Texas City Management Association

Sometimes great city management means stepping back and letting elected officials take the credit. This month's Ethics Corner, by David Miller, City Administrator of Springtown, reflects on Tenet 6 — the difference between leading an organization and leading a community, and why faithfully carrying out the governing body's vision strengthens public trust. Read it here. https://lnkd.in/gYQ_wkbf

Your well-being matters. 💙 Effective October 1, TCMA now provides five fully covered counseling sessions — for members and their families — through our partnership with Olive Leaf Counseling Center. Confidential, professional support for leadership pressures, workplace stress, life transitions, and more. Seeking support is a proactive investment in yourself and those you serve. Learn more in the October newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gN8hVSV7

"The question is no longer, 'How do I fill this vacancy?' It is: 'How do I build a pipeline?'" In this month's Management Messenger, retired city manager Jim Proce reframes the local government workforce challenge — from the four clocks of retirement, competition, expectations, and capacity to building talent pipelines before you need them. A must-read for every manager. Read it here. https://lnkd.in/gCKWm6H9

Headed to the ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach? 🌴 Join fellow Texans at the Annual Texas State Reception on Monday, Oct 19, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Gladstone's Long Beach (330 S. Pine Ave.). Come reconnect with colleagues from across the state — details in the October Management Messenger. https://lnkd.in/gSRpmTdH

ICYMI 📬 The October issue of TCMA's Management Messenger is here! Inside: an important update to the Mental Health Assistance benefit, a fresh take on local government workforce challenges, a new Ethics Corner on Tenet 6, and the latest management transitions. Read it now at tcma.org.

Headed to the ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, Oct 17–21? Don't miss the Annual Texas State Reception for TCMA members on Monday, Oct 19, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Gladstone's Long Beach. Details are in the September Management Messenger. See you in California! 🌴

"Employees don't learn ethics from the handbook. They learn ethics by watching their leaders." This month's Ethics Corner, by Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, City Manager of Pharr, explores what happens when ethics and leadership meet — and why the small, everyday choices matter most. Read it here. https://lnkd.in/gjka7Qdg

TCMA is glad to welcome our newest members! Joining us this month: Joseph Peart (Shenandoah), Michael Gudgel (Denison), and Casey Lewis (Mansfield), plus student members Justin Anastasiades, Gregory Corrigan, and Tyrone Stacy. Welcome to TCMA — we're glad to have you on the team!

Municipal courts are often the public's first — and sometimes only — interaction with the justice system. In this month's Management Messenger, John Cabrales and Renee O'Neill of the City of New Fairview explain why every city manager should understand court operations, from judicial independence to the manager's role in supporting the court. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gx94YbbY

This month we're celebrating Distinguished Member Terrell Blodgett, who turned 103 on September 15! 🎉 The very first TCMA member to be named a distinguished member, Terrell authored City Government That Works and shaped professional city management in Texas for generations. Happy birthday, and thank you, Terrell.