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Episode 270 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies
Every so often, someone enters the local government arena who refuses to accept the quiet limitations we’ve all inherited—constraints around risk, innovation, culture, and what a “small city” is allowed to become.
Intashan Chowdhury is one of those leaders.
The youngest city manager in New Jersey’s history, Intashan didn’t step into public service with pedigree or privilege. He stepped in with curiosity. With hustle. With a willingness to ride in snowplows, troubleshoot broken workflows, and ask questions most people never bother to ask.
And that curiosity turned into something powerful.
In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Intashan shares how a high school teacher-turned-mayor gave him his first shot at 19, how a difficult professional chapter tested his moral compass, and how a seasoned city manager, Bob Hoffman, stepped in to mentor him at the moment he was ready to walk away.
What emerges is a story every local government leader needs to hear:
Today, as Borough Administrator of Englewood Cliffs, Intashan is helping transform a 5,000-resident community into what he calls “Silicon Cliffs”—a place where technology, bold ideas, and strong partnerships redefine what’s possible for a small municipality.
This episode isn’t just about a young disruptor making waves.
It’s about what’s possible when leaders—of any age—decide to push past fear, challenge the status quo, and build cultures that reward curiosity, courage, and initiative.
If you’re carrying the weight of leadership…
If you’ve lost momentum or vision…
If you’ve wondered whether the risks are worth it…
You need this conversation.
Listen now: Episode 270 — The Young Disruptor
Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all podcast platforms or at HaltingWinter.com/resources.
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.
