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Episode 287 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

Small cities are often described as simpler.
Easier.
Less complicated.

Anyone who has served in one knows that couldn’t be further from the truth.

In Episode 287 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jennifer Bromeland, City Administrator of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, to explore the weight of leadership in small communities, where expectations are high, resources are limited, and trust is everything.

Jennifer’s story reflects the lived reality of so many municipal leaders:

  • Wearing multiple hats with little margin for error
  • Leading in communities where everyone knows your name
  • Navigating growth, change, and political pressure without losing the soul of the city

At the center of the conversation is a simple but powerful truth: collaboration and communication aren’t add-ons in local government: they are the job.

From partnering with school districts to address childcare shortages, to building community trust through consistent, transparent communication, Jennifer shares what it takes to lead well when the work is personal and the spotlight is close.

This episode is for:

  • City managers and administrators in small and mid-size cities
  • Department heads carrying more responsibility than recognition
  • Public servants trying to lead with clarity in a noisy, divided world

If you’ve ever felt the pressure of big expectations in a small place, this conversation will feel familiar and encouraging.

Listen to Episode 287: When Small Cities Carry Big Expectations
Collaboration, Communication, and Community Trust

Tyler Technologies

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.