Vote for Marc(k)! Marks, Mentors and Making Normal Happen

About this episode

Marc Culver and Mark Ray discuss the importance of voting and mentorship within the APWA, focusing on the Minnesota chapter elections.

Send a text Two Marks trade friendly jabs while making a serious case for APWA: vote, get involved, and mentor the next generation. Join Mark Ray and me, Marc Culver, as we walk through the Minnesota chapter ballot, unpack what the board actually does, and share practical ways to lead well and care for yourself. • APWA Minnesota election overview and why turnout matters • Department rebrand from operations and maintenance to public works • What the APWA board does and why representation matt...

People in this episode

Host: Marc Culver

Guest: Mark Ray

Topics covered

• APWA elections
• mentorship
• public works
• board representation
• community involvement

Keywords

• APWA
• elections
• mentorship
• public works
• Minnesota
• board representation
• community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APWA

Places: Minnesota

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