#751 Letting Go, Dealing with Turbulent Times, and Leadership, an ICMA Conference Recap

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GovLove Co-Host Lauren Palmer was joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2026 ICMA Conference. John Schwend is the Town Manager at the Town of McCandless, PA, Mike Ekey is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Belton, MO, John Peraza is the Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Moreno Valley, CA, Kassandra Aleskova is the Management Assistant in the Economic Development Department for the City of Buckeye, AZ, and Stephanie Mason is the Township Manager at Doylestown Township, PA. They discussed their favorite sessions at the conference, ideas they wanted to bring back to their communities, and the time commitment it takes to serve on the ICMA and ELGL Boards. This…