Scott Neal, City Manager for the City of Edina, Minnesota, rejoined the podcast to share his insights on local government leadership and the future of the profession before retirement. He discussed changes he has seen in local government over his career including how technology has changed community engagement and policing. He talked about his focus on developing talent and the importance of giving staff leadership opportunities. He also shared mistakes he's made along the way and learned from. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: <a href= "https://elgl.org/contacts/lauren-palmer">Lauren Palmer</a>

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#732 Developing Talent and Reflections Before Retirement with Scott Neal, Edina, MN

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