Inside the Town Manager’s Office (S3, 02)

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Kim Newman, Orleans' chief administrative officer, discussing her role and experiences in municipal leadership.

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Newman to talk about her role as Orleans’ chief administrative officer and what happens behind the scenes at Town Hall. She also shares her path into public service and what continues to motivate her in municipal leadership. If you’ve ever wondered how the Town Manager's office operates day to day - this episode offers a clear and personal look inside.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mia Baumgarten, Amanda Converse

Guest: Kim Newman

Topics covered

• town management
• public service
• municipal leadership
• administrative roles
• government operations

Keywords

• Town Manager
• Orleans
• public service
• municipal leadership
• administrative officer
• government
• Town Hall

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orleans, Town Hall

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