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PublicCEO Report is an episodic video podcast focused on public policy, current events, professional and personal experiences of local government staff and the challenges facing local government entities. PublicCEO also operates a local government publication with a corresponding daily newsletter that gives city managers, county administrators, public executives and public employees a vantage point on the happenings across California's cities, counties, special districts and the state. Our goal is to provide decision-makers with best practices, inventive ideas, perspective on trends and access to opportunities.
Episodes
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
18 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Brenda Olmos, Mayor of the City of Paramount and President of the California Contract Cities Association, to discuss her presidency over the last year and the value of local government partnership.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Brenda Olmos
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
40 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Dr. Peter Pirnejad, Executive Director of the Davenport Institute, the impacts of AI in local government and upcoming informative training programs.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Dr. Peter Pirnejad, ICMA-CM
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
54 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Mike and Matt Balliet, President and Vice President of CityGreen Consulting, to discuss their new software CityGreen Connect and how it can help serves as a comprehensive solid waste management system for cities.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Mike Balliet, Matt Balliet
Technical Producer: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Amy Gallagher
PublicCEO Editors: Dominick Beaudine and Ted Hwang
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Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
44 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Peggy Flynn, City Manager of the City of Petaluma, to discuss her career demystifying government and the impact of communications.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
Host: Ryder Todd Smith
Guest: Peggy Flynn
Technical Producers: Josh Hernandez
PublicCEO Managing Editor: Ethan de la Peña
PublicCEO Editors: Amy Gallagher, Dominick Beaudine, and Ted Hwang
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Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
26 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Meghan McKelvey from the League of California Cities to discuss the work the League is doing through their City Mangers Annual Conference.
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Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
36 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Jonathan Nicks, Assistant City Manager for the City of Indio, to discuss new economic development in progress in the city and how it can provide a blueprint for others.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
42 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Paul Sanftner, Public Information Officer for the City of San Leandro, to discuss his advocacy to YouTube on behalf of cities for emergency alert buttons and options.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
48 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager of the City of Pacifica, to discuss the modernization of the City’s Local Coastal Land Use Plans (LCLUP) and how it ties into the City’s future.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
41 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Mat Gates, President for Erickson-Hall Construction Company, to discuss everything construction across Southern California.
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Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
33 min
In the latest episode of the PublicCEO Report, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Sydni Overly, Project Manager for Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK), to explore this new resource and forum for local government officials.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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