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Episode 386 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Sponsored by Tyler Technologies
Local government leaders rarely get handed simple problems with obvious solutions.
For Katie Beemer, City Administrator of Fennville, Michigan, leadership means creating momentum anyway.
In Episode 386 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Katie shares how curiosity, relationships, and persistent action have shaped her approach to municipal leadership. From navigating a major industrial closure and redevelopment challenge to intentionally choosing the right community to lead, Katie has learned that city managers don’t need to have every answer themselves.
They need to know how to find the people who can help.
“There’s always someone out there who has an answer. We just have to figure out who it is.”
Seth and Katie also explore one of local government’s biggest workforce challenges: too many talented people still don’t know municipal government offers the meaningful, community-focused careers they’re searching for.
If you lead in local government and are trying to move a difficult issue forward, build stronger professional networks, or develop the next generation of public servants, this conversation is for you.
Listen to Episode 386: Katie Beemer: Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Solve It
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 AI to budgeting solutions, Tyler helps local governments build stronger, more resilient communities. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter →
The MLDC is where local government leaders go to grow, together. It’s the fastest-growing leadership development community designed specifically for the public sector, now paired with a comprehensive 9-month Leadership & Culture Program for those ready to elevate their leadership and their organization. Learn more at haltingwinter.com/mldc →
The HaltingWinter Podcast shines a spotlight on the people behind our cities and counties. Through candid conversations with local government leaders from across the nation, host Seth Winterhalter explores the journeys, challenges, and ideas shaping stronger communities while inspiring the next generation of public servants.
