Join host Marie Balthrop as she sits down with Bennett Sandlin, executive director at Texas Municipal League, and Rachel Pitts, deputy executive director at Texas Municipal League, to discuss shaping legislative policies. They delve into the critical support TML provides through legal assistance, research, conferences, and training for municipalities. The conversation also highlights the growing shortage of financial staff in smaller cities, TML’s specialized boot camps, its annual conference, and the essential role of legislative updates and networking in empowering local governments.

Clerk Connections is produced by Association Briefings.

Join host Marie Balthrop in our debut episode as she sits down with key members of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association team. Guests include Lee Woodward, TRMC, city secretary in La Porte, Texas, and president of TMCA; Amy Holt, PhD, TRMC, education director; Kathleen Spriggs, program project specialist; and Miriam Sheehan, TRMC, administrative director. They discuss the significant benefits of certification, such as increased confidence, continuous learning, and access to a supportive network of city leaders. The episode also highlights essential resources available to municipal officials in Texas, including manuals, webinars, and local chapters. The conversation emphasizes the importance of utilizing these resources and networking opportunities to enhance knowledge sharing and support within the community.

Clerk Connections is produced by Association Briefings.

The Texas Municipal Clerks Association presents the all-new Clerk Connections – an original podcast series where we chat one-on-one with leaders in our community offering candid conversations and fresh perspectives on Texas’s local government and unique stories to inspire. Check out the trailer for season one!