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Episode 281 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies
When the water rises faster than forecasts predicted, leadership stops being theoretical.
In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, City Manager Kevin Robinson shares what it means to lead when 65% of your city is underwater, hundreds of residents need rescue, and the recovery will take years, not weeks.
Kevin’s journey into city management wasn’t planned. It was forged through service, loss, private-sector grit, and an unexpected moment when his community needed steady leadership more than credentials or titles. From running heavy equipment during flood cleanup to stepping into executive responsibility amid chaos, Kevin’s story is a powerful reminder that municipal leadership is less about control—and more about endurance.
This conversation goes beyond emergency response. It explores the long arc of recovery, the emotional and operational weight carried by city managers, and the reality that the most important work often happens after the cameras leave.
If you serve in local government or are considering the call, this episode offers an honest look at what it means to carry a city forward when there is no playbook.
Listen to Episode 281: Kevin Robinson – Called When the Water Rose
Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
This episode is sponsored by Tyler Technologies, the leader in empowering the public sector with software solutions that connect data, streamline operations, and improve service delivery. From civic services to public safety, Tyler helps local governments build stronger, more resilient communities.
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The HaltingWinter Podcast celebrates and elevates the people who power local government. Through in-depth conversations with leaders from cities, counties, and communities of all sizes, host Seth Winterhalter explores the journeys, challenges, and innovations happening in municipal leadership across America.
