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Sep 12, 2022
This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Travis Blosser, the Executive Director of the WV Municipal League.
- The road to becoming an Executive Director at a Municipal League
- A candid conversation about planting seeds to develop local government and support staff
- The biggest issues in a rural state like West Virginia and how to address them
- How managing budgets can lead to addressing law enforement recruitment needs
- The structure of the WV Municipal League and why it works
- The value of networking in Municipal League events
- The power of working collectively together to solve issues in cities across WV and America
- And, much more
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- Attention to Detail
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- Inclusiveness
- Neighborhood Empowerment
- Green Awareness
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About Travis Blosser
Blosser started his dedication to municipal government in 2013 when he was elected to the Fairmont City Council after running unopposed in the 2012 election. Blosser said that almost immediately, he found that it was his passion to serve his community. He has be the City Manager in Shinnston and Weirton WV.
Blosser now serves as the Executive director of the WV Municipal League.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.
Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”
Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
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