:16:01] Public safety and crisis.
[00:20:47] Sustainability challenges for managers.
[00:22:11] Professional management and development.
[00:26:02] Finding the Managerial Path.
[00:30:35] Seeking confidence and inclusion.
[00:34:16] Welcoming community in municipal government.
[00:37:43] APMM conference planning excitement.
[00:39:13] Becoming coachable.
[00:42:45] Passing the torch of leadership.
