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Episode 311 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming the dominant conversation in local government.
But most leaders are asking the wrong question.
It’s not “Should we use AI?”
It’s “What will we do with the time it gives us?”
In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, I sit down with City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos to explore a simple but powerful idea: More AI should lead to more humanity, not less.
AI has the potential to eliminate hours of routine work—reports, summaries, communication drafts, and administrative tasks that often consume our days. But if we’re not careful, we’ll simply replace that time with more noise, more emails, and more busywork.
The real opportunity is something far more meaningful.
What if that reclaimed time was used to:
Jerry shares stories from his time in Beloit and beyond—knocking on doors, hosting satellite city halls, and building trust in places where traditional engagement never reached.
Because at the end of the day, the future of local government won’t be defined by technology.
It will be defined by how leaders choose to use it.
If AI gives us more capacity…will we use it to serve people better or just to do more of the same?
Listen to Episode 311: Artificial Intelligence and the Stewardship of Time
And be sure to check out Jerry’s LinkedIn article for a deeper dive into how AI can reshape local government.
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.
